Old Fort Golf Course

Old Fort Golf Course in Winnebow, North Carolina, is a public facility designed by Rayford Trask, a regional architect who developed several courses in the southeastern United States during the latter decades of the twentieth century. The course serves the communities in southeastern North Carolina, situated in a rural area between Wilmington and the coastal plain. The landscape reflects the characteristic low-country terrain of this part of the state, with relatively flat topography punctuated by natural wetlands, pine stands, and hardwood corridors that define playing corridors and frame individual holes. The routing takes advantage of the native vegetation and water features common to the region, creating a layout that requires accuracy off the tee and thoughtful course management around hazards. The design emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating enough strategic interest to challenge regular players. Par and yardage configurations allow the course to accommodate both recreational rounds and local competitive events typical of municipal and daily-fee facilities in North Carolina. Old Fort serves as an accessible option for golfers in Pender County and the surrounding area, offering a straightforward test of golf in a setting that reflects the natural character of the coastal plain. The course operates as a community resource, providing a venue for casual play, league competition, and regional tournaments that draw participants from nearby towns and cities along the North Carolina coast.