This past weekend I had a chance to view homes in some of the most pristine golf course communities in the Lake Norman/Huntersville NC area. River Run, Birkdale and Northstone are three of the nicest Golf communities outside of Uptown Charlotte.
The private NorthStone Country Club golf course and club facilities at NorthStone were developed by Mr. Rhein. NorthStone Club marks the third golf course environment created by Mr. Rhein - utilizing the talents of P.B. Dye as golf course architect.
NorthStone Country Club is by far the best selling private golf club community in greater Charlotte. Mr. Rhein attributes this success, in part, to his many years of experience, but more so to a great team of employees and group of Preferred Builders who, together, have created in NorthStone Country Club the standards by which all other communities will be measured.
River Run is situated on over 1000 acres of landscaped and natural rolling terrain, including a centuries-old 
forest, four lakes and the Rocky River, River Run offers residents a true sense of community and relaxing lifestyle in one of our area's most beautiful settings. Located in the lovely college town of Davidson, North Carolina, River Run residents enjoy the ambience of small-town living while only minutes away from all the conveniences Charlotte has to offer.
So whether you enjoy gourmet dining in the elegant setting of our clubhouse, playing a round of golf with at our 18-hole championship course or a friendly set of tennis at our 16-court indoor/outdoor tennis facility, taking a vigorous hike on our many walking trails or a leisurely dip in one of our pools, River Run provides you with the opportunity to live life your way.
The Arnold Palmer designed Birkdale golf course, is a public facility with a "private club" atmosphere. Located on 200 acres of rolling terrain, carved between tall pines and natural streams, Birkdale is a challenging 7,013 yard, par 72 course made up of Bermuda fairways and Crenshaw bent grass greens offering a true test of golf skills.
Birkdale has received 
a good deal of acclaim, being voted one of the top five public golf courses in North Carolina. When it opened in 1997 it was voted The Best New Golf Course in North Carolina and was named Charlotte's Best Public Course in 1998.Four sets of tees allows golfers of all abilities to enjoy the layout at Birkdale. The course features a number of elevation changes, which are appealing to the eye and add to the challenge. Well placed water hazards require players to use every shot in their bag.
Always well manicured with firm and true greens, Birkdale Golf Club provides an outstanding daily fee golf experience that should not be missed.
