Fourteen holes in rural Sampson County. Private club golf stripped to its essentials. The layout dates to the mid-twentieth century and keeps that unhurried, no-frills character. Flat coastal plain terrain makes for easy walking, though the routing was clearly designed with carts in mind. You can walk here, but expect some green-to-tee transitions that test your patience. The membership is small and local. Pace tends to be relaxed. If you find yourself in Clinton with an invite, take it. Just manage expectations. This is country club golf for a town of eight thousand, not some overlooked treasure waiting to be found.
