Best Private Golf Courses in North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina · George Cobb / Tom Fazio (1961) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,554 yards

One of the PGA Tour's premier venues, Quail Hollow hosted the 2017 PGA Championship and the Presidents Cup. The "Green Mile" finishing stretch (holes 16-18) is one of the most demanding closes in championship golf.

Pinehurst, North Carolina · Tom Fazio (1996) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,023 yards

A highly regarded Tom Fazio private club in the Sandhills, Forest Creek features two 18-hole courses with the South Course consistently ranked among the best in North Carolina. Fazio routed the layout through longleaf pines with his trademark bold shaping and strategic bunkering.

Charlotte, North Carolina · Rees Jones (2000) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,106 yards

Set on a peninsula on Lake Norman north of Charlotte, this Rees Jones design offers one of the most scenic private golf experiences in the Carolinas. Lakeside holes and hardwood forests create a serene retreat from the Queen City.

Charlotte, North Carolina · Greg Norman (2012) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,267 yards

A Greg Norman design built on Lake Norman's shoreline, this club features 23 holes (18-hole championship + 5-hole short course) with dramatic lakefront views and premium conditioning.

Charlotte, North Carolina · Hale Irwin (2000) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,100 yards

A Hale Irwin design in Weddington south of Charlotte, Firethorne is one of the most respected newer private clubs in the Charlotte market. The layout features rolling terrain, mature hardwood groves, and Irwin's emphasis on strategic bunkering and green defense.

Charlotte, North Carolina · Arnold Palmer (1989) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,074 yards

A former PGA Tour venue, TPC Piper Glen is an Arnold Palmer design in south Charlotte. The course hosted the Wachovia Championship and combines classic Carolina Piedmont terrain with TPC-standard conditioning and strategic interest.