There are 6 golf courses in Sanford, North Carolina and 1 is a municipal course. There are also another 5 golf courses within 20 miles of Sanford, including 5 public, 0 municipal and 0 private courses. The oldest course in the Sanford area is the Sanford Municipal Golf Course which was designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA/Bobby Powell/(R) Robins and Assoc. and opened in 1934. The longest course is Anderson Creek Club, which is 7,180 yards. Carolina Lakes Golf Club is rated the best course near Sanford. The following courses have won various awards: Tobacco Road Golf Club.