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There are numerous advantages to living in a golf community - beyond the easy access to the course, discounted club rates, and tee time preferences. Many of these communities feature other amenities for the active adult, including other sports courts, pools and spas, dining, and community events.
Here is the rundown of our area’s top 7 private golf courses in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the surrounding areas.
Residents of this golf community join the Country Club at some level of membership, ranging from full golf benefits to simply social packages. In addition to the Arnold Palmer-designed course, amenities include tennis, fitness, swimming, dining, and social facilities. Non-residents are allowed to join Brier Creek.
The George Cobb-designed golf course anchors the Croasdaile Country Club. Sports options include hard and clay tennis courts, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and a fitness studio. Croasdaile offers social opportunities for the entire family with year-round programming. Duke University employees get discounted rates on memberships.
The Governor’s Club is home to more than 900 families, from working professionals to families with children to retirees. This community features luxurious custom homes, many with great views of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Additional amenities include fine dining options, tennis, pickleball, swimming, a wellness center, and planned and hosted activities for all ages.
The Tom Fazio-designed golf course at Hasentree is fun and challenging for golfers of all levels. Homeowners in this community enjoy a wide range of amenities right outside their door, including dining, swimming, fitness, and activities for children. Membership packages are available for both residents and non-residents.
The Prestonwood Country Club is located in the prestigious Cary neighborhood of Preston. Its three golf courses are consistently ranked in the top 100 golf courses in NC by the Golf Panel. Members enjoy 15 tennis courts, a full fitness center, basketball courts, two pools, and two restaurants. Several membership packages are available to both residents and non-residents.
This North Raleigh golf community offers many amenities, including swimming pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, dining, and event spaces. The two golf courses, designed by PGA Tour veteran Hale Irwin, are adjacent to Falls Lake. The club features a 38,000-square foot clubhouse, the epicenter of activities for members and their guests.
The Treyburn Country Club features a Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole course with rolling hills and hardwoods on 220 acres. The Club was established as part of the Treyburn master community in the 1980s. Its amenities include tennis courts, a 25-meter pool, and an updated fitness center. Members host family and friends to enjoy five-star meals at the elegant clubhouse.
Yes, there’s more! Here are other private country clubs in the greater Triangle area.
1. Bentwinds Country Club - Fuquay Varina
2. Carolina Country Club - Raleigh
3. Carolina Meadows - Chapel Hill
4. Chapel Hill Country Club - Chapel Hill
5. Devils Ridge Golf Club - Holly Springs
6. Hope Valley Country Club - Durham
7. MacGregor Downs Country Club - Cary
8. NC State University Club - Raleigh
9. North Ridge Country Club - Raleigh
10. Old Chatham Golf Club - Durham
11. Raleigh Country Club - Raleigh
12. The Club at 12 Oaks - Holly Springs
The Triangle is also home to many public golf courses, so no matter where you settle, chances are that one of these fine courses will be an option for you.
The Falls Village 18-hold championship course is located just outside Research Triangle Park. Its rolling terrain offers dramatic elevation changes on many holes and five tees ranging from 5626 to 7072 yards. The clubhouse has a golf shop and a bar for post-play relaxation.
A public course with a slogan of “Where Great Golf Happens,” Hillandale features four different teeing areas, ranging from 4954 to 6339 yards. Golfers of all skill levels enjoy water features on nearly half of the holes. Grab a bite at The Grill or browse the Golf Shop to pick up everything you need to improve your game.
This family-owned public course is a popular choice in the Triangle. It’s known for its well-maintained course with multiple dog legs, tiered greens, and water on several holes. Frequent guests can join one of several membership tiers to save on green and cart fees.
This semi-private club, also known as Umstead Pines at Willowhaven, has public tee times available daily. A multi-tier membership also grants access to swimming and tennis programs, three different dining options, and a busy social schedule.
Conveniently located in north Raleigh, Wildwood Green offers access to “guests” (non-members) as well as different levels of membership. In 2019, Wildwood was voted the #1 Most Fun Course to Play in the Triangle by NC Golf Panel. Its rolling greens and woods make for a peaceful experience just off well-traveled roads.
1. Brevofield Golf Links - Wake Forest
2. Duke University Golf Club - Durham
3. Eagle Ridge Golf Club - Raleigh
4. Hedingham Golf Club - Raleigh
5. Heritage Club - Wake Forest
6. Knights Play Golf Center - Apex
7. Lake Winds Golf Course - Rougemont
8. Lochmere Golf Club - Cary
9. Lonnie Poole Golf Course (NC State) - Raleigh
10. Mill Creek Golf Club - Mebane
11. Neuse Country Club - Clayton
12. Olde Liberty Golf Club - Youngsville
13. Pine Hollow Golf Club - Clayton
14. Raleigh Golf Association - Raleigh
15. River Ridge Golf Club - Raleigh
16. South Granville Country Club - Creedmoor
17. Southwick Golf Course - Graham
18. The Crossings Golf Club - Durham
19. The Golf Club at Chapel Ridge - Pittsboro
20. The Preserve at Jordan Lake - Chapel Hill
21. UNC Finley Golf Course - Chapel Hill
22. Wendell Country Club - Wendell
23. Zebulon Country Club - Zebulon
Not enough time for 18 holes? Here are some public 9-hole courses!
1. 401 Par Golf - Raleigh
2. Garner Country Club - Raleigh
3. Paschal Golf Club - Wake Forest
4. Riverwood Golf Club (3x 9-hole courses) - Clayton
5. Twin Lakes Golf Course - Chapel Hill
Maybe you’re thinking you want to live in a golf community and have the course in your backyard? We can help with that! View the listings below for the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill areas, or contact us today for more information. If you're interested in gated communities we also have a separate page for that at this link: Gated Communities in Raleigh / Durham.
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Nestled in the heart of North Raleigh, this charming end unit townhome offers a privileged vantage point overlooking the 13th tee of Wakefield Plantation Country Club. Th...
This stunning 5 BR, 2.5 bath remodeled Smart Home in Hedingham has elegant interiors, European Primary Bath, SS appliances, multilevel deck, fenced backyard, & private wo...
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Welcome to this stunning, well-maintained home located on the 8th green. You'll be captivated by the beautiful hardwood floors that flow throughout the main living areas....
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