CHCC 2022 Membership Information

Steeped in history, Chapel Hill Country Club is the only private country club in town. More than a private club, CHCC has been a Chapel Hill Tradition for 100 years. Our members have enjoyed a kindred fellowship and sense of family which makes this Club so unique. Like most clubs, we offer great golf, a stately Southern clubhouse with resortstyle amenities including tennis, pickleball and aquatics, but our Club is not merely a facility, it is the members’ “home away from home”. One visit and you will experience what makes Chapel Hill Country Club so special, our members.

Our continued vision is to foster and sustain a family-oriented community in a welcoming country club environment. “CHCC is truly a family club, and nothing makes me happier than to come onto campus and see so many faces, of all ages, using the wonderful facilities available to us.” Rick Woods, Club President 2022.

Golf

18 holes that will challenge any golfer. Originally designed by Gene Hamm, the golf course was re-designed in 1999 by John LaFoy. The course features 18 distinctive holes with challenging hills, valleys, creeks and ponds surrounded by a peaceful and scenic neighborhood. Our greens were replaced with Champion Bermuda grass in 2017 and they are superb!

Come experience the best greens in the area. Our PGA golf staff strives to assist each member in providing the greatest level of enjoyment of the game. Golf Associations, Women’s and Men’s Academies, Junior Golf Academy (ages 3 and up); clinics, private lessons, tournaments, couples golf, social outings, etc. Fill a year-round calendar of events.

18 Scenic Holes That Will Challenge You

Home of the Sharks Swim Team

Aquatics

The resort style pool features an expansive pool deck, a large water slide, competition lanes, a beach-entry play area with 2 small fountains and a large umbrella fountain. The pool grill offers an array of lunch options from fresh salads to classic American favorites as well as a wide variety of beverages to suit all ages. The CHCC Swim Team builds friendships, athletic skill, and a competitive edge for children ages 4 and older. It’s a Chapel Hill tradition!

TennisSeveral tennis professionals with year-round private instruction and clinics are the foundation for a stellar program that perpetually draws new players of all ages into the game. Members may join the USTA, Interclub or Women’s Triangle Leagues for competitive play. Children ages 3 and older can learn and practice new skills with our junior clinics. We also have several social playing groups for our members who want to get out for a friendly match.

Pro Shopand Amenities

The Golf and Tennis Pro Shops are stocked with merchandise from the industries’ top vendors to suit your golfing and tennis style as well as lifestyle and fitness gear. All the merchandise is offered at below market pricing. The knowledgeable professional golf and tennis staff is available to fit you with the latest equipment. Club repair, club storage, racquet restringing and special-order services are also available. The men’s and women’s locker rooms are nicely appointed with towels, amenities, and beverages. Our locker room manager will make sure you have “Walt”ever you need!

Youth Programs

The Chapel Hill Country Club junior golf and tennis programs starting at age 3 are the best in the area. The Golf Academy teaches our young members using Operation 36 with semesters of learning. Junior Tennis uses Quick Start with clinics throughout the year.

Kid’s Club is available every Friday evening and selected member events. The Terrace Room provides a dedicated space for our young members to feel at home and enjoy club life with games, planned activities, and a highly responsible and friendly staff to ensure safety and of course, lots of fun. Summer Camps, Fall Festival, Carnivals, Camp Outs, etc. are fun for the entire family!

Dining

The heart of the clubhouse is the Main Dining Room, Isaac’s Porch and Lawson’s Bar. The outdoor dining areas are frequented during warmer months. The clubhouse offers several private rooms which can accommodate up to 100 guests for all your special event needs including birthdays, weddings, and business meetings. Clubhouse dining is available beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Chef Greg John and his culinary team provide outstanding service tailored to each member. Menus change frequently and special featured dinner items are available most nights. Whether you’re in the mood for the best burger in town or one of Chef’s elegantly prepared entrees, the Club is ready to please.

The Best Venue

EventsParties, Receptions and Weddings at the Chapel Hill Country Club are designed to be an individual experience with special attention to each detail. Planning an intimate wedding or a larger reception or dinner each element is executed seamlessly from the initial planning to the final send off on your special night.

Wedding celebrations begin far before the actual day, so consider Chapel Hill Country Club for your engagement parties, rehearsal dinner and day-of bridesmaid luncheon. The club offers an array of outside and indoor venue spaces that can be transformed to meet your personal taste and preferences.

Our History

Dating back to 1922, the Chapel Hill Country Club has evolved from a small six-hole golf course and a tennis court on a hill along the edge of the campus of the University of North Carolina into a stately refuge nestled in the heart of The Oaks neighborhood not far from the original grounds. The first golf course was constructed on property granted by Dr. William C. Coker, noted botanist and for whom UNC’s Coker Arboretum is named. The course was created on a hillside that is now a part of the UNC recreational facilities and Country Club Road.

The land was cleared by one man, Isaac Geer, with a mule and plow and the course was created with the help of the 123 original members. A humble, but notably wellenjoyed clubhouse was host to innumerable celebrations over the course of five tumultuous and exciting decades that included the Great Depression, World War I, and World War II. Chapel Hill’s rich history is deeply intertwined with the history of the Club. The Club has always been guided by a dedicated membership that has maintained a love of leisure, social activity, and all that makes Chapel Hill unique. The Club moved to its current location in 1976, allowing expansion to an 18-hole course, a more gracious clubhouse, tennis and swimming

facilities.

In 2007, the clubhouse suffered extensive fire damage. The members banded together, and a new grander clubhouse was planned and completed on the same location, but with a much different presence. Today, members new and old are enjoying the home and family created by the Chapel Hill Country Club. Membership is far more than just use of the beautiful facilities; it is being a part of a great community. We invite you to explore the benefits of membership and our Club family as we evolve and continue the legacy that is Chapel Hill Country Club.

Estelle Lawson - Circa 1940

Estelle with her father, CHCC founder, Robert Lawson

Always a Good Time!

Chapel Hill Country Club has remained the only private country club in historic Chapel Hill, North Carolina since 1922.

Members cherish the lifelong friendships and community the Club provides. Generations of families have grown up with the Club and new residents to Chapel Hill and surrounding areas are always welcome. We look forward to the next century of great memories! Come experience the warm and welcoming spirit that makes Chapel Hill Country Club a second home for all ages.

Please contact Patti Gritton to arrange an introduction to the Club: (919) 932-2842 or email pgritton@chapelhill-cc.com.