Applecross CC: #9
View of the 9th green protected by water at Applecross Country Club.
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4.4
127 Reviews (127)
5 Stars
82
4 Stars
30
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
4.4
91.0%
Recommend this course
115 out of 127 reviews
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3.8
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
6
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5
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3
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0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.2%
Recommend this course
13 out of 16 reviews
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4.1
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.0%
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20 out of 23 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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4.4
127 Reviews (127)
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Previously Played

This is a very difficult course for the average golfer

I’m a member at Applecross CC and most of my non member golf friends hate this course. They’ll brag about shooting a 77 or 82 at Honeybrook, Moccasin Run or Kimberton. They’ll play here and be crying by hole 15 (as their score is already in triple digits). If you are a serious golfer you will love this challenging course. Otherwise steer clear. Keep it in the fairway and you’ll be fine. Otherwise plan on bringing a couple dozen balls. You won’t find ‘em if you’re not in the fairway. Caveat Emptor!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 109
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Very nice Course

Got stuck with a slow couple of guys who the the tee box was a driving range :) but the course was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/30/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Applecross Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Residential golf . . .

I'm just not a fan of residential courses like this one. Long drives between tees and greens that make them barely walkable and without a sense of continuity. Narrow with OB everywhere. The design seems wedged between houses and protected areas. It felt generic and lacking character.

That said, there were some enjoyable stretches. The starter was also nice and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth it

The course was immaculate. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Greens had a lot of subtleties and rolled beautifully. Fairways were perfect. Rough is sticky so keep that in mind when chipping.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Applecross

Conditions were excellent, fairways, greens all great shape, layout good, some blind shots, gps on carts helped, but you need a couple trips around to really figure out how to play it. But overall had a really good time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/16/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Applecross Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Outstanding course!

The best course I’ve played in PA period! Meticulously keep, friendly staff, good value and a bar and grille with great food. Just a top notch facility!'

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Scramble Tournament

Played Applecross in a scramble tournament so I have some holes out of order in my head.

Conditions were nice, and really like the green complexes. I thought some of the holes were funky, too tight, or odd turns - it would help to have a rangefinder to know some distances.

The barn they renovated on property was very nice inside.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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