Pine Forest Golf Club offers beautiful scenery, towering pines, rolling hills and the Colorado River work together to create the challenge of Pine Forest Golf Club, located in Bastrop a half hour from Austin and less than a two-hour drive from Houston or San Antonio.
Pine Forest was carved out of the rolling hills of the Lost Pines Forest in 1979 by a group led by PGA Professionals Billy Martindale and Don January (winner of the 1967 PGA Championship. The course has delighted Texas golf enthusiasts for years with a rare blend of dramatic elevation changes, water hazards, sand bunkers and rolling fairways to create a challenging, yet relaxing, experience.
Voted one of Texas’ “Top 25 Best Municipal Courses” by The Dallas Morning News and named among the “Best Places To Play” by Golf Digest magazine, Pine Forest is considered by many to be the best golf value in Texas. Open to the public 7 days a week, the course is conveniently located just 2 miles off Hwy 71 in Bastrop.
Pines, Hills and the Beautiful Colorado River
In the heart of Central Texas, Bastrop’s Lost Pines stand distinctly apart from their Loblolly Pine cousins 100 miles away in Deep East Texas. This uniquely isolated forest creates a spectacular setting for Pine Forest Golf Club, a semi-private layout that combines five holes lying along the winding Colorado River with thirteen holes running through hills and canyons that challenge and reward you in a setting that only Mother Nature could provide.
The thoughtful course will challenge experienced golfers while helping newcomers relax as they enjoy the game of golf. To reach the greens, which are undulating and consistent, golfers must wind their way through a variety of elevation changes, lateral water hazards and tight fairways to score well. Enjoy Central Texas’ most scenic views as well as one of the state’s most distinctive golf challenges, great golf at a great price.
Practice Facilities
Pine Forest Golf Club has a double-sided practice driving range, multiple putting and chipping greens ready for guests to tune and fine-tune their golf skills. It is also equipped with a Class A PGA Professional who is available for lessons. What better way to take your game to the next level this year? Make time to perfect your swing and improve your golf game today. Just contact the pro shop to speak with the professional staff and schedule your lesson.
Pro Shop
the pro shop is stocked with merchandise from major brand providers. It carries brands Callaway Srixon and Cleveland clubs along with a variety of brands for golf bags, gloves, balls, shoes, outerwear, logowear and more. They promise our prices will be competitive, so stop by our Pro Shop to check out our selection and great prices for all your golfing needs.
Grab a Bite to Eat at Pine Forest
The grill in the 19th hole serves breakfast and lunch and also has pre-packaged snacks. Breakfast choices are tacos, sandwiches and plates cooked to order. Lunch options include a variety of cold sandwiches and salads, rotisserie hotdogs, and burgers cooked to order. Drinks include coffee, hot cocoa, ice tea, water, canned and bottle sodas, and sport drinks. We also have a great selection of beer & wine!
Planning an event?
Pine Forest Golf Club is ready to host your next event for you and your guests. The venue is a semi-private club, open to the public 7 days a week. The course is conveniently located just 2 miles off Hwy 71 in Bastrop, along the Colorado River. The staff can host anything from weddings, quinceaneras, birthday parties, family reunions, holiday parties, and more! The kitchen offers a variety of food and beverages with seating in a large cafe that sits on our golf course with beautiful scenery, towering pines, rolling hills and views of the Colorado River.