The Country Club of Johnston County is listed as established in 1936, with Ellis Maples and Ed Seay credited with a 1967 design or renovation (sources conflict on the attribution). The par-72 course sits about a mile from I-95 in Smithfield and was recognized by GolfPass as a Most Improved U.S. course in 2024 after owner investment. The club's site describes it as open to the public.