Gordon Lakes Golf Club

Gordon Lakes Golf Club's Pine Course sits on the grounds of Fort Gordon, a U.S. Army installation near Augusta, Georgia. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., the course reflects the architect's characteristic approach to military golf facilities during the mid-20th century, when he created numerous layouts for Armed Forces installations across the country. Jones typically brought his signature strategic design principles to these projects while working within the constraints of military budgets and maintenance capabilities. The course takes its name from the pine forests that define the Georgia landscape in this region, east of Augusta along the Savannah River basin. The routing moves through rolling terrain typical of the area, with elevation changes that provide natural strategic interest. Jones's design philosophy emphasized creating courses that challenged skilled players while remaining playable for recreational golfers, often incorporating large greens, strategic bunkering, and water hazards that force decision-making from the tee. As a military course, Gordon Lakes serves active duty personnel, retirees, and their families stationed at or connected to Fort Gordon. The facility operates within the Army's Morale, Welfare and Recreation system, which maintains golf courses at installations worldwide. The club provides an accessible golf option in the greater Augusta area, a region with deep golf tradition given its proximity to Augusta National Golf Club.