54% match
For Black tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Ranch Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
The Ranch Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Ranch 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 28%Scoring 21%Precision 18%Dispersion 16%Aim 15%
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.
15.5
Average HCP
8.7
Minimum HCP
28.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Ranch Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Ranch Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
nmckethen@ranchclub.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
8501 Ranch Club Rd, Missoula, MT 59808, USA
Course Description
Unparalleled links golf is the centerpiece of The Ranch Club experience. This Les Furbur designed course takes you along curving hillsides and around remarkable water features. The course itself was designed to preserve the natural setting, which provides unobstructed 360 degree views of the Missoula Valley. The course has been designed to accommodate leisure, and your game is always enhanced by the stunning surroundings combined with the club's uplifting culture.Golf is just the beginning of what is available to members at the club. In addition to high caliber golf, members also enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness facility, an expansive 4-pool complex, year round golf academy, and a restaurant serving fantastic food and beverage. Yes, the club amenities are great; however, the true heart of The Ranch Club is the fulfilling social atmosphere. The club's activity calendar is filled with BBQ's, family movie nights, kids activities, wine socials, XC skiing, yoga, weight-training, snow shoeing, ice skating, hockey, curling, fat-biking and more.The Ranch Club is Montana's most affordable private golf club. Excellent amenities, quality service and year round entertainment. Welcome to The Ranch...
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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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 Ranch Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players repeatedly with long par fours forcing precise drives and irons, while par fives mix birdie chances with layup safety needs. Tough handicapped holes turn minor errors into bogeys or worse quickly.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 727027 yards6425 metersCR 80.1Bogey 114.2Slope 145
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.6 · BR 56.6 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 40.5 · BR 57.6 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 520 | 372 | 162 | 468 | 197 | 585 | 237 | 506 | 3438 | 383 | 187 | 569 | 452 | 407 | 191 | 438 | 544 | 418 | 3589 | 7027 |
B
Black/Gold Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726647 yards6078 metersCR 78.2Bogey 112.2Slope 145
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.9 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 40.0 · BR 57.3 · Slope 147
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 520 | 372 | 141 | 435 | 159 | 505 | 195 | 506 | 3224 | 383 | 187 | 537 | 413 | 407 | 168 | 409 | 501 | 418 | 3423 | 6647 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726385 yards5838 metersCR 76.7Bogey 109.1Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 55.8 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 497 | 341 | 141 | 435 | 159 | 505 | 195 | 472 | 3105 | 349 | 157 | 537 | 413 | 368 | 168 | 409 | 501 | 378 | 3280 | 6385 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Ranch 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
55% match
For Black tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control29%
Visualization20%
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Get Started78% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion17%
Precision14%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Ranch Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Ranch Club. 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
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
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51% match
For Black tees
Shape driver flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision22%
Mechanics15%
70% match
For Black tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
72% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control24%
Aim13%
52% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
61% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
Accuracy18%
68% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision28%
Alignment10%
74% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Alignment14%
52% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy27%
Scoring18%
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Get Started81% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring18%
Trajectory17%
70% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Aim13%
72% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
55% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
36% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy30%
Green Reading10%
62% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
60% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
39% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
69% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
45% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Visualization27%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started63% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
64% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
73% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion13%
Aim12%
68% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion21%
Aim13%
63% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Aim27%
Dispersion20%
61% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
58% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
58% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision26%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
39% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started72% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
58% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
65% match
For Gold tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim20%
Dispersion11%
74% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion19%
Aim15%
70% match
For Gold tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For Gold tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Precision21%
Dispersion11%
68% match
For Gold tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control21%
Precision14%
45% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at The Ranch 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 Ranch Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Ranch Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Ranch Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find The Ranch Club technically exacting. Its 145.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 80.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Ranch Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6706 yards. The back tees extend to 7027.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Ranch Club?
With a course rating of 80.1 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 The Ranch Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7027.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is The Ranch 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 Ranch Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 7027.0 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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