Golf

“The Hidden Gem of Charleston” - Golf Digest

The Course

 

The course features 18 truly remarkable, memorable and playable holes.  Players of all skill levels will find satisfaction in a round at Pine Forest.  Depending on which of the five different sets of tees played, the course can either be the most difficult golf course in the Charleston area or it can literally be a “stroll in the park.”

Those that find driving the ball well to be a strength of their game, might want to consider the challenge of the blue or black tees.  Although generously wide fairways await the golfer, water can come into play off the tee on at least eight holes and will test the mental courage of all golfers.  Elevated greens can make a golfer think twice about club selection, which doesn’t happen often in the flat lands that lend the Lowcountry it’s trademark name.  Speaking of greens, most are tiered which lends to a lot of creativity when playing the short game shots.

Although the course could boast having several different signature holes, the 12th, dubbed “Little Augusta” would be at the top of everyone’s list.  The green complex is amazingly similar to the infamous par 3 twelfth hole at  Augusta National.  As a matter of fact, holes 11-13 is  Pine Forest’s own version of “Amen Corner”.  The 11th is a reachable par 5 and the 13th is a short par 3.  The challenge on these holes is to successfully navigate the longest lake on the course, which fulfills the duty of Rae’s Creek in Augusta.

However, with wide rolling fairways that lower handicapped players will still find demanding and approach shots into elevated, undulating greens filled with challenging putts, it is little wonder that the entire golf course isn’t called “Little Augusta”!  Higher handicappers can play from shorter tees and rely on superior course management skills to navigate their way through the course and find success.  Make your tee time today and enjoy one of the best golf experiences in the Lowcountry.

“Those similar histories, though, are not the reason for Pine Forest's nickname: Little Augusta.” Read more.

— Bob Gillespie, Sports Writer

Course Facts

Golf Digest Magazine awarded the course four stars in its 2002 Places to Play edition and nicknamed it “The Hidden Gem of Charleston”.

The four star ranking places Pine Forest in the top 5% of all non-private courses in the United States and making Pine Forest the highest rated non-resort course in the Charleston area. The golf course is a Par 72 layout designed by Bob Spence, who is the lead designer for Davis Love III.

 

COURSE SPECS

The course features five sets of tees ranging from the extremely challenging championship tees (6,905 yards with a course rating of 73.9 and a slope of 138) to a more manageable gold tees (5,782 yards with a course rating of 68.7 and a slope of 121). Meanwhile, the ladies tees measure 4,990 yards with a course rating of 70.8 and a slope of 115.

 

HISTORY

The current golf course was built on the grounds of Pine Forest Inn’s Hunt Club. The Pine Forest Inn was one of the first resorts in the United States dating back to 1891. The Inn also had a golf course as early as 1891 making it one of the first seven courses in the country.

 

 
 

Weekend/Holiday Rates

Groups of 8 or more require a credit card guarentee

 

  • $59

  • $49

  • $39

 
 
 
 

Weekday Rates

Groups of 8 or more require a credit card guarantee

 

  • $49

  • $42

  • $35

 
 
 
 

Senior

Military

PGA Hope

Monday-Thursday ONLY

Groups of 8 or more require a credit card guarentee

 

  • $35

  • $28

  • $28

  • $15

  • $25

  • $15

 
 

Pro Shop

 

Open Seven Days A Week

WINTER HOURS

  • Pro Shop 7:00am-6:00pm

  • First Tee Time: 8:00am

  • Driving Range: 7:30am-5:30pm  (Mon - Sun)

    • Closes at 3:30pm on Tuesdays for weekly maintenance and reopens 9:30am Wednesday morning

Whether you are looking to book a tee time or just browse around, our Pro Shop offers everything you need for your game. We are an exclusive retailer for FootJoy and Titleist, and offer an impressive collection of men’s and ladies’ apparel from Adidas, Ashworth, Gear, and Antigua. Although small in size, the retail world is at our fingertips. We can “special order” almost any item. Membership has it privileges here and huge savings can be had with special order items! Gift certificates available. Call or stop by and talk to the golf staff today! (843) 851-1193




Instruction

 

Pine Forest offers a full practice facility with a short game area and a driving range. Golf lessons are available for players of all experience and ability levels.

Lessons are 45 minutes long

Individual Lesson: $45

Package of 3: $120

Package of 5: $200

Groups of 2 to 3: $30 per person for an hour.

Lessons are taught by Chris Paitrick, PGA
Please contact Chris Paitrick at 843-851-1193 ext 100 to schedule a time!

Tournaments

 

The Club at Pine Forest has an active tournament schedule of club sponsored golf tournaments. The Member-Guest is the premier event each season at Pine Forest. Please call the Golf Pro Shop at 851-1193, ext 100 to join us in all the fun!

  • Men’s Golf Association (MGA) – The MGA sponsors a golf event each month. The formats are varied and interesting.

  • Senior Men’s Golf Association (SMGA) – The Pine Forest Senior Men’s Golf Association also sponsors an event each month for men and ladies. These events are fun and well attended.

  • Ladies Golf Association (LGA) – PFCC also has an active Ladies Golf Association that hosts a series of fun golf tournaments.