Lake Life and Area Golf
Lake Norman Facts
Created: Duke Energy dammed the Catawba River in 1963 to form Lake
Norman
Shoreline: 520 Miles
Surface Area: 32,475 acres
Depth: Average depth, 33 feet. Some areas reach 130 feet
Recreation: Eight public boating access points and two public fishing
areas
Fish: Striped bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, catfish,
and white perch
Lake Norman Living
Every day can be a like holiday when you live in the Lake Norman area.
This spectacular body of water is a virtual playground for visitors
and residents. Lake Norman is bordered on the east side by I-77 and
the west side by Highway 16. Both roads offer easy access to Charlotte
and surrounding cities.
Shores that once were dotted with summer cottages and campsites today
are the backdrop for multi-million dollar mansions. However, the lake
stretches across four counties and homes of all types can be found
on and around the lake. Everything from the simple condos to the perfect
right-sizing ranch home to 16,000 square-foot estates.
Motor boating, sailing, kayaking, fishing, skiing, swimming and lots
of other activities abound on the lake. There is many a solitary island
for relaxing with a picnic. You may see hot air balloons or parasailers
overhead. Along the lakeshores are graceful waterfowl, majestic raptors,
deer, and other wildlife.
There are many waterfront parks and marinas. Some offer half- and
full-day boat and jet ski rentals. Ramsey Creek Park in Cornelius and
Blythe Landing in Huntersville both have boat launch facilities. Duke
Power State Park on the north side of the lake offers swimming, walking
trails, a boat launch, picnic sites, and canoe and rowboat rental.
For receptions and gala occasions, you can book one of the large ferryboats
for a catered event as you cruise the lake.
Of course, the wide range of shopping and dining spans from causal
to very upscale, your choice. All in all, Lake Norman is resort living
just a short drive from city life. What could be finer?
Golf Galore
The Peninsula Golf Club
The 18-hole course at the Peninsula Club facility in Cornelius, North
Carolina, features 7,075 yards of golf from the longest tees for
a par of 72. The course rating is 74.1 and it has a slope
rating of 133 on Zoysia grass. Designed by Rees Jones, ASGCA,
the Peninsula golf
course opened in 1990. Colin Cage manages the course as
the General Manager.
River Run Golf Club
The 18-hole course at the River Run Country Club facility in
Davidson, North Carolina, features 7,022 yards of golf from the
longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 74.8
and it has a slope rating of 134 on Bermuda grass. Designed by
Robert C. Walker, ASGCA/Ray Floyd, the River Run golf course opened
in 1990. Michael Ambrose manages the course as the General Manager.
The Point Lake and Golf Club
The Point's golf course and club in Mooresville was designed by Greg
Norman. The course has been described as inspiring. More than two-thirds
of the holes play directly along or over the water on this beautiful,
varied course, which presents challenges to golfers of all skill
levels.
North Stone Country Club
NorthStone Country Club is a private club located in Huntersville,
North Carolina, in the center of the NorthStone community. NorthStone
Country Club is situated on 237 artistically landscaped acres. The
P. B. Dye signature course was rated Number One by Charlotte's Business
Journal. The course will impress the very best players with its strategically
placed bunkers, G2 bent grass greens, and Meyer Zoysia fairways.
Featuring an endless variety of strategic angles of play from multiple
tee boxes, the NorthStone golf course will encourage good course
management yet tease the more adventurous golfer.
Verdict Ridge
One visit and you'll understand why Verdict Ridge was voted the #2
overall best new course in North Carolina in 1999 and was host to
the 2001 US Open Qualifying, 2000 Mid-Amateur Qualifying and the
1999 NC Four Ball Championship. Rolling hills and natural hardwoods
serve as the backdrop for 18 lush fairways and the finest greens
in the Charlotte area. Even a thick fog settling into treetops on
the horizon can't hide the stunning natural beauty.
Birkdale Golf Club
Your club for a day. We feature a premium daily fee course with private
course flair. Located on 200 acres of rolling terrain, Birkdale is
carved between tall Oaks, Spruces, Pines and natural streams. Birkdale
proudly boasts its 7,043 yard, Par 72, Bermuda fairways and bent
grass greens course as challenging and fun..
Cowan's Ford Country
Club
Nestled along the shores of Lake Norman, with an ideal climate for
year-round golf, Cowan's Ford Country Club offers a unique experience
for the discriminating golfer. A full golf course renovation recently
took place in addition to building new green complexes, tee boxes,
and re-contoured fairways. Each hole in the redesign offers its own
unique view and playing characteristics, designed to bring out the
best in the entire golf experience and to keep members and their guests
coming back for more.