Blackthorn Golf Club is a 18-hole public golf course in South Bend, Indiana, designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan and built in 1994. Green fees run $44.00 on weekdays and $52.00 on weekends. The layout features Bent Grass fairways and Bent Grass greens, 91-100 bunkers, water hazards in play. The course is open year-round, first tee time at 6:30 AM, metal spikes allowed. The course handles approximately 33,000 rounds per year, serving the local South Bend golf community. Blackthorn Golf Club welcomes visitors and locals alike as one of the area’s accessible daily-fee options in South Bend, Indiana.
Contact Details
6100 Nimtz PkwySouth Bend, Indiana 46628
219-232-4653
info@blackthorngolf.com
www.blackthorngolf.com
Course Information
| Course City | South Bend |
|---|---|
| Course County | Saint Joseph |
| Course State | Indiana |
| Course Classification | Public |
| Course Built | 1994 |
| Course Annual Rounds | 33,000 |
| Course Season | Open all year |
| Course Manager | Jack Quimby |
| Course Club Pro | Tim Firestone |
| Course Superintendant | John Quickstad |
| Course Guest Policy | Open |
| Course Designer | Dr. Michael Hurdzan |
| Course Shop Hours | 6:30 AM / 5:00 PM |
| Course Dress Code | No denim, collared shirt required |
| Course Weekend Fees | $52.00 |
| Course Weekday Fees | $44.00 |
| Course Tee Reservation | Accepted |
| Course Online Reservation | No |
| Course Earliest Tee Time | 6:30 AM |
| Course Holes | 18 |
| Course Green | Bent Grass |
| Course Fairway | Bent Grass |
| Course Water Hazard | Yes |
| Course Bunker | 91-100 |
| Course Metal Spike | Allowed |
| Course Greens Aerated | April October |
| Course Overseeding | No Overseeding |
| Course Five-somes | Not Allowed |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to play at Blackthorn Golf Club?
It costs $52.00 to play at Blackthorn Golf Club on the weekend and $44.00 to play on weekdays.
What is the grass type used on the course?
The grass type used at Blackthorn Golf Club is Bent Grass.
What is the dress code at Blackthorn Golf Club?
The dress code at Blackthorn Golf Club is No denim, collared shirt required.
How many rounds of golf are played at Blackthorn Golf Club each year?
There are an estimated 33,000 rounds of golf played at Blackthorn Golf Club each year.
Does Blackthorn Golf Club have water hazards?
Yes, there are water hazards on the Blackthorn Golf Club course.
Does Blackthorn Golf Club have sand bunkers?
Yes, there are 91-100 sand bunkers located on the Blackthorn Golf Club course.
When are the greens aerated at Blackthorn Golf Club?
Aeration is needed to keep the greens healthy and involves placing small holes in the greens to allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. The greens at Blackthorn Golf Club are aerated in April and October.