45% match
For Ranch tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Black Bull
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Black Bull Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Black Bull, 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 29%Scoring 22%Aim 16%Precision 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.
17.8
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Black Bull
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Black Bull.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
pdb@blackbullbozeman.com
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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
148 Highnoon Way, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA
Course Description
Black Bull is Bozeman's finest private golf community, offering a Tom Weiskopf-designed championship course and outstanding amenities within a full-service club. The new owners are committed to creating the best overall golf and living experience in Bozeman, Montana. View our Bozeman Real Estate offeringsEstablished on 485 acres that originally comprised the historic Leachman Angus Ranch, Black Bull's 376 Club Homes and homesites still enjoy panoramic views of five mountain ranges—but today they come together to form the ideal community for those seeking top-notch amenities, world-class golf, convenience, value, and peace of mind here in the scenic Gallatin Valley.Black Bull – it fits the new Bozeman lifestyle to a tee…
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Weiskopf
Opened
2008
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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 Black Bull, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Ranch
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests via long par fours that force careful tee to green decisions, with back nine raising score blowup risks on prime trouble spots.Short game and irons face constant pressure to limit damage from imperfect drives on a layout tilted toward length and difficulty.
B
Back 40 Tee
Gender: MalePar 727183 yards6568 metersCR 74.4Bogey 101.0Slope 143
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.4 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.6 · Slope 146
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 10 | — | 3 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 444 | 215 | 520 | 452 | 346 | 434 | 570 | 230 | 425 | 3636 | 586 | 179 | 407 | 405 | 395 | 525 | 250 | 350 | 450 | 3547 | 7183 |
B
Bull Tee
Gender: MalePar 726718 yards6143 metersCR 71.8Bogey 96.6Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 10 | — | 3 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 185 | 493 | 418 | 337 | 414 | 543 | 212 | 402 | 3422 | 568 | 149 | 378 | 365 | 358 | 481 | 235 | 336 | 426 | 3296 | 6718 |
R
Ranch Tee
Gender: MalePar 726389 yards5842 metersCR 70.3Bogey 94.9Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.2 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 10 | — | 3 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 175 | 479 | 403 | 320 | 396 | 512 | 199 | 385 | 3271 | 538 | 146 | 362 | 358 | 312 | 468 | 221 | 304 | 409 | 3118 | 6389 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Black Bull
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Ranch tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization33%
Dispersion24%
64% match
For Ranch tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment23%
Aim18%
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Get Started65% match
For Ranch tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring21%
Alignment14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Black Bull
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Black Bull. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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44% match
For Ranch tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
66% match
For Ranch tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
38% match
For Ranch tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy34%
Visualization26%
60% match
For Ranch tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Ranch tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
51% match
For Ranch tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy30%
Aim13%
52% match
For Ranch tees
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For Ranch tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring18%
Alignment15%
58% match
For Ranch tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion13%
61% match
For Ranch tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
63% match
For Ranch tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control24%
Alignment15%
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Get Started76% match
For Ranch tees
Turn into birdies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For Ranch tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For Ranch tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
72% match
For Bull tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
66% match
For Bull tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Bull tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
54% match
For Bull tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
33% match
For Bull tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
44% match
For Bull tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
45% match
For Bull tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Bull tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For Bull tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
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Get Started66% match
For Bull tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For Bull tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring15%
Aim15%
60% match
For Bull tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision24%
Scoring14%
61% match
For Bull tees
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Aim19%
Accuracy17%
49% match
For Bull tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim31%
Scoring31%
Alignment25%
70% match
For Bull tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
Precision17%
66% match
For Bull tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
47% match
For Bull tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim25%
Dispersion16%
54% match
For Bull tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy21%
Aim18%
66% match
For Back 40 tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
80% match
For Back 40 tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
54% match
For Back 40 tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started16% match
For Back 40 tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
46% match
For Back 40 tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Back 40 tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring25%
Accuracy16%
45% match
For Back 40 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
39% match
For Back 40 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Black Bull
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 Black Bull
Get answers to common questions about playing Black Bull and what to expect.
How difficult is Black Bull for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Black Bull technically exacting. The slope of 143.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Black Bull?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6786 yards. The back tees extend to 7183.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Black Bull?
With a course rating of 74.4 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 Black Bull and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7183.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Black Bull and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Black Bull strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 7183.0 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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