Pine Island Country Club

Pine Island Country Club sits in Charlotte's northern suburbs, occupying rolling terrain that reflects the Piedmont landscape characteristic of this part of North Carolina. Mark Mahannah designed the course, bringing his experience with naturalistic routing and strategic design to a property that allows for varied elevation changes and wooded corridors. The layout works with the existing topography rather than imposing dramatic reshaping, a hallmark of Mahannah's approach to golf architecture. The course name references the site's historical character, and the design incorporates mature trees and natural water features into the playing experience. Mahannah's routing creates holes that ask players to consider angles and positioning rather than relying solely on length, with greens that reward thoughtful approach play. The par threes offer variety in length and club selection, while the longer holes use the property's movement to create strategic interest. Pine Island functions as a private club serving Charlotte's golf community, providing a home course for members in a region with substantial golf activity and a growing population. The club maintains traditions common to established country clubs in the Carolinas, with family programming and social amenities complementing the golf course. The facility reflects Charlotte's evolution as a major metropolitan area while preserving the wooded, rolling character that defines golf in the Carolina Piedmont.