Unveiled as the National Golf Club in 1989, the Jack Nicklaus-designed layout was acquired by Pinehurst in 2014 and renamed the No. 9 course, adding the Golden Bear to the stellar list of architects in the resort’s portfolio.




Unveiled as the National Golf Club in 1989, the Jack Nicklaus-designed layout was acquired by Pinehurst in 2014 and renamed the No. 9 course, adding the Golden Bear to the stellar list of architects in the resort’s portfolio.




4.5
A good addition, it looked newer than it really is. A slightly more resort-type course but nonetheless a good mixture of holes with water on half the holes. Greens were not great and were marked up. Great scenery and a nice feel.





Rex Tattersall
Overall rating
4.0
Overall rating
4.0
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