Birkdale Golf Club
The Birkdale Golf Club course, designed by professional golfer Arnold Palmer, provides 18 holes of challenging andexciting golf. A golfer's scores are directly related to placement off of the tees - oak, spruce, and pine trees, along with natural streams, ensnare misguided balls. The 7,043-yard, par-72 course is always in impeccable shape with firm, fast greens according to the Charlotte Observer. The Birkdale Golf Club, located at 16500 Birkdale Commons Parkway, employs PGA professional instructors for individual lessons, clinics, and club-fitting. Call the golf club at (704) 895-8038 for information about its hours and fees.

Charles T. Myers Golf Course
Charles T. Myers Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 course with a full range of amenities. The elevation of several holes makes the wind a key component of play - the course's 12th hole has the highest elevation in Mecklenburg County. Wildlife such as ducks, turkey, deer, and hawks are frequently spotted by golfers. Amenities include a large driving range and putting green, an outdoor pavilion, indoor dining, snack bar, Top-Flite rental clubs, fully-stocked pro shop, computerized handicap tracking system, and the NIKE Golf Learning Center. The Charles T. Myers Golf Course is located on the former Harrisburg Road Landfill at 7817 Harrisburg Road. Call the golf course at (704) 536-1692 for information about its competitive green fees.

Charlotte Golf Links
Charlotte Golf Links tout themselves as Charlotte's number one golf course. The par-71 course, designed by architect Tom Doak, caters to every skill level with three sets of tees. Pond, streams, and rough characterize the course. Its signature hole, a par 3 nicknamed Prudence, provides golfers with an outstanding vista. Amenities include a grill room, pro shop, and PGA instruction. Charlotte Golf Links is located at 11500 Providence Road. Call the course at (704) 846-7990 for information about its hours and fees.

Eastwood Golf Club Inc.
The Eastwood Golf Club, designed by architect Clayton Hefner, is a par-71, 18-hole course. It measures 5,936 yards from the championship tees. The course features an onsite professional golfer. Rental clubs and carts are available. Eastwood Golf Club is located at 4400 The Plaza. Call the golf club at (704) 537-7904 for information about its hours and fees.

Highland Creek Golf Club
Highland Creek Golf Club, located at 7001 Highland Creek Parkway, considers itself to be the best and toughest course in the Charlotte area. Its challenging layout features bent grass greens and Bermuda fairways set among lofty trees and winding creeks. The 18-hole course has four sets of tees to accommodate varied skill levels, 72 bunkers, and five lakes. Water comes into play on 13 holes. Amenities include locker rooms, a fully stocked pro shop, and a full-service dining facility. Call Highland Creek Golf Club at (704) 875-9000 for information about its hours and green fees.

Larkhaven Golf Club
Larkhaven Golf Club, located at 4801 Camp Stewart Road, is an 18-hole, semiprivate course. The course was designed by golf architect Butch Connell and built in 1958. The par-72 course measures 6,464 yards with a slope of 121 from the championship tees. Course amenities include a driving range, rental clubs, and an onsite professional golfer. Rental carts are included with the green fees. Call the Larkhaven Golf Club at (704) 545-4653 for information about its hours and fees.

Oak Hills Golf Course
Oak Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole Bermuda grass course with water in play. Architect G.W. Picklesimer designed the course, which was built it in 1970. It measures 6,319 yards from the blue tees. The par-72 course is located at 4008 Oakdale Road. Call Oak Hills Golf Course at (704) 394-2834 for information about its hours and fees.

Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation
Charlotte's Best magazine voted Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation the best golf course eastside and the best new course. GolfCarolina.com voted it the number one golf course to play in Charlotte. The semiprivate, 18-hole championship course - designed by renowned golf course architect Tom Jackson - features fairways lined with pines and hardwoods. There are four sets of tees to every hole. Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation is located at 7500 Olde Sycamore Drive. Call the golf course at (704) 573-1000 for information about its hours and fees.

Pawtuckett Golf Club
Pawtuckett Golf Club is an 18-hole bent grass course with water in play. The course measures 6,319 yards from the back tees. The course, designed by architect Russell Breeden, was built in 1973. Pawtuckett Golf Club is located at 1 Pawtuckett Road. Call the club at (704) 394-5890 for information about its hours and green fees.

Renaissance Park Golf Course
The Renaissance Park Golf Course, a par-72, 7,360-yard course, is one of Charlotte's foremost golfing facilities. Its front nine holes, which are wide open with bunkers, are characteristic of the Scottish Links style; the back nine feature elevation changes amidst woods. The course's par-4 signature hole is number 18, which offers a fantastic view of the city line. Amenities include an outdoor deck, outdoor pavilion, snack bar, pro shop, NIKE Golf Learning Center, and handicap tracking system. The Renaissance Park Golf Course is located at 1525 W. Tyvola Road. Call the course at (704) 357-3373 for information about its hours and fees.

Revolution Park Golf Course
Revolution Park Golf Course, set among maples, pines, and hardwoods, is a great 9-hole course for beginners and high handicappers. The course, ordered to admit all races per a 1950s Supreme Court directive, used to ban African-Americans. Today, a sign on the first tee honors the first African-American that teed off after the court ruling. The par-36 course is 2,976 yards. Amenities include a snack bar, pro shop, and pro instructions. The Revolution Park Golf Course is located at 2661 Barringer Drive. Call the course at (704) 342-1946 for information about its hours and fees.

Sunset Hills Golf Course
Sunset Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole, scenic course filled with wildlife. The front nine holes are characterized by tree-lined fairways and undulating greens. The par-71 course measures 6,124 yards from the blue tees. Some of its more demanding holes include number 10 (a 590-yard par 5) and number 1 (a 440-yard par 4). A creek flows along many holes. Sunset Hills Golf Course is located at 800 Radio Road. Call the course at (704) 399-0980 for information about its hours and fees.

The Tradition Golf Club
The Tradition Golf Club course, designed by architect John Cassell II, features a rolling terrain surrounded by woods. The greens vary between flat and undulating. Eleven water hazards come into play along the course. Strategic shot-making is the only way to score on this course. Amenities include a 5,400-square-foot clubhouse, dining facilities, and a fully stocked pro shop. The par-72 course, located at 3800 Prosperity Church Road, measures 6,561 yards. Call the Tradition Golf Club at (704) 549-9400 for information about its hours and fees.