
Pine Oaks Course
Pine Oaks Golf Course

About this course
Pine Oaks Golf Course sits in South Easton, Massachusetts, a town in the southeastern part of the state between Boston and Providence. The course was designed by Geoffrey Cornish and Bill Robinson, a partnership that produced numerous layouts across New England during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Cornish, a Canadian-born architect who settled in Massachusetts, became one of the region's most prolific designers, known for creating playable courses that work within natural terrain rather than imposing dramatic earthwork. His collaboration with Robinson resulted in designs that typically emphasize strategic shot values and green complexes over length or visual theatrics. The routing at Pine Oaks reflects the rolling topography common to southeastern Massachusetts, with elevation changes that add variety to approach shots and create natural drainage patterns. The design incorporates mature tree lines that define playing corridors and frame holes, a characteristic feature of Cornish's work in wooded New England settings. Green sites tend to reward accurate iron play, with subtle contours that require attention to pin placement. As a public facility, Pine Oaks serves the local golfing community in the greater Easton area, offering accessible golf in a region where private clubs have historically dominated the landscape. The course provides a straightforward test that reflects the practical design philosophy Cornish brought to his many projects—golf that accommodates a range of skill levels while maintaining strategic interest for better players.
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 MA
Quick facts
- Location
- South Easton, MA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1964
- Holes
- 9
- Designer(s)
- Geoffrey Cornish, Bill Robinson
- Par
- 34
- Length
- 3,041 yards
- Difficulty
- 34.7/122
- Course Vaults score
- 6.5
Getting there
Pine Oaks Golf Course lies just south of Boston, most easily accessed via Logan International Airport (BOS), roughly forty minutes north depending on traffic through the city's southern corridor. The drive follows Interstate 93 or Route 24 southward into the quiet suburbs of the South Shore, where the urban density gradually yields to tree-lined neighborhoods and the rolling, wooded character of southeastern Massachusetts. South Easton itself sits tucked between Brockton and the Bridgewater lakes, a modest enclave where Pine Oaks has long served as a local fixture - unassuming in profile, but rooted in the kind of accessible, unpretentious golf that defines much of New England's public course tradition.

FAQ
Common questions about Pine Oaks
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pine Oaks has a Course Vaults score of 6.5 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.
Pine Oaks was designed by Geoffrey Cornish and Bill Robinson.
Yes. Pine Oaks is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Pine Oaks is 34.
Pine Oaks plays 3,041 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Pine Oaks is 122.



