Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Silver Sage Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
Silver Sage Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Silver Sage 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Silver Sage Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
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.
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Silver Sage Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
stephen.vedder.3@us.af.mil
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Facilities
Location
60 Bldg 4109, Silver Sage, Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648, United States
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob E. Baldock
Opened
1953
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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 Silver Sage Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.8 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 8 | — | 13 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 557 | 165 | 388 | 376 | 177 | 362 | 428 | 335 | 536 | 3324 | 375 | 378 | 511 | 378 | 203 | 349 | 539 | 126 | 409 | 3268 | 6592 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 46.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.3 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 8 | — | 13 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 473 | 122 | 238 | 246 | 158 | 261 | 342 | 219 | 406 | 2465 | 326 | 325 | 409 | 255 | 131 | 284 | 416 | 101 | 344 | 2591 | 5056 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.0 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.0 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 8 | — | 13 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 476 | 124 | 325 | 356 | 161 | 312 | 386 | 283 | 455 | 2878 | 332 | 345 | 467 | 316 | 133 | 287 | 418 | 104 | 349 | 2751 | 5629 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Silver Sage 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 profileEliminate Three-Putts
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMatch plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Silver Sage Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Silver Sage Golf Course. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Silver Sage Golf Course
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 Silver Sage Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Silver Sage Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Silver Sage Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Silver Sage Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Silver Sage Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5824 yards. The back tees extend to 6592.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Silver Sage Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.1 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 Silver Sage Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6592.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Silver Sage Golf Course and how should I play it?
Silver Sage Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Silver Sage Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6592.0 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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