The Pines Golf Course occupies rolling terrain in Toccoa, Georgia, where a mix of pine and hardwood stands frames the fairways. The course follows the natural contours of the land rather than imposing an artificial layout, resulting in a sequence of uphill and downhill shots that require careful club selection. Elevation changes are most pronounced on the second and seventh holes, where tee boxes sit well above the landing areas. Several greens are elevated and slope from back to front, making approach shots that land short more likely to hold than those that carry onto the putting surface. Sand bunkers appear primarily around the greens rather than in the fairways, and a small creek crosses three holes, forcing carries on the fourth, sixth, and ninth. The rough consists of native grasses that grow thick in summer but thin during winter months. Maintenance records show that bentgrass is used on the putting surfaces, while Bermuda covers the fairways and tees.