Carolina Pines at Tega Cay Golf Club sits on a peninsula jutting into Lake Wylie, a reservoir straddling the North Carolina-South Carolina border just south of Charlotte. The course was designed by Russell Breeden and opened in the early 1970s as part of the planned community of Tega Cay. Breeden, a regional architect active across the Carolinas during that era, routed the layout to take advantage of the lakeside terrain, with several holes playing along or near the water's edge. The design reflects the residential golf course style common to that period, integrating housing while preserving playability for a range of skill levels. The course occupies rolling terrain typical of the Carolina Piedmont, with mature tree-lined fairways and elevation changes that add character to the routing. Lake Wylie comes into play on multiple holes, creating both scenic backdrops and strategic hazards. The layout balances risk-reward opportunities with straightforward holes, making it accessible for members and guests while still requiring thoughtful course management. Greens are moderately sized and protected by bunkers and natural contours. Tega Cay Golf Club operates as a semi-private facility, serving both members and outside play. The club functions as a recreational and social hub for the Tega Cay community, with a clubhouse offering dining and event spaces. The course has undergone periodic updates over the decades to maintain conditioning and modernize certain features while preserving the original routing and lakeside character that define the property.