68% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Precision27%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Big Sky Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Big Sky Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Big Sky Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 25%Scoring 24%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%Aim 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.4
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Big Sky Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Big Sky Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
2100 Black Otter Rd, Big Sky, MT 59716, USA
Course Description
Big Sky Resort is a premier mountain destination offering winter and summer recreation, lodging, and a range of activities in Big Sky, Montana. The resort provides tickets, lessons, and rentals with a focus on immersive outdoor experiences amid expansive terrain and modern amenities. Guests can plan stays and explore things to do across seasonal activities, dining, and family-friendly attractions in the Big Sky area. The property emphasizes high-altitude recreation and scenic experiences in southwest Montana.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer
Opened
1973
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(128 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Big Sky Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four decisions where precise irons avoid bogeys on short setups, but back nine intensifies risks on demanding par fives via steeper slope and bogey pressures. Smart positioning curbs scoring slips across repeating challenges.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726334 yards5792 metersCR 69.6Bogey 93.7Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.3 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.4 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 492 | 214 | 365 | 314 | 515 | 392 | 164 | 403 | 3202 | 412 | 482 | 339 | 152 | 363 | 509 | 306 | 168 | 401 | 3132 | 6334 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726800 yards6218 metersCR 79.0Bogey 112.6Slope 144
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 56.1 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 56.5 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 526 | 235 | 394 | 338 | 523 | 423 | 191 | 421 | 3409 | 436 | 527 | 371 | 170 | 387 | 553 | 334 | 190 | 423 | 3391 | 6800 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726334 yards5792 metersCR 75.8Bogey 109.0Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.6 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.4 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 492 | 214 | 365 | 314 | 515 | 392 | 164 | 403 | 3202 | 412 | 482 | 339 | 152 | 363 | 509 | 306 | 168 | 401 | 3132 | 6334 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Big Sky Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile52% match
For Blue tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
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Get Started60% match
For Blue tees
Master touch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Dispersion16%
Precision15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy18%
Alignment15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Big Sky Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Big Sky Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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62% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
48% match
For Blue tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
53% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
38% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
42% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
38% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization35%
Distance Control32%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment24%
Aim18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment21%
Distance Control13%
61% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
60% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
60% match
For Gold tees
Square up, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
51% match
For Gold tees
Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy36%
Green Reading10%
77% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Gold tees
Build drive streaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Precision14%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For Gold tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
54% match
For Gold tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP5 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision18%
Mechanics18%
42% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started59% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring30%
Precision24%
54% match
For Gold tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Aim26%
Scoring24%
74% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Dispersion22%
Accuracy21%
67% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
63% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control28%
Aim12%
33% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started67% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
46% match
For Gold tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
63% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
56% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
70% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
57% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment28%
Precision14%
64% match
For Gold tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
75% match
For Gold tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Big Sky Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Big Sky Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Big Sky Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Big Sky Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 144.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 79.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Big Sky Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6567 yards. The back tees extend to 6800.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Big Sky Golf Course?
With a course rating of 79.0 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Big Sky Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6800.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Big Sky Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Big Sky Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 6800.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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