40% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bill Roberts Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
164
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
Bill Roberts Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bill Roberts 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 24%Aim 17%Precision 17%Dispersion 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.
16.8
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
30.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bill Roberts 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
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bill Roberts Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
slongenecker@ci.helena.mt.us
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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
2201 N Benton Ave, Helena, MT 59601, USA
Course Description
Bill Roberts Municipal Golf Course is a four-star public golf facility in Helena, Montana. City-owned and renowned for competitive rates, it features an 18-hole championship course, driving range, practice green, indoor golf simulators, a full-service golf shop, PGA instruction, and Muni's Sports Grille. The course offers leagues for men, women, and juniors, as well as golf outings and events suitable for groups and organizations. With a long-standing history since 1925, it serves both local residents and visitors seeking a classical public golf experience in the heart of Montana’s capital.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Muir Graves
Opened
1925
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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 Bill Roberts Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This par four loaded course repeatedly tests tee power and iron precision on tough ranked holes, creating bogey risks that balanced nines amplify over full rounds.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726762 yards6183 metersCR 78.1Bogey 112.7Slope 147
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 56.4 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 56.3 · Slope 147
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | — | 16 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 351 | 567 | 155 | 418 | 435 | 175 | 374 | 477 | 3357 | 350 | 425 | 155 | 615 | 330 | 395 | 415 | 200 | 520 | 3405 | 6762 |
R
Red/White Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725885 yards5381 metersCR 73.7Bogey 105.0Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.5 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | — | 16 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 334 | 503 | 139 | 358 | 334 | 154 | 339 | 452 | 2963 | 340 | 365 | 145 | 405 | 322 | 380 | 320 | 150 | 495 | 2922 | 5885 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726371 yards5826 metersCR 76.2Bogey 109.7Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.3 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 55.4 · Slope 144
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | — | 16 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 334 | 529 | 139 | 400 | 384 | 154 | 339 | 452 | 3117 | 340 | 405 | 145 | 585 | 322 | 380 | 397 | 185 | 495 | 3254 | 6371 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bill Roberts 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
41% match
For Black tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started45% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
10 Week Flagship Program for Bill Roberts Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bill Roberts Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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71% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
72% match
For Black tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy13%
49% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control34%
Visualization20%
71% match
For Black tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
53% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Dispersion16%
Alignment13%
72% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
72% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control17%
Precision14%
61% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring27%
Alignment22%
53% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Alignment10%
80% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
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Get Started58% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy27%
Scoring24%
40% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
56% match
For White tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
61% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment25%
Aim23%
70% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Dispersion21%
Scoring15%
66% match
For White tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
47% match
For White tees
Control driver arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Trajectory33%
Precision23%
Mechanics15%
60% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started40% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim26%
Alignment23%
67% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy17%
Distance Control17%
Precision16%
72% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Aim22%
Dispersion21%
69% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control16%
Aim15%
68% match
For White tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
53% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy22%
Scoring14%
65% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision20%
Aim17%
71% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim21%
Distance Control14%
54% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started26% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision30%
Aim27%
72% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
62% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
82% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim16%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
70% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
40% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Roberts Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Bill Roberts Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Bill Roberts Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bill Roberts Golf Course challenges consistency. Its 147.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 78.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bill Roberts Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6324 yards. The back tees extend to 6762.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bill Roberts Golf Course?
With a course rating of 78.1 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 Bill Roberts Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6762.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Bill Roberts 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 Bill Roberts Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 147.0 and yardage reaching 6762.0 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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