This 27 hole course features three nines playable in three eighteen hole combinations The original eighteen was designed by Hale Irwin and is referred to as the Irwin Front Nine and Irwin Back Nine The third nine was designed by Tim Cate and is referred to as the Cate Nine The course combinations are Irwin Front Irwin Back Irwin Back Cate and Irwin Front Cate This course follows a natural layout and features boldly sloping terrain and thick vegetation that will provide a challenging experience for golfers of every level Water comes into play on many holes The greens are medium sized and well bunkered There are two additional courses at St James Plantation The Players Club and The Gauntlet Both of these courses are listed separately on GOLFCOURSE com For additional information call toll free 800 474 9277 or log on to the club s website at www stjamesgolf net