37% match
For Purple tees
Visualize long lines, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control50%
Visualization40%
Dispersion10%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Northern Pines Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Northern Pines Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northern Pines Golf 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 22%Precision 18%Aim 17%Dispersion 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.
16.8
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Northern Pines Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Northern Pines Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
joe@golfmt.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
2 US-93, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
Course Description
Northern Pines Golf Club is a premier 18-hole golf course in Kalispell, Montana. Forged from the Flathead Valley landscape, it features two distinct nines—the front paying homage to Scottish links-style golf and the back nine winding through elevation changes around the Stillwater River. Designed by two-time US Open champion Andy North, the course is a standout Montana destination renowned for immaculate greens, fairways, bunkers, and scenic views. With six sets of tees, players of all abilities can enjoy a challenging yet playable layout.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Andy North/Roger Packard
Opened
1996
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⭐4.5(114 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 Northern Pines Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Purple
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with repeating tests of tee accuracy on tough par fours and careful management on long par fives where front nine feels extra demanding and back nine builds scoring pressure through precise irons. Bogey risks rise quickly from fairway misses on key holes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726628 yards6061 metersCR 77.5Bogey 110.1Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.0 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.1 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | — | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 418 | 385 | 169 | 489 | 191 | 351 | 510 | 413 | 3281 | 535 | 376 | 339 | 168 | 375 | 426 | 184 | 529 | 415 | 3347 | 6628 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 727015 yards6415 metersCR 79.5Bogey 113.4Slope 144
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.6 · BR 56.1 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 39.9 · BR 57.3 · Slope 148
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | — | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 448 | 402 | 188 | 518 | 216 | 369 | 532 | 430 | 3487 | 549 | 393 | 360 | 176 | 404 | 454 | 193 | 555 | 444 | 3528 | 7015 |
P
Purple Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726812 yards6229 metersCR 78.8Bogey 111.5Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 55.6 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 55.9 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | — | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 418 | 402 | 188 | 518 | 191 | 369 | 510 | 413 | 3393 | 549 | 376 | 360 | 176 | 404 | 426 | 184 | 529 | 415 | 3419 | 6812 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Northern Pines Golf 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 Purple tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For Purple tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Alignment16%
Dispersion14%
76% match
For Purple tees
Chip through gate, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
14 Week Flagship Program for Northern Pines Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northern Pines Golf 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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66% match
For Purple tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring28%
Accuracy10%
60% match
For Purple tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring15%
Dispersion14%
56% match
For Purple tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Dispersion19%
Alignment12%
49% match
For Purple tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Purple tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started60% match
For Purple tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
Accuracy19%
72% match
For Purple tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Purple tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control18%
Alignment14%
72% match
For Purple tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Alignment15%
55% match
For Purple tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
84% match
For Purple tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
71% match
For Purple tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
26% match
For Green tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
72% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Aim21%
Dispersion18%
49% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
67% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim24%
Dispersion12%
56% match
For Green tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started69% match
For Green tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
42% match
For Green tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
46% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Aim25%
Alignment19%
52% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
Alignment21%
72% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Alignment13%
57% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision37%
Aim27%
Distance Control10%
62% match
For Green tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Aim25%
Scoring20%
53% match
For Green tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For Green tees
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision20%
Dispersion19%
52% match
For Green tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring26%
Aim24%
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Get Started81% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
41% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
38% match
For Green tees
Keep near hole, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
64% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
38% match
For Blue tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
39% match
For Blue tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Precision25%
Dispersion18%
49% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
57% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Scoring25%
Alignment21%
58% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Precision27%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started59% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Aim18%
Scoring10%
70% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
42% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Pines Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Northern Pines Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Northern Pines Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Northern Pines Golf Club challenges consistency. The slope of 144.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 79.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Northern Pines Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6822 yards. The back tees extend to 7015.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Northern Pines Golf Club?
With a course rating of 79.5 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 Northern Pines Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7015.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Northern Pines Golf 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 Northern Pines Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 7015.0 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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