
Pine Tree Course
Pine Tree Country Club

About this course
Pine Tree Country Club sits in the rolling terrain of Birmingham's suburbs, a George Cobb design that opened in the mid-1960s. Cobb, a prolific architect of that era who worked extensively across the Southeast, routed the course through wooded, sloping land typical of the region. John LaFoy later contributed renovation work that refined the layout while preserving its mid-century character. The course features elevation changes and tree-lined corridors that define playing angles and demand accuracy from the tee. The design reflects Cobb's straightforward approach to parkland golf, with greens that incorporate subtle contours and strategic bunkering around landing areas. Pine Tree's routing takes advantage of the natural topography, creating holes that move uphill and down through mature hardwoods and pines. Water comes into play on several holes, adding variety to the shot-making requirements throughout the round. The club serves as a private family-oriented facility in the Birmingham golf community. Its membership has maintained the course as a venue for local competitive play and club events over the decades. The layout provides a solid test for members while remaining accessible across skill levels, characteristic of many established country clubs in the region from this period of American golf course architecture.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in AL
Quick facts
- Location
- Birmingham, AL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1968
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- George Cobb, John LaFoy
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,931 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.2/138
- Course Vaults score
- 6.9
Getting there
The journey to Pine Tree Country Club begins at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), situated just eight miles north of the club, making for a swift fifteen-minute drive through the rolling suburbs of central Alabama. For those arriving by private aircraft, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth also accommodates general aviation, though the proximity of the commercial terminal means most members opt for the straightforward ground transfer. The final approach winds through the leafy, established neighborhoods of Birmingham's south side, where tree-lined streets and the gentle topography of the region give way to the manicured grounds and understated elegance of Pine Tree Country Club itself - a destination that rewards its guests with the quiet confidence of a club that has anchored Birmingham's golfing tradition for generations.

FAQ
Common questions about Pine Tree
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pine Tree has a Course Vaults score of 6.9 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.
Pine Tree was designed by George Cobb and John LaFoy.
Pine Tree is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Pine Tree is 72.
Pine Tree plays 6,931 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Pine Tree is 138.



