Pinehaven Country Club

3.5 ⭐️ Grounds are well manicured and maintained. As most country clubs, the locker rooms are old but this one, while clean, is significantly outdated with extremely tacky decor. The men's locker room is a slight step above with a poker and pool table and heaters but still drab. Neither have the typical accoutrement. The people are very cliquey; very few are openly friendly or open to accepting. The pool area chairs and tables are also outdated with only a few tables with umbrellas. There are no umbrellas for loungers. Music is rarely on in the pool area although there are outdoor speakers. The life guards are very friendly and plentiful. The "clubhouse" is good but could be so much more. There is a lovely oudoor area off the 18th hole which is nice but no outdoor bar. This year, The Pines Restaurant is onsight and is extremely inconsistent with their food. The original menu made no sense. Luckily it's been changed and is better but there are a few menu options they consistently NEVER have. The drinks are WAY overpriced and mediocre. There are a couple staff that are wonderful servers and very friendly but the rest rather socialize with other staff rather than be attentive to service which is felt. We've had several frustrating experiences with forgotten orders, forgotten food, drinks left sitting at the bar, etc. I've rated the restaurant in a separate review. The ProShop is small but with good options and new items constantly. Driving range is across the street and a nice setup but often there are no balls (I've had to go to the shed and try and find some myself as staff wasn't attentive to this on numerous occasions). There are deep divots with lost greens but it's moved semi-often for repairs, regrowth. The putting and chipping greens are separate behind the 9th hole, in front of the ProShop. The bocce ball and horseshoe pits are not maintained at all with weeds growing throughout and no new sand. Basketball hoop is old and damaged, never saw it out or used. Its in the parking lot for the pool where all the cars park. We joined PCC after TCC and there really is no comparison. First and last year of membership. Check out Edison CC if you want a better club in the vicinity and are willing to drive another 15 mins.

Golf at Pinehaven is superb! 18 holes are on a sand base that allows for play even after heavy rain. Rob Bigley has years of experience and is dedicated to elevating the golf course to its highest potential. Season after season he and his crew continue to care for the beautiful and challenging track. The Pinehaven members are friendly and welcoming and the course is beautiful.

I joined Pinehaven almost 15 years ago. The golf course conditions have been spectacular in each of those years. There is no better place to play! There are many opportunities to meet new friends and find games. The members are hard working people who love golf. Can’t say enough positive thinks about Pinehaven!

I joined Pinehaven in 1987 and have relished the golfing experience at the club ever since. The membership is extremely friendly and welcoming. The staff is highly professional and most accommodating. The course is a wonderful and challenging layout winding its way through the lands adjacent to the Albany Pine Bush and is set up to allow all levels of golfers to enjoy themselves. Pinehaven opens early in April and is rarely wet. The cost of membership is very reasonable and well worth the investment for a long season.

I joined Pinehaven in June 2020 and had a wonderful time playing last season. I joined the Tuesday afternoon ladies league and ALL of the ladies I played with were friendly, accepting of a new player who wasn’t very good, and fun to play with. After playing in the league, we stayed for dinner (socially distanced) and this provided more opportunities to get to know the ladies and arrange to play with them on the weekends. If you’re looking for a golf club to join, I highly recommend Pinehaven.