The estate course, designed by karl litten, is a fun combination of difficult and docile holes. Since it is one of the shorter courses at pga national resort & spa, it is suitable for players at all skill levels. The daunting positioning of fairway bunkers and water hazards puts golfers to the test. The wide fairways on this course make wild tee shots more manageable, and the broad, welcoming greens keep the course pleasant even for high handicappers. Many of the greens need forced carries over hazards or bunkers, making each round more fun than the last. The property-wide housing setbacks give the course an expansive feel, making it feel more like a central golf course. Five miles west of the main resort is the estate course.