Old Town Club, nestled in the heart of Winston-Salem, remains a stubbornly relevant testament to classic design, a place where the echoes of Sam Snead's effortless swing still resonate. Laid out by Perry Maxwell in the late 1930s, the course embraces the rolling Piedmont terrain, rewarding strategic play over brute force. Its tight, tree-lined fairways and subtly contoured greens place a premium on shot-making, often demanding a gentle fade. Maxwell's routing utilizes the natural undulations to create memorable and challenging holes, a characteristic magnified by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw's sensitive restoration in 2013. The renovation successfully revived Maxwell's original intent, emphasizing the importance of angles and position, a welcome return to a more strategic and thoughtful experience. While Old Town Club has not hosted major professional events, it's a fixture on the amateur circuit and a beloved course for those in the know. The membership, steeped in local tradition, maintains a palpable reverence for the game's history and the club's unique character. They also enjoy the club's "Mickey," a secret-recipe cocktail that's become a legendary part of the Old Town experience.