Briarwood Country Club, The

Briarwood Country Club, The, is a Private, 18 hole golf course located in Billings, Montana.

The Briarwood Golf Club, first opened for play in 1984. The course was designed by Brad Benz & Mike Poellot

The course has twice been recognized by Golf Digest as the #1 course in Montana, and has been 2nd and 3rd three other times. The course offers a great view of the city of Billings along with some of the most diverse terrain and memorable holes a golfer can encounter.

The course length from the men’s tee boxes ranges from 6310 yards to 7004 yards. The length from the women’s tees ranges from 5458 to 5916 yards. To meet all levels of play, the course includes four sets of adult tee boxes and two sets of junior tee boxes. The course elevation changes and can be walked; however carts are recommended to keep play moving at an enjoyable pace.

Compared to the back nine, the front nine is relatively flat. A creek runs through the course, and comes into play on five of the holes. The back nine wanders back in the hills. Hole #16, a 192-yard, par 3, features an elevated tee with a 180-foot drop to the green. Additional water hazards (three ponds) come into play on three of the back nine holes.

The Briarwood is a private, member-owned course, but they do extend playing privileges for members of other clubs.