Whether you choose the Western Mountains, the Sandhills area or the Atlantic Coast, North Carolina has private golf communities to please just about any taste. To learn more about the Private Communities listed below click on the Community name to go to their web site.
Bald Head Island - Accessible only by boat, on Bald Head Island, you�ll revel in a spectacular range of environments- 14 miles of ocean beach, 10,000 acres of protected salt marsh and tidal creeks, and a vast maritime forest preserve. Your golf will be on the 18 hole links style course.
Ballantyne Country Club - Charlotte - Rees Jones designed golf course, tennis and swimming, a state-of-the-art Teen Center, childcare services and a busy schedule of events planned by a full-time Activities Director.
Balsam Mountain Preserve - Sylva - 4,400 acres, elevations up to 5,400 feet. Arnold Palmer designed golf course. Fly fishing, hiking and biking trails, equestrian trails, naturalist led programs. Stables, Sports Camp, Nature Center. Homes, homesites and 10 fractional partnership cabins.
Champion Hills - Hendersonville - Located in the mountains of western North Carolina, the Champion Hills community and private club offer an 18-hole course designed by Tom Fazio. Champion Hills is a private, equity member-owned club drawing residents from around the country and across the globe. The property encompasses 700-acres of rolling foothills covered with century-old hardwoods and stately pines.
Chapel Ridge - Pittsboro - features a Fred Couples Signature course ( separate membership required ) on 790 acres of rolling countryside, with access to the conveniences of Chapel Hill, Raleigh-Durham and the entire Research Triangle area.
Ford's Colony - Rocky Mount - a new, gated community situated on more than 1,400 acres graced with mature hardwoods, preserved wetlands, an 80-acre private lake and extensive green spaces. Golf course play scheduled to begin in the summer of 2007.
Jefferson Landing - Jefferson - A master-planned residential community in the Blue Ridge Mountains nestled at the foot of Mt. Jefferson with almost a mile of frontage on the New River. Our community combines the relaxing comforts of home with the breathtaking views and world-class amenities associated with luxurious vacations. Cool summers in the 70s to low 80s, and reasonably mild winters in the 30s to 50s provides an almost perfect, four season climate.
Landfall - Wilmington - 2000 acre mature development with 4 miles of water front property on the Intracoastal Waterway and Howe Creek, Nicklaus and Dye designed golf ( separate membership required ), tennis, fitness, swimming and nature trails.
Laurelmor - Boone - a Ginn Resorts and Clubs property in pre-development stage. Limited to less than 1,500 homes located on 6,000 acres of Blue Ridge splendor . Will include the Laurelmor Lodge and a Tom Kite designed golf course.
Legacy Lakes - Aberdeen - 405 acres, Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, (other amenities are in the planning stages). The arts, shopping, and access to excellent healthcare in the surrounding Sandhills area further enhance the quality of life.
Maggie Valley Club - Maggie Valley - Townhomes, condominiums and custom mountain homesites available. A recently renovated golf course with fantastic scenery awaits.
Mountain Air - Burnsville - Located among the highest elevations of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Features a private mountaintop runway.
National Golf Club - Pinehurst - 514 wooded acres with established and gracious neighborhoods of Estate Homes, Village Homes and Cottages. A gated community providing 24-hour security. Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf course ( open to guest stay-and-play packages ), swim and tennis center.
Queen's Gap - Rutherfordton - 3500 acres that will include a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, equestrian center, tennis complex, wellness pavilion, fine dining and concierge services. Homesites available now.
River Landing - Wallace - 1,400 acres nestled on the banks of the Northeast Cape Fear River. North Carolina's overall tax structure makes River Landing one of the most affordable places to live in the United States. 36 holes designed by Clyde Johnston. Sports Center with swimming and tennis, River Lodge, and Nature Trail and Walking Path. Gatehouse is manned 24 hours a day, and fire and EMT services are less than three minutes away. Village, Residential and Estate Home neighborhoods.
River Rock - Cashiers - exclusive Blue Ridge Mountain community encompasses 4,000 acres of lush forest, tumbling creeks and crashing waterfalls. Winters are mild, temperatures are moderate, mosquitoes are sparse and contentment is contagious. Planned Phil Mickelson designed golf course.
Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation - Shallotte - Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Shallotte River with an Arnold Palmer Signature Course.
Seven Falls Golf and River Club - Hendersonville - in the midst of the Blue Ridge Mountains with elevations from 2,100 to 3,200 feet. The Community will feature an Arnold Palmer Premier Golf Club and a River Lodge and Outfitter located on the French Broad River. The Town Village will become the heart of the community creating a quaint small town within the gates of Seven Falls. The initial release of property will include golf view, creekside and long-range vista homesites.
Sea Trail - Sunset Beach - offers appealing residential opportunities for every lifestyle. Property owners enjoy membership in all three golf courses and many other community amenities.
St. James Plantation - Southport - Features four signature golf courses, a private beach club, a multitude of social and service clubs, state-of-the-art fitness facilities and a picturesque Marina on the Intracoastal Waterway. Choose from homes overlooking lush fairways, tidal creeks or nature preserves, or on the Intracoastal Waterway, or a townhome, condominium or patio home.
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove - Asheville - 1300 acre gated golf and wellness community. Choose from golf course and mountain-view homesites, Townhomes, Cottages and Estate Homes. Members play on the Jack Nicklaus course and have access to all Cliffs Communities courses.
The Ridges Resort Communities - Hayesville - A premier collection of residential communities, The Ridges Resort Communities represent the very best of luxurious mountainside living. Tucked away in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, these distinctive, gated communities each offer their own unique and enviable lifestyle, yet share all the beauty and splendor that the surrounding area has to offer.
The Thistle - Sunset Beach - a low-density community with only 145 custom homes overlooking 27 holes of golf. Custom home sites in the gated community are strategically oriented to provide unobstructed views of lakes, fairways and protected nature areas.
Tot Hill Farm - Asheboro - more than 60% of the property to protected greenways, nature trails or amenities. To foster a warm sense of community, lots have been carefully grouped in a series of distinct neighborhoods with patio homes, villas and estate homes. Mike Strantz designed golf course is open to public play.
Trillium - Cashiers - a 1,435-acre lake, hiking trails and fishing streams, 18 holes of golf, fitness center, Blue Ridge Mountain scenery, Garden Gate Homes, mountain lodges and condominiums.
Wakefield Plantation - Raleigh - 2,200 acre community with a Hale Irwin designed TPC Golf Course. Includes a 500-acre commercial development with medical center, pharmacy and banks and an on-site educational complex with Wakefield elementary, middle, and high schools. Features homes for every age, lifestyle and design preference.
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