Coming up on Spring now and #TheMasters is just a month away. Over the next month we’ll be profiling golf courses convenient to the major Interstates approaching Augusta from all directions for #TheMasters.

The first course in our series is the Pine Crest Country Club and Golf Course located midway between Richmond and Augusta just north of South of the Border in North Carolina on I-95. ultimate tourist trap.

There are rumors of a Donald Ross and Dick Wilson collaboration here, but it’s difficult to confirm their involvement. It does possess many of the characteristics of both architects as it follows along narrow, pine tree lined fairways over generally level terrain with a sparing use of sand bunkers mostly defending the modest, turtleback greens. The course plays to 6,578 yards, 71.3/128, course/slope ratings with two shorter tees, with rates under $40 for a round. Of course, you can always check out our guide here to the best public golf courses for other options to play in every state.