Pinehurst
Pinehurst No. 9
Nicklaus resort championship
No. 9 is the Nicklaus piece of the resort portfolio. It is useful, polished, and more conventional than the best Pinehurst Resort courses, which can be a feature for some groups.
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No. 9 is the Nicklaus piece of the resort portfolio. It is useful, polished, and more conventional than the best Pinehurst Resort courses, which can be a feature for some groups.
Best for
Groups that want this course to anchor the trip.
Watch out
Less Pinehurst-specific character
How to play it
Good fourth or fifth resort round. Not ahead of the core three.
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What you need to know
Strengths
- Strong conditioning
- Nicklaus design
- Good for resort-only itineraries
- Familiar championship-resort feel.
Watch-outs
- Less Pinehurst-specific character
- Lower architectural pull than No. 2/4/10
- Not a must for short trips.
Signature holes
5, 9, 14, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Resort/package pricing varies by season.
Best season
March: Strong value window, some variability.
Caddies / walking
Walk No.
Booking move
Book No.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
March: Strong value window, some variability.
Jan
51F / 31F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Feb
55F / 34F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Mar
63F / 41F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
72F / 49F
Sun Best; rain Medium
May
79F / 58F
Sun Best; rain Medium
Jun
86F / 67F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Google review
5/5 - 4 years ago
This trip we played #1,6 & 9 and by far I liked #9 the most... First the greens were much faster with less grain on the chips and putts but really by far these greens rolled perfect and true for our group on all 18 holes... Golf course has a great layout, plenty difficult and not
This trip we played #1,6 & 9 and by far I liked #9 the most... First the greens were much faster with less grain on the chips and putts but really by far these greens rolled perfect and true for our group on all 18 holes... Golf course has a great layout, plenty difficult and not
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5/5 - 2 years ago
Great golf course. Bent grass golf course, which is different from Pinehurst 1-8, which all have Bermuda. Excellent condition, Great layout. It's challenging, yet fair off the tee.
Great golf course. Bent grass golf course, which is different from Pinehurst 1-8, which all have Bermuda. Excellent condition, Great layout. It's challenging, yet fair off the tee.
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2/5 - 8 months ago
Wow, high end course, greens were horrible!! Fungus has taken over. Bunkers unkept.. make sure it is in better shape before you pay top dollar!!
Wow, high end course, greens were horrible!! Fungus has taken over. Bunkers unkept.. make sure it is in better shape before you pay top dollar!!
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