Old Town measures around 7,000 yards from the tips and the key to scoring well is via accurate approach play. If you find yourself on the wrong part of the green or facing a chip from just off the green you can generally expect to drop at least one shot. The course itself is routed across rather hilly terrain so many awkward stances add up to a fascinating Old Town golfing challenge.

A tiny membership negates the need for tee times which makes Old Town feel like an “old school” golf club. But it has one eye on the future and is home to the Wake Forest University golf team. If you are only slightly interested in golf course architecture, you should study Old Town’s greens for a moment and wallow in the nostalgia of a bygone era.