
Nicklaus Course
Pine Hills Golf Club
About this course
The Nicklaus Course at Pine Hills Golf Club in Plymouth, Massachusetts, represents Jack Nicklaus's design work in a region steeped in American history. Plymouth sits along the South Shore of Massachusetts, where coastal New England topography meets sandy soils and native pine forests. The course occupies terrain typical of the area, with rolling ground, natural vegetation, and the kind of glacially influenced landforms common to southeastern Massachusetts. Nicklaus, who became one of golf's most prolific architects after his playing career, brought his strategic design philosophy to this layout. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural features, incorporating elevation changes and wooded corridors that frame holes and define playing corridors. Pine Hills offers a traditional New England golf experience with tree-lined fairways and greens that reflect Nicklaus's preference for rewarding accurate approach play. The design emphasizes course management and shot placement over pure length, though modern championship tees provide adequate challenge for accomplished players. Pine Hills Golf Club serves the Plymouth area as a daily-fee facility, making Nicklaus design accessible to public play in a region where private clubs have historically dominated. The course fits into the broader landscape of Massachusetts golf, offering visitors a chance to experience Nicklaus's architectural approach in a setting that balances the natural character of coastal New England with the strategic demands his designs typically present.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MA
Quick facts
- Location
- Plymouth, MA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2002
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,243 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.2/135
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
Pine Hills Golf Club sits in the coastal reaches of southeastern Massachusetts, most readily accessed via Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), roughly an hour's drive south through the transition from urban sprawl to the quieter, tree-lined roads of the South Shore. The final approach winds through Plymouth's historic landscape - past colonial landmarks and salt marshes - before arriving at the club's gates, where manicured grounds and the subtle architecture of a private sanctuary emerge from the New England woodland. For those with access to private aviation, nearby facilities in the region offer discreet alternatives to the commercial terminal. The journey itself becomes a gentle decompression, trading the bustle of New England's largest hub for the understated elegance of a club rooted in the region's golfing heritage.

FAQ
Common questions about Nicklaus at Pine Hills Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Nicklaus at Pine Hills Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 114 logged golfers.
Nicklaus was designed by Jack Nicklaus.
Yes. Nicklaus at Pine Hills Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Nicklaus is 72.
Nicklaus plays 7,243 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Nicklaus is 135.



