The Reversable 9 at Cragun's Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota is a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that offers a distinctive format: the nine holes can be played in either direction, clockwise or counterclockwise, effectively creating two different golf experiences on the same piece of property. This reversible routing concept, while uncommon in American golf, allows the course to present varied challenges and strategic options depending on the direction of play. The layout takes advantage of the natural Minnesota landscape in the Brainerd Lakes area, incorporating the region's characteristic mix of pine and hardwood forests, rolling terrain, and water features. Cragun's Resort has been a fixture in the Brainerd golf market since the mid-twentieth century, and the property includes multiple courses catering to different skill levels and preferences. The Reversable 9 fits within this resort context as an alternative or supplemental round for guests. Jones's design work here reflects his broader approach of working with natural landforms while creating strategic interest through green complexes and hazard placement. When played clockwise, the holes present different angles of approach, altered risk-reward calculations, and changed green-reading perspectives compared to the counterclockwise routing. The reversible concept requires careful design consideration, as each hole must function effectively as both a par value going one direction and potentially a different challenge in reverse, making this layout an intriguing study in adaptable golf architecture.

The Reversable 9 at Cragun's Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota is a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that offers a distinctive format: the nine holes can be played in either direction, clockwise or counterclockwise, effectively creating two different golf experiences on the same piece of property. This reversible routing concept, while uncommon in American golf, allows the course to present varied challenges and strategic options depending on the direction of play. The layout takes advantage of the natural Minnesota landscape in the Brainerd Lakes area, incorporating the region's characteristic mix of pine and hardwood forests, rolling terrain, and water features. Cragun's Resort has been a fixture in the Brainerd golf market since the mid-twentieth century, and the property includes multiple courses catering to different skill levels and preferences. The Reversable 9 fits within this resort context as an alternative or supplemental round for guests. Jones's design work here reflects his broader approach of working with natural landforms while creating strategic interest through green complexes and hazard placement. When played clockwise, the holes present different angles of approach, altered risk-reward calculations, and changed green-reading perspectives compared to the counterclockwise routing. The reversible concept requires careful design consideration, as each hole must function effectively as both a par value going one direction and potentially a different challenge in reverse, making this layout an intriguing study in adaptable golf architecture.