Twenty-seven holes of Jack Nicklaus signature golf lead the list of first-class amenities available at this award-winning residential community located 10 minutes from downtown Chapel Hill in North Carolina's prosperous Research Triangle area.
Established in 1988, Governors Club is a private gated country club development set on 1,600 gloriously wooded acres crowning the highest elevation in the region and offering 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside.
Most residents are actively pursuing professional and business careers, while others have selected Governors Club as an ideal place to retire. Either way, they share in the enjoyment of an exceptional living experience that combines a family-friendly neighborhood atmosphere with the social and recreational benefits of an exclusive country club.
In addition to the top-notch golf course, club members have access to tennis, fitness, swimming and clubhouse facilities, plus boating and fishing on nearby Jordan Lake. Premium lots and quality new or resale homes are available. Send me information now!
Acreage: 1,600 acres (400 hectares)
Gatehouse: Privacy is assured by 24-hour gated entry to the development.
Club Structure: Governors Club is a private club with a choice of golf, tennis or social membership categories.
Golf: Buyers gain privileged access to 27 holes of Jack Nicklaus signature golf on the property, with a superb layout that follows the natural contours of Edwards Mountain, skirting serene lakes and quiet woodlands. Extensive practice facilities are available, plus a robust program of lessons, clinics and tournaments for all ages and skill levels.
Clubhouse: The majestic 42,000-square-foot clubhouse provides a multifaceted venue for community social and recreational activities, with indoor and outdoor dining, attracitve meeting and event spaces, locker rooms and a full-service pro shop.
Tennis: Governors Club offers one of the highest quality tennis clubs and programs in the Chapel Hill, NC area. Six lighted hydro tennis courts as well as two hard courts anchor a full service pro shop. A full calendar of tennis events include Men’s Night, an Annual Pro-Am Tournament, the USTA Governors Club Junior Futures Tournament, the Adult and Junior Club Championships and a Demo Day. Six USTA adult teams and three Interclub adult teams participate outside of the Club along with a Junior Program consisting of four groups ranging from age 4 to 16.
Fitness: The Governors Club fitness center offers the latest in cardio and weight training equipment, personal training and a range of classes from water aerobics to yoga and Pilates.
Boating: Access on Jordan Lake (46,000 acre nature preserve)
Swimming: Indoor and outdoor pools include a splash pool for toddlers. Children can opt to participate in group or private swim lessons, or even join the community swim team.
Boating & Fishing: Jordan Lake State Recreation Area is a 46,000-acre nature preserve located just five minutes from the development, with public boat ramps, campgrounds, hiking trails and healthy populations of bass, crappie and catfish.
Dining & Shopping: Governors Club offers a choice of indoor and outdoor dining at the clubhouse, and seasonal poolside dining at the adjacent swim center. Residents also have easy access to a complete range of retailers and dining options in nearby Chapel Hill and throughout the vibrant Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area.
Area Attractions: A prime Chapel Hill location gives Governors Club residents easy access to one of the South's the most prosperous and cosmopolitan metropolitan areas. Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill are home to numerous arts and cultural organizations, three major universities, sports venues and the North Carolina State Capitol. Beautiful Atlantic beaches are only two to three hours away, and the development is only 90 minutes from the world-famous golf courses in the village of Pinehurst.
Health Care: With two of the country's finest medical schools close by, Governors Club residents have access to a broad range of advanced medical services. Around-the-clock emergency care is available just minutes from the development at N.C. Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill.
Lots For Sale: Homesites ranging from a quarter of an acre over two acres are priced from about $40,000 to $600,000. No time requirement to build.
Homes For Sale: The development offers a variety of new and resale homes priced from about $400,000 to over $3 million.
