50% match
For Black tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Meadow Lake Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Meadow Lake Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Meadow Lake 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 26%Scoring 21%Precision 20%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.
19.3
Average HCP
11.9
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Meadow Lake Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
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
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Meadow Lake Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kylelong@meadowlakegolf.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
490 St Andrews Dr, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick Phelps
Opened
1974
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(525 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 Meadow Lake Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four iron tests with big scoring risks on tough par fives that lead difficulty rankings. Front nine amps pressure through tougher ratings forcing tight play from start.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726703 yards6129 metersCR 72.2Bogey 96.1Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.0 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.1 · Slope 124
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 183 | 579 | 357 | 175 | 432 | 526 | 395 | 369 | 3434 | 325 | 377 | 156 | 611 | 503 | 449 | 161 | 348 | 339 | 3269 | 6703 |
G
Grey Tee
Gender: MalePar 726340 yards5797 metersCR 70.6Bogey 94.3Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.0 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 162 | 569 | 337 | 159 | 411 | 502 | 384 | 339 | 3233 | 314 | 372 | 146 | 554 | 480 | 437 | 136 | 340 | 328 | 3107 | 6340 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 725665 yards5180 metersCR 66.2Bogey 87.8Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.9 · Slope 112
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 133 | 515 | 302 | 126 | 345 | 484 | 355 | 323 | 2917 | 288 | 333 | 120 | 431 | 440 | 411 | 106 | 307 | 312 | 2748 | 5665 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Meadow Lake 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For Black tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
68% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision16%
Aim14%
65% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Aim18%
Distance Control15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Meadow Lake Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Meadow Lake 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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51% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion20%
Scoring14%
48% match
For Black tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
46% match
For Black tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory17%
42% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started61% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
70% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy18%
Alignment18%
Precision17%
68% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
55% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
67% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy24%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
Dispersion19%
66% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision25%
Aim19%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy19%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim18%
Dispersion10%
37% match
For Yellow tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Aim17%
Trajectory14%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Precision23%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Alignment21%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment21%
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision19%
Alignment14%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Aim26%
Scoring26%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision17%
Trajectory14%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy13%
Aim13%
42% match
For Grey tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For Grey tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control8%
78% match
For Grey tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Grey tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
38% match
For Grey tees
Control driver arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Trajectory33%
Mechanics30%
Precision17%
28% match
For Grey tees
Control short iron height, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics36%
Trajectory29%
Precision28%
57% match
For Grey tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP9 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision23%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Grey tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment22%
Aim16%
62% match
For Grey tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
63% match
For Grey tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
61% match
For Grey tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Meadow Lake Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Meadow Lake Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Meadow Lake Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Meadow Lake Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Meadow Lake Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6184 yards. The back tees extend to 6703.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Meadow Lake Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 Meadow Lake Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6703.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Meadow Lake 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 Meadow Lake Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6703.0 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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