Pinehurst acquires National Golf Club

Pinehurst Resort & Country Club completed the acquisition of National Golf Club under terms finalized with current club owners, the Robinette family. The Jack Nicklaus Signature Design course, also located in the Village of Pinehurst, N.C., opened in 1989 and is the only course by the famed designer in the Sandhills region.

The course will be named Pinehurst No. 9 and is immediately available to Pinehurst Country Club members. Pinehurst Resort guests will begin play at No. 9 in early July.

“We’re very excited to add this ninth course to our offering and look forward to welcoming National’s members to the Pinehurst Resort & Country Club family,” says Jay Biggs, SVP of golf and club operations for Pinehurst. “The golf course presents a challenging test in a beautiful setting that complements our eight other courses.”

Pinehurst recently completed a $4 million renovation of its clubhouse and has plans for an expansive, multi-million dollar aquatics facility targeted for completion in summer 2015.

“On behalf of the Smith and Robinette families, this is an exciting time and great opportunity for the members of National Golf Club,” says Claudia Robinette, president of National Golf Club, Inc. “Pinehurst Resort is synonymous with the great legends of golf, and to be a part of one of the strongest brands in the industry will help National reach its full potential and create lasting value for the members and their property.”