
Charlotte Course
Charlotte Country Club
About this course
Charlotte Country Club, cradled in the heart of the Queen City, represents a tangible piece of Charlotte's social and golfing lineage. Its greens whisper tales of generations who have walked these fairways since its inception in 1910. This is classic parkland golf, shaped during the Golden Age, reflecting the rolling topography of its Mecklenburg County location. Broad, inviting fairways β a reflection of the era's design ethos β reward length off the tee, while strategically placed bunkers and subtly contoured greens place a premium on precise approach shots. Architect Donald Ross left his indelible mark early in the club's history, with later refinements enhancing its playability for the modern game. While not a frequent stop on the professional tour, Charlotte Country Club proudly hosted the 1954 U.S. Amateur, a testament to its enduring quality and challenging layout. The club's membership reflects Charlotte's own blend of established families and rising professionals, a convivial atmosphere with a distinctly Southern charm. Beyond the course, the club is renowned for its commitment to junior golf, fostering a love for the game in the next generation.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NC
Quick facts
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1910
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Donald Ross, Ron Prichard
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,763 yards
- Difficulty
- 77/144
- Course Vaults score
- 8.5
Getting there
Charlotte Country Club sits just minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), one of the busiest hubs in the American South, making arrival remarkably straightforward for members and guests traveling from across the country. The drive west from the terminal follows a brief stretch of interstate before transitioning into the leafy, established neighborhoods of Charlotte's southern corridor, where the urban pulse quickly softens into tree-lined streets and gracious estates. For those arriving by private aircraft, Concord Regional Airport offers a discreet alternative roughly twenty minutes to the northeast. The final turn onto the club's grounds feels less like a destination reached and more like a quiet retreat discovered - a serene enclave tucked within one of the New South's most dynamic cities.

FAQ
Common questions about Charlotte
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Charlotte has a Course Vaults score of 8.5 out of 10 based on 46 logged golfers.
Charlotte was designed by Donald Ross and Ron Prichard.
Charlotte is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Charlotte is 71.
Charlotte plays 6,763 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Charlotte is 144.



