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Herds of deer are commonly seen roaming across multiple holes, enhancing the tranquil, natural setting and giving players a unique wildlife experience in the Piney Woods.
About
Pine Dunes Resort & Golf Club in Frankston, Texas, is a Jay and Carter Morrish design renowned for its blend of natural beauty and strategic challenge. Routed through towering East Texas pines with rolling terrain and sandy waste areas, this par-72 course offers demanding shot-making, excellent greens, and an isolated, peaceful setting considered among the best public courses in the state.
Caddie Tip
Use the yardage guide for your first round—navigating fairway angles can be deceptive due to waste areas and pines. Favor a controlled draw off the tee, especially on doglegs. Lag putting is critical on the large, often subtly contoured greens. The front nine is notably more demanding than the back.
The Main Challenge
The course is tight off the tee, with narrow corridors framed by pines and several fairways bordered by sandy waste areas and thick rough. Accuracy is crucial, especially on the front nine. The greens are large and require skillful lag putting, and the visually intimidating bunkering increases the demands on both tee shots and approaches.
The Good
Golfers especially love the seclusion—no surrounding homes, pure nature, and towering pine trees. The layout weaves naturally through rolling terrain and dramatic sandy waste areas, making each hole distinct and visually memorable. Greens are praised for speed and smoothness, offering a truly exceptional putting surface for all levels.
The Not So Good
Players often note inconsistency in bunker conditions, with some areas lacking enough groomed sand or being overly firm. The stay-and-play accommodations and facilities are basic compared to the quality of the course, and staff availability can be limited, especially during peak times.
Signature Hole:
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15
The par 4 15th is celebrated for its strategic short length and standout cross bunker on the left; it demands precise placement off the tee followed by a challenging approach. The scenery is framed by tall pines and inviting yet penal sandy waste areas, capturing the course’s celebrated shotmaking ethos and visual drama.
Clubhouse
Facilities include a compact pro shop and a sandwich bar. While not luxurious, they provide essential services and a welcoming environment. The clubhouse has all basics needed for a day of golf, and overnight lodging is available in adjacent condominiums for stay-and-play guests.
Practice Facilities
The club offers a full driving range, large putting green, and short game area for pitching and chipping. These facilities are well-maintained and provide a versatile space for warm-up and practice, catering to players seeking to hone every aspect of their game before teeing off.
Dress Code:
Standard
No dress code enforced. All attire is permitted.
Collared shirts not required. Clean, athletic or golf-appropriate casual wear is acceptable.
Collared shirts required. No denim, gym wear, or overly casual clothing.
Collared shirts must be tucked in; no cargo or athletic shorts. No hats indoors.
Elite club standards; jackets required indoors, no changing shoes in the parking lot, and specific attire rules based on the area of the facility.
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