39% match
For Blue tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Briarwood 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
The Briarwood Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Briarwood 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 24%Precision 22%Scoring 19%Aim 18%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.
19.6
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Briarwood Golf Club
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
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Briarwood Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
briarwood.golf@bresnan.net
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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
3429 Briarwood Blvd, Billings, MT 59101, USA
Course Description
Briarwood Golf Club is a private, member-focused golf facility located in Billings, Montana. The club features a 7,000-yard golf course with two distinct nines, offering premier course conditions and a welcoming atmosphere for members and guests. In addition to golf, Briarwood provides dining at the Black Bunker Bar & Grill, a pool facility, and spaces for weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions. The club emphasizes quality service, competitive membership options, and social amenities in the Billings area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Brad Benz/Mike Poellot
Opened
1984
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(119 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 The Briarwood Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated tests of tee positioning on long par fives and accurate strikes on par fours, creating steady risk of bogeys from poor early choices.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746674 yards6103 metersCR 79.5Bogey 115.8Slope 154
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 57.2 · Slope 153
Back Nine · CR 40.3 · BR 58.6 · Slope 155
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | 2 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 8 | — | 15 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 526 | 385 | 143 | 410 | 504 | 124 | 403 | 359 | 433 | 3287 | 384 | 550 | 190 | 375 | 343 | 366 | 185 | 421 | 573 | 3387 | 6674 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 747004 yards6404 metersCR 81.3Bogey 117.8Slope 155
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.1 · BR 58.3 · Slope 154
Back Nine · CR 41.2 · BR 59.5 · Slope 155
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | 2 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 8 | — | 15 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 546 | 401 | 151 | 431 | 528 | 147 | 420 | 380 | 444 | 3448 | 401 | 571 | 196 | 388 | 370 | 390 | 199 | 437 | 604 | 3556 | 7004 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746310 yards5770 metersCR 77.3Bogey 111.7Slope 146
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 55.7 · Slope 148
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 56.0 · Slope 144
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | 2 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 8 | — | 15 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 507 | 365 | 127 | 393 | 474 | 103 | 376 | 340 | 418 | 3103 | 359 | 526 | 179 | 364 | 310 | 334 | 187 | 396 | 552 | 3207 | 6310 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Briarwood 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 profile39% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Precision19%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
13 Week Flagship Program for The Briarwood Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Briarwood Golf Club. 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
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 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 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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73% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
78% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion14%
45% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
46% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started74% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Alignment19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control16%
Precision14%
85% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim19%
85% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
56% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
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%
42% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment23%
Accuracy13%
35% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
65% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Trajectory20%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started62% match
For Gold tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring24%
Alignment12%
48% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
53% match
For Gold tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
48% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
76% match
For Gold tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
39% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
46% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Scoring12%
69% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Precision14%
74% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
54% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
55% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment18%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started57% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
85% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision22%
Aim12%
36% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
62% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim15%
Accuracy13%
45% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
27% match
For White tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy15%
85% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Precision19%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
23% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
39% match
For White tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
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Prepare for Tournaments at The Briarwood Golf Club
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 The Briarwood Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Briarwood Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Briarwood Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
The Briarwood Golf Club presents a demanding test. Its 155.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 81.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Briarwood Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6657 yards. The back tees extend to 7004.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Briarwood Golf Club?
With a course rating of 81.3 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 The Briarwood Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7004.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is The Briarwood Golf Club 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 The Briarwood Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 155.0 and yardage reaching 7004.0 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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