Explore Lake Norman, North Carolina
Golf, Country Clubs & Lakefront Fairways
The Lake Norman region is one of the Southeast’s most active golf corridors, with private lakefront clubs, family-focused country clubs and award-winning public courses within a short drive of Charlotte.
Buyers can pair waterfront living with full-service club amenities, junior golf programs, racquet sports, pools and social calendars that run all year thanks to North Carolina’s mild climate.
- Lakefront clubs with boat slips, dining, cabanas and sunset views.
- Family-focused country clubs with swim teams, golf clinics and social events.
- Public and semi-private courses with strong conditions and practice facilities.
- Most clubs within ≈25–40 minutes of Uptown Charlotte and major employers.
Approx. Courses
10+ golf, country club & private facilities within the Lake Norman area.
Club Styles
Private lakefront, member-owned clubs, plus public & semi-private options.
Drive-Time
Most clubs sit within ≈25–40 minutes of Uptown Charlotte.
Lifestyle
Lakefront living, resort-style pools, tennis, pickleball & social calendars.
Trump National Golf Club Charlotte — one of several lakefront fairways around Lake Norman.
Lake Norman Golf & Quick Club Guide
Use the quick links below to jump straight to photos, highlights and links for each course or country club.
Lakefront & Private Clubs
These clubs sit directly on or just off Lake Norman, pairing golf with full-service marina-style and resort amenities.
The Peninsula Club — Cornelius
Private lakefront country club
Private, family-focused club with a championship course along Lake Norman’s shoreline. Residents enjoy lake views, a full-service clubhouse and a walkable Cornelius location.
- Lakefront clubhouse, dining, pool, tennis and a busy social calendar.
- Anchors The Peninsula community and surrounding lakefront neighborhoods.
Trump National Golf Club Charlotte — Mooresville
Private, lakefront championship course
An 18-hole course that wraps around Lake Norman’s shoreline with resort-style clubhouse, pools and practice complex. Homes in The Point and nearby communities enjoy quick cart access.
- Waterfront holes and dramatic lake views from the clubhouse.
- Extensive practice facilities and full social calendar.
Cowan’s Ford Golf Club — Stanley
Member-owned private club
Member-owned club on the southwest shore of Lake Norman with a tree-lined championship course and classic Carolina feel.
- Practice facilities, pool, tennis and pickleball.
- Convenient to Denver, Stanley and southern Catawba / Lincoln counties.
Country Clubs Around Lake Norman
These clubs anchor established neighborhoods with swim & racquet facilities, junior programs and active social calendars.
NorthStone Country Club — Huntersville
Private, family-focused club
Private club minutes from Lake Norman featuring a P.B. Dye signature course, multiple pools and robust junior golf programs.
- No traditional initiation fee structure (verify current details with the club).
- Close to Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson and I-77 for commuters.
River Run Country Club — Davidson
Private championship course
Championship course in Davidson, minutes from historic Main Street and Davidson College, with an active tennis and swim program.
- Swim, tennis, pickleball and robust junior programs.
- Neighborhood homes include custom builds and golf-course lots.
Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club — Denver
Golf & country club, some public play
Scenic club west of the lake with rolling fairways and wooded views. Offers membership plus limited public tee times.
- Practice facilities and on-site dining.
- Neighborhood homes line portions of the course with fairway and wooded views.
The 500 Club — Statesville
Club & entertainment hub
Renovated course with new greens, a racing-themed clubhouse and full restaurant just north of Lake Norman.
- Open to the public with memberships available.
- Easy access from I-77 north of Mooresville toward Statesville.
Public & Semi-Private Golf Courses
These layouts offer tee times without a full club membership while still delivering strong conditions and Lake Norman access.
Mooresville Golf Club — Mooresville
Public, renovated municipal course
Redesigned 18-hole layout with upgraded clubhouse and extensive practice facilities, minutes from downtown Mooresville.
- Par-72 course with modern greens and elevation changes.
- Open to residents, guests and visitors with leagues and lessons.
Westport Golf Club — Denver
Public / membership-optional
18-hole course in Denver that’s known as a strong value with annual memberships and affordable daily-fee play.
- ≈20 minutes from Uptown via Hwy 16.
- Practice facilities and instruction for a range of skill levels.
Mallard Head Country Club — Mooresville
Public championship course on the lake
18-hole course on the shores of Lake Norman in southern Iredell County, popular with local and regional players.
- Public tee times with online booking.
- Convenient to the Brawley School Road peninsula.
Skybrook Golf Club — Huntersville
Semi-private, mountain-style layout
Semi-private course with dramatic elevation changes and a “mountain-course” feel, plus a TopTracer range and SkyTop Grill.
- Public tee times with membership options.
- Popular with buyers in Highland Creek, Skybrook and northeast Huntersville.
Thinking about a golf or club community?
Talk with Nadine Wynn about Lake Norman golf & country club homes.
From lakefront fairway estates to low-maintenance townhomes near your favorite club, Nadine and Team Nadine can help you compare memberships, neighborhoods and commute times.
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Fairways, lake days & “welcome home” moments.
