
South Course
Raintree Country Club


About this course
Raintree Country Club's South Course is a Russell Breeden design located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Breeden, a regional architect active primarily in the Carolinas during the mid-to-late twentieth century, created numerous courses throughout the area, typically emphasizing playability for a range of skill levels while working within the rolling terrain characteristic of the North Carolina Piedmont. The South Course reflects this approach, offering a layout that navigates the natural contours and wooded corridors common to Charlotte-area golf properties. The course occupies land typical of the region's transition zone between the coastal plain and the Appalachian foothills, featuring moderate elevation changes, mature hardwoods and pines, and occasional water features. Breeden's routing likely takes advantage of these natural elements to create variety in hole character and strategic interest without excessive length or severity. The design philosophy of this era in the Carolinas generally favored member-friendly golf that could accommodate daily play while still presenting challenge through green complexes and strategic bunkering. Raintree operates as a private country club serving the Charlotte community, with the South Course functioning as one component of the club's golf offerings. The facility caters to local membership with traditional country club amenities. The course provides a representative example of regional golf architecture from its period, designed to suit the recreational and competitive needs of its members within the natural landscape of the Charlotte area.
Quick facts
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1971
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Russell Breeden
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,930 yards
- Difficulty
- 77.8/144
- Course Vaults score
- 7.1
Getting there
Raintree Country Club sits just twenty minutes south of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), making the approach as seamless as the club itself is discreet. Departing the airport, the drive traces a gentle arc through Charlotte's prosperous southern suburbs before transitioning into the rolling Piedmont landscape where manicured estates and tree-lined boulevards signal entry into one of the region's most exclusive enclaves. For those arriving by private aircraft, nearby Charlotte Executive Airport (CLT-Executive) offers a more intimate alternative, positioning guests mere minutes from Raintree's gates. The final stretch unfolds along quiet, tree-canopied roads that feel worlds removed from the city's bustle, delivering you to a sanctuary where championship golf and Southern refinement converge.

FAQ
Common questions about South at Raintree Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
South at Raintree Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.
South was designed by Russell Breeden.
South at Raintree Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at South is 72.
South plays 6,930 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at South is 144.




