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3.7
836 Reviews (836)
5 Stars
222
4 Stars
392
3 Stars
128
2 Stars
61
1 Stars
33
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.9
79.7%
Recommend this course
711 out of 836 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.9
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
76.7%
Recommend this course
23 out of 30 reviews
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3.7
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
73.8%
Recommend this course
45 out of 61 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6905 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.9

The 18 semi-private holes at Pine Forest wind through the tall Summerville pines with numerous live oaks, dogwoods and a lake system thrown in for good measure. With an equal balance of straightaways, doglegs and elevation changes, this course is nicely balanced, with challenges and fun in store for golfers of all levels. Rental clubs and electric carts are available.

At 6,905 yards with a 138-slope rating, Pine Forest lives up to its name, as the course has numerous barriers of tall Summerville pines to cause problems for an errant shot. The Bob Spence design also makes use of water to add to the difficulty of some holes. It's a semi-private course, and they've named each hole, with No. 12 being known as "Little Augusta" while No. 15 is "Wastelands."

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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways 328 Bermuda
Greens Tifdwarf Bermuda
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob Spence

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

Reviews

3.7
836 Reviews (836)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 43
Patio Dining 16
Watching the Game 14
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 84
Undulating Greens 52
Bunkers 49
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 59
Locals 53
Seniors 24
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 47
In the 'Burbs 42
Convenient to the City 26

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3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing

Good bones poor maintenance

You have been warned It is in really poor shape. No overseeding, greens and tee boxes are in bad shape. There are tracks from a tractor with aggressive tread all over fairway. Huge bare spots everywhere. Don’t pay over $25 per round. Staff is nice and friendly and clubhouse is nice. Will not play here again, course needs a new maintenance staff.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wonderful venue

Great course. A little soggy in spots on the day I played. Lots of water hazards, so bring lots of balls if you’re not a pro. The staff is very friendly — and the grill makes an awesome egg salad sandwich!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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2.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Slow play

Too many golfers on course. We had to wait on almost every hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

I don't recommend this course due to fair course conditions, lots of leaves make it difficult to find your shots.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 39
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Best Bang for your Buck

I have played maybe half a dozen rounds this year at Pine Forest. It is my go-to club when I’m in the Charleston area.

It’s a very challenging layout, playing just shy of 6300 yards from the white tees. There is plenty of water and OB on this course, and most greens are elevated and seem to have a lot of elephants buried in them, so, if you want to score, you had better have your wits about you.

The only downside is that the course can be very wet, especially after a rain. Of course this isn’t that odd for a low country course, but Pine Forest seems wetter than most. .

Still, it is the best bang for your buck in the area and, if you like a challenge, you won’t be disappointed. The staff are friendly, too. I recommend you give Pine Forest a try.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course - Poorly Managed

If you are looking to play this course on the weekend and enjoy waiting 10 minutes before every shot, than this is the course for you. Now I am a fan on playing The Club at Pine Forest in Summervile, SC. However, the pace of play was awful. No one enjoys a 5+ hour round of golf. The management at the course packs in tee times ever 7 minutes. This is not acceptable.

As for the condition of the course, the tee boxes have several different types of grass growing on them, so they are not cut short (Early October). The fairways are is good shape, and the greens had many spots with heavy sand.

I enjoy the layout of the course, requires you to work the ball both ways and for you to hit several different clubs off the tee. Into the green I was also required to hit several different clubs into the greens, so i enjoyed the golfing the course.

I believe this course used to be private, so i bet the course was an absolute gem back in the day. But now as a muni, it is overplayed, undermaintained and a bit of a disappointment for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not so bad.

The reviews about the greens from two months ago should be ignored. While not perfect, they certainly weren’t bad…actually rolled pretty well. Nice layout, pretty challenging and fun. My biggest criticisms has to be the condition of the sand traps. They need ALOT of help! Pull your ball out and play it from the rough. They also have quite a few dead areas in various places and quite a few washout areas that need some attention. But don’t let that keep you away, it’s still a fun course considering.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good but not great

Overall a good value but not a must play venue. I was disappointed at what I found with a 4 star rating. I would not rate it less than 3.4 at best. It was a good value.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun tract, decent condition

First time playing this course and found it interesting, challenging pin placements. Liked that there were igloos frequently with cold fresh water as the temps were in the mid 90’s with no beverage carts. Friendly service all around.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Previously Played

Longest round ever

Are 5 hour rounds your thing? If so, you will love this course. Get ready to take a nap at each tee box as there will be three groups lined up ahead at the tee box. Too many tee times. Management needs work.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good

Couple dry/burnt areas on greens but overall good condition. Will 100% play here again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was great. First time playing there. The only issues we had were the greens. The front 9 was worse than the back 9. They was just burned up.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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