
Pine Forest Course
The Club at Pine Forest

About this course
Pine Forest, designed by Bob Spence and located in Summerville, South Carolina, occupies land in the South Carolina Lowcountry northwest of Charleston. The course sits in a region characterized by sandy soils, pine forests, and relatively flat terrain typical of the coastal plain. Summerville itself is known historically as a residential retreat from Charleston's summer heat, and the area retains a quiet, wooded character that shapes the golf experience here. Spence, a regional architect with several courses in the Carolinas, routed Pine Forest through mature stands of longleaf and loblolly pines. The layout takes advantage of natural elevation changes modest by Lowcountry standards, incorporating gentle rolls and occasional wetland areas that require strategic placement off the tee. The design emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while preserving the native vegetation and understory that give the course its name and visual identity. The Club at Pine Forest operates as a private facility serving the Summerville community. The course reflects a traditional approach to layout and maintenance, with Bermuda fairways and greens suited to the regional climate. Members value the course for its walkability and the shade provided by the tree canopy, particularly during the warmer months. The club maintains a low-key atmosphere consistent with its suburban setting, focusing on golf and family recreation rather than high-profile tournament play or national rankings.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in SC
Quick facts
- Location
- Summerville, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1992
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Bob Spence
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,935 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.9/142
- Course Vaults score
- 5.5
Getting there
The journey to The Club at Pine Forest begins at Charleston International Airport, a comfortable half-hour drive northwest into the South Carolina Lowcountry. The route traces the transition from coastal marsh and tidal waterways to the gently rolling terrain of Summerville, where the air grows noticeably cooler beneath the canopy of ancient pines that earned the town its "Flowertown in the Pines" moniker. As you leave the bustle of greater Charleston behind, the final miles unfold along quiet country roads shaded by live oaks and longleaf pines, delivering you to a discreet entrance where Southern tradition and modern championship golf converge in serene seclusion.

FAQ
Common questions about Pine Forest
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pine Forest has a Course Vaults score of 5.5 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.
Pine Forest was designed by Bob Spence.
Yes. Pine Forest is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Pine Forest is 72.
Pine Forest plays 6,935 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Pine Forest is 142.
