Champion Hills Golf Club
Champion Hills Golf Club in Hendersonville offers a masterful 18-hole Tom Fazio design that blends mountain scenery with approachable yet challenging play. Known for its standout par-3 ninth hole and expansive clubhouse amenities, it ranks as Western North Carolina’s top year-round private course.
Course Overview
Champion Hills Golf Club, located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, offers an immersive golf experience framed by the sweeping contours of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed course is widely regarded as one of the premier private golf destinations in Western North Carolina. What makes Champion Hills exceptional is its thoughtful balance of challenge and accessibility; each hole is artfully shaped to engage golfers of various skill levels without relying on punishing blind shots often associated with mountain designs.
The course unfolds across gently rolling terrain and elevated tees, allowing players to navigate a landscape that combines strategic bunkering with natural mountain vistas. The layout demands thoughtful club selection and shot placement, particularly on the standout par-3 ninth hole. This hole offers a dramatic elevation drop of over 100 feet to a large, well-guarded green, providing a test of nerve and distance control amid spectacular surroundings. While the yardage plays shorter than the scorecard suggests from the back tees, prevailing winds and the steep descent shape an experience both thrilling and memorable.
Champion Hills is intended primarily for members, with a warm, welcoming community atmosphere. The clubhouse serves as a social and recreational hub, boasting spacious locker rooms, a well-stocked pro shop, and the Fazio Grille, where players can enjoy refreshing drinks and thoughtfully prepared meals after their rounds. Beyond golf, the club supports an active lifestyle with amenities including fitness facilities and tennis courts, enhancing the social experience for members and their families.
Walking the course is highly encouraged and made comfortable by well-maintained paths and moderate elevation changes. Golf carts are available, but many appreciate the chance to engage more intimately with the terrain and flora. For those planning a visit, appropriate footwear is recommended to handle sections of uneven footing with ease.
Champion Hills presents a rare opportunity to play on a course where design excellence meets the natural beauty of the mountains without sacrificing playability. Its reputation as the #1 year-round course in Western North Carolina is well-earned, making it a destination for golfers seeking both a test and the chance to appreciate refined mountain golf at its best.
Course Highlights
The course is renowned for its Tom Fazio design that avoids blind shots common to mountain layouts, delivering strategic play across 18 distinctive holes. The par-3 ninth hole stands out for its dramatic elevation drop and expansive green protected by well-placed bunkers, providing a scenic challenge. The clubhouse offers upscale amenities including a well-equipped pro shop, inviting dining at the Fazio Grille, and spacious locker rooms with mountain views.
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Guest Reviews
Michelle Ericson
Had a decent Rachel sandwich for lunch.
Walter Cantwell
Champion Hills has an amazing set of par 3s. They are breathtaking. The course is in immaculate condition. Even though it is a "mountain" golf course, there are minimal blind shots. Fazio is an artist!
charles wheeler
Félix Medrano
Nice place
Minta Jane Ferguson
Participated in a wedding here. It is absolutely gorgeous!!! They have a wonderful facility to host weddings and do it very well. The wedding was outside in the evening (definitely need sunglasses) and the reception included a cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. They have a fire pit outside that they lit at night and they were able to flow people through the spaces extremely well. They have beautiful locker rooms with lounges that are perfect for bridal parties to get ready! Highly recommended!
Billy Osteen
Champion Hills Community was a fantastic venue. My SO and I went to a beautiful wedding there. Great views to have a ceremony, and the staff there went above and beyond to make my friends wedding special. The staff were super friendly and generous.
Uncle Jevo
What an amazing and beautiful community. Was so a blessing to spend several days with friends and walk and golf cart around and see the beautiful natural scenery and amazing homes.
David Theoret
Champion Hills is an upscale residential community and home to Champion Hills Golf Club; a year-round facility nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Both the community and the club are made up of residents and members that hail from more than 36 states across the US; people with an array of diverse interests, experiences, and passions, who have embraced the welcoming culture of Champion Hills. The majority of residents are year-round, affording them the opportunity to take advantage of everything Champion Hills has to offer. The golf course at Champion Hills is a Tom Fazio design which is nothing less than a collection of 18 signature holes, each one more breathtaking than the previous. After playing one hole and not thinking the view can get any better, you head to the next tee and have to start that thought process all over. Champion Hills is still considered to be Fazio’s home course and although he doesn’t live in the community anymore, you’ll still find him on the property from time to time with friends and business associates, enjoying one of his favorite creations. The golf course is ranked by Golf Digest Magazine among the top private courses in North Carolina and the #1 year-round course in Western North Carolina. With so many spectacular holes to choose from, it’s not easy to pick a single standout hole, but if I have to, I’m going to agree with the majority and give the nod to Number 9. It’s a par 3 and, although the scorecard says 196 yards from the back tees, it actually plays about 160. Regardless of what tees you’re playing from, you’ve got to drop a ball and give it a go from back here. At over 100 feet of elevation drop from tee to green, this hole is considered by many golf pundits to be one of North Carolina’s most spectacular holes. The green is large and protected by long bunkers on the right and back left. Miss it left of the green and you’re most likely in the trees. Chose the right club and you’re bound to do well. Step inside the clubhouse and you’ll find well appointed, airy rooms with terrific views of the mountains that surround Champion Hills. Within the clubhouse is a well-stocked pro shop with apparel from all of the industry’s top designers as well as the equipment from leading manufacturers. There’s also spacious men’s and women’s locker rooms. In the back corner is the Fazio Grille, where you will find your favorite post-golf libations; you can also grab a quick bite after your round. Many country clubs are judged by the dining they offer and if that’s your criteria, your search is over! The food in the dining room at Champion Hills is not only extraordinary, it’s anything but ordinary. The Sunburst Trout features a generous piece of fish with a basil almond crust, served with green beans and Three Graces Flamenco Cheese Smashed Potatoes. If your hobbies include hiking, traveling, yoga or piloting, or you simply enjoy a good cigar, chances are that others at Champion Hills that share your interests. Click Here for a more complete list of activities within the community. Champion Hills offers several types of memberships. Golf Members and their children, grandchildren, parents and grandparents can enjoy year-round, unlimited access to Champion Hills’ highly-rated Tom Fazio golf course, as well as all other club amenities. Social Members and this same vertical family line enjoy all aspects of the clubhouse, fitness center, tennis courts and more. You don’t need to live in Champion Hills or own property in the area to be a member. If you simply visit the area periodically for business or pleasure, then their National Membership could be a good fit. National members enjoy many of the same benefits as golf members, just not year-round. Whether you’re looking to relocate to the mountains of Western North Carolina and make it your permanent residence or you’re looking for a seasonal mountain retreat, you’ll find that Champion Hills is the perfect mountain golf community.
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Carrie Griffith
This is an exclusive place, I have a good friend that lives here.
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Course Details
Access & Location
1 Hagen Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739, USA
Champion Hills Clubhouse, featuring Fazio Grille and pro shop
Walking encouraged with moderate elevation changes; comfortable footwear recommended
Membership required for full course access; guest play available by member invitation
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