Black Bull Montana
Black Bull is a par-72 public course in Montana, playing 7,183 yards from the Back 40 tees with a rating of 74.4 and slope of 143.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,183 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.4 / 143 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Montana, USA |
| Coordinates | 45.6902, -111.1551 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back 40 | 7,183 | 6,568 | 72 | 74.4 | 143 |
| Bull | 6,718 | 6,143 | 72 | 71.8 | 134 |
| Bull/Ranch Combo | 6,567 | 6,005 | 72 | 71.1 | 135 |
| Ranch | 6,389 | 5,842 | 72 | 70.3 | 133 |
| Ranch/Hayfield Combo | 6,016 | 5,501 | 72 | 68.6 | 130 |
| Hayfield | 5,650 | 5,166 | 72 | 67.3 | 120 |
| Hayfield/Corral Combo | 5,347 | 4,889 | 72 | 65.4 | 118 |
| Corral | 4,961 | 4,536 | 72 | 63.4 | 114 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back 40 74.4/143 | 444 | 215 | 520 | 452 | 346 | 434 | 570 | 230 | 425 | 3636 | 586 | 179 | 407 | 405 | 395 | 525 | 250 | 350 | 450 | 3547 | 7183 |
| Bull 71.8/134 | 418 | 185 | 493 | 418 | 337 | 414 | 543 | 212 | 402 | 3422 | 568 | 149 | 378 | 365 | 358 | 481 | 235 | 336 | 426 | 3296 | 6718 |
| Bull/Ranch Combo 71.1/135 | 418 | 185 | 493 | 403 | 337 | 396 | 512 | 199 | 402 | 3345 | 538 | 149 | 378 | 365 | 358 | 468 | 221 | 336 | 409 | 3222 | 6567 |
| Ranch 70.3/133 | 402 | 175 | 479 | 403 | 320 | 396 | 512 | 199 | 385 | 3271 | 538 | 146 | 362 | 358 | 312 | 468 | 221 | 304 | 409 | 3118 | 6389 |
| Ranch/Hayfield Combo 68.6/130 | 364 | 175 | 427 | 363 | 320 | 330 | 512 | 148 | 385 | 3024 | 538 | 146 | 336 | 324 | 312 | 468 | 205 | 304 | 359 | 2992 | 6016 |
| Hayfield 67.3/120 | 364 | 133 | 427 | 363 | 299 | 330 | 453 | 148 | 342 | 2859 | 460 | 131 | 336 | 324 | 297 | 402 | 205 | 277 | 359 | 2791 | 5650 |
| Hayfield/Corral Combo 65.4/118 | 364 | 133 | 427 | 318 | 233 | 330 | 453 | 148 | 308 | 2714 | 460 | 109 | 336 | 324 | 253 | 402 | 168 | 277 | 304 | 2633 | 5347 |
| Corral 63.4/114 | 317 | 110 | 373 | 318 | 233 | 309 | 400 | 139 | 308 | 2507 | 437 | 109 | 298 | 290 | 253 | 376 | 168 | 219 | 304 | 2454 | 4961 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Back 40 (7,183 yards, 74.4/143)
Course rating 2.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Ranch/Hayfield Combo (6,016 yards, 68.6/130)
1,167 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.4 below par.
Handicap 20+: Corral (4,961 yards, 63.4/114)
2,222 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 8.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
The longest hole on the card at 586 yards. 16 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 179 yards. 109 from the Corral tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Black Bull?
Black Bull has a course rating of 74.4 and slope of 143 from the back tees. From the Corral tees, the rating is 63.4 with a slope of 114.
How long is Black Bull?
From the back tees, Black Bull plays 7,183 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Black Bull?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 18, a 450-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Black Bull?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Back 40 tees (7,183 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Corral tees (4,961 yards).
Is Black Bull public or private?
Black Bull is a public golf course in Montana. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Black Bull?
Nearby courses include Cottonwood Hills Golf Course, Bridger Creek Golf Courser (Bozeman), Bridger Creek Golf Course, Valley View Golf Club (Bozeman).
Is there a yardage book for Black Bull?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Black Bull with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Black Bull?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Black Bull for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Black Bull have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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