28% match
For Mill Creek tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Reserve At Moonlight Basin
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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 Reserve At Moonlight Basin Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Reserve At Moonlight Basin, 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 30%Precision 20%Aim 19%Scoring 17%Dispersion 12%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
30.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Reserve At Moonlight Basin
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Driving Range31 min
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Strengths Discovery
Discover strengths amongst wedges a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
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 Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Reserve At Moonlight Basin.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
INFO@MOONLIGHTBASIN.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
66 Mountain Loop Rd, Big Sky, MT 59716, USA
Course Description
Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana is a premier alpine resort featuring private golf, luxury real estate, vacation rentals, and world-class skiing. The community offers mountain lifestyle experiences with access to recreational activities across both winter and summer seasons. Located in Big Sky, Montana, the property emphasizes upscale living, outdoor adventures, and high-end amenities for residents and visitors alike.
private golf • luxury real estate • vacation rentals • world-class skiing • winter recreation • summer adventure • big sky montana • mountain resort • golf community • luxury homes • ski-in ski-out • mountain lifestyle • real estate development • club and resort • private clubs • lodge and residences • mountain estate • family-friendly resort • luxe amenities • mountain living • outdoor adventures • natural beauty • skiing • alpine activities • real estate
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Mountain
Architect
Jack Nicklaus
Opened
2010
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(20 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 Reserve At Moonlight Basin, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Mill Creek
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure through long par fours and par fives that test tee power and iron control, with high bogey risks building on tough holes if drives stray off line.This course plays like a power and placement gauntlet where positioning avoids big numbers on extended holes.
J
Jack Creek Tee
Gender: MalePar 727387 yards6755 metersCR 74.7Bogey 102.2Slope 148
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.6 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 51.6 · Slope 149
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 427 | 425 | 190 | 434 | 393 | 595 | 165 | 477 | 616 | 3722 | 443 | 194 | 392 | 568 | 248 | 572 | 184 | 739 | 325 | 3665 | 7387 |
L
Lone Creek Tee
Gender: MalePar 726861 yards6274 metersCR 71.6Bogey 97.7Slope 141
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.2 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.5 · Slope 143
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 402 | 167 | 403 | 384 | 556 | 150 | 425 | 592 | 3470 | 396 | 172 | 372 | 557 | 230 | 559 | 147 | 676 | 282 | 3391 | 6861 |
M
Mill Creek Tee
Gender: MalePar 728000 yards7315 metersCR 78.5Bogey 106.9Slope 153
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 53.4 · Slope 155
Back Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 53.5 · Slope 151
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 463 | 447 | 206 | 470 | 443 | 633 | 180 | 500 | 651 | 3993 | 493 | 211 | 445 | 628 | 286 | 590 | 223 | 777 | 354 | 4007 | 8000 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Reserve At Moonlight Basin
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For Mill Creek tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
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Get Started67% match
For Mill Creek tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
61% match
For Mill Creek tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring28%
Trajectory26%
14 Week Flagship Program for The Reserve At Moonlight Basin
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Reserve At Moonlight Basin. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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46% match
For Mill Creek tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
78% match
For Mill Creek tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim15%
Dispersion14%
36% match
For Mill Creek tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Trajectory22%
Mechanics22%
68% match
For Mill Creek tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment19%
Scoring13%
52% match
For Mill Creek tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
74% match
For Mill Creek tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Mill Creek tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
43% match
For Jack Creek tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For Jack Creek tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Jack Creek tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started76% match
For Jack Creek tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision18%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
46% match
For Jack Creek tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
41% match
For Jack Creek tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory20%
43% match
For Jack Creek tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
50% match
For Jack Creek tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Jack Creek tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
62% match
For Jack Creek tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Jack Creek tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Jack Creek tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Precision16%
70% match
For Jack Creek tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
80% match
For Jack Creek tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Jack Creek tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
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Get Started65% match
For Jack Creek tees
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Precision18%
Dispersion16%
70% match
For Jack Creek tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy13%
Aim12%
73% match
For Jack Creek tees
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
46% match
For Lone Creek tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
70% match
For Lone Creek tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision18%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Lone Creek tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
81% match
For Lone Creek tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Scoring14%
46% match
For Lone Creek tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
70% match
For Lone Creek tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
71% match
For Lone Creek tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
43% match
For Lone Creek tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
50% match
For Lone Creek tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started60% match
For Lone Creek tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim37%
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
51% match
For Lone Creek tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy20%
Aim13%
74% match
For Lone Creek tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Lone Creek tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control28%
Aim12%
64% match
For Lone Creek tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control13%
55% match
For Lone Creek tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
82% match
For Lone Creek tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
Aim17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Reserve At Moonlight Basin
Get answers to common questions about playing The Reserve At Moonlight Basin and what to expect.
How difficult is The Reserve At Moonlight Basin for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Reserve At Moonlight Basin challenges consistency. Its 153.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 78.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Reserve At Moonlight Basin?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 7430 yards. The back tees extend to 8000.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Reserve At Moonlight Basin?
With a course rating of 78.5 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 The Reserve At Moonlight Basin and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 8000.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is The Reserve At Moonlight Basin and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Mountain 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 Reserve At Moonlight Basin strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 153.0 and yardage reaching 8000.0 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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