Indian Trails Country Club

Country Club Rd Grifton, North Carolina 28530 Pitt County United States Phone: (919) 524-5485

Part of this 18-hole course has been open since the early 1960s, and the rest has developed progressively. Many travelers are surprised to find a course like Indian Trails in such a small town.

The public is welcome here, and member programs are under way to encourage junior and women's golf as well as executive networking. It's easily accessible from I-95 to N.C. Highway 11 and is one of the only area courses open to public play.

Fairways and greens are bermudagrass. The course is surrounded by forests on all sides. It's hilly, with frequent left or right doglegs and finger lakes wandering through the course that come into play on seven holes. The 1st tee is on the shoreline of what geologists believe was the ocean several million years ago, and the elevation varies significantly. The 9th hole is of special note. It's 440 yards from the back tees, has a pond on the right and trees on the right and left. The green is elevated and slopes from left to right - into trouble.

A putting green, driving range, pro shop, club rentals, a snack bar and beer sales are offered. A beverage cart is available occasionally on weekends. And a paved cart path complements the course. Cost is $19, including cart, for weekdays; weekend fees increase to $15 plus $9 for a cart. Seasonal or twilight specials sometimes are offered, and the Golf Privilege Card is honored here on weekdays. Walking is allowed after 3 PM on weekends. You may book weekend tee times a week in advance; weekday tee times are first-come, first-served. Steven Mitchell, PGA professional, offers lesson packages. Call for information and reservations.

Championship Yardage: 6634 Slope: 124 Par: 71 Men'sYardage: 6172 Slope: 120 Par: 71 Ladies' Yardage: 4796 Slope: 115 Par: 71