Apple Mountain Golf Resort
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70 | 6308 yards | 70.2 | 141 |
| Blue | 70 | 5990 yards | 68.9 | 138 |
| White | 70 | 5532 yards | 67.1 | 130 |
| White (W) | 71 | 5532 yards | 71.4 | 137 |
| Gold | 70 | 5086 yards | 65.0 | 115 |
| Gold (W) | 71 | 5086 yards | 69.3 | 132 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4437 yards | 66.7 | 117 |
| Red | 70 | 4437 yards | 63.5 | 109 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 70.2/141 | 418 | 154 | 382 | 170 | 571 | 456 | 200 | 356 | 552 | 3259 | 330 | 378 | 418 | 199 | 400 | 122 | 508 | 169 | 525 | 3049 | 6308 |
| Blue M: 68.9/138 | 400 | 154 | 347 | 170 | 549 | 420 | 185 | 356 | 539 | 3120 | 330 | 359 | 376 | 190 | 340 | 122 | 508 | 150 | 495 | 2870 | 5990 |
| Blue/White M: 67.9/135 | 400 | 154 | 330 | 170 | 531 | 388 | 157 | 356 | 510 | 2996 | 296 | 359 | 361 | 154 | 340 | 122 | 508 | 150 | 460 | 2750 | 5746 |
| White M: 67.1/130 W: 71.4/137 | 373 | 132 | 330 | 138 | 531 | 388 | 157 | 338 | 510 | 2897 | 296 | 334 | 361 | 154 | 322 | 102 | 475 | 131 | 460 | 2635 | 5532 |
| Gold M: 65.0/115 W: 69.3/132 | 353 | 128 | 312 | 121 | 509 | 363 | 143 | 311 | 483 | 2723 | 263 | 306 | 333 | 142 | 311 | 92 | 420 | 110 | 386 | 2363 | 5086 |
| Red M: 63.5/109 W: 66.7/117 | 331 | 78 | 278 | 109 | 413 | 345 | 122 | 299 | 423 | 2398 | 214 | 279 | 303 | 115 | 240 | 70 | 371 | 85 | 362 | 2039 | 4437 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 6 |
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Photo submitted by ddelisle on 04/28/2025
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Photo submitted by rayrosel on 04/10/2024
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Photo submitted by u000005878549 on 05/20/2023
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Photo submitted by null on 05/16/2023
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Photo submitted by linz4ucla on 05/02/2023
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Photo submitted by u6094862 on 10/08/2022
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Photo submitted by u7326787 on 05/18/2022
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Photo submitted by u7326787 on 05/18/2022
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Photo submitted by DrDavid2 on 03/25/2022
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Photo submitted by linz4ucla on 11/12/2021
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Photo submitted by u6094862 on 10/06/2021
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Photo submitted by Sdkuhlman on 08/03/2021
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Photo submitted by DrDavid2 on 07/01/2021
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3rd hole, hole-out from 63 yards down hill Photo submitted by Jakestir on 06/23/2021
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Photo submitted by u000003242395 on 05/30/2021
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Photo submitted by Uwannagolf on 03/21/2021
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Happy birthday Ronnie Photo submitted by Armsr62 on 02/17/2021
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Photo submitted by jflow13 on 01/24/2021
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Photo submitted by ddebruno on 10/04/2020
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Photo submitted by u7326787 on 08/14/2020
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Apple Mountain GR, Hole 1, Par 4, 400 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2020
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Apple Mountain GR, Hole 8, Par 4, 356 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2020
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Apple Mountain GR, Hole 9, Par 5, 510 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2020
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Apple Mountain GR, Hole 11, Par 4, 359 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2020
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Apple Mountain GR, Hole 12, Par 4, 376 yds, Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2020
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Apple Mountain GR, Hole 18, Par 5, 525 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2020
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Photo submitted by Astout1 on 03/06/2020
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Totem pole type yardage marker Photo submitted by Titaniumhen on 06/27/2018
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Photo submitted by Titaniumhen on 06/27/2018
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1 of several bridges Photo submitted by Titaniumhen on 06/27/2018
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Fairway view of the carry to the 11th green Photo submitted by brovarnm on 09/10/2017
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15th green Photo submitted by brovarnm on 09/10/2017
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Not too fond of ads on the course... Photo submitted by brovarnm on 09/10/2017
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Apple Mountain Photo submitted by eagles4me on 06/15/2016
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Apple Mountain Golf Resort Photo submitted by eagles4me on 06/15/2016
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Photo submitted by TooncesPlays18 on 05/17/2016
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First Tee Photo submitted by ethamzy1 on 10/21/2015
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Par5 16th hole..... Photo submitted by ethamzy1 on 10/21/2015
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My buddy's ball nearly struck this snake, made for an entertaining second shot. Photo submitted by JimboDean on 06/06/2014
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Salmon Pants Rock Photo submitted by ericnellett on 11/13/2013
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Tom Turkey with his "ladies" were roaming about on the course. Photo submitted by Annapics on 03/19/2013
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A pretty Par 3 Photo submitted by Annapics on 03/19/2013
its amountain course lots of side hill lies
grass is very thin and slippery to be expected this time of year
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.
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.
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
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.
Great Time
It was a beautiful day and the course was just outstanding. It was my first time here and I will be back.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.