51% match
For Red/Gold tees
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ponderosa Butte Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Ponderosa Butte Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ponderosa Butte 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 27%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
19.2
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
34.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ponderosa Butte Golf Course
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: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player 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 Ponderosa Butte Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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+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
1 Long Dr, Colstrip, MT 59323, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1992
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(6 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 Ponderosa Butte Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red/Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats short par threes moderate par fours and reachable par fives identically across both nines creating steady pressure on approach distances and positioning while top-ranked tough holes raise big-number risks on select stretches.
G
Gold/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725642 yards5159 metersCR 72.6Bogey 103.4Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.7 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | — | 17 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 142 | 353 | 281 | 324 | 465 | 318 | 149 | 324 | 465 | 2821 | 142 | 353 | 281 | 324 | 465 | 318 | 149 | 324 | 465 | 2821 | 5642 |
G
Gold/White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725991 yards5478 metersCR 74.5Bogey 107.2Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 55.3 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | — | 17 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 142 | 353 | 281 | 324 | 465 | 318 | 149 | 324 | 465 | 2821 | 144 | 396 | 330 | 378 | 496 | 386 | 178 | 342 | 520 | 3170 | 5991 |
R
Red/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725235 yards4787 metersCR 70.0Bogey 100.3Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 48.4 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.9 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | — | 17 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 131 | 284 | 275 | 248 | 360 | 273 | 179 | 269 | 425 | 2444 | 142 | 353 | 281 | 324 | 435 | 318 | 149 | 324 | 465 | 2791 | 5235 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ponderosa Butte 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile68% match
For Red/Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control14%
51% match
For Red/Gold tees
Control wedge loft, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills
Trajectory28%
Mechanics23%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Red/Gold tees
Save with mid irons, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
Trajectory16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Ponderosa Butte Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ponderosa Butte Golf Course. 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 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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69% match
For Red/Gold tees
Visualize the line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim22%
Scoring17%
64% match
For Red/Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Red/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy22%
Scoring17%
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Get Started69% match
For Red/Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision21%
Alignment16%
58% match
For Red/Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment18%
Scoring13%
63% match
For Red/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim29%
Precision21%
78% match
For Red/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
73% match
For Red/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring22%
Accuracy10%
38% match
For Gold/White tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
60% match
For Gold/White tees
Open up and fly, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control24%
Precision13%
62% match
For Gold/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Aim21%
Precision16%
63% match
For Gold/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Distance Control21%
Scoring12%
63% match
For Gold/White tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
73% match
For Gold/White tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started54% match
For Gold/White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
79% match
For Gold/White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Gold/White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Gold/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
64% match
For Gold/White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Gold/White tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Aim19%
Precision15%
54% match
For Gold/White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
58% match
For Gold/White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control17%
77% match
For Gold/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
57% match
For Gold/White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring25%
Visualization11%
67% match
For Gold/White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision22%
Alignment13%
42% match
For Gold/Gold 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 Started65% match
For Gold/Gold tees
Set sights, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
67% match
For Gold/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim23%
Precision12%
61% match
For Gold/Gold tees
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring27%
Distance Control13%
45% match
For Gold/Gold tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
17% match
For Gold/Gold tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
45% match
For Gold/Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Gold/Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment22%
Aim20%
67% match
For Gold/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Scoring21%
69% match
For Gold/Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Gold/Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control24%
Alignment11%
64% match
For Gold/Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy21%
Precision12%
59% match
For Gold/Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold/Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
Aim14%
76% match
For Gold/Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Gold/Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ponderosa Butte Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Ponderosa Butte Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Ponderosa Butte Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Ponderosa Butte Golf Course challenges consistency. At 139.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ponderosa Butte Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5613 yards. The back tees extend to 5991.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ponderosa Butte Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.5 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 Ponderosa Butte Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5991.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Ponderosa Butte Golf Course 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 Ponderosa Butte Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 5991.0 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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