Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Headwaters Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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
Headwaters Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Headwaters 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
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 Headwaters Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Chip | Parallel 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.
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Headwaters Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
golf@golfthreeforks.com
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Facilities
Location
225 N 7th Ave E, Three Forks, MT 59752, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1987
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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 Headwaters Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.3 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 12 | — | 3 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 527 | 210 | 401 | 541 | 424 | 113 | 308 | 299 | 337 | 3160 | 527 | 210 | 401 | 541 | 424 | 113 | 308 | 299 | 337 | 3160 | 6320 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 12 | — | 3 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 517 | 195 | 379 | 516 | 389 | 91 | 281 | 272 | 317 | 2957 | 517 | 195 | 379 | 516 | 389 | 91 | 281 | 272 | 317 | 2957 | 5914 |
White/Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.3 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 12 | — | 3 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 517 | 195 | 379 | 516 | 389 | 91 | 281 | 272 | 317 | 2957 | 527 | 210 | 401 | 541 | 424 | 113 | 308 | 299 | 337 | 3160 | 6117 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Headwaters 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 profileFinish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVisualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Headwaters Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Headwaters Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set sights, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Headwaters Golf Course
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 Headwaters Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Headwaters Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Headwaters Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Headwaters Golf Course challenges consistency. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Headwaters Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6117 yards. The back tees extend to 6320.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Headwaters Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.8 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Headwaters Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6320.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Headwaters 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 Headwaters Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6320.0 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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