27% match
For Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Marias Valley Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
Marias Valley Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Marias Valley Golf & 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Aim 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.
17.7
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Marias Valley Golf & Country Club
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: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Marias Valley Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
proshop@mvgcc.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
1 Golf Course Rd, Shelby, MT 59474, USA
Course Description
Marias Valley Golf & Country Club operates an eighteen-hole championship golf course along the Marias River in Shelby, Montana. It offers a quality, affordable golf experience with facilities and amenities typical of a country club setting. The site provides information about course details, memberships, tee times, and local lodging, and highlights its location in northern Montana along the Marias River. The organization is hosted under Cybergolf’s platform, reflecting its regional golf club operations.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Norman H. Woods
Opened
1966
Conditions
Green: Bent
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(94 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 Marias Valley Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a parade of par fours testing iron control with long par fives adding big bogey threats through poor positioning. Smart tee decisions repeat to avoid score spikes on the hardest stretches.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726265 yards5729 metersCR 74.5Bogey 105.0Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.0 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | — | 14 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 393 | 149 | 337 | 498 | 314 | 155 | 382 | 581 | 344 | 3153 | 401 | 141 | 329 | 300 | 389 | 510 | 180 | 460 | 402 | 3112 | 6265 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725059 yards4626 metersCR 68.0Bogey 94.9Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.3 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.6 · Slope 111
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | — | 14 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 119 | 271 | 392 | 262 | 134 | 298 | 500 | 269 | 2564 | 280 | 121 | 309 | 257 | 303 | 409 | 135 | 400 | 281 | 2495 | 5059 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725409 yards4946 metersCR 69.8Bogey 97.6Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.8 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | — | 14 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 126 | 281 | 431 | 272 | 139 | 298 | 510 | 274 | 2660 | 381 | 131 | 319 | 262 | 310 | 414 | 140 | 410 | 382 | 2749 | 5409 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Marias Valley Golf & 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Visualization33%
Distance Control33%
Dispersion18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Test your setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Alignment11%
11 Week Flagship Program for Marias Valley Golf & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Marias Valley Golf & Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
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
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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55% match
For Blue tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory12%
63% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started76% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
44% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
56% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion19%
53% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
75% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring25%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started56% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision28%
Dispersion19%
39% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
51% match
For Gold tees
Control woods height, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP7 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
74% match
For Gold tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring24%
Dispersion16%
64% match
For Gold tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring29%
Trajectory14%
62% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim26%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Aim18%
68% 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%
69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim18%
Precision11%
57% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Scoring14%
80% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring20%
Accuracy16%
78% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring13%
Precision12%
62% match
For White tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
25% match
For White tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
68% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For White tees
Visualize the line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
49% match
For White tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy24%
Visualization21%
78% match
For White tees
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
Precision16%
18% match
For White tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
57% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
76% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Precision18%
71% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started75% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
54% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment14%
Dispersion14%
82% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
71% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
49% match
For White tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Visualization16%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Marias Valley Golf & Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Marias Valley Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Marias Valley Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Marias Valley Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Marias Valley Golf & Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Marias Valley Golf & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5662 yards. The back tees extend to 6265.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Marias Valley Golf & Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.5 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 Marias Valley Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6265.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Marias Valley Golf & Country Club and how should I play it?
Marias Valley Golf & Country Club 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 Marias Valley Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6265.0 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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