Established 1963
UNIVERSAL
Recognition
Establishedin1963,TheCountryClubofNorthCarolinahaslongbeenrecognizedforthequality ofitsgolfcoursesandfacilities,asahosttomanynationalandregionalchampionships,andforthe manyaccomplishmentsofitsmembersandstaff
BothDogwood(No.3)andCardinal(No.12)arecurrentlyrankedamongthebestinthestate bytheNorthCarolinaGolfPanelandGolfDigest.TheDogwoodcourseisalsorankedinGolf Magazine’s“BestCoursesinNorthCarolina”,Golfweek’s“Top200U.S.ResidentialCourses”and previouslyenjoyeda33-yearruninGolfDigest’s“America’sTop100GolfCourses”.
A CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY
CCNC’scommitmenttoamateurgolfhasincludednumerouschampionships,includingthree USGAnationalchampionships,sevenSouthernAmateurchampionships,andmanyCarolinasand NorthCarolinaAmateurs.Themostrecentchampionshipwasthe73rdplayingofU.S.Junior Amateurin2021,wonbyNickDunlap.OtherchampionsatCCNCincludethelikesofJack Nicklaus(US ProfessionalMatchPlay),BenCrenshaw(SouthernAmateur),HalSutton(US Amateur)andWebbSimpson(SouthernAmateur).
TWO HIGHLY-RANKED CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES
Since2003,CCNChasbeencertifiedasamemberofthe AudubonCooperativeSanctuaryProgramforGolf,anawardwinningeducationandcertificationprogramthathelpsgolf coursesprotectourenvironmentandpreservethenatural heritageofthegameofgolf.
A STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP RECOGNIZED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
CCNC Celebrates 20 Years as an Audubon Cooperative Sancturary
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USGA
RELATIONSHIP WITH ROYAL DORNOCH GOLF CLUB
CCNCnotonlyhasastreet,lake,restaurantand neighborhoodsnamedafterDonaldRoss’Scottish hometown,butarelationshipbetweenRDGC, whoseChampionshipcourseisrankedNo.2inthe worldbyGolfDigest,datesbackdecades.Anannual matchisplayedbetweenthetwoclubsalong withanofficialreciprocalarrangement.
To Dornoch and Back by Home of Golf
OverhalfofCCNC’smembersdonotresidelocallyin Pinehurst,withmanyspreadthroughoutotherareasofNorth Carolinaalongwith28differentstatesandCanada.
NATIONALLY COMPETITIVE MEMBERS
ThecurrentCCNCmembershipincludes37golferswitha combinedexperienceofover170USGAnational championships.In2023alone,fourCCNCmembers qualifiedforandcompetedinoneoftheUSGA’s15annual nationalchampionships.
Jackson Van Paris Palmer Cup team USA member and No 7 ranked amateur in the world (WAGR)
Excellence in AMENITITES & FACILITIES
What started with 900 acres and one golf course has grown to a 2,000-acre property that now includes 36 holes of highly-acclaimed golf and a host of modern country club amenities including multiple restaurants and event spaces, rental homes for out-of-town members, tennis and pickleball, fitness center, pool complex and recreational lake.
Acommitmenttoongoinginvestmentinfacilitieshasledtonumerousadditionsand upgradesinrecentyears,includingaDogwoodcourserenovation,remodeledclubhouse diningspaces,newladies’lockerroomandlounge,anewracquetsandfitnessbuilding, andpickleballcourts.
DOGWOOD & CARDINAL GOLF COURSES
Meandering through the rolling hills and pine forests of the North Carolina Sandhills are two highly-ranked and championship tested golf courses Dogwood(EllisMaples,1963)hasplayed host to three USGA national championships, including the 1980 U.S. Amateur won by Hal Sutton, along with seven Southern Amateur championships and twice the PGA Tour’s U.S. ProfessionalMatchPlayChampionship.Cardinal (RobertTrentJones/WillardByrd,1980)hasnow joined Dogwood’s championship pedigree as the co-hostofthe2021U.S.JuniorAmateur.
ArecentrenovationtoDogwoodperformedby KrisSpenceincludedamovetotheultra-playable andrarelyseenZeonZoysiaturfgrassonthetees andfairways.Thenewlyrevampedcourseis currentlyrankedNo.4inthestatebytheNorth CarolinaGolfPanel.
Bothgolfcourseshaveachievedandmaintained certificationintheAudubonCooperative SanctuaryProgramforGolfsince2003and remaintwoofonlythreegolfcoursesinthe Sandhillstohavethedistinction
CLUBHOUSE & DINING
The55,000squarefootCCNCclubhousehas underwentatransformationinrecentyears,including completelyremodeledindoor/outdoordining,bararea, banquetandeventspace,newwinelockers,andladies’ lockerroomandlounge.Includedintheremodeled diningspaceswasacommitmenttooriginalworksof artfromlocalartists One-of-a-kindpaintings,pottery, woodetchingsandtablescanbefoundthroughoutthe restaurants.
TheredesignearnedCCNCaGolf,Inc.Golden ForkawardintheMostImprovedF&BFacility category.
RACQUET COURTS
RENTAL COTTAGES
CCNC’sCottageprogramisavailabletomembers andtheirguestsduringvisitstoPinehurst.Thefully equippedhomeshavefromthreetofivebedrooms andprivatebathsandprovideenoughspaceand comforttoaccommodateashortweekendstayup toaweek-longvacation.
AvibranttennisprogramhasexistedthroughoutmostofCCNC’s history.Today’sfacilitiesincludeeighthar-truclaysurfacedcourts andlightsforeveningplay.Thefastestgrowingsportinthe country,pickleball,wasaddedin2020withthebuildingoffour courtsontopofthehillsideoverlookingWatsonLake.
POOL COMPLEX & RECREATIONAL LAKES
TheCCNCpoolcomplexoverlooksWatson LakeandisenjoyedbymembersfromMay throughSeptember Thefacilityincludesa 75ftswimmingpool,indoor/outdoorcafé,rec room,privatecabanasandchildren’s playground Privateswimlessons,ajunior swimteam,andwateraerobicsarejustsomeof theofferingsandprogramsavailabletothe membership
FITNESS CENTER
Openedin2017,CCNC’s2,000stateoftheart fitnesscentercomeswithafullarrayofcardio, weightandfunctionaltrainingequipment.Floor lengthwindowsofferbeautifulunobstructedviews ofWatsonLakebelow Whetherrecoveringfrom injuryorseekingone’sultimatesportsperformance, CCNC’spersonaltrainersincludeaTitleist PerformanceInstitute(TPI)certifiedtraineranda physicaltherapist.
BothWatsonLakeandLakeDornochprovide aquietandrelaxingexperienceforkayaking enthusiastsandfishermenalike.Fishermen haveanopportunitytocatchbrim,crappie, northernlargemouthbass,hybridstripedbass, non-breedingcarpandpickerel(jackfish)while kayakersmaycommunewiththeextensivelist ofwildlifethatcallCCNChome
CALIBER STAFF&
of PROFESSIONAL SERVICE LEVEL
Themorethan250employeesatCCNCincludesmanyaccredited,long-tenuredandawardwinningemployeeswhonotonlyservetheCCNCmembershipbutalsohavegivenbackthrough servicetotheirprofessionalorganizations.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
AGM/COOCertifiedClubManageralongwithtwoadditionalmembersoftheCMAA
GOLF PROFESSIONALS
SixClass“A”PGAProfessionals,includingapast winneroftheCarolinasPGAProfessionalofthe Year,BillStrausbaughAwardandMerchandiserof theYear Asatrainingground,over15assistant proshavemoveduptotakethetopprofessional positionatotherclubsduringthecurrentDirector ofGolf’stenure
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
TheculinaryandservicestaffincludesaCertifiedE winners,oneSommelierandasecondintrainingthroughTheCourtofMasterSommeliers,along withtherecentadditionofatwo-timeNCRLAChefShowdownPeople’sChoicewinningPastry Chef.
GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE
ThreeGCSAAmembersincludingamultiple-timepresenter attheGCSAANationalConference.
RACQUETS
Fourracquetprofessionalsareallcertifiedfortennisand pickleballthroughUSPTA/PTRandtheProfessional PickleballRegistry(PPR),includingaformereducator/testing administratorfortheProfessionalTennisRegistry.
FITNESS
Multipletrainersavailablewithcertificationsanddegrees including the Titleist Performance Institute, NASM, TRX, Physical Therapy, 300-hour trained yoga instruction,andaPrecisionNutritionCoach.
AQUATICS
ADirectorofAquaticscertifiedthroughtheAmerican SwimmingPoolandSpaAssociationandtheAquatics ExerciseAssociation.
QUALITY AND COMMITMENT of
Membership
TheCountryClubofNorthCarolinamembership,thefoundersandstewardsoftheclubsince inception,hasincludeda“who’swho”ofNorthCarolinabusiness,publicservants, philanthropists,andtheworldofgolf.Currentandformermembersincludenumerousmembers oftheCarolinasGolfHallofFame,NorthCarolinaGovernors,andmilitarygeneralsalongwith currentandformerPGA/LPGATourplayers.Inhostingthe2021U.S.JuniorAmateur Championship,CCNCmembersnotonlyraisedhundredsofthousandsoffundsinsupportof theevent,butalsomadeupthevastmajorityofthe500-pluschampionshipvolunteers
TheCountryClubofNorthCarolinaFoundationwasformedinrecent yearsaswayfortheClubmemberstocombinetheirindividual philanthropiceffortsintothatofthegroup.Thepillarsofthefoundation’s missionincludeemployeedisasterreliefandeducationassistance,local communityoutreachandamateurathletics.
EMPLOYEE DISASTER RELIEF
Oneofthecorevisionsofthefoundationwastocreateamore organizedwaytoassistCCNC’sdedicatedemployeesintheir timesofneed.Fromhomefloodsandfires,tomedical emergenciesandfamilytragedies,thefoundationhasbeenable toeasethefinancialburdenofthesesituationsformany employees.
EMPLOYEE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
Thefoundationprovidesemployeeswithschoolsuppliesfor theirchildrenalongwithtuitionassistancetoemployees attendingthelocalcommunitycollege.
SCHOLARSIHPS
In2023,theCCNCFoundationintroducedanannual scholarshipprogramtobenefitthechildrenanddependents ofClubemployees.Thisprogramofferstuitionsupportfor uptofouryearsofhighereducation.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Thefoundationhasofferedsupportandgiftstoanumberof localnon-profitorganizations Thoseeffortshaveincluded providingmealstothelocalMealsonWheelsprogram,aToys forTotstoydrive,anddonationstothelocalBoysandGirls Club.
AMATEUR ATHLETICS
CCNC’slonglegacyofsupportingamateurathleticshas carriedforwardintoanothertoppriorityofthefoundation. Theassistancehasincludedprovidingover36,000bottlesof watertotheUS KidsWorldChampionshipsandorganizing andhostingjuniorclinicsforthelocalFirstTee.In2022,the foundationteamedwithagroupthatincludedtheUSGAand GolfDigesttohelpUkrainianjuniorgolferMishaGolodsafely leavehiswar-tornhomecountrytocometrainandeducatein theUnitedStates.
Governance PRUDENT FISCAL MANAGEMENT&
CCNC’s61-yearhistoryhaswitnessedjusttenmembersserveasclubpresident.
ThiscontinuityatthetophasallowedCCNCtomaintainaconsistencyofmissionandvision fromeachgenerationtothenext.The18-memberBoardofDirectorsservesamaximumoftwo 3-yeartermsand,asrequiredthroughtheclubbylaws,iswellrepresentedbylocal,NorthCarolina andNationalmembers.
UNDER THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE 12 STANDING
CLUB COMMITTEES:
ArchitecturalReviewCommittee
FinanceCommittee
GolfCommittee
GreenCommittee
GuestCottageCommittee
HouseCommittee
MembershipCommittee
LongRangeStrategicPlanningCommittee
PropertyOwners’Committee
SecurityandSafetyCommittee
Racquets/Fitness/PoolCommittee
CommunicationsandMemberEngagement Committee
Adapting to
CHANGING TIMES
Whilestillholdingstrongtomanyoftheclub’straditions,CCNChasadaptedtosocietalshiftsand changesinmembers’desiredamenitiesandservices.Changesinrecentyearshaveincludedadaptingto newdemandintheareasofdining,fitness,andactivitiesalongwithashiftingutilizationasfamilieshave becomemoreactiveintoday’scountryclublifestyle.
DINING
Inadaptingtomembertrendsanddemand, recentcapitalprojectsanewbuilding housingacasualbreakfast/lunchgrill,anew andlargerbarareaintheclubhouse,along withgreatlyexpandedandenhanced outdoordiningareasacrossboth restaurants.
FAMILIES TRADITIONS
WINE SOCIETY
AstheUnitedStates’totalwineconsumptionhasmore thandoubledinthelast25years,CCNChasadaptedto thechangingdesiresandexpectationsofthemembership. CCNC’sWineSocietynowincludesindividualclimatecontrolledlockers,asommelieronstaff,discountpricing andhardtofindwinesforhomeconsumption,and numerouswinemakerandtastingeventsthroughoutthe club’sannualcalendar
PICKLEBALL
Asthesportwasquicklybecomingthe fastestgrowinginthecountry,CCNCwas thefirstclubinthePinehurstareatoinvest inandbuilddedicatedpickleball-only courts.Thecorrespondingprogramhas seentremendousgrowthinjustafewshort yearsasalargepercentageofmembership havegiventhenewsportatry.
OVERALL Experience
TheVisionStatementofTheCountryClubofNorthCarolinaincludesprovidingmembersand guests“thebestexperienceavailableinanyprivateclubintheCarolinas”.Thatguidingstatement isusedtoservetheclub’sunique,multi-generationalmembershipconsistingofmembers throughoutthestateofNorthCarolinaandnationallyacross28otherstates.CCNCprovidesits members,theirfamilies,andguestswithexceptionalgolffacilitiesandbroadarrayofmodern athletic,social,anddiningvenueswhilemaintainingthelegacyofitsrichhistoryandtraditions
