
Belmont Lake Course
Belmont Lake Golf Club

About this course
Belmont Lake Golf Club is located in Rocky Mount, a city in the coastal plain region of eastern North Carolina. The course was designed by David Johnson, though specific details about the design date and Johnson's broader portfolio are not widely documented in major golf architecture references. The facility serves the Rocky Mount area as part of the region's collection of public and semi-private golf options. The course takes its name from the water feature that likely influences several holes in the routing. Eastern North Carolina's topography typically provides relatively flat to gently rolling terrain, with native vegetation including pines and hardwoods characteristic of the coastal plain. Courses in this region often incorporate natural wetlands and water management features into their design, creating strategic considerations for approach shots and course management. Rocky Mount sits roughly midway between Raleigh and the Outer Banks, positioned along Interstate 95 in an area with a mix of agricultural land and suburban development. The local golf market serves both residents and travelers passing through this corridor of North Carolina. Belmont Lake functions as a community course within this context, offering a layout shaped by the natural characteristics of the site and the design approach of its architect.
Quick facts
- Location
- Rocky Mount, NC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2007
- Designer
- David Johnson
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,095 yards
- Difficulty
- 74/135
Getting there
The journey to Belmont Lake Golf Club begins at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDH), approximately ninety minutes southeast through the gently rolling Piedmont landscape of eastern North Carolina. From there, the drive traces a quiet path through tobacco country and pine forests, gradually descending into the coastal plain where the club's namesake waters come into view. Private aviation options are available at nearby regional facilities, though the unhurried highway approach itself offers a fitting transition from the modern world into the serene, understated elegance that defines this intimate destination. The final miles wind through manicured grounds and native woodland before arriving at Belmont Lake Golf Club, where the lake's still surface and championship layout await in dignified seclusion.

FAQ
Common questions about Belmont Lake
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Belmont Lake was designed by David Johnson.
Yes. Belmont Lake is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Belmont Lake is 72.
Belmont Lake plays 7,095 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Belmont Lake is 135.
Belmont Lake is a 18-hole course.



