47% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pryor Creek Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Elmer Link Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elmer Link, 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 18%Dispersion 13%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Elmer Link
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Elmer Link.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
billing@pryorcreekgolf.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
1292 Pryor Creek Road
Course Description
Pryor Creek Golf Club is a historic 36-hole golf facility located in Huntley, Montana, featuring two courses: the Elmer Link Course and the Johnny Walker Course. The club offers public tee times, memberships, events, and tournaments, along with a pro shop, practice range, and instructional programs. It highlights scenic Montana views and elevation changes within the Pryor Creek valley, and has earned recognition on Golf Advisor and GolfPass for value and quality.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Walker
Opened
1981
Google Reviews
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⭐4.7(220 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 Elmer Link, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces ongoing choices between power on lengthy par fives and control on steady par fours, with scoring risks peaking on the tougher front nine where higher ratings demand caution from the start.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736981 yards6383 metersCR 79.5Bogey 113.0Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.5 · BR 57.8 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.2 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 9 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 443 | 168 | 583 | 365 | 210 | 549 | 404 | 394 | 462 | 3578 | 376 | 605 | 159 | 414 | 382 | 185 | 321 | 375 | 586 | 3403 | 6981 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736278 yards5741 metersCR 74.8Bogey 106.5Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.4 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.1 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 9 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 132 | 529 | 313 | 128 | 501 | 361 | 368 | 440 | 3177 | 345 | 565 | 125 | 371 | 343 | 165 | 299 | 340 | 548 | 3101 | 6278 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736460 yards5907 metersCR 75.8Bogey 108.2Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.3 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 9 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 139 | 535 | 326 | 135 | 517 | 374 | 377 | 447 | 3267 | 358 | 585 | 136 | 381 | 351 | 170 | 304 | 348 | 560 | 3193 | 6460 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elmer Link
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 profile27% match
For White tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
47% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment21%
Aim20%
79% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision27%
Scoring16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Elmer Link
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elmer Link. 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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47% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
45% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
71% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
73% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started40% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
63% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
74% 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%
55% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring18%
Alignment13%
58% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Accuracy12%
65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
65% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy18%
82% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
52% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Aim15%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy14%
Scoring11%
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Get Started45% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Aim19%
66% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
52% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision21%
Mechanics15%
56% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
49% match
For Blue tees
Align stance properly, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Scoring23%
Alignment10%
40% match
For Blue tees
Pick your spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring41%
Aim27%
Alignment20%
77% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Scoring19%
45% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
20% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
53% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min27 HCP7 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision19%
Mechanics19%
48% match
For Blue tees
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Trajectory25%
Scoring23%
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Get Started40% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
47% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment22%
85% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Dispersion18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion15%
Precision15%
56% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
88% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
64% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision27%
Aim13%
74% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision21%
Alignment17%
57% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision32%
Alignment21%
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Get Started56% match
For Gold tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
47% match
For Gold tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision28%
Dispersion14%
72% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Elmer Link
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Elmer Link
Get answers to common questions about playing Elmer Link and what to expect.
How difficult is Elmer Link for mid-handicap golfers?
Elmer Link presents a demanding test. Its 142.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 79.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elmer Link?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6630 yards. The back tees extend to 6981.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Elmer Link?
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 Elmer Link and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6981.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Elmer Link 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 Elmer Link strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6981.0 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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