
Densons Course
Densons Creek Golf Course
About this course
Densons Creek Golf Course is located in Troy, North Carolina, a small town in Montgomery County in the state's Piedmont region. The course was designed by Phil McCriston, a North Carolina-based architect who has worked on several layouts across the Carolinas. Troy sits roughly equidistant between Charlotte and the Sandhills golf region, placing Densons Creek in an area characterized by rolling terrain and mixed hardwood forests typical of the central Piedmont. The course occupies land that likely features the moderate elevation changes and creek corridors common to this part of North Carolina. McCriston's design work generally emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating natural features into the routing. Densons Creek serves the local golfing community in Montgomery County and the surrounding area, providing a public or semi-private option in a region where golf facilities tend to be more spread out than in the major metropolitan areas or resort destinations. Troy itself is a small town with a modest population, and the course functions as a recreational amenity for residents and visitors exploring the central Piedmont. The setting offers a quieter, rural golf experience compared to the busier courses found in larger North Carolina cities or the more famous layouts in Pinehurst and Southern Pines to the southeast.
Quick facts
- Location
- Troy, NC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1952
- Designer
- Phil McCriston
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,725 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.1/134
Getting there
# Getting There
Densons Creek Golf Course sits in the quiet countryside near Troy, North Carolina, most easily reached via Greensboro-Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), roughly ninety minutes to the southeast by car. The drive carries you west through the rolling Piedmont landscape, past small towns and farmland that gradually give way to the rural character of Montgomery County. As you approach Troy, the terrain opens into the gentle, wooded terrain that defines this corner of central North Carolina - a landscape of modest elevation changes and mature trees that frames the course's understated setting. The final miles unfold along country roads, delivering you to Densons Creek with the unhurried ease of a destination designed for those who value quietude over spectacle.

FAQ
Common questions about Densons
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Densons was designed by Phil McCriston.
Yes. Densons is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Densons is 72.
Densons plays 6,725 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Densons is 134.
Densons is a 18-hole course.



