
Panther 9 Course
Panther National
About this course
Panther National in Palm Beach Gardens features two nine-hole layouts, with the Panther 9 representing one half of this Jack Nicklaus-designed facility that also involves input from touring professional Justin Thomas, a South Florida native. The course sits in the northern reaches of Palm Beach County, an area dense with golf development where flat terrain and water management define most routing decisions. Nicklaus, who has maintained a longtime presence in the region, typically employs generous fairway corridors balanced by strategic bunkering and water hazards that require thoughtful club selection rather than pure length. The Panther 9 reflects contemporary design trends that emphasize playability across skill levels while preserving challenge for accomplished players. Thomas's involvement suggests attention to shot values relevant to modern tournament golf, though the course serves primarily as a private club amenity rather than a competitive venue. The layout likely incorporates the native pine and palmetto vegetation common to this part of Florida, with lakes and wetlands integrated both for drainage and strategic purpose. Palm Beach Gardens has evolved into one of Florida's premier golf communities, home to PGA Tour headquarters and numerous high-profile clubs. Panther National fits within this context as a newer addition to the area's golf inventory, offering members a Nicklaus pedigree and the contemporary design sensibilities that come from collaboration with an active tour professional familiar with how the game is played at the highest levels.
Quick facts
- Location
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Designer(s)
- Jack Nicklaus, Justin Thomas
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 54
Getting there
Most arrivals to Panther National touch down at Palm Beach International Airport, a straightforward twenty-minute drive north through the manicured sprawl of Palm Beach County. Private aviation is accommodated at the adjacent Atlantic Aviation FBO, a fitting prelude for a club of this caliber. The route follows I-95 or the Florida Turnpike before slipping west into the quiet, gated enclaves of Palm Beach Gardens, where Panther National reveals itself not with fanfare but with the understated confidence of a club that has never needed to announce its presence.

FAQ
Common questions about Panther 9 at Panther National
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Panther 9 was designed by Jack Nicklaus and Justin Thomas.
Panther 9 at Panther National is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Panther 9 is 54.
Panther 9 is a 18-hole course.




