Ponderosa Butte Golf Course Colstrip, Montana
Ponderosa Butte Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Colstrip, Montana, playing 6,469 yards from the White/Blue tees with a rating of 71.1 and slope of 128.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,469 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.1 / 128 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Colstrip, Montana, USA |
| Coordinates | 45.9120, -106.6366 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White/Blue | 6,469 | 5,915 | 72 | 71.1 | 128 |
| Gold/White | 5,991 | 5,478 | 72 | 68.8 | 121 |
| Gold/Gold | 5,642 | 5,159 | 72 | 67.4 | 116 |
| Red/Gold | 5,235 | 4,787 | 72 | 65 | 114 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White/Blue 71.1/128 | 144 | 396 | 330 | 378 | 496 | 380 | 178 | 342 | 520 | 3164 | 147 | 396 | 350 | 402 | 533 | 353 | 187 | 377 | 560 | 3305 | 6469 |
| Gold/White 68.8/121 | 142 | 353 | 281 | 324 | 465 | 318 | 149 | 324 | 465 | 2821 | 144 | 396 | 330 | 378 | 496 | 386 | 178 | 342 | 520 | 3170 | 5991 |
| Gold/Gold 67.4/116 | 142 | 353 | 281 | 324 | 465 | 318 | 149 | 324 | 465 | 2821 | 142 | 353 | 281 | 324 | 465 | 318 | 149 | 324 | 465 | 2821 | 5642 |
| Red/Gold 65/114 | 131 | 284 | 275 | 248 | 360 | 273 | 179 | 269 | 425 | 2444 | 142 | 353 | 281 | 324 | 435 | 318 | 149 | 324 | 465 | 2791 | 5235 |
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
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Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: White/Blue (6,469 yards, 71.1/128)
Course rating 0.9 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold/White (5,991 yards, 68.8/121)
478 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.2 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red/Gold (5,235 yards, 65/114)
1,234 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.0 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
The longest hole on the card at 560 yards. 27 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 144 yards. 131 from the Red/Gold tees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Ponderosa Butte Golf Course?
Ponderosa Butte Golf Course has a course rating of 71.1 and slope of 128 from the back tees. From the Red/Gold tees, the rating is 65 with a slope of 114.
How long is Ponderosa Butte Golf Course?
From the back tees, Ponderosa Butte Golf Course plays 6,469 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What tees should I play at Ponderosa Butte Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the White/Blue tees (6,469 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red/Gold tees (5,235 yards).
Is Ponderosa Butte Golf Course public or private?
Ponderosa Butte Golf Course is a public golf course in Colstrip, Montana. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Ponderosa Butte Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Forsyth Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Ponderosa Butte Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Ponderosa Butte Golf Course 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 Ponderosa Butte Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Ponderosa Butte Golf Course 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 Ponderosa Butte Golf Course 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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