If you love the game of golf, you’ll be happy to know that Charlotte is a prime destination for it. The Queen City is home to a variety of courses and has recently been named one of the best cities for golf in the U.S.
The Tradition, located in northeast Charlotte, blends the natural beauty of its tree-lined fairways and Championship golf to challenge all levels of players. The course features a challenging course layout with NEW Ultradwarf Bermuda grass greens.
The Club at Longview
For those who desire a luxurious lifestyle in a gated community, The Club at Longview is a Charlotte NC golf course situated in the southern region of Charlotte and provides a multitude of top-tier amenities. These include a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, an advanced clubhouse, Har-Tru tennis courts, an activity center, and several others.
The golf course at The Club at Longview is the first of its kind in the area, surrounded by picturesque wooded hills, ponds, creeks, and nature preserves. The course’s design features dramatic elevation changes, providing an exceptional playing experience for golf enthusiasts.
Furthermore, The Club at Longview is an excellent wedding venue, with a team of dedicated staff taking care of all the necessary arrangements. The location offers a variety of indoor and outdoor options for rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, receptions, and all events in between.
Olde Sycamore
Olde Sycamore Golf Course is an 18-hole, semi-private golf course located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a wonderful golf course that is a favorite among the locals. It has been a staple in the area and is always in good condition.
The course features a great layout and isn’t overly long, making it fun and challenging for all skill levels. The fairways are wide and the greens are very fast.
The course is well-maintained and it is a great place to play for a very reasonable price. It isn’t as well-known as some of the other courses in the area, but it is a fantastic value and you won’t be disappointed! They have recently renovated all of their fairways and greens with Bermuda grass. This allows them to not aerate the greens during the peak season and keeps them in great shape. They also have a driving range and chipping area that you can practice on before you head out on the course.
Monroe Country Club
Monroe Country Club is a great local municipal golf course and a fun place to play. It has a nice casual atmosphere and friendly staff.
The 18-hole Monroe Country Club course is a public golf course that was opened in 1936. The course features 6,759 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course has a slope rating of 132 and a USGA rating of 73.1.
This course has a front nine designed by Donald Ross and a back nine by Tom Jackson. The front nine is more traditional and has subtle elevation changes, while the back nine has tree-lined fairways and larger greens.
This is one of the best courses in the Charlotte area and a great value. It’s also a challenging course and has some of the most unique layouts around. You’ll have to hit precise shots and be creative with your tee shots to avoid the hazards on the course.
Rocky River
Designed by renowned Carolina architect Dan Maples, this public course is a true gem among Charlotte’s golf courses. Its routing flows through the existing contours of the land and is bordered by wetlands, which add a natural mystique to the course.
The course is well-maintained, and the pace of play was excellent on a recent Sunday morning. The layout is very challenging and a lot of fun to play.
I highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a good day on the links. It’s consistently in great condition and the staff is super friendly.
Rocky River is open to players of all levels but is especially a delight for those who enjoy the challenge of playing some unique holes. For instance, the par-5 third features a boulder in the fairway, and the 15th is a beautiful hole with water on the left side of the green and a bunker right.
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Carolina Motor Speedway
It is no secret that Charlotte has a lot to offer golfers, but it is sometimes hard to find a course with a challenge for the casual player. Rocky River Golf Club, located less than a mile from Concord Mills Mall and Charlotte Motor Speedway, does not disappoint.
Its namesake river runs down the length of the course and is accompanied by wetlands which add to its charm. The track itself, a 1.500 mi (2.414 km) quad oval designed in 1959 by Bruton Smith, is home to many NASCAR races including the prestigious Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend.
Although the course was recently renovated to a high-tech look with Bermuda grass greens, it still has a few quirks that will give you pause before you finish your round. However, if you are in the mood for a tee time that is just as memorable as the ones you see on TV, this might be the course for you.