St. James, NC Golf Courses

Golf is an integral part of the coastal lifestyle and there are three distinct golf clubs located within St. James. In addition to beautifully maintained golf courses that have all been designated as "Audubon Certified Cooperative Sanctuaries" by Audubon International, each club offers recreational and entertainment facilities that are available to property owners who become members at each club.

The golf clubs at St James - The Founders Club, The Members Club, and The Players Club -provide a pleasant variety of golf experiences that reflect the personalities of their designers. Residents and property owners can take advantage of an extensive schedule of fun-filled events and southeastern North Carolina's mild climate to play golf all year 'round.

Not only do golfers congregate at the community's clubhouses, but so do social and civic groups. Residents participate in a full range of group activities, from bird watching and bridge to investing and painting.

Of course, the clubs at St. James are popular dining venues too. Whether it's for a round of drinks after golf or an evening out with friends, the clubs offer a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere and menus that change with the seasons.

The Founders Club (formerly The Gauntlet Club) is an award-winning 18-hole championship course that was designed by P. B. Dye to enhance the natural beauty of the coastal Carolina landscape.

Experienced players will appreciate its challenging layout, which features the highest slope rating of any course on the East Coast. The Founders Club also offers a newly renovated clubhouse and a state-of-the-art swimming and tennis complex.

The Members Club, an 18-hole Hale Irwin Signature Course, has won acclaim from golfers of every skill level.

This highly playable course added another nine holes in spring 2001 and is complemented by a 8,000 square foot clubhouse featuring a restaurant, bar and grill, and fitness center.

The athletically inclined will also appreciate the year-round swim club and clay tennis courts. A fitness center expansion is planned for 2003.

The Players Club, by course designer Tim Cate, has maintained the essential character of the land by using the rolling terrain, hardwood and pine forests, naturally occurring water and native vegetation to the maximum degree possible. The magnificent Par 72 layout calls for a wide variety of shots that will test every aspect of your game. The course is a challenging and eye-pleasing design that blends ingenious use of berms and bunkers with the beautiful and natural landscape of Coastal Carolina. Hole #6 and 7 will leave you shaking your head!