rrberthold

Pinehurst #9 (formerly Pinehurst National) is a very challenging course for golfers at any level. You play from the tee boxes appropriate for your level and the challenge is appropriate for your level. You must use your golfing skills for Par, you can be satisfied with a bogey, and mistakes can lead to a double.
The fairways were in great shape, but some of the greens showed heavy use and some fungus/burn-out around the edges. patio outside the clubhouse is being upgraded, so the clubhouse area is in a bit of disaray
The Thoroughly enjoyed the course in the morning (played with some of the competitors hee for theus kids World golf competition and they were appropriately challenged by the course as well. It was a very enjoyable, challenging, but a bit pricey, round of golf.

I thoroughly enjoyed my round of golf here at Kaanapali Kai. The staff was very friendly and accomodating, and the person I was paired with was an average golfer like myself, so we had a great time.
The course was in great shape, and the great weather certailny helped set the tone. I would have come back for a replay another day if I had been on the island longer.

The course was interesting, and a few holes were challenging, but overall, the course was average. The pace of play was slow due to some very casual weekday golfers. I had to skip one hole as a slow 3-some did not want me to play through, but then I was able to play at a reasonable pace. Par 3's are fair and challenging. Par 5's are makeable pars. Par 4's are mostly opportunities for birdies.

We played a very leisurely afternoon round of very enjoyable golf on May 15, 2015. The layout was a nice variety of up and down play covering a great variety of real estate. I think I used every club in my bag on this round (some better than others!).