41% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Polson Bay Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Olde Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Olde, 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 19%Aim 17%Dispersion 14%
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.
19.8
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Olde
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Olde.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
111 Bayview Drive
Course Description
Polson Bay Golf Course is a public 27-hole golf destination in Polson, Montana, offering lake and mountain views along the shores of Flathead Lake. Open to the public since 1938, it is a regional favorite with three nine-hole configurations and a range of golfing activities. The club provides tee time bookings, tournament events, and on-site amenities including the Golf Shop and Bunkers Grill, along with access to indoor simulators. Located in the Flathead Lake region, Polson Bay emphasizes scenic golf experiences in western Montana.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1938
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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 Olde, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from tough par fives amid quick short par fours that reward tight approaches while punishing misses with bogey risks on repeated patterns.This course delivers steady pressure from tough par fives amid quick short par fours that reward tight approaches while punishing misses with bogey risks on repeated patterns.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726438 yards5887 metersCR 69.5Bogey 91.3Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.6 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 495 | 192 | 290 | 328 | 395 | 495 | 436 | 418 | 170 | 3219 | 495 | 192 | 290 | 328 | 395 | 495 | 436 | 418 | 170 | 3219 | 6438 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726438 yards5887 metersCR 75.7Bogey 106.7Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 495 | 192 | 290 | 328 | 395 | 495 | 436 | 418 | 170 | 3219 | 495 | 192 | 290 | 328 | 395 | 495 | 436 | 418 | 170 | 3219 | 6438 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725952 yards5443 metersCR 72.8Bogey 102.8Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.4 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 467 | 182 | 280 | 284 | 359 | 472 | 413 | 365 | 154 | 2976 | 467 | 182 | 280 | 284 | 359 | 472 | 413 | 365 | 154 | 2976 | 5952 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Olde
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 profile48% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For White tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
61% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Olde
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Olde. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
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
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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45% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started44% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control15%
44% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim18%
Mechanics18%
73% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy17%
Scoring16%
73% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Aim16%
Distance Control16%
54% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment16%
Aim16%
78% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
74% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring24%
Dispersion12%
79% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Precision13%
35% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment29%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control41%
Dispersion14%
Scoring12%
43% match
For Blue tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision38%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion14%
78% match
For Blue tees
Master touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
Aim14%
62% match
For Blue tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
45% match
For Blue tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
41% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim35%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Blue 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 Started78% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control18%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
Accuracy16%
85% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
Aim17%
72% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Dispersion26%
Aim25%
75% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision20%
Trajectory20%
76% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion15%
48% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
49% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring21%
Dispersion21%
68% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
41% 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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Get Started48% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Alignment14%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring20%
Aim17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Precision31%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Olde
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Olde
Get answers to common questions about playing Olde and what to expect.
How difficult is Olde for mid-handicap golfers?
Olde is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Olde?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6195 yards. The back tees extend to 6438.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Olde?
With a course rating of 75.7 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 Olde and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6438.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Olde 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 Olde strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6438.0 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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