Pine Hills Golf Course sits in the Mohawk Valley region of central New York, approximately ten miles east of Utica in the small village of Frankfort. Carl Grygiel Sr., a regional architect active in upstate New York during the mid-twentieth century, designed the layout on rolling terrain characteristic of this part of the state. The course reflects the practical design sensibilities common to municipal and daily-fee facilities of its era, with routing that works with the natural land contours rather than imposing dramatic earthwork. The property features mature tree-lined fairways and modest elevation changes that provide variety without excessive walking difficulty. Like many courses in the Mohawk Valley, Pine Hills benefits from well-draining soils and a landscape shaped by glacial activity, which contributes to the rolling character of the holes. The design emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge to engage regular players. Pine Hills serves as a community course for the Frankfort area and the broader Herkimer County region. The facility operates as a public-access golf course, typical of many New York municipalities that maintain affordable golf options for local residents. The course fits within the tradition of accessible golf venues that anchor small-town recreational life in upstate New York, where golf remains a popular summer activity despite the region's relatively short playing season.