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3.5
947 Reviews (947)
5 Stars
245
4 Stars
437
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
70.6%
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792 out of 947 reviews
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4.1
14 Reviews (14)
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
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3.3
42 Reviews (42)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.0
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
69.0%
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29 out of 42 reviews
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Course Highlights
The challenging layout features water-lined greens, rolling hills, and mounds that deliver a distinctive low country golfing experience. Consistently friendly staff and smooth pace of play make this course an outstanding value in the Charleston area.

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
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker 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
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Reviews

3.5
947 Reviews (947)

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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Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
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Do they have a greenskeeper?

Worst grassless greens I have ever paid to play on. Great layout that some money and a greenskeeper could turn into a terrific course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Slowest, bumpiest greens I have seen in years!

Decent layout, but horrific greens. Slow and bumpy. Not worth the money — even on the “Hot Deal”.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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Test of your Golf Game

Loved the layout of the course. The course made me map out my shots and have interesting decisions to make. Played irons more to set up water shots.

Greens were horrible but over seeding is to blame. It happens but when the greens come back this is a must play course. Enjoy

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Pine Forest is one of the best layouts in the area. Tee to green very nice, but greens need some help.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pine cones

Nice course a bit tough due to length and elevated greens. I enjoyed the pine lined fairways and giant pine cones.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Good place to practice your GIR

I have played Pine Forest a lot over the years. Every year, the course seems to be slipping downhill. While they have put money in the Pro Shop and Clubhouse, the course itself needs attention. The greens are in bad shape with weeds. I missed nearly every putt from within 6 feet because the ball bounced like it was in a pachinko machine. I stopped keeping score. It sucks when you pay $45 for a round and not get even decent greens. Also, the members can be a bit self righteous. Maybe they should just go private.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Course

Love this course! Beautiful and well maintained. The only thing I can recommend is a Marshall to speed up play. We were behind a couple of fellows who clearly didn't exercise course etiquette.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Plays often

The course was in bad shape, perhaps due to the season, but the greens were the worst I've played in some time, they were slow and bumpy. The fairways weren't much better and most of the tee boxes were covered with goose turds. I've never played a course with as many geese on it.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

OK COURSE...GREENS CRAP

The course in itself was not bad. From tee to the first blade of grass on the green is good. But every green had dirt patches everywhere on them. Other than the greens. The course was fine

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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 Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wet fairways slow play

Sunny day but due to rain the previous week the fairways were soaking wet. Not much you can do about that but keep the cart on the path. My main complaint is the pace of play. After 10 holes our twosome logged 3 hours. We gave up and drove home. No rangers nobody moving the 5-some (!) in front of us along. And they wouldn't let us play through. Wouldnt go here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Drainage Issues

Love the course, but it was so muddy today! I almost fell down a half dozen times...slipping in the mud.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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