Welcome to our review of Big Sky Resort Golf Course in Big Sky! In this article, we will break down the course hole by hole, practice facility, pro shop, food and beverage, and real estate around the course.
Big Sky Resort Golf Course Index
- Golf Course Stats
- Green Fees
- Driving Range & Practice Facility
- Big Sky Resort Hole by Hole
- Big Sky Resort Golf Course Conditions & Review
- Pro Shop
- Big Sky Resort Food & Beverage
- Big Sky Resort Golf Course Real Estate
Big Sky Resort Golf Course Stats
Big Sky Resort Golf Course: Built 1973, Designer: Arnold Palmer
Course Length: 6800 Yards from Back Tees, Par 72
Phone Number: 406-995-5780
Big Sky Resort Golf Course Green Fees 2019
The green fees at Big Sky Resort vary widely. On weekends, early morning times usually start at $101. The rates drop as the day goes on and after 3:00, the rate bottoms out at $54. On Weekdays the rates start at $90. If you would like to check rates, click here.
Carts are included in the Green Fee.
Club Rental: $60
Big Sky Resort Golf Course Practice Facilities
The driving range at Big Sky Resort Golf Course is located across the parking lot from the clubhouse. The driving range has a large tee and there are target greens to shoot for. Range balls can be purchased in the Pro Shop. A large bag of balls is $17 and a small bag is $8.
There is also a putting green on the right side of the range tee. Another small putting green sits right outside of the Pro Shop. Range balls can be purchased in the Pro Shop. There is a chipping green with a practice bunker located to the left of the range tee.
Big Sky Resort Golf Course Hole by Hole
In this section, I will describe each hole on the Big Sky Resort Golf Course. I will give you my opinion on how you should play the hole and my thoughts on each hole. Remember, these are only my opinions based upon my background and experience in the golf world. Feel free to comment below with your own opinions! If you would like to know more about my background, read this.
#1 Par 4
The opening hole at the Big Sky Resort Golf Course is a slight dogleg left. The hole looks narrow from the tee but there is plenty of room across the creek that runs in front of the tee. A drive to the right side of the fairway will give you the best angle for your approach into this green that has 2 bunkers on the left and 1 behind.
#2 Par 5
A good drive on this fairly short Par 5 will give you a chance to reach the green in 2. Aim to the left of the right-side fairway bunker.
At this point, you can layup for an easy approach into the green or you can go for it. There are bunkers on the right and left side of this green. The creek runs down the right side of the hole near the green.
#3 Par 3
This long Par 3 requires a shot over the creek to a green that has a bunker on the right side. The creek continues down the left side of the hole. With wind in your face, this green will be tough to reach.
#4 Par 4
The 4th hole is a slight dogleg right. If you can aim your drive right over the top of the cart path, you will be in a good position for your approach. There is a fairway bunker on the right side at the corner. Bunkers protect both sides of this green.
#5 Par 4
A short Par 4, this hole is driveable for big hitters. If you choose to not go for the green, keep your drive down the left center of the fairway. On the right side landing area, there are fairway bunkers and just past the bunkers is a random area of tall grass. There is also 1 bunker on the right side of the green.
#6 Par 5
This par 5 is a slight dogleg right. If you keep your drive down the left side, you will have a clear view of the green on your 2nd shot.
There is some mounding on the right and the highway on the left is OB. The green is protected by a bunker on the front left and right side.
#7 Par 4
Number 7 is a dogleg left Par 4. A drive hit down the right side of the fairway will leave you with a clear shot to the green. There are some large mounds on the left side at the corner and a fairway bunker on the right. The green is protected by bunkers on both sides.
#8 Par 3
This straightforward Par 3 is protected by bunkers on both sides of the green.
#9 Par 4
A straight away Par 4 with great views of Lone Mountain. There are fairway bunkers on both sides in the landing area. The green is protected by sand on both sides. The clubhouse is directly to the right of this green if you need to make a stop.
#10 Par 4
The back nine starts out with a dogleg right. Aim just to the left of the fairway bunkers on the corner and you will be in good shape for your approach. This elevated green has bunkers on the right, left, and rear.
#11 Par 5
This Par 5 moves a little to the right from the tee. There are fairway bunkers on both sides in the landing area. Keep your drive down the right-center to set up your approach.
This green has bunkers all the way around it, so going for it in 2 is rarely an option. If you hit your 2nd shot down the right, you will have a clear shot into the green.
#12 Par 4
This dogleg left Par 4 has a fairway bunker at the corner on the left and mounds off to the right. A good drive will be down the left center of the fairway. This green is protected by bunkers on both sides.
#13 Par 3
Another fairly straightforward Par 3, this green is protected by bunkers on both sides.
#14 Par 4
This Par 4 moves a little to the right off of the tee. The highway to the left is OB and the green has 1 bunker on the front left.
#15 Par 5
The 15th hole is a straightaway Par 5. There is a fairway bunker on the left in the landing area.
There is no trouble at all on your second shot. The green is elevated and protected by bunkers on both sides.
#16 Par 4
Another dogleg right, this landing area looks narrow from the tee. There are fairway bunkers on both sides in the landing area. The green has bunkers on all sides.
#17 Par 3
In my opinion, this is the best hole on the course. This Par 3 requires a carry over a natural area to a green that has bunkers on the right. There is a creek that runs down the left side of this hole.
#18 Par 4
The finishing hole at Big Sky Resort is a good Par 4. The creek runs down the length of the hole on the left side. Your approach will be over a small pond and bunker that sit directly in front of the green. There is also a bunker on the left of the green.
Golf Course Conditions & Review
The Big Sky Resort Golf Course is a typical resort course. It is fairly open and the roughs are not long. The greens were rolling a moderate 8.5 on the Stimpmeter. Aside from #17 and 18, there really aren’t many memorable holes on this course. This course does sit in a beautiful valley and the views of Lone Mountain and the surrounding mountains make this course enjoyable. This is the only course open to the public in Big Sky so it is very busy. On the day I played, I ran into a ton of people on the back nine. There were 3 groups on 1 hole. There were no marshalls so it was slow going!
Pro Shop
The pro shop is located behind the dining area in the clubhouse. They have men’s and women’s golf attire, golf clubs, and accessories for sale. You may also purchase range balls in the pro shop. There are PGA Teaching Professionals available if you would like lessons.
Big Sky Resort Golf Course Food & Beverage
The Bunker Bar & Grill is located next to the Pro Shop in the Clubhouse. You can order food from the 9th tee and pick it up at the turn, or after your round, you can eat on the patio.
Big Sky Resort Golf Course Real Estate
Big Sky Resort Golf Course has homes and condos on a few of the holes around the course. If you would like more information on the current homes for sale or homes that have sold on the Big Sky Resort Golf Course, please visit Montanaliferealty.com or email montanaliferealty@gmail.com.
