We can’t think of a better way to soak in Winston-Salem’s green space than spending some time on the links. Whether you’re looking to connect outdoors with friends or you’re honing in on the perfect swing, here are 17 golf courses to make a tee time around the Twin City.

Members only

Old Town Club, 2875 Old Town Club Rd. | The course that is open to members and their guests was once a 165-acre horse farm. The landscape and topography make it a challenging course.

Forsyth Country Club, 3101 Country Club Rd., Ste. B | The course started as a nine-hole layout when the club was founded in 1913. Donald Ross designed the current 18-hole course. Take a virtual course tour to imagine how you would play the greens.

Another way to get your greens and vitamin D. | Photo by WStoday

Maple Chase Golf and Country Club, 5475 Germanton Rd. | Golf architect Ellis Maples designed this 18-hole course on 150 acres of farm pasture and woodlands. The driving range has been renovated and a 9,000-sqft driving range was added to give members space to practice.

Public courses

Reynolds Park Golf Course, 2391 Reynolds Park Rd. | Located close to downtown, this course has beautiful views and a mix of uphill and downhill holes.

Winston Lake Golf Course, 3535 Winston Lake Rd. | The city-owned course that was built for Black golfers in 1956 was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2023.

These courses are a hole-in-one. | Photo courtesy of City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks via @ws_recreationparks

Heather Hills Golf Course, 3801 Heathrow Dr. | This par 60 course also has a driving range. There are daily deals for female golfers. Recent upgrades include reshaped Diamond Zoysia greens to offer more options for pin placement while offering scenic views.

Wilshire Golf Club, 1570 Bridgton Rd. | This par 71 course opened in 1971. Golfers can choose to play from one of three sets of tees.

Olde Homeplace Golf Club, 4295 Wallburg Rd. | This well-maintained course is located midway between Winston-Salem and Greensboro in a pastoral setting. Pro tip: Opt for a membership to save money if you plan to play regularly.

Meadowlands Golf Club, 542 Meadowlands Dr. | This course is the only one in the Triad region designed by Hale Irwin, one of the world's leading golfers in the mid-1970s and 1980s. Pro tip: get more bang for your buck when you become a "member for a day".

A short drive

Tanglewood Park Golf, 4201 Manor House Circle, Clemmons | The park has two championships courses that were completely redesigned and renovated in 2018. A new clubhouse opened last year and includes a pro shop, public meeting spaces, and the 19th Hole Bar + Grill.

The Tanglewood clubhouse renovation is expected to take 12 to 18 months. | Rendering via Forsyth County Government

Pine Knolls Golf Club, 1100 Quail Hollow Rd., Kernersville | The privately-owned course remains open to the public, although memberships are also available. Take advantage of the twilight rate after 2 p.m. from April through October.

Salem Glen Country Club, 1000 Glen Day Dr., Clemmons | The course has been nationally recognized and is the only course in the Triad developed by Nicklaus Design (the company founded by legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus). The front nine and back nine almost feel like two different courses, giving golfers a unique challenge on each.

Just puttin’ around

Smiley's Golf and Learning Center, 2397 W. Clemmonsville Rd. | Improve your game with a private lesson from PGA professional Brad "Smiley" Latimer then practice your skills on the driving range. The center also sells a range of new and used clubs, bags, apparel, and accessories.

Country Club Golf Center, 5675 Country Club Rd. | This driving range is perfect for golfers of all skill levels. Two PGA professionals are on site to offer lessons and repairs.

Kernersville Golf Center, 218 Berry Garden Rd., Kernersville | The facility has a self-service ball machine to keep the practice swings coming. The lighted range means you can keep practicing after the sun sets.

Softgolf, 4035 Clemmons Rd., Clemmons | Take a full swing at these large, foam golf balls inside Tanglewood Park. Softgolf is perfect for everyone of all ages and all skill levels. Check out this golf game day and night Wednesdays to Sundays before it closes for the season October.

The Twisted Putter, 633 N. Liberty St. | Located inside ROAR, this re-imagined mini-golf automatically keeps score so you can focus on the fun. The indoor complex has two courses to choose from and is perfect for a rainy day.

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