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A look at the courses available at Lake Norman

COMPILED FROM STAFF REPORTS THE PENINSULA CLUB IN CORNELIUS.

Our area has everything a golfer could want, from public, daily fee 18-hole courses to private golf and lake communities, all with the perfect combination of sandhill golf to rolling hills. Looking for the best links? Check out these area courses:

Birkdale Golf Club. Designed by Arnold Palmer, this public facility maintains a “private club” atmosphere and is located on 200 acres of rolling terrain, along with tall pines and natural streams. 16500 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville, www.birkdale.com.

Cowan’s Ford Country Club. This facility, built in 1963, is a private, member-owned club that is family oriented and features an 18-hole, par 72 course along with many amenities. 761 Club Drive, Stanley, www.cowansford.com.

Mooresville Golf Course. This public course features a newly-redesigned 18 holes of golf and 18,000 square-foot clubhouse and a top-tier practice facility. 205 Golf Course Drive, Mooresville, www.mooresvillegolfclub.com.

Northstone Country Club. Northstone is a private, memberonly club featuring an unlimited variety of strategic angles from multiple tee box locations. The club also features familyfriendly amenities and one-of-a-kind experiences for their guests. 15801 Northstone Drive, Huntersville, northstoneclub. com. The Peninsula Club. Also a private, member-only club, this golf course was designed by Rees Jones and plays along the shores of Lake Norman. It also features a practice facility and junior golf opportunities. 19101 Peninsula Club Drive, Cornelius, www.thepeninsulaclub.com.

River Run Golf and Country Club. This private, memberowned club features 18 holes of golf, junior golf, leagues and tournaments and many other amenities. 19125 River Falls Drive, Davidson, www.club.clubcorp.com/Clubs/River-RunCountry-Club

Trump National Golf Club Charlotte. This award-winning course promises an elite golf experience and also features a Fazio Five short game complex, along with junior golf and a virtual course tour. The member-only club also features water views of Lake Norman along with many amenities. 120 Trump Square, Mooresville, www.trumpnationalcharlotte.com.

Westport Golf Club. This club bills itself as “Charlotte’s best value in golf,” with an annual membership plan, daily fee rates for the golfing public and amenities for the whole family. 7494 Golf Course Road South, Denver, www.westportgc.com.

Golf enthusiasts near and far make plans each year in May to part of the PGA Tour at the attend Wells Fargo Championship, which takes place at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte.