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4.6
782 Reviews (782)
5 Stars
494
4 Stars
224
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
96.4%
Recommend this course
740 out of 782 reviews
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4.1
15 Reviews (15)
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7
4 Stars
4
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 15 reviews
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4.6
54 Reviews (54)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.3%
Recommend this course
52 out of 54 reviews
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Course Highlights
Apple Mountain delivers mountain scenery, elevation changes, and well-maintained greens at a fraction of nearby Tahoe course prices. Exceptionally friendly staff and a thoughtfully designed layout consistently earn high praise from returning golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 70
Length 6308 yards
Slope 141
Rating 70.2

Nestled in the rolling hills of Gold Country, Apple Mountain Resort has a dramatic landscape that provides plenty of elevation changes, making it a nearly impossible course to walk. Some of the drops from tee to green are unbelievable, offering unrivaled views of the surrounding mountains. Nearly every hole enjoys a stunning backdrop. The incredibly diverse terrain makes the golf course a challenge regardless of whether you are a novice or a pro. Golfers will have to contend with mature trees, water hazards, and numerous strategically placed bunkers in addition to the uneven lies and blind shots that are a result of the undulating landscape. Apple Mountain Resort's golf course is especially nice to play in the summer since its location enjoys a temperature that is at least a few degrees cooler than the Sacramento Valley.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Year round. Weather permitting
Architect Algie Pulley

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa Discover card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required

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Reviews

4.6
782 Reviews (782)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
19th Hole Scenic Views 20
Patio Dining 15
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 69
Undulating Greens 48
Narrow Fairways 33
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 58
Advanced Golfers 47
Locals 31
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 64
Near Local Attractions 9
In the 'Burbs 8

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Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Mountain Course

Great course, very hilly with some tough elevation changes. It was a little dry but considering the drought the course is in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/08/2015

Thanks for the review! Hopefully we will get some rain soon! We hope to see you out on the course again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course with lots of trees and changes in elevation

One of my favorite courses. It's beautiful and challenging with a lot of doglegs and some tricky greens. A fun course that can at times be a little frustrating.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/07/2015

Hi Neal!

Thank you for your kind words. We love to see what our golfers think about our course! We hope you come back and see us soon! In the meantime, check out our Facebook page to stay up to date with us!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great scenery

Always wanted to go and cross it off my course bucket list. Finally did. It was a fun day. The views were really something. Bring a lot of balls! My only complaints were that i was hoping for it to be more green but it's ok still had good time. My other little comment is we wanted to hit balls and we payed 5$ for bucket then we go over to range to find out it closed 2 hrs prior and would be closed due to maintenance. Pretty lame.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

put this course on your bucket list

This was my first but not my last time playing this course. You'll love the elevation, the scenario, and every hole. Me and my playing partner, played from the blues, it's not that long, just you got to hit the ball straight. It's well worth the drive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 179
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent weather in a beautiful scenery.

Excelent weather and the good pace of play helped to set my course record with 2 over par. Should play this course if anyone likes challenge in a mountain course. Wonderful place to place a round of golf and a picnic at the nearby orchard. The best time to play at this course is autumn when the leaves turn to beautiful colors and there are some free apples to munch.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

challenging course

Fun course to play, not for the beginner! Bring lots of extra balls and patients.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging but in a good way!

As a woman golfer the red tees was forgiving on distance but still quite challenging for my first outing to Apple Mountain. Shot a 93 which is average for me But the triple I made on the first hole to start out gave me pause!

Fun and absolutely beautiful surroundings! Perfect way to spend my birthday! Can't wait to go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Mountain Course - Excellent Value

Played this course about four years ago, as a ~ 26 handicap. At the time thinking I will never play this course again. Was too hard for me, lost a ball on average on every other hole at a minimum, was three (to four) putting on nearly every other hole also, etc. Didn't have an approach shot that I trusted, didn't really have any consistent short game shot (125 yards and in). The scenery and course were nice, but my skill level didn't fit the course at all.

Played the course a few weeks ago, loved it. I'm now a ~ 17 handicap. I love mountain courses with lots of elevated tees and elevation changes and this course is perfect in that regard. Played from the white tees. Only lost one ball the entire round, when I pulled my driver badly on a par 4. I played from the white tees, but the combo tees probably make more sense for anyone in the mid teens handicap range. The greens are tough, but fair.

Had breakfast before the round, good food, booked on golfnow and got a great rate. Only downside as with most mountain courses is the drive to get there. But well worth it. Follow the course guidance cheat sheet on the golf carts with the score card and you will be fine.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I love the course

This course is a beauty of nature mixed with complex slopes, drops and rises. Greens are amazing and the whole place is just awesome

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tough Mountain course

Course is in great shape, greens roll true, layout is little funky, a lot of long irons off tees for the long hitters, very tricky to score low you have to pick your spots par 3's are very scenic couple holes look like they are pluked straight from Augusta national. Beautiful mountain course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Elder challenge!

Beautiful scenery, but hard climbs for a seventy plus out of shape golfer. They allow the use of carts on the fairways now more than in the past and this made it more enjoyable. Great course for long hitters and humbling for duffers like me. The staff were great and helpful. Love playing the course. Bill J.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Day

Greens were not in very good condition. Still rough from areation. Shouldn't be in that condition in May

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Day!

Had a very nice round at Apple Mountain. Not many players and the course was in good condition. I'll come back again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Beautiful Course

If you have not played here, do yourself a favor. This
is the most beautiful mountain course you will find.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

Course is very enjoyable. You will most likely lose a few balls in the woods, but it's worth it. Nice views, challenging and interesting course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bonco

Really fun course! If you like mountain courses, don't pass this one up.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

freaking awesome course

camino is a nice town, very beautiful scenery. apple mountain is in the hills, great view. it was awesome playing here. you can find a good price to play here and its definitely worth the money. the driving range is awesome, hitting against a mountain. love it. i still dream about it during work and school wishing i was there. even to have lunch on a bench, its truely a resort feel just an hour from downtown sac

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course, great value

Such a great layout, challenging but fair. The greens were being aerated but other than some sand the course was in great shape. Pace of play was very slow with groups backing up on most tees, so marshals would be helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Hole in One

The course was not easy but my wife got "Hole in One" there, 7th hole.... Best day ever since starting golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course. Incredible views

Fantastic layout. Clubhouse staff very friendly. The grill is clean and makes good simple food. Carts are new. Great practice facilities. Driving range helps to prepare you for the downhill shots. Read the tips for each hole, they are right on. Enjoy!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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