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 HeavySeve on 02/11/2026
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Photo submitted by HeavySeve on 02/11/2026
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Photo submitted by HeavySeve on 02/11/2026
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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
physically challenging.....alot of up and down walking with a cart.
very challenging....must be on your "A" game.....should be a warning that it is strenuous even with a cart. well maintained and beautiful course.
Golf in the Woods
Beautiful mountain course, lots of hills, just a beautiful fun place to play 18 holes. You will lose a few balls into the woods, but keep your drives straight and this is a fun course. Quite hilly and I believe they require ;you use a cart which is quite necessary given the steep slopes.
Beautiful Views but Too Hard to play!
My first thought after playing several holes ... who on earth thought this was a good place to put a golf course!?? Although the scenery is wonderful and the course was maintained well ... the playability was just a bit ridiculous. Some of the landing areas were TINY ... that is if you could even figure out WHERE they were. Too many blind shots and hazards you just didn't know were there until after your shot. It is definitely not a course for us "older" folks. The course is just TOO STEEP to be playable in my opinion and there are too many ravines and hidden hazards. Also lots of walking up and down very steep slopes ... and that's with a cart. It's beautiful and maybe you should go ONCE just to experience it. I'm afraid we won't be coming back though. Looking at the course ratings on the score card ... you've got to be kidding. The course is rated way easier than it should be.
The course is challenging place to work on shot selection and clubs to use.
The course was in great shape considering 3 weeks ago it was under snow. Staff was friendly and accomidating. Beautiful weather great playing comditions. Will go back. Only down fall was having to play behind group that spent more time looking for their lost balls then playing would not recommend to new learning golfers.
Beautiful but tough
Course was in excellent shap, play slowed by holes where no carts on fairway, tough course if haven't played , course knowledge a must, lots of uphill, downhill lies. Greens seemed slow but lots of uphill putts left short.
Very nice course..great views of the sierras.A must to put on your bucket list.
This is a very nice course,lots of trees,layout is supreme.pretty challaengeing. If you are beginner bring lots of balls.You will test all your skills and have fun at the same time.Lots of downhill tees to test your choice of clubs.The employees are all very friendly and polite.A must to put on your bucketlist.
surroundings are magnificent
This is a beautiful course and worth the playing if not for the sights and sounds and mountain fresh air alone.
Great course if it was thawed out. Ball bounced off of greens like it hit a driveway.
Beautiful mountain view course. Pace of play was good. Unfortunately we played in January so greens hadn't been mowed in a while, bunkers weren't raked and the course was frozen in many spots. Balls bounced off half of the greens like it was a concrete driveway. Overall it was a challenging course but don't expect to hit driver on very many holes. Course played really short from back tees.
Beautiful views of the snow cap sierras.
Perfect day for golf,sunny 50 degrees, but we forgot about the elivation. There was snow on some of the fairways,ice on others.Be very careful driving carts. All in All we had a great time love this course and the people who run it are great. Also if you go at this time when its cold, watch out for hole 15,par3 both me and my son hit it within 15 feet of the flag but the green was totaly frozen and bounced up and over the green.
Frozen solid.
Temporary green on 11. Frozen greens and fairways. Wait to play this one until it thaws out. Approach shots hit the green and bounce 15 feet into the air. Not their fault but not ready for play.
Unique and enjoyable layout with plenty of variety on the holes. Great pace of play. Very good value for the price
Great mountain course with plenty of variety on the holes. Numerous options off the tee and a fun thinking man's course. Layout doesn't beat you up with length but plenty of challenge from a course management perspective. Due to time of year, wet and cart part only with some mud balls and plugging
True resort course
A golf experience worth the drive. It is well priced, well maintained, challenging for any level, and a real beauty.
Little soggy from the rains but as usual a gorgeous day at this place as always.
Love this place!
Pace was very slow as the group in front of us liked to take practice swings 25 times a hole before driving into the trees! Why not practice swing once if your hitting into trees anyway? Hint Hint! There are others playing behind you! :-) I got a nap before each tee off! We had a 3some me , my wife (plays 1 time a year) and my son. The group in front of us had 2 guys in their 30/40's and we rode their butts all day from their "rude" tactics.
No issues ever with the course (other than it's tough) or with the staff or location. A must play of all!
I love this course, but it always beats me up!
We played on a day where it was cart path only which is really tough out there, but the course is always beautiful, as are the views. I think it's all about course management there, you almost have to play it twice. The first time to make all the mistakes, the second to try to correct them! I've played there many times and despite it's toughness, it's always been one of my favorites.
Apple Mountain is still in great shape
Obviously the weather was so perfect, which made our golf game very enjoyable. Beautiful scenery and the course was in great condition. The greens played a little tough to read, but for the most part were very fair.
Beware High Handicapers
This is one on my favorite courses. Unless your into marathons, don't even think of walking. If your not a very straight hitter, bring lots of balls.
Love this course
Have to say this course is one of my favorites challenging and great location. It's very quiet and calming.
Great course, terrible pin locations
Pins were put in the worst, and unfair, locations possible, intentionally. Per the pro shop, they do this for Halloween, or something. They may think it funny, but I didn't find anything funny about multiple 3, 4, and even 5 putts! Wouldn't play it again with these pin locations.
Course in good condition
Very tough hilly course, lots of elevation change. Don't play it during Trail of Terror days. Pins are in impossible positions!
The views and layout was excellent!
Loved playing Apple Mountain! Beautiful day with great views and the course was wet, but in excellent condition!
hey, it's just my opinion....i'm a 9.8 and I thought it challenging...,.good luck
All you have to do is walk from the golf cart to the ball, and only a few holes are cart path only. You're not doing any rock climbing, but yes, there are hills, it's in the foothills. This is a wonderful course but yes, it is challenging. A must play for players with a handicap of 18 or less.