Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Yellowstone Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

47

47 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

202

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

Yellowstone Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Yellowstone 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 27%Accuracy 16%Aim 15%Precision 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.

16.9
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Yellowstone Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | 3 Landing Zones
Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
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.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Yellowstone Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

YCSales@yellowstoneclub.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

1 Yellowstone Club Trail, Big Sky, MT 59716, USA

Course Description

Yellowstone Club is a private residential, ski, and golf resort located in Madison County, Montana, near Big Sky. Spanning approximately 13,400 acres, it is recognized as the world's only private ski and golf community, offering a unique blend of luxury living and outdoor activities.Members enjoy access to 2,900 acres of private ski terrain, featuring 60 ski runs and 22 lifts, along with additional skiing opportunities at Big Sky Resort. The club also boasts a championship golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf. Accommodations include elegant slopeside lodges and personalized services through an alpine concierge. Community amenities feature the Warren Miller Lodge, Rainbow Lodge, guest cabins, and the Timberline Café.The Yellowstone Club is home to a select group of fewer than 900 homeowners, including notable figures from various fields. The club emphasizes a family-friendly atmosphere and is committed to environmental sustainability, providing a serene and exclusive experience for its members.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Tom Weiskopf

Opened

2005

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3.0(182 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 Yellowstone Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Yellowstone

Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure from par four irons and par five layup choices where poor contact leads to bogey traps. Handicap clusters on longer holes raise blow-up number risks around the greens.Short-Mid (3-15 ft), Mid-Long (10-20+ ft), Long (20+ ft), Distance Control, Green Reading, Pitch, Chip, Precision, Accuracy, Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW), Mid irons (7,6,5), Trajectory, Dispersion
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Frontier Tee

Gender: MalePar 726755 yards6177 metersCR 70.9Bogey 95.3Slope 131

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.6 · Slope 129

Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.7 · Slope 133

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443453544364354353453672
Handicap712171614391011185216415138
Yardage465396203426532191517358344343241112752640819550320037557833236755

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Yellowstone 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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% match to course practice profile
45% match
For Yellowstone tees

Hit Every Long Putt

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For Yellowstone tees

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%

12 Week Flagship Program for Yellowstone Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Yellowstone 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 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–94 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–116 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 11–127 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

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55% match
For Yellowstone tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim33%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
63% match
For Yellowstone tees

Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy24%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Yellowstone tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
69% match
For Yellowstone tees

Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring16%
Precision15%
48% match
For Yellowstone tees

Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Aim31%
Scoring27%
74% match
For Yellowstone tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%

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61% match
For Gallatin tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Gallatin tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Gallatin tees

Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
23% match
For Frontier/Yellowstone Combo tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
52% match
For Frontier/Yellowstone Combo tees

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
66% match
For Frontier/Yellowstone Combo tees

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%

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45% match
For Frontier/Yellowstone Combo tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Frontier/Yellowstone Combo tees

Sink All Long Putts

Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
76% match
For Frontier/Yellowstone Combo tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Aim24%
Distance Control14%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Yellowstone Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Yellowstone Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Yellowstone Club for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Yellowstone Club challenges consistency. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Yellowstone Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6206 yards. The back tees extend to 6755.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Yellowstone Club?

With a course rating of 70.9 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 Yellowstone Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6755.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6755.0 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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