
Pine Hollow Course
Pine Hollow Golf Course



About this course
Pine Hollow, a stalwart of the Clayton golfing community since its inception, offers a classic parkland experience carved from the rolling North Carolina countryside. The course, while not widely lauded on a national scale, quietly challenges golfers with its traditional design aesthetic and emphasis on strategic play. Architect Gene Hamm, known for his understated brilliance, originally sculpted Pine Hollow in the late 1960s. The layout favors accuracy over brute strength, with tree-lined fairways rewarding thoughtful club selection and precise shot-making. Don't expect tricked-up greens or penal hazards; instead, Pine Hollow demands respect for its subtle contours and the ever-present danger of its mature pines. Those who favor a draw will find themselves at a distinct advantage on many of the doglegs. Pine Hollow is a local treasure, known for its convivial atmosphere and unpretentious charm. The clubhouse, while not lavish, is a comfortable gathering place where stories of near misses and triumphant birdies are shared over a cold beverage. It's also known for it's famed "Pine Burger" which many feel rivals many higher end clubs and courses in the area.
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 NC
Quick facts
- Location
- Clayton, NC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1968
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Maurice Brackett, Bob Moore, JMP Group
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,508 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.4/139
- Course Vaults score
- 7.2
Getting there
The journey to Pine Hollow Golf Course begins at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, a mere twenty-minute drive to the northwest through the gently rolling terrain of the North Carolina Piedmont. The route follows Interstate 40 east before peeling off onto quieter state roads that wind through a landscape of tobacco barns and pine groves, the urban sprawl of the Research Triangle gradually giving way to the more pastoral rhythms of Johnston County. As you approach Clayton, the final miles trace a path through farmland and scattered hardwood stands, the transition marked by that particular stillness found just beyond the reach of the city - a fitting threshold for a course that has quietly carved its niche in the Carolina clay.

FAQ
Common questions about Pine Hollow
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pine Hollow has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 36 logged golfers.
Pine Hollow was designed by Maurice Brackett, Bob Moore, and JMP Group.
Yes. Pine Hollow is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Pine Hollow is 71.
Pine Hollow plays 6,508 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Pine Hollow is 139.




