41% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Apple Tree Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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 Tree Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Apple Tree Golf Course, 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 25%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 18%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.
19.4
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Apple Tree Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods 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 | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Apple Tree Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kevin.anderson@appletreeresort.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
9637, 8804 Occidental Rd, Yakima, WA 98903, United States
Course Description
Apple Tree Resort is a premier golf, dining, and real estate destination offering a blend of championship golf, fine dining, and residential opportunities. The site highlights a range of amenities including a golf course with tee times, a dining program, wedding and event venues, pickleball, and various housing options such as homes and condominiums. Located around a resort community with home sales and amenities for members and residents, it presents itself as a regional hub for both recreation and real estate along with lifestyle services.
golf resort • golf course • tee times • weddings • event venues • pickleball • homes for sale • condominiums available • real estate development • resort dining • memberships • community amenities • buildertrend • catering • home purchases • ownership opportunities • recreational community • resort lifestyle • homeland development • resort • accommodation • hospitality • recreation • community
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Steidel
Opened
1992
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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 Tree Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays as a precision test with par fours pressing iron accuracy on every turn while long par fives tempt risks that spike bogey chances. Repeated safe versus bold decisions shape scoring amid steady par pressure.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726844 yards6258 metersCR 73.6Bogey 99.7Slope 141
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.4 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 3 | — | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 191 | 545 | 460 | 397 | 195 | 359 | 432 | 412 | 3399 | 376 | 355 | 537 | 147 | 542 | 421 | 387 | 177 | 503 | 3445 | 6844 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726603 yards6038 metersCR 72.1Bogey 97.2Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.4 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 3 | — | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 173 | 530 | 432 | 391 | 176 | 349 | 423 | 396 | 3260 | 372 | 352 | 520 | 139 | 537 | 415 | 365 | 156 | 487 | 3343 | 6603 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726295 yards5756 metersCR 70.6Bogey 95.2Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.7 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 3 | — | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 161 | 516 | 417 | 366 | 162 | 332 | 403 | 380 | 3105 | 356 | 342 | 501 | 125 | 519 | 403 | 349 | 135 | 460 | 3190 | 6295 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Apple Tree Golf Course
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control14%
46% match
For Black tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
11 Week Flagship Program for Apple Tree Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Apple Tree Golf Course. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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55% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Dispersion21%
Scoring19%
54% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment15%
Scoring13%
46% match
For Black tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started65% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
76% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment16%
Accuracy15%
71% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
65% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Precision20%
Scoring14%
59% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring26%
Distance Control15%
77% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
81% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision21%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Scoring14%
52% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Alignment26%
Scoring25%
64% match
For Blue tees
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision18%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started50% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
71% match
For Blue tees
Hit varying targets, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy16%
Aim15%
67% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring15%
Aim13%
54% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Alignment25%
Distance Control17%
57% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
53% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
79% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
58% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Trajectory14%
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Get Started27% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
65% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control11%
60% match
For White tees
Set a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring18%
Dispersion14%
38% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
40% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
64% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
50% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
41% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment22%
Aim16%
78% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision14%
Aim14%
70% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
Aim15%
65% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
60% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
74% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Apple Tree Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Apple Tree Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Apple Tree Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Apple Tree Golf Course challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 141.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Apple Tree Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6570 yards. The back tees extend to 6844.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Apple Tree Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.6 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 Tree Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6844.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Apple Tree Golf Course and how should I play it?
Apple Tree Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Tree Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6844.0 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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