
Irish Creek Course
The Club at Irish Creek




About this course
Irish Creek at The Club at Irish Creek in Kannapolis is a testament to modern golf course design, carved into the rolling Piedmont landscape of North Carolina. This is where members find sanctuary from city life. Designed by Davis Love III, the course favors a strategic approach, with generous fairways that invite aggressive tee shots, but quickly punishes errant approaches to undulating greens. It has a few blind tee shots on the back 9 that can be a bit penal for first timers. Built on former farmland, the course retains a rustic charm, accentuated by meandering creeks and mature hardwoods framing each hole. The challenges here are not necessarily length, but rather the golfer’s ability to navigate the subtle breaks on the greens. It plays deceptively long in the late months of fall as the Bermuda grass goes dormant. While not a frequent host to major championships, Irish Creek has cultivated a reputation as a challenging and enjoyable test for players of all skill levels. The membership, a mix of local business leaders and passionate golfers, prizes camaraderie and a love for the game above all else. The club has become well known in the Carolinas for it's social events, particularly the annual Member-Guest, a multi-day event that showcases the club's hospitality and competitive spirit. Many groups of Charlotte golfers often make the short trip to Irish Creek for a weekend golf retreat.
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
- Kannapolis, NC, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1954
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Davis Love III, Monroe Maulden
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,099 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.3/137
- Course Vaults score
- 7.8
FAQ
Common questions about Irish Creek
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Irish Creek has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.
Irish Creek was designed by Davis Love III and Monroe Maulden.
Irish Creek is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Irish Creek is 71.
Irish Creek plays 7,099 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Irish Creek is 137.




