25% match
For Blue tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bighorn Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
226
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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+6 more
The Mountains Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Mountains, 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 24%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Mountains
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Mountains.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
255 Palowet Drive
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arthur Hills
Opened
1989
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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 The Mountains, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly pressures tee decisions on long par fours and fives that spike scores on misses, while par fours offer wedge birdie shots but demand position to avoid blowups.This course repeatedly pressures tee decisions on long par fours and fives that spike scores on misses, while par fours offer wedge birdie shots but demand position to avoid blowups.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726228 yards5695 metersCR 77.0Bogey 110.5Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 55.3 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 55.2 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 475 | 340 | 487 | 160 | 257 | 469 | 334 | 158 | 400 | 3080 | 368 | 166 | 473 | 361 | 375 | 489 | 381 | 150 | 385 | 3148 | 6228 |
B
Bronze Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725883 yards5379 metersCR 75.0Bogey 107.3Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.7 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.6 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 462 | 330 | 448 | 154 | 251 | 453 | 301 | 145 | 362 | 2906 | 330 | 154 | 468 | 350 | 352 | 480 | 348 | 143 | 352 | 2977 | 5883 |
M
Member Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725373 yards4913 metersCR 72.1Bogey 102.4Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.1 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 314 | 436 | 143 | 228 | 338 | 290 | 121 | 352 | 2640 | 320 | 139 | 407 | 322 | 316 | 471 | 306 | 131 | 321 | 2733 | 5373 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725650 yards5166 metersCR 73.6Bogey 104.9Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.4 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.5 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 450 | 314 | 436 | 143 | 228 | 438 | 290 | 135 | 352 | 2786 | 320 | 139 | 459 | 322 | 345 | 471 | 334 | 131 | 343 | 2864 | 5650 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Mountains
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 profile64% match
For Blue tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
80% match
For Blue tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
Aim20%
14 Week Flagship Program for The Mountains
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Mountains. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 14≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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62% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
18% match
For Blue tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
71% match
For Blue tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
40% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started42% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment24%
Scoring22%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring12%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim16%
Dispersion11%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment21%
Scoring15%
53% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy29%
Visualization16%
76% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
Aim16%
58% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy15%
Dispersion12%
55% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Aim29%
Distance Control12%
41% match
For Bronze tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
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Get Started73% match
For Bronze tees
Turn into par saves, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Aim17%
Accuracy16%
43% match
For Bronze tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Trajectory21%
Mechanics15%
70% match
For Bronze tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
18% match
For Bronze tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
73% match
For Bronze tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring16%
Aim15%
71% match
For Bronze tees
Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment19%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For Bronze tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
52% match
For Bronze tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Visualization17%
64% match
For Bronze tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment21%
Aim20%
74% match
For Bronze tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
76% match
For Bronze tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision22%
Aim12%
58% match
For Bronze tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring29%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy18%
Scoring18%
51% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
72% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
71% match
For White tees
Advantage from tee, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Trajectory18%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For White tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP9 drills
Trajectory28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
59% match
For Member tees
Control rollout, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim27%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Member tees
Test your setup, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
57% match
For Member tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment26%
Scoring11%
49% match
For Member tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Aim15%
42% match
For Member tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim22%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Member tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
70% match
For Member tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment24%
Scoring15%
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Get Started78% match
For Member tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision20%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For Member tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at The Mountains
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Mountains
Get answers to common questions about playing The Mountains and what to expect.
How difficult is The Mountains for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find The Mountains technically exacting. With a slope rating of 142.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 77.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Mountains?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5800 yards. The back tees extend to 6228.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Mountains?
With a course rating of 77.0 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 The Mountains and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6228.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is The Mountains and how should I play it?
The Mountains is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 The Mountains strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6228.0 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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