Dutchman’s Pipe is a thoughtfully routed Jack Nicklaus–designed course laid out across a nearly flat 205‑acre site, where clever routing and strategic hazards supply the drama that topography lacks. The two nines, split by Presidential Way, feature a strong opening stretch — including a demanding 223‑yard par‑3 at No. 2 and a pair of testing par‑4s — balanced by a variety of hole lengths and shot values: 63 well-placed bunkers, judiciously used water, and a mix of short, risk-reward par‑4s and long two-shotters keep decision-making constant. The inward nine eases in intensity but builds toward a compelling finish with a tempting 320‑yard short par‑4 at 16, a tricky 466‑yard penultimate hole guarded by deceptive bunkers and wind, and a daunting 640‑yard par‑5 that demands precise second shots around a long right‑side pond and a narrow approach to a multi‑tiered green. Overall, the design resists artificial overbuilding, using subtle contours, bunker placement, and penalty areas to create a demanding yet fair test that rewards strategic play.