
Pine Harbor Course
Pine Harbor Golf & Racquet Club
About this course
Pine Harbor Golf & Racquet Club sits along the shores of Logan Martin Lake in Pell City, Alabama, roughly forty miles east of Birmingham. Designed by Harold Williams and opened in the mid-1980s, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the Appalachian foothills, with elevation changes that provide variety and strategic interest throughout the routing. The lakeside setting influences several holes, particularly on the back nine, where water comes into play both as a visual element and a tactical consideration. Williams, a regional architect active across the Southeast during the latter decades of the twentieth century, routed the course to take advantage of the natural topography and wooded corridors. Pine Harbor features tree-lined fairways with doglegs that reward accurate driving and course management over pure distance. The greens are moderately sized and contoured, demanding thoughtful approach play. Several holes offer views across Logan Martin Lake, integrating the water into the golfing experience without overwhelming the design. The club serves as a private facility with a membership drawn largely from the Pell City area and surrounding communities in St. Clair County. In addition to golf, the club maintains tennis and racquet sport amenities, reflecting a broader recreational focus. Pine Harbor represents a typical example of regional country club development from its era, providing a well-maintained course that balances challenge with playability for a range of skill levels.
Quick facts
- Location
- Pell City, AL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1968
- Designer
- Harold Williams
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,204 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.5/116
Getting there
Pine Harbor Golf & Racquet Club sits on the shores of Lake Weiss in central Alabama, accessible via Birmingham-Shuttleworth International Airport (BHM), roughly ninety minutes to the northwest, or the smaller Anniston Metropolitan Airport (PIB), a more intimate option situated about forty-five minutes away. The drive from either hub carries you through the rolling terrain of east-central Alabama, where pine forests gradually give way to glimpses of water and the distinctive topography of the Appalachian foothills. As you approach Pell City, the landscape opens onto the sprawling reservoir itself - a transition that signals your arrival at a destination where golf and lakeside leisure have long been woven into the fabric of the community. The club's waterfront setting and the quiet discretion of its arrival process reflect the understated elegance that defines this Alabama institution.

FAQ
Common questions about Pine Harbor
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pine Harbor was designed by Harold Williams.
Pine Harbor is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Pine Harbor is 72.
Pine Harbor plays 6,204 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Pine Harbor is 116.
Pine Harbor is a 18-hole course.



