/ California Roots

The architecture of the twilight round

Founded in Hollister to restore accessible pacing, thoughtful routing, and grounded clubhouse culture to contemporary golf.

San Benito Origins

Rooted in Hollister fairways

Operating from San Benito County under registered agent Kyle Dickson, Play The Nine was built on a straightforward premise: golf should fit into a real day without compromising course architecture or community.

We partner with municipal authorities, private operators, and course managers to redesign routing, program evening leagues, and champion the focus of the nine-hole standard.

Design Philosophy

Pacing over bureaucracy

Traditional eighteen-hole rounds often demand a prohibitive commitment of time and rigid country club protocol. By focusing our energy on nine well-routed holes, courses can dramatically expand capacity, welcome working players during twilight hours, and re-establish a relaxed cadence.

Our advisory practice combines rigorous course evaluation with practical clubhouse programming. We help operators build sustainable, welcoming environments that honor classic walking traditions while meeting modern demands.

Let's discuss your course routing.

Reach out to our Hollister advisory team to explore course modernization and twilight programming.