Golfing Montana's Interstate 90

Montana
Part 2

by Anthony Scaggs

STILLWATER GOLF COURSE (406) 322-4298

The 3,105 yard, par 36, nine-hole golf course is located adjacent to the Yellowstone River. The 200 plus members play on land donated by the town to create a family park environment where young and old alike can enjoy the beautiful surroundings while strolling in a park like setting and playing golf. The designers cleverly created a 6,295 yard 18 hole, par 72 golf course by using different tees on the same holes. The men play the first nine holes from the white tees, the women from the red tees. When the golfers complete the ninth hole, they start on the first hole. This time the men play from the blue tees and the women from the yellow tees. This combination of tees results in a par 72, 18 hole golf course that is designed for a family outing, surround by water, trees, green grass and blue sky.

OVERLAND/BIG TIMBER GOLF COURSE (406) 932-4297

The Overland Golf Course in Big Timber is a 3,141-yard, par 36, nine-hole golf course. Like the Stillwater Golf Course, one plays from different tees to make the nine-hole course an 18 hole, 6,379 yard, par 72 course. Stark Lutcher is the golf pro and in addition to private lessons he teaches the Junior Golf Camps. The course is equipped with a driving range and a practice green. The land was donated by a local family with the stipulation that it be used for families. The town decided to build a golf course. As the image shows , the Grounds Superintendent, Greg Curry has done a beautiful job maintaining this donation which was converted into a golf course. Even the Canada geese are attracted to this golf course and the Crazy Mountains in the background.

The use of water as hazards is prevalent throughout the 9-holes, . The water adds to the beauty and makes the various holes more challenging but the course is designed for families and those who can hit a straight drive. If your drive is accurate, the course is forgiving. If your drive is errant or your second shot is misdirected then you will find yourself in the woods, in the water or in the thick, moist ruff, which in itself adds to the difficulty of the course.

If you are driving through Big Timber, stopping at this verdant, family oriented, moderately challenging golf course may be one of the best stops on your road trip. A beautiful course, appealing surroundings and a charming town. A rare hole-in-one.