80% match
For RED tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Apple Mountain Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Apple Mountain Gc Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 23%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Precision 19%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.8
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Apple Mountain Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
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>
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Apple Mountain Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@applemountain.com
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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
4519 N River Rd, Freeland, MI 48623, USA
Course Description
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
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Sanford
Opened
1998
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(234 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 Mountain Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays as a steady grind of par four battles where strong drives unlock iron chances, but back nine length hikes bogey risks through tougher slopes and ratings.This course plays as a steady grind of par four battles where strong drives unlock iron chances, but back nine length hikes bogey risks through tougher slopes and ratings.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726962 yards6366 metersCR 74.1Bogey 100.1Slope 140
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 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724978 yards4552 metersCR 69.9Bogey 99.8Slope 127
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 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725837 yards5337 metersCR 74.6Bogey 106.9Slope 137
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Apple Mountain Gc
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 profile74% match
For RED tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Precision21%
Scoring17%
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Get Started59% match
For RED tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
43% match
For RED tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min31 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Trajectory17%
Scoring17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Apple Mountain Gc
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
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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64% match
For RED tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim19%
Dispersion17%
64% match
For RED tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
55% match
For RED tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring28%
Aim28%
71% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
72% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For RED tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
56% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
Precision15%
72% match
For RED tees
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim22%
Alignment21%
87% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Aim16%
74% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Scoring15%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started71% match
For RED tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Aim18%
Scoring18%
61% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy19%
Alignment11%
28% match
For WHITE tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Dispersion14%
Aim14%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Hit varying targets, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Dispersion16%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision16%
Alignment13%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment29%
Distance Control22%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy22%
Aim22%
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Get Started65% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Distance Control17%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
79% match
For WHITE tees
Set sights, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy16%
Visualization12%
56% match
For BLACK tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Beat streaks, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Aim17%
Alignment17%
56% match
For BLACK tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min30 HCP8 drills
Aim36%
Scoring25%
Alignment22%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For BLACK tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
57% match
For BLACK tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring24%
Trajectory18%
49% match
For BLACK tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started73% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring25%
Aim21%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
53% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment18%
Dispersion10%
63% match
For BLACK tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
81% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
Precision16%
77% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
42% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment29%
Accuracy27%
39% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim26%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Apple Mountain Gc
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United States
New Jersey Women's Mid-Amateur Championship
7/29/2026
Stroke
WAGR
MidAm
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Apple Mountain Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Apple Mountain Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Apple Mountain Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Apple Mountain Gc?
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.
What is considered a good score at Apple Mountain Gc?
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.
How long is Apple Mountain Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6962.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Apple Mountain Gc 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 Mountain Gc strategically challenging?
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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