Birkdale Golf Course
An Arnold Palmer-designed course, Birkdale Golf Course is located in Huntersville off Interstate 77 (Exit 25). Ranked among Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” in 2001, Birkdale is both walkable and challenging. The course is located between 200 acres of rolling terrain, carved between tall oaks, spruces, pines and natural streams. The 7,043 yard, par-72 course has Bermuda fairways and bent-
grass greens. Other Birkdale features include a state-of-the-art lighted practice facility, a driving range with several target greens, a large chipping green and two well-maintained putting greens. Birkdale’s 10,000 square foot clubhouse houses
two conference rooms and Arnie’s Tavern, serving lunch, dinner and drinks daily. The Palmer Pavilion is the perfect reception or event location, as it consists of a separate 5,000 square foot building that can accommodate up to 200 guests. Birkdale Golf Club and Course has been home to the Davidson Wildcats since 1998.
River Run Country Club
River Run Country Club located in beautiful Davidson, N.C., is often noted for its championship golf course, recognized by Golf Reporter as one of the finest in the Southeast. Designed to complement its’ natural setting, River Run weaves through a landscape of lakes, rolling hills, the Rocky River and centuries-old forests. Additionally, the course will undergo a complete renovation in 2007, including rebuilding all of the greens and laser leveling all tee boxes. The renovation of the driving range and practice facility was completed in the spring of 2006. Now with one of the best practice areas in the Carolinas, the new practice green measures roughly 7,000 sq. ft., as compared to the previous green which encompassed just over 3,000 sq. ft. With the expansion of the range area, golfers can now hit off of natural turf all year long. River Run’s majestic Jeffersonian clubhouse is as elegant as it is relaxing. Members can enjoy the chef’s culinary skills in the Rotunda Dining Room or relax with friends in the Wildcat Lounge.