48% match
For BLUE tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Buffalo Peak Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
162
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
Buffalo Peak Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Buffalo Peak 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 29%Scoring 24%Accuracy 18%Aim 14%Alignment 13%
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.
17.7
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Buffalo Peak 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Buffalo Peak Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
smarcum@buffalopeakgolf.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
1224 E Fulton St, Union, OR 97883, USA
Course Description
Buffalo Peak Golf is an 18-hole golf course located in Union, Oregon, on the edge of the Eastern Oregon community, about sixteen miles southeast of La Grande. Designed by William Phillips, it offers a links-style layout with dramatic landscapes, native vegetation, and views of the Grande Ronde Valley and surrounding mountain ranges. The course is owned and managed by Union County and emphasizes a traditional golf experience amid the Blue Mountains and Wallowa ranges. The site features tee-time booking, gift certificates, and events information highlighting its role as a regional golf destination.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Phillips
Opened
2000
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(77 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 Buffalo Peak Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course serves up short par fours for steady birdie looks while long par fives push power plays with blowup risks on misfires.Players meet repeating tee debates where safe choices tame tough spots but gripes bold moves for edge.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725935 yards5427 metersCR 69.5Bogey 92.7Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.0 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 483 | 125 | 319 | 379 | 286 | 171 | 288 | 500 | 2846 | 403 | 457 | 220 | 334 | 368 | 162 | 492 | 318 | 335 | 3089 | 5935 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 726423 yards5873 metersCR 72.0Bogey 96.1Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.1 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 520 | 130 | 357 | 418 | 302 | 190 | 317 | 505 | 3084 | 433 | 490 | 238 | 357 | 390 | 187 | 523 | 344 | 377 | 3339 | 6423 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725452 yards4985 metersCR 67.2Bogey 89.1Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.2 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.9 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 450 | 93 | 289 | 320 | 267 | 147 | 267 | 488 | 2597 | 367 | 423 | 195 | 308 | 340 | 143 | 475 | 286 | 318 | 2855 | 5452 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Buffalo Peak 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 profile66% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring26%
Aim19%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
10 Week Flagship Program for Buffalo Peak Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Buffalo Peak 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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66% match
For BLUE tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into par saves, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started36% match
For BLUE tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP5 drills
Trajectory26%
Scoring22%
Precision21%
78% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment23%
Aim17%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring31%
Alignment13%
48% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment20%
Accuracy11%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Scoring24%
Accuracy11%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
Dispersion15%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Scoring14%
36% match
For GOLD tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision22%
Scoring20%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control27%
Precision14%
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Get Started67% match
For GOLD tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring19%
Trajectory17%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
38% match
For GOLD tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
39% match
For GOLD tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization46%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim24%
Scoring23%
81% match
For GOLD tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring19%
Precision19%
Aim18%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Aim22%
Accuracy16%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment29%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started48% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
77% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment24%
Accuracy20%
22% match
For GOLD tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
46% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
52% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim15%
Scoring13%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
82% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy20%
Scoring15%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion37%
Scoring12%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring25%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started48% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
Aim16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Peak Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Buffalo Peak Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Buffalo Peak Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Buffalo Peak Golf Course presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Buffalo Peak Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5938 yards. The back tees extend to 6423.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Buffalo Peak Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.0 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 Buffalo Peak Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6423.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Buffalo Peak Golf Course and how should I play it?
Buffalo Peak Golf Course 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 Buffalo Peak Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6423.0 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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