Kettering, Ohio
Thanks to a sweeping 2025 Jim Nagle restoration, NCR’s North Course is headed back to its classic Dick Wilson roots, with expansive greens, broader fairways, fresh bunkering, and clean strategic angles. Expect a lively test that rewards both precision and imagination for members and lucky guests.
Jim Nagle’s 2025 renovation of NCR’s North Course is a spirited restoration, peeling back decades of shrinkage and overgrowth to recapture Dick Wilson’s spacious, strategic vision. With widened fairways, significantly expanded greens, rebuilt bunkering, and thoughtful tree removal, the North now combines modern playability with classic Golden Age shot values. The result is a lively, precise parkland layout where bold angles, reintroduced ground contours, and subtly taxing short-game questions bring every club in the bag into play.
Dick Wilson’s original 1954 fingerprints appear in the dramatic greens and elegant sweeping corridors, while Jim Nagle’s 2025 revival ensures today’s golfer faces the same purposeful decisions intended at the course’s inception.
A subtle dogleg with a deceptively generous landing area thanks to restored fairway width, demanding a brave angle to attack a well-defended green. The newly rebuilt bunkers lurk both left and right, aiming to catch the slightly misjudged line.
Play boldly up the right to open up the ideal angle in; cautious players may lay back but face a daunting approach over hazards.
Penal bunkers near the landing and green, plus a high-face, expanded green that punishes short-sided misses.
Fresh, firm turf and pure new bentgrass greens; crisp bunkering; year-round club-level conditioning.
Deliberate private pace, especially in member play; plan on a thoughtful round.
Classic, understated private club with a renewed sense of architectural pride—golf-centered, friendly, no-nonsense.
Collared shirts, golf trousers or shorts; standard private club attire expected—no denim or gymwear.
The newly expanded, undulating greens will test your variety of chips and putts—practice distance control before playing.
Tree removal and fairway width offer more options, but picking the right route is now crucial for scoring.
As a private club, NCR enforces proper attire—plan accordingly for comfort and respect.
The course has deep competitive roots—call ahead so your round doesn’t coincide with a busy club event.
NCR Country Club (North and South) founded by Stanley Allyn
Dick Wilson’s North Course opens, complementing championship South
North Course hosts qualifying for U.S. Mid-Amateur
Jim Nagle leads major restoration of North, reviving Wilson’s original design intent
Reopening of renovated North Course with expanded greens, fresh bunkers, and restored strategy
After decades overshadowed by the South, the North Course is returning to the spotlight. The 2025 Jim Nagle restoration is not just a facelift, but a strategic reawakening—tree lines softened, bunkers revived, and greens recaptured to their audacious original outlines.
For years, the North’s features shrank and narrowed, gradually losing the bold risk-reward Wilson built in 1954. With scruffy tree stands cleared and the ground-game revived, the course once again dares golfers to pick lines and shape shots as Wilson imagined.
Paired with the storied South, the North offers a contrast that keeps NCR’s 36 holes feeling fresh. Where the South roars on tournament days, the North rewards subtlety, inventiveness, and club selection—now more than ever after its transformation.
NCR’s North Course was reborn in 2025 with the most significant renovation since its debut.
The club was originally founded by the head of National Cash Register for its employees.
Expanded greens after renovation reclaimed over 20% more putting surface in places.
The North’s classic bunkers now trace Dick Wilson’s original plans, identified from archival photos.
The North and South combine for 36 holes, with each drawing architecture-mad visitors from across the Midwest.
Strong local option with a variety of hole types and excellent conditioning, just a short drive from NCR.
One of Ohio’s best public tests—challenging, scenic, and accessible for all.
Jack Nicklaus’s masterpiece and home of the Memorial Tournament, about an hour’s drive for those with top-tier access.
Historic club and renowned Seth Raynor design, a bucket-list stop if you can secure an invitation.
A laid-back, enjoyable nearby alternative perfect for an easy second round.
Stay in Kettering or South Dayton for the best access to NCR and the region’s top courses.
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