70% match
For BLACK tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Precision19%
Trajectory18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Black Butter Ranch
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
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 Meadow Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Big Meadow, 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%Precision 17%Aim 16%Dispersion 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.
16.2
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
28.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Big Meadow
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 | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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 | 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
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 Meadow.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@BlackButteRanch.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
13899 Bishops Ca
Course Description
For more than 30 years, Black Butte Ranch has drawn golfers to the sunny side of the Cascades for 36 holes of mountain golf. The resort also offers vacation rentals, dining, bike paths, pools, shopping and a spa to keep everyone enjoying themselves. With views of seven Cascade snow capped peaks, giant stands of Ponderosa Pines, Aspen groves and abundant wildlife, the pace at the Ranch is unhurried and its setting preserved for generations to come.Let us be your base camp! Just 5 miles away is world class fly fishing on the Metolius River at Camp Sherman. Black Butte Ranch is 8 miles from the Western themed town of Sisters, Oregon. A haven for music, art and artists, Sisters will win your heart with its shopping, dining and year round events. The Ranch is a short 30 miles to Bend, with all of it's Central Oregon activities and events.
vacation rentals • lodging • central oregon • golf courses • weddings • spa • family recreation • event venues • dining experiences • ranch vacations • outdoor activities • hiking • biking • fishing • rock climbing • water activities • winter sports • tournament golf • conference facilities • golf • dining • recreation • hospitality
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Muir Graves
Opened
1970
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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 Meadow, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:Players face ongoing tests from par four volume where tee and iron precision curbs bogey tallies, while par fives tempt but risk doubles on weak play. Back nine's edge in difficulty heightens late round score protection needs.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726946 yards6351 metersCR 73.4Bogey 97.7Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 48.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.9 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 13 | — | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 365 | 553 | 187 | 423 | 441 | 579 | 243 | 391 | 3563 | 525 | 402 | 377 | 177 | 401 | 347 | 512 | 231 | 411 | 3383 | 6946 |
B
BLACK/BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726647 yards6078 metersCR 71.7Bogey 95.8Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.6 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 13 | — | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 365 | 536 | 163 | 399 | 441 | 579 | 203 | 391 | 3444 | 525 | 402 | 356 | 156 | 283 | 347 | 512 | 211 | 411 | 3203 | 6647 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726449 yards5897 metersCR 70.7Bogey 94.7Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.9 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 13 | — | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 351 | 536 | 163 | 399 | 406 | 552 | 203 | 374 | 3351 | 514 | 381 | 356 | 156 | 283 | 316 | 489 | 211 | 392 | 3098 | 6449 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Big Meadow
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 profile76% match
For BLACK tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion18%
Precision17%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started67% match
For BLACK tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
10 Week Flagship Program for Big Meadow
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Big Meadow. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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65% match
For BLACK tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision14%
Alignment12%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory22%
62% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Distance Control23%
61% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring15%
Accuracy15%
62% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim35%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
60% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
73% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Precision15%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Alignment12%
27% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory29%
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Get Started67% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For BLACK tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
48% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
44% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy20%
Aim17%
51% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
57% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
47% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
77% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
61% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
77% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
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Get Started73% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Scoring19%
57% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Alignment19%
70% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring15%
Alignment14%
72% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control21%
Scoring13%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion21%
Scoring20%
Precision15%
52% match
For BLUE tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
52% match
For BLUE tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision20%
Accuracy13%
44% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring25%
Aim16%
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Get Started56% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Accuracy21%
Scoring14%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Aim15%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy15%
Scoring14%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Big Meadow
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 Big Meadow
Get answers to common questions about playing Big Meadow and what to expect.
How difficult is Big Meadow for mid-handicap golfers?
Big Meadow is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 131.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Big Meadow?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6698 yards. The back tees extend to 6946.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Big Meadow?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Big Meadow and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6946.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Big Meadow 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 Big Meadow strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6946.0 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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