View of the 9th green protected by water at Applecross Country Club.
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4.5
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
90.9%
Recommend this course
59 out of 66 reviews
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4.2
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.9%
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16 out of 18 reviews
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4.5
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.1%
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57 out of 64 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)

Reviews

4.5
66 Reviews (66)
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/23/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Applecross Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/30/2023

Hi, cavityslayer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Applecross Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Check this course out

From well kept tee boxes to lush fairways and beautiful greens. This course was amazing and challenging at the same time. Put your thinking cap on and be prepared to up your game

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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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 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/23/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Applecross Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

exquisite course

everything I expected was all that and more. this course will challenge. you physically and mentally. Tee boxes, fairways, and greens were in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 06/23/2023

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/23/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Applecross Country Club!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/16/2023

Hi, Jake2947076. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Applecross Country Club.

Played On
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 98
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 1
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 40
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 33
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Top notch in every way

Great conditions, practice facility and friendly staff. Doesn’t get any better than this.

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

Impeccable Condition.

Spotless condition especially for the end if the year. Wonderful layout and staff was friendly and welcoming. Wonderful facilities. Get there early and enjoy the range!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

This is a fantastic course. I usually am wary of courses that are running through neighborhoods, but this one is an exception. A lot of strategic play is needed for success. Some very tough holes, and the course is generally tight. Green complexes are tricky and conditions are firm. I didn’t play well, but loved the course still. Conditions overall we’re perfect. If I lived closer I would definitely look into membership.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/06/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Applecross Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great layout

Solid course. Not easy by any means…especially tee shots. Great layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/06/2023

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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/06/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Applecross Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wow

What an excellent experience. Overall cannot say enough about this experience, thank you to Applecross management for opening up the course to allow non members to experience this most excellent course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/27/2023

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 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Great but not excellent

Course is proper shape for a country club but pace of play was shocking for something private. Didn’t like all the split fairways and there’s a reason probably they are partnering with Golf Now. Serene day on Saturday 8/19 and the tee sheet wasn’t 100% full. Make that of what you will.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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