The Pines at Shenango Lake

Hermitage, Pennsylvania     1 course · 18 holes     Driving directions

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-  +7 votes  + melissa martinThe Pines › May 15, 2022
B-
Great new course, obviously a ton of work went into clearing it out. When it gets to 18 holes and worn in there's potential for an A.
-  +5 votes  + Ken StrayThe Pines › May 15, 2022
B-
-  +4 votes  + eric " Sharky " boydThe Pines › May 15, 2022
B
-  +4 votes  + Eric NicholsThe Pines › May 15, 2022
B-
Great course that will surely be an A once a few things are improved. Par and tee locations need to be adjusted on a couple holes. Overall it's well designed and a great compliment to the open course, Buhl Park, nearby.
-  +3 votes  + Uncle Tony HawkThe Pines › May 15, 2022
B+
-  +3 votes  + Joshua UrbanskiThe Pines › May 15, 2022
C+
Nice course Pros: Course is very scenic and has a natural beauty to it. The layout is great, as it incorporates many different shot types and requires a skill to play that is often not found in many courses. The front 9 feels "established". Like a much older course. Cons: The back 9 is very new and needs grooming. There were no tee pads. Not a problem necessarily on a nice day, but with water on the ground we were teeing from the right or left of the "pad". Hole #13 had some serious ru ...
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-  +2 votes  + Jeff StanekThe Pines › May 15, 2022
B
I love this course!
I play it regularly even though it's a 65 mile drive and there are several fine courses that are much closer to me.
There's nothing I can add to the numerous positive reviews that hasn't already been stated.
BUT, to the Army Corp, this course needs tee pads! They are needed NOW!!!
Pads would not only enhance the pleasure of playing the course, they are also needed for SAFETY.
Only when pads are added will The Pines deserve an A rating!
-  +2 votes  + Larry Bright Jr.The Pines › May 15, 2022
B+
Great course. It's still in it's infancy and needs some maturing, but the potential is there. All it needs for an A rating is concrete tees. Very easy to navigate using the signage provided and the flow worked out well. Great baskets with some hella-deep baskets. Pars seem fair from the blue tees, but a little generous on the reds. I did not play the whites, but they looked to be very similar lines from the blue tees with a touch less distance. There is some really cool holes, and the ter ...
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-  +2 votes  + chris andersonThe Pines › May 15, 2022
B+
Great course. Gets A+ when tees are in
-  +2 votes  + Patrick TreudeThe Pines › October 1, 2022
A-
-  +2 votes  + Phill DiloneThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
I wanted to take a second apologize for my first review. I was on a road trip from Detroit to New York and played it along the way! I only had time for 9 holes before the sunset so I played the front 9. It was awesome! I have played over 100 courses in 22 states and I will defiantly be back here to complete the loop! From what I could see this course had it all, elevation, woods, and open holes and I loved it. Now I'm actually upset I didn't get a chance to see the rest! Thanks for everyone that put in the time to make this happen, and defiantly play this if you are around.
-  +2 votes  + Mike "Draz" ChuirazziThe Pines › May 15, 2022
B+
Fun course, very woodsy, can be hard to navigate at times.
-  +2 votes  + Andrew BurkThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
Great technical course that will challenge you. Great design and a great walk through the area. Front nine is mainly righty, the back balances it out with many lefty holes. The back night gives you a chance to stretch your arm. Hole 16 is a must play with elevation coming into play in an awesome and unique way. The Pines uses the terrain, landscape, and trees in a stunning way that will make you use a variety of skills!
-  +2 votes  + Brian CampbellThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
Very awesome new course in a beautiful setting! This course was carved out of pines, and you will definitely have to have your A game on to score well on these very technical holes! I enjoyed the challenge that the front 9 possessed before the back was designed and installed, but now having played 18, i really have an appreciation for the balance and pressure this course puts on the disc golfer. I literally used about every shot that I possess and (probably even some i know i dont) throughout ...
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-  +2 votes  + Luke SheltonThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
Fairly easy to navigate. This is a technical, but fair course. Now that it is 18 holes, I will definitely be playing here more often.
-  +2 votes  + Brian HarcarThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
Great course. Back nine is the perfect compliment to the front nine.
-  +2 votes  + Tom RoskosThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
Great technical style course through a wooded scenic state park. Great mix of multi directional holes that challenge the player with all types of throws and obstacles. Another great Trevor Murphy design.
-  +2 votes  + James Williams IIThe Pines › May 15, 2022
B+
-  +1 votes  + Bill ScullyThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
A true test of your abilities from start to finish. The back nine are fairly new and will only get better as players wear in the course. I love the peaceful,quiet setting the course is in.This is my favorite course to play.
-  +1 votes  + Bryan EarvinThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A-
Came over from Michigan and was quite impressed. Great layout! Love the multiple tee pads. Challenging mostly wooded course.

The only negative is the tee pads. Natural with a board at the end.

All around great course!!
-  +1 votes  + Rob WeberThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
Awesome technical course. Great place to learn how to control your arm/disc. Highly recommend this.
-  +1 votes  + Rich DeFalcoThe Pines › June 10, 2019
A
Fun course to play. Very nice layout. There are some challenging holes with some confidence boosters thrown in to keep you level.
-  +1 votes  + Erik HolmbergThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
-  +1 votes  + Lee SpencerThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
Great course in the woods, technical but fair. The SVDGA crew has done a great job with this course and they were hard at work during our visit. Thanks for all your efforts! We'll be back for more. Hope to see this one extended to 18!
-  +1 votes  + Brad SilversThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
Brand new course 100% playable and easy to navigate. Tees clearly marked, Temp tees signs and next hole signs. Great job Trevor
-  +1 votes  + Joe JohnsonThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
-  +1 votes  + Sean BarnesThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A-
Great, well designed course. What would make it better would be better tee pads (concrete or framed gravel).
-  +1 votes  + Evan AdamsThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
-  +1 votes  + Joe CruzThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A-
All it needs is concrete tee pads and it will be almost perfect. The Pines offers a challenging layout from the blues with fair lines and nicely manicured fairways. Only real complaint is the abundance of dangerous tree roots that are a hazard to ankles, but there isn't a whole lot that can be done about that. Great use of the property though!
-  +1 votes  + Frank BalogThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
Course looked good! Once the tee pads are fixed up, this might be my favorite place to play a quick 9.
-  +1 votes  + Billy KoscoThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
Fantastic, fun design! Hopefully concrete tees are coming soon. Once that happens, I'll put it right up there with Moraine!
-  +1 votes  + Tyler SchrockThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
-  +1 votes  + John BorrowsThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
-  +1 votes  + Dakota BanksThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
Trevor and his crew did an awesome job, course still has a long way to go... but he deserves a great review.. he and the rest of the SVDGA have worked Tirelessly on this course!!!
-  +1 votes  + Kirk GazdikThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
-  +1 votes  + Daniel KolesarThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
-  +1 votes  + Andy FlemmThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
-  +1 votes  + John RugglesThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
Now that it is a full 18 hole course it is just amazing.If you are looking for a course that is challenging this is the one.I could not say enough great things about it.It is a must play course you will not regret playing it.
-  +1 votes  + Nanette rugglesThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
This is the course that made me a disc golfer addict. Love this course!!!!!
-  +1 votes  + Dave ErnstThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
I normally wouldn't rate a course without concrete tees any hire than a B, but this place is great. I'm from Ohio. A buddy and I took a day and hit 3 courses in PA this being one of them. Considering there were no concrete tees the tees were still the bset ive seen wit out concrete. Level and solid. We played the long tees. Absolutely beautiful course. Technical, and challenging while still having a few easier holes. Very well marked. Easy to find the next hole. Both of us are extremely happy we made the trip.
-  +1 votes  + Tim KramerThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
This 18 hole course is a must play for anyone that likes the challenge of technical disc golf or for anyone looking to improve on it. The design is very well thought out and a ton of work has gone into making this course playable. You will have a chance to throw every shot you can think of throughout your round. The red, white, and blue tees on every hole make it fun and challenging for any skill level. The new tee signs and next tee signs were a great addition to the course once the back 9 was ...
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-  +1 votes  + Justin PopsonThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A-
-  +1 votes  + Joseph ThornburgThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
Quickly became my favorite course. Very technical, but not impossible. Great variety of tees for varying skill levels and arm strengths. Hard to believe this course is only 2 years old. Only will get better.
-  +1 votes  + Rob ScottThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
Wow, solid course for sure! From Michigan and definitely recommend stopping at this course if you're near the PA/OH line on I-80. The course is about 10-15 minutes off 80 and well worth the trip! Would be an A+ with concrete tee pads. Most holes are tight and technical with some long holes here and there. Course is excellently marked and easy to navigate by following the little signs. Unfortunately there were no maps at the restrooms, but another golfer was kind enough to give me his old m ...
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-  +1 votes  + Forrest Muzika-MinteerThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
Start started as one of the most unique courses in the area in a beautiful pine Grove has developed into an epic 18 holes with an awesome variety of holes and shots. The work that was put into this course shows and it seems to only get better every time I visit.
-  +1 votes  + Jason WoodThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A-
Such a great walk through the woods :)
-  +1 votes  + Colby HoweThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
Excellent course from an excellent designer. This tactical, wooded course will challenge players at any level.
-  +1 votes  + Larry WilliamsThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
A technical and fun course. really challenging to play. a lot of shot variation. will be a great course over time and pads.
-  +1 votes  + Caleb CarrowThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
Phenomenal course with a variety of wooded shots. If there were tee pads, this would be an easy A +
-  +1 votes  + Mark FobesThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A-
This review is really overdue. As one of my home courses I play at The Pines regularly and over the past couple of years I have seen steady improvements. As with anything there is still room for improvement, but it has been a constant thing here. Tee pads installed (I believe to be happening 2018) will bump this review into the A+ range. If you are brand new to disc golf and want to play a course that allows you to learn the game and not be at high risk of losing discs head just a few mile ...
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-  +1 votes  + Tim ConnorsThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
Holy Technical Batman! This course is awesome and once Tee Pads go in, it will only get better! I love the layout! Really think it needs a bit more mowing and love, but for a course that has only been in the ground since 2015 it's awesome! You can really tell that the locals put some real sweat and tears into this thing and I can only say GREAT JOB and Keep up the Great Work!! You guys and gals have something really special here.
-  +1 votes  + Micah BeidemanThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
-  +1 votes  + Patrick DurkinThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A-
Absolutely love this course. With tee pads it would be perfect. Some new pin locations are the perfect addition to an already amazing course. Love playing here, especially when it is dry.
-  +1 votes  + Philip RodgersThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
This course has it all! Beautiful lines thru the pine trees to the tees! A few open holes to grip it and rip it!. This course has good challenges that make the best even look like a normal Disc golfer! UPDATE: 7/12/18 - This course has just improved a ton. They worked hard making this in my OPINION the number 1 Course in PA/Ohio Its not hard to find any tee pads. The signage is very well designed and placed by the tees. Tee pads DON'T make a course.
-  +1 votes  + Steven WeyandtThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A-
Drove 3 hours to play a tournamnet the weekend of July 13th here. Great layout but the tee pads are really the only thing lacking. Concrete pads would be a huge upgrade. Hopefully something in the works in the near future and this would be a top course in the area.
-  +1 votes  + Matt Dartanion SchultzThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A-
-  +1 votes  + Steve PapayThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A-
-  +1 votes  + Baleigh HopkinsThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
-  +1 votes  + Zachary EcolaThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A-
-  +1 votes  + john flemingThe Pines › May 15, 2022
B+
great coursee- the roots sticking out on tee pads makes to hard to throw clean off of some holes- concrete pads would make it an A+ for sure
-  +0 votes  + Bob KlinglerThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
Very well thought out course, challenging but it rewards accurate shots. Gets better each time I play it. It's obvious that a lot of hard work has gone into this course.
-  +0 votes  + Matt DunganThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
What a great course underway here, just the walk in the pines alone is amazing. 3 sets of tees and when they are all concrete this place is an A+ for sure.
-  +0 votes  + Dominic GThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
Fantastic course. One of the best I've ever played and most certainly a top course in the area. It has everything. Elevation, tight shots, open shots, right, left, straight, short and long. Off the tee every shot is fair with a nice fairways throughout although it will test you and what you have in your bag to score well. The course is well laid out through a beautiful park. Signs everywhere easily lead you to the next tee down scenic tunnels and paths. Once we found hole 1 we had no problems g ...
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-  +0 votes  + Chuck CoristinThe Pines › May 15, 2022
D
-  +0 votes  + Deby MThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
This course helps you tone in your throws. Has helped my technique while developing my flick shots. Awesome technical course for all disc golfers. Love playing here.
-  +0 votes  + dan panfilThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
Absolutely amazing course that will only get better with concrete tee pads. Great elevation changes and wide variety of shots and difficulty. What a great course this would be to live near. Awesome work !
-  +0 votes  + J BThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A
-  +0 votes  + Austin BrunstetterThe Pines › November 11, 2016
C
Decent 18 hole course. Some spray and pray shots, some more fair, open shots. Nice Mach V baskets. Multiple tees are beneficial, but some of them are too close for relevance. If I'm in the area for 1 round, Buhl would be my first choice.
-  +0 votes  + Tom MoellerThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
If you ignore the lack of tees and signage (those will come) and just look at the design, this is a legitimate top 10 PA course. Now that 18 are in the ground, I feel it's a legitimate top 20 candidate in the US. Having played 500+ courses, for a course to impress me, it has to be memorable and its holes must exude personality from #1 to #18. The holes are very technical but fair if you play with patience and respect. I was privileged to be on the short list to preview this new 18 hole gem that ...
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-  +0 votes  + Anthony SerefinThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
-  -1 votes  + Cory ByknishThe Pines › May 15, 2022
A+
Great course and easy to navigate. A lot has changed in the last few months making this course better and better.
-  -1 votes  + Bryan WrightThe Pines › February 13, 2024
B
-  -3 votes  + Eric PopsonThe Pines › May 15, 2022
D-
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