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4.6
784 Reviews (784)
5 Stars
495
4 Stars
225
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
96.5%
Recommend this course
742 out of 784 reviews
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4.2
17 Reviews (17)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.1%
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16 out of 17 reviews
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4.6
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
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

Food & Beverage

Grill

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Reviews

4.6
784 Reviews (784)

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 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

surroundings are magnificent

This is a beautiful course and worth the playing if not for the sights and sounds and mountain fresh air alone.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

True resort course

A golf experience worth the drive. It is well priced, well maintained, challenging for any level, and a real beauty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Love this course

Have to say this course is one of my favorites challenging and great location. It's very quiet and calming.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

The views and layout was excellent!

Loved playing Apple Mountain! Beautiful day with great views and the course was wet, but in excellent condition!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Awesome views, and incredible terrain, best value in Sacramento area.

The Skull tee's and course set up was awesome, toughest pin placements I've ever played here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

A very enjoyable and testy experience. Brings golfing and you to a test of skill.

When you finish a round at AMGR, you know were you and your golfing ability truly stand. You may not like the answer, however, if you love golf it is a scenic beauty matched with a need for golfing skill.The staff do a stealer job of making you welcome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Value

Beautiful Course!! Scenic, well maintained and enjoyable. Challenging, but still fun for a variety of abilities. Pace of play is good, staff is very helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Target Golf

Quite surprised at how chalenging the course was for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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