57% match
For Red tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Apple Creek Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
204
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Apple Creek Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Apple Creek Cc, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 26%Distance Control 25%Precision 16%Aim 15%Accuracy 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Apple Creek Cc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Apple Creek Cc.
Contact Information
Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
8921 County Rd 10, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Course Description
Apple Creek Country Club is a private golf and social club located near Bismarck, North Dakota. The club features a challenging golf course, dining options including Boston’s Bar & Grill, and a range of member-focused amenities such as a pool, events, and wedding services. It emphasizes a family-friendly atmosphere with tee times and recreational facilities for members and guests alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert B. Harris
Opened
1948
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(78 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Apple Creek Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests tee precision on a mix of short and long par fours where misses lead to bogey risks, paired with par fives that tempt aggressive plays but punish errors amid steady overall difficulty.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716807 yards6224 metersCR 73.1Bogey 96.9Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.3 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 481 | 448 | 377 | 224 | 422 | 316 | 181 | 356 | 581 | 3386 | 568 | 484 | 155 | 400 | 170 | 361 | 340 | 341 | 602 | 3421 | 6807 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: MalePar 726468 yards5914 metersCR 71.4Bogey 94.8Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.9 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 437 | 468 | 370 | 162 | 422 | 311 | 181 | 352 | 581 | 3284 | 512 | 423 | 145 | 400 | 170 | 361 | 340 | 333 | 500 | 3184 | 6468 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725254 yards4804 metersCR 70.8Bogey 98.6Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.8 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | — | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 420 | 329 | 150 | 282 | 306 | 87 | 306 | 421 | 2668 | 405 | 300 | 113 | 295 | 107 | 316 | 293 | 322 | 435 | 2586 | 5254 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Apple Creek Cc
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Red tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision21%
Aim15%
56% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim23%
Accuracy18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Apple Creek Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Apple Creek Cc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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42% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision40%
Dispersion30%
Scoring25%
67% match
For Red tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision29%
Aim14%
78% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy21%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
55% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
75% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring31%
Distance Control13%
59% match
For Orange tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision28%
Aim18%
75% match
For Orange tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim24%
Precision16%
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Get Started65% match
For Orange tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim25%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Orange tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Dispersion28%
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
62% match
For Orange tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
61% match
For Orange tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
66% match
For Orange tees
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision25%
Distance Control20%
41% match
For Orange tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Orange tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion27%
Visualization17%
75% match
For Orange tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
62% match
For Orange tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring16%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Orange tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Orange tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring20%
Aim13%
69% match
For Orange tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment14%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started65% match
For Orange tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
66% match
For Orange tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
69% match
For Orange tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring17%
Precision14%
59% match
For Orange tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
79% match
For Orange tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Accuracy15%
24% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
53% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
53% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
72% match
For Blue tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
Alignment16%
44% match
For Blue tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
53% match
For Blue tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision24%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring25%
Trajectory14%
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Get Started41% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision16%
Aim16%
76% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision31%
Trajectory11%
60% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Apple Creek Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Apple Creek Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Apple Creek Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
Apple Creek Cc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Apple Creek Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6030 yards. The back tees extend to 6807.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Apple Creek Cc?
With a course rating of 73.1 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Apple Creek Cc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6807.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Apple Creek Cc and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Apple Creek Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6807.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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