Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Apple Mountain Gc.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Apple Mountain Gc, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Everything you need to know about Apple Mountain Gc.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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4519 N River Rd, Freeland, MI 48623, USA
Apple Mountain is a golf and events venue located in Freeland, Michigan, offering a championship golf course along with dining options and a full-service banquet and conference center. The property emphasizes first-class service and scenic views suitable for weddings, corporate meetings, and social events in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region. The facility includes a Mountain View Restaurant, Putters Pointe Café, and event spaces designed for both casual and formal gatherings.
golf course • golf resort • banquet center • conference center • corporate events • weddings • meetings • dining • trackman simulator • outings • event venue • mid-michigan golf • golf club michigan • regional tourism • banquet menus • casual dining • hospitality
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Sanford
Opened
1998
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Apple Mountain Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.4 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 51.7 · Slope 144
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 9 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 527 | 360 | 396 | 175 | 425 | 170 | 463 | 393 | 3290 | 408 | 165 | 563 | 466 | 353 | 583 | 215 | 413 | 506 | 3672 | 6962 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 48.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.4 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 288 | 405 | 272 | 276 | 114 | 262 | 106 | 315 | 273 | 2311 | 303 | 93 | 434 | 319 | 269 | 439 | 113 | 292 | 405 | 2667 | 4978 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.5 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 55.4 · Slope 144
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 460 | 307 | 295 | 136 | 383 | 124 | 371 | 326 | 2731 | 348 | 119 | 509 | 393 | 314 | 498 | 151 | 336 | 438 | 3106 | 5837 |
Drill Library
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileSave par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Apple Mountain Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 44 days 61 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedControl wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFollow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Apple Mountain Gc and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Apple Mountain Gc challenges consistency. The 140.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5970 yards. The back tees extend to 6962.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 74.1 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.
Stretching to 6962.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6962.0 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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