44% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Applecross Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Applecross Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Applecross Country Club, 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 29%Scoring 25%Precision 15%Aim 14%Accuracy 13%
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.
20.2
Average HCP
12.9
Minimum HCP
33.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Applecross Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Applecross Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
john.harte@applecrosscc.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
Applecross Country Club, Pennsylvania 19335, USA
Course Description
Applecross Country Club is a private country club in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, offering an 18-hole Nicklaus Design golf course along with extensive amenities. The club emphasizes a membership experience that includes various programs such as social, casual, and full golf, with access to additional facilities like a resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis courts, and walking trails. It is part of the Talamore Family of Clubs, providing cross-club privileges with sister properties in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, and features partnerships and curated experiences for members and guests.
18-hole golf course • nicklaus design • private country club • downingtown pa • golf membership • talamore family of clubs • ecobunkers • golf outings • weddings venue • fitness center • tennis courts • resort-style pool • walking trails • sports pavilion • memebership programs • guest privileges • member events • golf instruction • course gallery • golf academy • coaching • sports • exercise • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Michael Nicklaus/David Heatwole
Opened
2010
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(146 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 Applecross Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady wedge and short iron approaches from its blend of short and long par fours, paired with par five decisions that test reach versus layup calls. Scoring pressure builds repeatedly on back nine's tougher stretches where precision trumps power.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726022 yards5507 metersCR 76.0Bogey 109.7Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 57.0 · Slope 151
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 9 | — | 12 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 323 | 183 | 273 | 383 | 148 | 340 | 381 | 467 | 2809 | 272 | 132 | 514 | 373 | 190 | 487 | 387 | 383 | 475 | 3213 | 6022 |
G
Green/Blue Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725448 yards4982 metersCR 72.8Bogey 105.1Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.8 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.3 · Slope 141
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 9 | — | 12 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 323 | 126 | 273 | 245 | 148 | 326 | 332 | 467 | 2551 | 272 | 132 | 461 | 318 | 190 | 445 | 350 | 254 | 475 | 2897 | 5448 |
G
Green/Purple Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724971 yards4545 metersCR 70.2Bogey 100.3Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 47.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.5 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 9 | — | 12 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 267 | 248 | 126 | 245 | 231 | 133 | 233 | 332 | 421 | 2236 | 239 | 114 | 461 | 318 | 126 | 445 | 350 | 248 | 434 | 2735 | 4971 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Applecross Country Club
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Blue tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
12 Week Flagship Program for Applecross Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Applecross Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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16% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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For Blue tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP8 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring28%
Accuracy12%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim16%
Scoring16%
75% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
59% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision23%
Scoring13%
58% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring25%
Alignment21%
80% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim17%
Precision13%
72% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Scoring15%
57% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
56% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started42% match
For Green/Blue Combo tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Precision35%
Green Reading18%
65% match
For Green/Blue Combo tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
56% match
For Green/Blue Combo tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
62% match
For Green/Blue Combo tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy25%
Aim13%
38% match
For Green/Blue Combo tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory15%
73% match
For Green/Blue Combo tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring23%
Trajectory14%
68% match
For Green/Blue Combo tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
79% match
For Green/Blue Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
68% match
For Green/Blue Combo tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For Green/Blue Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Green/Blue Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Aim16%
Alignment16%
59% match
For Green/Blue Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim26%
Alignment24%
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Get Started74% match
For Green/Blue Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring15%
Accuracy15%
77% match
For Green/Blue Combo tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For Green/Blue Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy21%
Aim16%
61% match
For Green/Purple Combo tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
56% match
For Green/Purple Combo tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
66% match
For Green/Purple Combo tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
16% match
For Green/Purple Combo tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
53% match
For Green/Purple Combo tees
Control woods height, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP9 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision23%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Green/Purple Combo tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
74% match
For Green/Purple Combo tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
62% match
For Green/Purple Combo tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
65% match
For Green/Purple Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started69% match
For Green/Purple Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control25%
Aim12%
55% match
For Green/Purple Combo tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Aim26%
Scoring19%
69% match
For Green/Purple Combo tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control28%
Alignment13%
78% match
For Green/Purple Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Applecross Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Applecross Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Applecross Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Applecross Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 143.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 76.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Applecross Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5496 yards. The back tees extend to 6022.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Applecross Country Club?
With a course rating of 76.0 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Applecross Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6022.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Applecross Country Club 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 Applecross Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6022.0 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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