Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cottonwood Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Cottonwood Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cottonwood Country Club, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cottonwood Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Pitch | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cottonwood Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
ccgs@midrivers.com
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Facilities
Location
508 Country Club Rd, Glendive, MT 59330, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Leo Johnson
Opened
1962
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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 Cottonwood Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red/Gold
Red/Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 42.9 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.6 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17 | — | 8 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 283 | 164 | 410 | 274 | 149 | 316 | 319 | 377 | 460 | 2752 | 363 | 156 | 400 | 292 | 149 | 316 | 400 | 357 | 364 | 2797 | 5549 |
White/Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.8 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.4 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17 | — | 8 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 171 | 497 | 280 | 162 | 380 | 411 | 388 | 472 | 3124 | 380 | 164 | 400 | 292 | 179 | 388 | 485 | 396 | 477 | 3161 | 6285 |
Red/Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.2 · Slope 120
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 283 | 164 | 410 | 274 | 149 | 316 | 319 | 377 | 460 | 2752 | 363 | 156 | 400 | 292 | 149 | 316 | 400 | 357 | 364 | 2797 | 5549 |
White/Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 52.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.3 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 171 | 497 | 280 | 162 | 380 | 411 | 388 | 472 | 3124 | 380 | 164 | 400 | 292 | 179 | 388 | 485 | 396 | 477 | 3161 | 6285 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cottonwood Country Club
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 profileDial in touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Cottonwood Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cottonwood Country Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedMatch plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Cottonwood Country Club
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 Cottonwood Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cottonwood Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cottonwood Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Cottonwood Country Club technically exacting. The 119.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cottonwood Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5917 yards. The back tees extend to 6285.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cottonwood Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.1 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 Cottonwood Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6285.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Cottonwood Country Club 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 Cottonwood Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6285.0 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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