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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6569 yards
Slope 132
Rating 71.8

Built by Don January in 1979, Pine Forest Golf Club in Bastrop, Texas provides a true golf adventure through sneaky elevation changes and red bluffs, with blind tee shots and holes along the Colorado River. No. 3 is a picturesque par 3, playing 170 yards downhill, with a green framed by the red bluffs. On no. 6, keep the tee shot right to avoid a blind second shot, and watch out for the tough, two-tiered green. The seventh hole plays along the Colorado, and is protected by a massive cottonwood tree on the left. On the back, make note that the highest point on the course is the 11th green. For the home stretch, make the most of the two downhill par 3s. No. 12 plays 180 yards and you'll need to leave it below the hole. The 16th hole is longer at 225 yards and is protected by a beautiful oak tree on the left.

Course Details

Year Built 1979
Golf Season Year round
Architect Billy Martindale

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - 1/2 cart included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks
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1.5
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1.0
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I used to really like this course. Been a while since I've played it and it's in bad shape. Greens were terrible

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/20/2018

Hello. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. We are working to get everything up to par. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We will continue to work towards an excellent experience. Thank you for playing Pine Forest. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/23/2018:
Hi. Thank you so much for the review. We are glad you had an incredible time and hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Golf

enjoyed all aspects of the round. COURSE CONDITIONS improve each time I have played.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/12/2018:
Hello. Thank you so much for your 5-star rating! We're so glad you enjoyed the course. Please book another round with us soon. Thanks for choosing Pine Forest.
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Course Should Have Benn Closed

There were at least 4 holes the cups were full of water due to the amount of water saturation from previous days rain. The greens were almost unusable (so soggy) for 6 or 7 holes. I have played there many times before and it is always a little wet after rains but usually in fine shape. On the Sunday they should have closed the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 10/02/2018:
Hello, Fred. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. While we always try to have great course conditions, weather can make things very tough. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Pine Forest.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Not really a golf course

This was not a golf course. It was like playing in someones back yard. Fairways not mowed. Greens were in really bad shape. Tee boxes muddy. Grass was so long on both sides of the "fairway" No price would make me go back here. Not even free.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/25/2018:
Hello. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for playing Pine Forest.
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value

The course was not in the best conditions, but what do you expect with triple digit temperatures and a lack of rain. I really enjoyed playing the course. It has always been one of my favorite out of town courses and it still is. It is not easy, but is fun to play. The pace of play is never hurried. I would play this again and again,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/06/2018:
Hello, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your round with us and hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing Pine Forest Golf Club!
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Absolutely love playing this course

This is one of my all time favorites. By far and away the best value I've played. So much variety in the course. Only complaint is that it is not closer to Houston!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/10/2018:
Hello, Lee. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review, and we hope you join us for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/13/2018:
Hello. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for golfing Pine Forest.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Peace of Mind

The course played shorter then in the past. Green frim and putted slow. I had a great time. Seen alot different animal native to the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/03/2018:
Hello. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I’ve played Pine Forest many times over the years. But my most recent round - I found the greens to be over watered, while the tee boxes needed a hammer to get a tee in the ground on several holes. The layout itself is a challenge without doubt! But there is alot of “erosion” on alot of the holes... especially in the 4th, 6th, 13th & 18th fairways (I think I remembered them correctly). I hope the new ownership can address these issues because I do appreciate the layout and the challenge it offers. The greens are extremely challenging- but slow... probably from the saturation more than anything.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Response from on 08/03/2018:
Hello. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for playing Pine Forest.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great soccer golf course!

Charging premium prices to play on golf course that is now doubling as a soccer golf course.

The sad thing is the conditions are better for the soccer golf course than the actual golf course.

Greens are better but still the course needs a lot of help.

I would avoid until further notice.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Response from on 07/27/2018:
Hello. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/27/2018:
Hello. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Staff

The staff at the quiet place were amazing. Great southern hospitality.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/20/2018:
Hello, AJ. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/17/2018:
Hello, thanks for the great review! We appreciate the great review and hope to see you again for another one soon. Thanks for playing Pine Forest Golf Club.
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyment

Always have fun playing there, everyone is friendly, course has challenging holes, will always return

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/08/2018:
Hi Kyle4137965, we appreciate the great review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your round with us and hope to see you again for another one soon. Thanks for playing #PineForestGolfClub!
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course, uncut Fairways & Greens

I've played twice recently (a Sat & Sun) at Pine Forest, and the Greens are PAINFULLY SLOW, due to being left shaggy. Also the fairways are not cut often enough to be true fairways... overall cheapness & maintenance neglect at this course. It's too bad, due to a challenging layout with interesting views & elevation changes. Please do better new management!

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 06/28/2018:
Hi ekiwaki, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to hear the conditions of the course weren't up to expectations. Our staff is working diligently to improve the conditions of the course, so we hope you consider returning for another round soon! Thanks for playing Pine Forest Golf Club.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course

I can tell they are making changes ie: rolling the greens and planting new sod where needed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/28/2018:
Hi mjs567, thanks for the great review! We appreciate the feedback about our improving course conditions. Our staff is working hard to improve the overall experience at Pine Forest Golf Club. We hope to see you again for another round soon! Thanks again for playing!
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/19/2018:
Hi iamtee2green, thanks for the great review! We appreciate the feedback about your round and hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing #PineForestGolfClub.
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the drive

I had to drive about 50 miles to play here. Between hurricanes ,drought and fires the area has had its problems. However conditions were better than expected. Lots of t boxes allow each player to pick a comfortable distance. Picturesque layout. I only had to issues. Many t boxes were very unlevel but most of all.the greens were ridiculously SLOW ! they held a shot but were close to being unputtable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good conditions

Much better condition than the last time I played there a month ago. While not in great shape, you can see a lot of work being done to make it better. My hats off!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/22/2018:
Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate the feedback about you round and hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing Pine Forest Golf Club!
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