Johnston County Offers Six Courses for Golfers
Some counties have zero or one golf course, but Johnston County is lucky enough to be graced with six quality facilities from tee to green.
Clayton is home to three top venues – Pine Hollow Golf Club, Riverwood Golf & Athletic Club and The Neuse Golf Club. Meanwhile, Reedy Creek Golf Course is located in Four Oaks, Cardinal Country Club is situated in Pine Level, and Smithfield is home to the Country Club of Johnston County.
Pine Hollow Golf Club in Clayton, on the Johnston and Wake county line‚ underwent a $3 million renovation in 2001. The 6‚500-yard course is regarded as easy to walk and senior-friendly.
Riverwood Golf and Athletic Club is Clayton’s only 27-hole course. The private facility, which opened in 1997, boasts more than 2‚000 members and runs along the scenic Neuse River, offering great views for golfers.
As for the Neuse Golf Club, Golf Digest magazine ranked it No. 1 in the United States in terms of value for the money. The Neuse has also recently ramped up its younger-player efforts, developing an additional fast-tee course designed for juniors and beginners that comes with its own scorecard and rules.
Reedy Creek Golf Club is a 6‚426-yard public course that offers smooth‚ champion Bermuda greens. More than 35‚000 rounds are played there each year.
Located minutes from Interstate 95‚ the semiprivate Cardinal Country Club in Selma features tall pines‚ ponds and sand bunkers that create an appealing challenge for golfers. The course spans 6‚600 yards and often hosts corporate and group outings for tourists and locals.
Last but certainly not least, Country Club of Johnston County in Smithfield recently became a public course. The 6‚600-yard lakeside expanse opened in 1936 and is considered one of the finest venues in all of eastern North Carolina.
