The mild weather in the Carolinas allows for year-round play, making the Triangle’s golfing communities the perfect place for sports enthusiasts. There are a variety of neighborhoods and country clubs in the area that have golf facilities available to residents. Enjoy the manicured greens and challenging play close to home in one of the Triangle’s many golfing and country club communities.
View AllGovernors Club in Chapel Hill has a Jack Nicklaus designed 27 hole golf course. The course follows the natural contours of the land that lies near Edwards Mountain. The lakes and woodlands offer tranquil, picturesque views while peppering more challenges into the golf course. The average home price in The Governors Club is $650,000.
Chapel Ridge gated community is home to both luxury facilities and a JMP Golf Design and Fred Couples signature golf course. Enjoy a game of golf on the 18 hole, par 72 championship course located in Pittsboro. The Golf club also features a practice range, short game area, clubhouse and fully equipped golf shop, so you can work on every aspect of your game. The rolling countryside and wide open course offers challenges for seasoned players and accommodation for beginners. The average home price in this subdivision is $400,000.
The Oaks features an award winning 18 hole golf course that was renovated in 1999. The course was originally designed by Gene Hamm and redesigned by John LaFoy. The Oaks is part of the Chapel Hill Country Club, offering a variety of other amenities in addition to the spectacular golf course. The course is a par 72 and has a slope rating of 130 on Bermuda grass. Here you can fine homes priced from $500,000 to almost $3,000,000. Right across the street sits UNC’s Finley Golf Course, another great course to experience designed by Tom Fazio. No homes sit directly on the course, so you can swing a little harder than normal off the tee not having to worry about breaking a window. Both The Oaks and Finley are right in the heart of Chapel Hill, less than 3 miles to the center of UNC.
Hope Valley – Designed by Donald J. Ross, this 18 hole, par 70 course has an element of history to go along with the rolling greens. Hope Valley prides itself on the fact that the course has remained almost identical to its original design in 1926. Homes in this area range from almost $2,000,000 down to $300,000. This club also has a great tennis facility with 7 clay courts and 2 hard courts.
Croasdaile Country Club boasts a newly renovated 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course. The course was renovated in 2002 by John LaFoy and is complete with three putting, chipping and pitching practice areas. The Durham course is a fun, yet challenging and fast course. The average home price in Croasdaile is about $700,000.
Treyburn is home to a par 72 golf course designed by Tom Fazio. It was named the best new course by Golf digest and the course continues to maintain its pristine reputation. The view and playability paired with the active country club social calendar make this golf course a gem in the community. Prices for homes in this community average about $400,000.
The Preserve at Jordan Lake course designed by Anderson Creek boasts a 72 par course, 18 hole course. The course is naturally challenging, but accommodates handicaps at every level. The topography features immense variety from hole to hole, keeping play interesting time after time. The average home price in The Preserve is about $600,000.
Willowhaven is a country club community located in Durham. The country club not only offers swimming and tennis facilities, but also a golf course. The neighborhood is just north of the Eno River and north of Duke University. Willowhaven offers easy access to hiking trails, making it easy for residents to enjoy the outdoors.
