There are 2 golf courses in Gastonia, North Carolina and 1 is a municipal course. There are also another 23 golf courses within 20 miles of Gastonia, including 13 public, 4 municipal and 6 private courses. The oldest course in the Gastonia area is the Catawba Creek Golf Course which was designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1930. The longest course is Harry L. Jones, Sr. Golf Course, which is 7,360 yards. Gaston Country Club is rated the best course near Gastonia.