Apple Creek Country Club
Apple Creek Country Club in Bismarck, ND, presents an 18-hole private course blending prairie landscapes with precise shot-making challenges. Known for its well-maintained fairways, demanding rough, and standout 9th hole, it offers a rewarding test for golfers seeking strategic play.
Course Overview
Set in the gentle plains just outside Bismarck, North Dakota, Apple Creek Country Club offers an 18-hole championship layout that challenges and rewards with equal measure. This private course presents a blend of natural prairie terrain and thoughtful course design, shaping a golf experience that is both demanding and approachable for a range of skill levels. The fairways weave through rolling contours, while mature trees and native grasses punctuate the landscape, creating a course that reflects the regional character without overwhelming the golfer.
At just under 6,700 yards with a par of 72, Apple Creek’s design emphasizes precision over brute distance. Narrow fairways and deep rough test accuracy from the tee, with a particularly noteworthy 9th hole that pushes players to engage strategic shot placement amid well-protected greens. Those who enjoy a well-rounded challenge will appreciate how the course balances scoring opportunities with demanding trouble spots.
The layout’s playability is tempered by its conditioning, which regularly earns praise for course upkeep. As some visitors have noted, the rough is notably long and thick, requiring careful navigation or penalizing errant shots severely. Golfers opting to walk should prepare for moderate terrain, with good footwear recommended. A beverage cart service during play adds a welcome touch of comfort on warmer days.
Off the course, the clubhouse provides a clean and orderly retreat, featuring a well-maintained lounge and dining options, including a popular brunch that highlights homemade offerings. The welcoming staff enhance the member experience, ensuring attention to detail. While the course is members only, guests enjoy the refined atmosphere under invitational play.
Apple Creek Country Club is ideal for players who seek a thoughtful test shaped by its Northern Plains environment. Whether you are a low-handicap competitor or an earnest enthusiast building your game, the course offers an engaging journey that demands strategic thinking and shot control. Planning a visit means preparing to respect the course’s challenges while enjoying the quiet beauty characteristic of the Bismarck area.
Course Highlights
Apple Creek is distinguished by its prairie-style layout with tight fairways bordered by native grasses. The 9th hole stands out as a test of precision with challenging green complexes and strategic bunkering. The course’s conditioning is meticulous, with a reputation for smooth greens and well-maintained tees and fairways.
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Guest Reviews
Judy Kroh
Every single bite of our meal, from the salad to dessert, was delicious! We were happy the Christmas decorations were still up, it was beautiful and relaxing by the fireplace. Love the Doewe Egbert coffee, too!! Great service!
Joseph Belo Jr
Fun course!!
Bruce Wayne
Petey B
Gary Stately
Nancy Roth
Great holiday brunch! Good variety, fresh, and delicious - enjoy coming here, especially to avoid the crush. Desserts are homemade! Pecan pie was perfect
marcia voegele
We went there for their Easter buffet.The reason I gave it only one star is there was nothing said that there would be an automatic gratuity put on until she handed me my bill.There were five of us and the check was 123.00. They added almost a twenty seven dollar tip.All they brought us was coffee and water .
Jacob Allard
The website home page states that this is an “enjoyable” course “whether you are a scratch golfer or just taking up the game, you are ensured of having a great time.” Having just taken up the game myself, there was nothing enjoyable or ensuring about this. Narrow fairways. 7 inch grass in the rough directly off the fairways. I was having to take penalty drops in the rough after 20 minute searches for my balls that were seen to have landed within 5 yards off the fairway. Do not believe them when they say this course is for golfers that are just taking up the game. This course is for golfers that suck their clubs off in the morning. To top it off it was $90. I’d rather have a stripper take a $100 bill from my mouth without using her hands.
marcia voegele
We went there for their Easter buffet.The reason I gave it only one star is there was nothing said that there would be an automatic gratuity put on until she handed me my bill.There were five of us and the check was 123.00. They added almost a twenty seven dollar tip.All they brought us was coffee and water .
NDSOLDIER
The course is in great shape, much improved from last year. The rough is long and difficult, probably a little too long. The clubhouse is clean, neat and orderly. The staff is very pleasant and courteous. Hole 9 is challenging. Its nice to have a beverage cart on the course, thank you. The lounge staff was great.
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Course Details
Access & Location
8921 Co Hwy 10, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Main clubhouse with dining and lounge facilities
Walking permitted and encouraged; course features moderate elevation changes—wear supportive footwear and be prepared for prairie winds.
Member invitation required to play; reservations mandatory for all rounds.
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