Applecross CC: #9
View of the 9th green protected by water at Applecross Country Club.
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4.4
123 Reviews (123)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
92.2%
Recommend this course
112 out of 123 reviews
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3.6
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
84.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 13 reviews
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4.2
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.9%
Recommend this course
26 out of 28 reviews
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Applecross Country Club

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 7010 yards
Slope 138
Rating 75.0

Course Details

Year Built 2010
Architect Michael Nicklaus (2010) David Heatwole (2010)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Jacuzzi

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Pennsylvania (2023 #15)
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Reviews

4.4
123 Reviews (123)
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Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful course, challenging greens, difficult forward tee placements

First of all - the signage is somewhat spartan, it's confusing navigating the course. This would be an easy fix, and obviously not a problem for experienced members. We missed several holes and had to track back.

I really liked the course, but others in my foursome did not, primarily due to the placement of the forward tees for the ladies. While there is plenty of room to place these tees elsewhere, the forward green tees played very long for seniors/ladies, to include a few par 5s at around 450 yards. The course is challenging, often hitting over water or scrub areas, which likely further contributed to the sentiment. Course conditions were great, and the staff was extremely friendly even as we were on a preview round. The greens were definitely challenging due to tabletop and sloping designs. These contribute greatly to the slope rating.

Despite all the above, I would definitely recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of Play 5:30

We quit after 9 holes. Pace of play was going to be 5:30. Called clubhouse to speed up but nothing was improved.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lovely course

Played Applecross yesterday for the first time. I played solo on a Monday afternoon. The course conditions were very good for this early in the season, and there was hardly anyone on the course, so I played a round in two hours, with scarcely anyone in sight. The course has a nice layout with a variety of holes and some good risk and reward decisions. Definitely a place I would recommend and play to return to play again. I didn’t spend much time in the clubhouse or restaurant, but it looked nice and it’s clear the club is well kept and re-investing in itself.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The hot deal was a good price, but was disappointed to learn when out on the course that 4 holes were completely closed and two more holes had multiple tees closed.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No one announced that there was 4 holes closed until you pay for the round

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Applecross

It would have been nice if GolfNow or the course itself would have posted that 4 holes were closed and 2 tee boxes were closed!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Holes closed and no one told us!

Overall it was a good day out. At check in we weren’t told about the 4 holes closed which was a little disappointing as we weren’t actually sure how many holes would actually be open!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/12/2026

We found out the 4 holes were closed and we were not informed either on Golfnow or at check in. Also, a couple of tee boxes were also closed with a mat to hit off of. I expected more from this course. The course was in good shape though.

Played On
Reviews 249
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Great first round of the year

4 holes closed. Allowed us to play holes over again to make up

For it. Course is in way better shape then expected considering weather in the area recently. Everything considered, a great day to scrape some rust off. DEFINITELY coming back this season to get to play the entire course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

4 holes were closed, fairways were under water

They should disclose that 4 holes are closed. Cart had to be swapped out on hole 3 because it wasn’t working. Fairways were completely drenched. Coarse should have never been open

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

Absolute great course. I hope I can get a chance to play this course in the spring when it’s warm outside. I was surprised how good of shape this track was in the time of year it is right now. Played in low 40’s in December and if I wasn’t an hour and a half away I would definitely be looking at membership. Great course and layout! Hopefully can play it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Applecross

This course was in excellent condition. Greens were a bit rough with un-repaired ball marks and somewhat slow but expected with recent hot weather.

Sending out singles, twosome and threesomes randomly doesn’t help much for pace of play either. We had a threesome behind us who was offered multiple times to play thru but instead chose to wait for every shot and make us hustle. Was super annoying and irritating.

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

Great play

Fun layout and can be very difficult at times with elevated greens and tight fairways

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 57
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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