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The Charlotte area offers some of the most outstanding golfing in the country.  Adding beautiful communities that surround these courses and it's easy to see why Charlotte is one of the best places to live in the nation.  Visit some of these golf communities below and look at some of the homes available on our Featured Homes and Complete Listings pages.

If you need additional information on a listed home, want to place your home on the market or just want more information about the area, please feel free to Contact Us.

Piper Glen
Piper Glen ClubhouseAn affluent community surrounding the 18-hole, Arnold Palmer designed course.   This community hosts the only local PGA tournament; the Senior PGA Tour "Home Depot Invitational".

Ballantyne
Ballantyne Country Club and PoolAt the  heart of Ballantyne lies the premier residential community, Ballantyne Country Club.  Here, the natural beauty of towering pines, shady oaks, lakes, rolling hills and streams graces the community's more than 700 acres and provides a picturesque backdrop to homes and the championship golf course.

Careful planning has ensured that children will always have a place to play and enjoy the outdoors close to home.  Adults will equally enjoy the community design for running, a leisurely walk or an afternoon bike ride, in addition to the many amenities offered by Club membership.
(Photograph provided by Ballantyne) 

Birkdale
18th at BirchdaleThe Arnold Palmer signature golf course is open to the public and available on a competitive daily-fee basis with preferential tee times for Birkdale residents.  Birkdale residents also receive reduced rates for golf.

No other golf community in the area offers access to such a high-quality facility with no additional costs beyond green fees.   That equals a savings of thousands of dollars a year.

North Stone
North Stone Country ClubWithin the last 12 months 177 families moved to North Stone, the area's most desired private golf course community.

The community also boasts of a full service clubhouse with elegant dining, private meeting rooms, bar, grille all opening onto verandas.  All with no club initiation fees.

Peninsula
The PeninsulaPeople enjoying the great outdoors - playing round after round of golf: boating, fishing and swimming in Lake Norman; playing tennis and enjoying the swimming pools.

Resort living is attractive year-round, and residents of The Peninsula really feels like they live in a resort!

Whether you're looking for a home in the $300s or $2 million range, you've come to the right place.

Club members enjoy the 18-hole Rees Jones championship golf course with 7 holes directly across or along Lake Norman, private boat slips, tennis and multiple pools.
(Photograph provided by The Peninsula)

The Point

The PointThe Point's Greg Norman-designed course will be at the heart of the 900-home, 1,200-area community. 

The Norman course, expected to be complete by the fall of 1999, promises to be spectacular.  Thirteen holes play along or over the lake. 

Large homesites on nearly 18 miles of shoreline and our club facilities that will be designed to look like a Nantucket village.
(Photograph provided by The Point)

Providence Contry CLub
Providence Country CLubRelaxation, recreation and friendship come naturally at Providence Country Club! 

Beginning with the championship 18-hole Dan Maples golf course, the par 72 7,008 yard championship layout provides a unique challenge to the accomplished as well as novice golfer.

Classic Georgian in design, the Clubhouse (left) combines tradition and elegance with casual informality for the comfort of all age groups.
(Photograph provided by Providence Country Club)

Raintree
9th green at RaintreeRaintree Country Club is situated within 1,100 rolling green acres at the perimeter of one of the South's most beautiful cities.

In fact, it takes only minutes to drive from the heart of the city to the casual, relaxed environment of Raintree.

When Raintree was conceived, we wanted a dominant theme of relaxation and freedom.   So, we planned extensive recreational facilities to serve our members, with one of the finest country clubs in Charlotte.  And we designed two 18-hole championship golf courses to offer some of the most challenging golf you'll find anywhere.

River Run
18th at River RunThis community offers easy access to Uptown Charlotte, the airport, shops, theaters and medical offices. 

River Run resides 20 minutes north of Charlotte in the city limits of Davidson, a charming college town that feels far from chaotic city living.  Residents enjoy golf on a course that was designed by Robert Walker, in consultation with Raymond Floyd.

Shannamara
ShannamaraJust a rock's skip from Charlotte, this new home community is situated on 548 acres of lush, green land that could double for Ireland. 

With homes starting at $170,000, it's arguably one of the most affordable golf communities in the area.
(Photograph provided by Shannamara)

Highland Creek
Highland CreekHighland Creek offers golf on its 18-hole championship course, pro shop, locker facilities, and dinning. 

The 30 miles of leisure trails, sidewalks, pool and tennis courts make a lovely backdrop for home from the $130s to $400s.
(Photograph provided by Highland Creek)

Verdict Ridge
Verdict RidgeVerdict Ridge is just north of Charlotte on the "quiet side" of Lake Norman, Verdict Ridge offers 18 championship holes on 526 acres.

Along with a challenging golf course there's swimming, tennis, a nature trail, playgrounds and fine dining in a beautiful clubhouse. 

Homes from the $210s to $600s.
(Photograph provided by Verdict Ridge)

Longview
LongviewLongview is a premiere gated community sitting on 500 acres of gentle hills, rolling meadows, creeks and wetlands.

This is the only 18 hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course in the area!

Located just  southeast of Charlotte and limited to only 340 families, Longview offers an elegant country club lifestyle with "old world" architecture.   

Homes start in the $600s. Custom homes in the $900s.
(Photograph provided by Longview)

Skybrook
SkybrookSkybrook is located on the north side of Charlotte offers dramatic elevation changes that remind one of the North Carolina mountains, tempered by 4 tee locations and generous landing areas creating a challenging yet friendly layout that welcomes players of all abilities.       

Homes from the $240s to $700s.
(Photograph provided by Skybrook)

The Palisades
SkybrookA master planned community in southwest Charlotte on a 1500acre wooded peninsula high above Lake Wylie.

The plan includes an 18 hole golf course by Nicklaus Design set amid small waterfalls and streams with rolling picturesque views... private clubhouse, town center for shopping, equestrian center, and miles of paths and trails. 

Coming soon!! 
(Photograph provided by Palisades)