The Preserve at Jordan Lake Golf Club

The Preserve at Jordan Lake Golf Club is a Davis Love III design located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, positioned along the shores of Jordan Lake, a large reservoir west of the Research Triangle area. Love, a North Carolina native and major championship winner, has designed several courses in his home state, and this layout reflects his familiarity with the region's rolling Piedmont terrain and preference for strategic, playable golf that works with natural landforms. The course occupies property that features elevation changes and wooded corridors typical of central North Carolina, with several holes offering views of Jordan Lake itself. The routing takes advantage of the topography, incorporating both tree-lined parkland holes and more open areas where the lake becomes a visual and strategic element. Love's design philosophy generally emphasizes width off the tee with strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward thoughtful approach play, allowing golfers of varying skill levels to navigate the course while still presenting challenges for accomplished players. The Preserve operates as a semi-private facility, providing public access alongside member play. Jordan Lake serves as a recreational hub for the Chapel Hill and greater Triangle region, and the course benefits from its proximity to both the university community and the broader Raleigh-Durham area. The setting offers a relatively natural, less manicured aesthetic compared to more resort-oriented designs, consistent with Love's tendency toward courses that sit comfortably within their landscapes.