Course Tour

Hole #2

Par 5
Men: 499 | HDCP 9
Ladies: 384 | HDCP 7

Quietly one of the more challenging holes on the course, the second offers a classic risk-reward opportunity. A tee shot down the right side of the fairway provides the best angle into this sharp dogleg-left par five. 

Players laying up should carefully choose their distance. Two preferred landing areas sit roughly 150 and 130 yards from the green, while the tempting valley short of the hill leaves a demanding uphill approach. 

Those attempting the green in two must be precise, with out of bounds lurking on both sides. The green slopes strongly from back to front, rewarding approaches that finish beneath the hole. 

Hole #3

Par 3
Men: 192 | HDCP 11
Ladies: 129 | HDCP 11

Pinetree’s signature hole is a demanding par three that requires both commitment and precision. A steep slope guards the left side, often pushing players to aim slightly right, though that area offers no true bailout. 

The green sits downhill and is protected by a bunker front left and a target bunker back right, with a generous fairway approach between them. Bold shots bring the left-side water into play, while conservative play to the right leaves a variety of recovery options. 

The green itself is large and inviting—if you can keep your focus away from the water. 

Hole #4

Par 4
Men: 386 | HDCP 3
Ladies: 306 | HDCP 3

One of the more difficult par fours on the course, the fourth demands both distance and accuracy from the tee. The hole climbs gently uphill and bends slightly to the right. 

Most players favor the left side of the fairway, either short of or just over the bunker. Drives that run too far can leave a challenging angle into a green guarded by a left bunker and a subtle false front. 

The putting surface slopes from back left to front right, placing a premium on a well-positioned approach. 

Hole #5

Par 4
Men: 335 | HDCP 13
Ladies: 271 | HDCP 9 

Following several demanding holes, the fifth offers a welcome scoring opportunity. This short par four requires only a long iron or fairway wood off the tee to find a generous downhill fairway. 

Favor the right side to avoid the large oak tree guarding the left approach to the green. A well-placed drive should leave a wedge or short iron and a realistic chance at birdie. 

Hole #6

Par 4
Men: 384 | HDCP 5
Ladies: 250 | HDCP 13

Architect Bill Bergin considers the sixth one of the strongest par fours on the course. The blind tee shot plays over a hill, with the fairway sloping left, making the right side the ideal line. 

The approach requires precision to a green protected by a bunker on the left and subtle undulations around the surface. With the green tilting from back right to front left, positioning the ball beneath the hole is key. 

Escape with par here and the next hole offers a welcome opportunity. 

Hole #7

Par 5
Men: 478 | HDCP 17
Ladies: 393 | HDCP 15

The seventh provides a scoring chance after the demanding sixth. Reachable for many players, this par five requires an accurate tee shot into a blind landing area. Anywhere in the fairway sets up the option to go for the green. 

Water quickly comes into play down the left side, making the safe miss to the right. The fairway slopes toward the hazard, often allowing approaches to run toward the green. 

Play it well and you may find yourself putting for eagle on a green that slopes toward the water. 

Hole #8

Par 3
Men: 136 | HDCP 15
Ladies: 106 | HDCP 17

A deceptively challenging par three, the eighth appears inviting from the tee but demands careful attention. The hole plays slightly downhill—something that becomes more apparent once you reach the green. 

False edges guard both the front right and left sides, creating difficult recovery shots for approaches that drift offline. Out of bounds sits close behind the green, particularly challenging when the pin is placed in the back. 

Hole #9

Par 4
Men: 406 | HDCP 1
Ladies: 319 | HDCP 5

The ninth fairway appears generous from the tee, but success depends on both direction and distance. The right side provides plenty of room, though it leaves a much longer approach into a narrow target. 

The preferred line is over the fairway bunker on the left, setting up a better angle to the green. Surrounding slopes fall away on three sides, repelling anything less than a precise approach. 

A par here is a strong finish to a challenging front nine. 

Hole #10

Par 4
Men: 413 | HDCP 8
Ladies: 315 | HDCP 10

The back nine begins with a subtle dogleg right that tests accuracy off the tee. A drive along the right side of the fairway opens the best approach to the green. 

The putting surface slopes away from the player, creating what architect Bill Bergin describes as a “stern test that might even be considered severe.” Though the hole features just one fairway bunker, appearances can be deceiving as every part of your game is tested. 

Hole #11

Par 5
Men: 534 | HDCP 6
Ladies: 315 | HDCP 10

The eleventh offers one of the most scenic views on the course, with Kennesaw Mountain visible in the distance. The hole plays mostly straight before gently turning right near the green. 

A pine tree on the left side provides a helpful line off the tee. While few players reach the green in two, a drive favoring the left side can open the possibility. 

The approach must avoid a penalty area along the right before climbing uphill to the green. With subtle slopes and tricky reads, members often suggest taking less break than you first see. 

Hole #12

Par 4
Men: 403 | HDCP 4
Ladies: 333 | HDCP 6

One of the most demanding tee shots at Pinetree, the twelfth is a sharp dogleg left requiring both distance and accuracy. Drives must carry far enough to reach the corner while avoiding bunkers that guard the landing area. 

The green features three distinct tiers—front, middle right, and back left—making proper distance control essential. Knowing the hole location before selecting a club can make all the difference. 

Hole #13

Par 3
Men: 195 | HDCP 12
Ladies: 147 | HDCP 14

The thirteenth is a long and difficult par three highlighted by a significantly sloped green. While the safe play is to the right side, it leaves a delicate downhill chip toward the hole. 

The left bunker, however, presents an even more challenging recovery. Make par here and head to the next tee satisfied. 

Hole #14

Par 4
Men: 318 | HDCP 18
Ladies: 263 | HDCP 12

Short par fours bring excitement and opportunity, and the fourteenth is no exception. During the recent renovation, the hole was shortened by just over twenty yards at the green. 

Most players choose a fairway wood or long iron off the tee to secure a safe landing area. Longer hitters may consider driver, though accuracy is essential with trouble lurking on both sides of the green. 

A wedge or short iron typically remains for the approach to a green that slopes sharply from back to front. 

Hole #15

Par 4
Men: 411 | HDCP 2
Ladies: 315 | HDCP 2

Positioned between two shorter precision holes, the fifteenth is one of the most demanding par fours on the course. The hole plays entirely uphill with a gentle dogleg left. 

A strong drive down the right side provides the best angle into the green. The approach climbs to a surface guarded by a large bunker. Avoiding the sand is important, but missing long can be equally troublesome on this severely sloping green. 

Hole #16

Par 4
Men: 353 | HDCP 14
Ladies: 268 | HDCP 16

This sharply turning dogleg right places a premium on accuracy from the tee. Successfully reaching the corner sets up a relatively straightforward approach to a narrow green that tilts away from the fairway. 

Players who fail to reach the turn often face a recovery shot around the corner before pitching onto the long, narrow surface. With the fairway sloping away short and left of the green, precise club selection is essential. 

When the pin sits in the middle, birdie opportunities appear. Front and back hole locations demand full attention. 

Hole #17

Par 3
Men: 175 | HDCP 16
Ladies: 110 | HDCP 18

A beautiful and challenging par three, the seventeenth requires both distance control and accuracy. Bunkers guard the left side while a false front protects the right. 

The green slopes strongly from back to front, making proper club selection essential once the hole location is known. 

Hole #18

Par 5
Men: 492 | HDCP 10
Ladies: 399 | HDCP 8

The finishing hole is both challenging and rewarding. This long, narrow par five winds through the Georgia pines, with the ideal tee shot favoring the left side of the fairway. 

From there, players face an uphill second shot. Many choose to lay up to around 120 yards, while longer hitters may attempt to reach the green in two. 

The elevated green falls away on the left and requires an extra club on the uphill approach. Choose wisely, as a shot that carries long leaves a very quick putt to close the round.