His experience as a teaching pro helped him recognize what made good players struggle and what made duffers and recreational players move along.
Atlantic National has plenty of room to drive the ball in fairway, and plenty of short grass to miss the approach shot. It’s interests come when a golfer is trying to gain an advantage. Several cape style holes and a couple diagonal hazards highlight these playing characteristics.
Most people would recognize Atlantic National as being a typical Florida golf course, which is basically water, sand, and wind on a flat piece of land.
There’s plenty of room to choose how much risk one wants to take. Lee presents difficult shots, but there’s also opportunities to bail out and try to use one’s short game to save par. 
The green complexes are quite difficult. They are well bunkered, and usually on the corners or in the front. High shots that bite quickly are the best way to attack the course. This is the main reason why Nicklaus loves Lee golf courses!
The above pic illustrates just how tough the greens are! “Be below the hole” and “don’t short side yourself “ are two of the most popular phrases i think you’ll hear here! 
Atlantic National was in excellent condition when we played it. The greens were very fast too! For me, this is what made Atlantic National stand out. Several high scores from good players stood out as well. I give it a 4 (above average)(worth 30-45 min drive). Lee was very prominent in Florida, so one can play many of his designs. This is a well respected public option.
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