2025 edit - I've played in the past and decided to come play to see if anything changed. Other than some repairs to the greens, not much has changed and still gets its 5 stars from me. Tee boxes 5/5 - These are the best kept tee boxes you will find in the area. Outside a private course and even including a couple I've played, these are top notch. Fairways 5/5 - Again, I thought that River G&CC had great fairways, these are even better. They have the plushness that was missing and are more full as a result. (Didn't help I couldn't hit off them despite that) Greens 3/5 - There have been efforts made to repair some of the greens. Recent visit had the greens running at an 8 on a stimp. Bunkers 5/5 - It always feels weird scoring bunkers, but I did end up in a couple and was able to easily get out due to the sand being medium weight but fluffy and deep enough to not go through the bottom. Amenities 4/5 - Driving range is in good shape. There is a new pitching/chipping area but no practice bunker. There is a separate putting green. Layout 5/5 - I really like the layout here. It's not overly long from the tips, and the tee box placement is just enough to tempt the shot shapers to gamble. The doglegs are designed purposefully to challenge distance control. Overall I really enjoyed the day out, I'm disappointed I couldn't play as well as this course deserved, but I will be back with $35 hot deals on GolfNow.

Challenging course & very friendly staff. The course was in great shape. Four of us drove in from Sanford to play today and we all loved it. Hope to come back again soon.

This course is my home away from home while traveling for work. Mr. McDonald, the head pro here, has always treated me well and been an example of class around the place. The course is perfectly laid out to walk or ride through beautiful rolling hills in open layouts, as well as tree lined fairways demanding your best shots from tee to green. I play here multiple times a week and look no further than Johnston County Country Club for my golf course of choice in the area! Don't go left on 2!

The course looked remarkable. I hadn't been here in years. The course was well maintained. The greenway and fairways were very green. The course Manager should be quite proud of this course.

It is a very nice place but while there the lights went out in the middle of the reception. The area for the food setup is to crowded and too close to the entrance to the kitchen. The door was hitting the servers everytime it opened. So I think the setup could be better or relocated.