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4.6
767 Reviews (767)
5 Stars
487
4 Stars
220
3 Stars
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2 Stars
14
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
95.9%
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726 out of 767 reviews
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4.7
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
91.7%
Recommend this course
11 out of 12 reviews
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4.7
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
11
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.8%
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44 out of 45 reviews
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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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4.6
767 Reviews (767)

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Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

its amountain course lots of side hill lies

grass is very thin and slippery to be expected this time of year

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Despite the sloppiness of the course due to the recent rains it was still a pleasure to play. Very challenging greens.Loved the elevated tees, of which there were many. I would highly recommend it.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Mountain goat

If you haven't played before good luck on these unfair greens.Nice layout but yard ages tough to gauge. Lots of blind shots.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scenic views, but double trouble

This is a beautiful course, with rolling inclines and steep down hills. The course itself was in good condition, wet in some spots but was expecting that with recent rains and parts of the course doesn't see the sun. Well, if you manage to weave yourself through the fairways and find yourself on the greens be prepared to test your putting skills. Greens are very fast but makable, in 2 or 3. All in all it was 75 degrees with picturesque views. Playing golf in the mountains on a gorgeous day, can you ask for anything better

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 243
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Mountain Golf!

Very challenging, amazing course layout. Almost every hole is either up or down hill with an elevation change of 150 - 250 feet. Greens very slopey, lightning fast and putted true. Made a few putts but more 3 putts than normal. If you get a chance play this course it was very fun, don't worry about your score.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Time

It was a beautiful day and the course was just outstanding. It was my first time here and I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

SLOW PLAY 5 1/2 hrs !!!

If you have 5 1/2 hours to enjoy a beautiful day looking at nature then this is the place. A Wednesday tee time of 1130 took until 5 PM to finish! The greens were so fast as to be almost impossible to putt.. They worry about a dress code ( strictly enforced by a sign at the front desk)... what they need is a requirement for an 18 or less handicap so the pace of play could be better. (And if you don't know what a handicap is... you should not be playing at this golf course.)

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course, just extremely challenging

Narrow fairways which forces more layups than usual. Extreme elevation changes throughout most of the holes make judging distance frustrating. Greens were cut razor thin and we're FAST. Difficult greens to read since most greens had 2-3 shelves to them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Duffers need not Apply !

Excellent golf course ! ! True mountain course with elevations changes - sloped fairways and greens - and some 'local' knowledge needed to attack holes correctly. Even with a California draught, fairways and greens are in 'good' condition. Greens hold approach shots well but you must hit the proper area and fairways roll well if you play them correctly. Slow pace of play because most will not have the tool set to play this course and so 'hack' around and take Time. My First time on course and played +9, easily leaving 4-5 strokes on the course (from lack of knowledge). If you want a Beautiful mountain course that will take every shot in your bag this is the place.....otherwise, leave it for the better players.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

All you want

If you are looking o play a course that is pleasurable on all cords, this course is for you. Be prepared to test your green reading skills.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Glyn L

This was challenging but not overly difficult if you can control your ball flight. I would describe as a "target sensitive" course. Very fun to play and the employees were incredibly courteous and helpful. I highly recommend all golfers to play this course. It will bring you back to improve your previous score.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course...BUT

Great challenging golf course. Certainly worth the one hour drive. Excellent condition, fast, fast greens.

But, not worth the drive for slow slow slow pace of golf. Five hours and twenty minutes and on a Monday no less!! Very painful. No course marshall helping to speed pace. Starter also seems most unfriendly and even rude!!

GLad I played, but will likely not return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful challenging course

We had it all ... beautiful course ... beautiful views ... beautiful weather .... and the eagles flying overhead ... this is a course where you need to keep your hits straight and true ... and oh .. be sure to bring some extra balls ... you are sure to lose more than the average ... need to upgrade the food and beverages ... limited selection

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Greens are tough!

Course was in very good shape tee to green. I forget how tough the greens are what a test of the putter.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Gorgeous

Absolutely as advertised, Apple Mountain is spectacularly situated and in immaculate condition. First time on the course, but we joined up with someone who had played it often, which was helpful in pointing out things to avoid. It's a very difficult, but very fair, test. I am no one's idea of a first rate golfer, but I thoroughly enjoyed the conditions and the course, my semi-abysmal score notwithstanding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging but fair

Control is mandatory on this course, beautiful elevation changes and no houses on this course make it one of my favorites! Take your GPS with you.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Beautiful Scenery

Great views. Very intimidating at the start! But, course was very exciting and a challenge. The course really makes you think about club selection. Not a course where you go to driver on all none par 3 holes! We were a twosome and played 18 under 3 1/2 hours!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Weekend Golfer

Amazing views, fast curving greens, perfect late summer weather in the pines. Good course management to move the players along. Stay away from the cafe.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A gem in the wilderness.

This is one of my all-time favorites. Every hole is a picture on a postcard. Don't miss this place if you have the chance to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place!

Course is unbelievable for the value. If this course was in Tahoe it would be a $100+ round. Great staff and the course has awesome views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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