The 27-hole North, South, and East Nines provide a test of accuracy over strength and distance. The original North-South combination, marked by sharply ledged fairways, tall shaggy mounds, and plateau greens above water or sand, is a demanding, target-style test. The East Nine is more generous, with less bunkering (particularly in front of the greens) allowing for more run-up shots.

For 18 holes, courses can be combined as the North-South, South-East, or East-North Course. In the summer of 2007, the South Course was renovated and redesigned by Jack Nicklaus adding length and bunkering in particular.