Pebble Beach 5th Hole

Black Bull Golf Club

Golf Course Review by: Bill Satterfield (2009)

Quick Facts

Designer:  Tom Weiskopf in 2008

Cost:  Private

Contact Information:  Phone: (406) 551-2060 - David Baucom, Head Professional

Course Website:  Official Website - Visit Black Bull's official website by clicking on the link provided.

Directions:  Get here! - 4711 Love Lane, Bozeman, Montana 59718

Photos:  See additional photos of Black Bull

Accolades: 2009 Best New Private Golf Course in America candidate.

Signature Hole:  14th - 346 Yard Par 4

The driveable par four is a signature at all Weiskopf courses
14th Hole at Black Bull (346 Yard Par 4)

What to Expect: Tom Weiskopf leaves another print on Montana with his design at Black Bull in Bozeman. The course is laid out on property that features natural wetlands and gentle elevation changes that makes the course very walkable. The jagged edged bunkers have become a signature feature at Weiskopf courses and ties together the holes so that the course flows seamlessly throughout the round. The classic shape and strategy of the holes will offer Black Bull's members a solid experience every time out while the wide open nature of the course will along the wind to roll through the property and deliver variety to the holes. While it is unlikely that Black Bull will be regarded by national publications as Montana's finest course, it is a special addition to a city the size of Bozeman and offers a great track to its members.

By the Numbers:

Tees Par Yardage Rating Slope
Back 40 72 7209 74.5 130
Bull 72 6745 72.4 127
Combo (M) 72 6578 71.3 126
Ranch 72 6389 70.2 123
Hayfield 72 5661 67.4 112
Combo (W) 72 5367 70.9 126
Corral (Women) 72 5019 68.7 120


Individual Hole Analysis

Best Par 3:  11th - 215 Yards

A slightly downhill par three is found at the 11th
11th Hole at Black Bull (215 Yard Par 3)

Best Par 4:  9th - 450 Yards

The finest two shotter at Black Bull wraps up the front nine
9th Hole at Black Bull (450 Yard Par 4)

Best Par 5:  12th - 520 Yards

Trouble looms left on the par five 12th
12th Hole at Black Bull (520 Yard Par 5)

Birdie Time:  2nd - 179 Yard Par 3

Not super short, but a relatively easy par three where birdie can be had
2nd Hole at Black Bull (179 Yard Par 3)

Bogey Beware:  7th - 250 Yard Par 3

250 yards straight away?!  Not a lot of birdies happening here.
7th Hole at Black Bull (250 Yard Par 3)