Popularly known as the granddaddy of them all, Pine Lakes Golf Course is famous for being the first golf resort course in Myrtle Beach. Initially opening as the Ocean Forest Golf Club back in 1927, this 27-hole course was originally designed by Robert White with the Pine Lakes Country Club being home of Sports Illustrated magazine.
Closed in 2007 for a 20-month, $15 million renovations with Craig Schreiner handling redesign honors, both the country club and the course have been restored to the luster they had in the age of the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts. The renovation of the white-columned country club and Ocean Forest Hotel recaptures the flavor of days gone by, including Snug Pub where the idea for Sports Illustrated came to a group of executives from Time-Life while on a golfing outing in 1954.
As for the Pine Lakes course restoration, it accomplished a masterful blend of the old and new with a more playable and friendly layout the result. Holes of note include No. 9, a par-4 dogleg around and over water that’s short and irresistible to try ad drive the green. No. 14 is another memorable hole, a daunting valley hole that features water at its bottom, a steep incline up to the green and then huge bunkers guarding it. And then there’s No. 18, with water hazards near the tee and on the green. Amenities include a pro shop, restaurant, snack bar and driving range. Lessons are available
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Published on 2025-04-28 16:37:30
Pine Lakes was in great shape. Tee boxes to fairways...
Pine Lakes was in great shape. Tee boxes to fairways to greens. Staff was friendly as well.
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This Coaurse was the best of the week.
This Coaurse was the best of the week.
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Published on 2025-04-19 16:51:01
Great condition,
Great condition,
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Really enjoyed the course
Really enjoyed the course
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Published on 2025-04-01 12:38:11
The course was in really good condition for the most...
The course was in really good condition for the most part. Our group enjoyed the experience. No driving range and some other minor limitations but overall really good. Once again, the reason it is not a five is at the price point the value is average. Nevertheless, I would recommend the course.
Published on 2025-04-01 07:02:07