Life at its best in Chapel Hill, NC

A private community just moments from the bustling college town of Chapel Hill.

Governors Club is a nationally-recognized club community built around an award-winning 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and member-owned country club. We are the Triangle’s only gated golf community and private club.

Chapel Hill is home to the University of North Carolina (UNC) and Governors Club, a 1,600-acre gated community.  The area, called "The Triangle," also includes Durham, home of Duke University, and Raleigh, the state capitol and location of North Carolina State University. It is one of the most vibrant metropolitan areas in the U.S. and is easily accessible to Governors Club residents.

Governors Club has a strong sense of community - most residents consider this their primary home and join the country club for access to golf, tennis, swimming, a wellness center, dining and more than 400 annual events for adults, children and families.

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The Triangle Area of Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh offers:

  • Four-season climate with mild winters & great natural beauty
  • Three renowned universities - UNC, Duke & NC State
  • Convenient RDU international airport - over 50 non-stop destinations
  • Outstanding cultural programs, sports & outdoor activities
  • Two world-class teaching hospitals & medical centers
  • Superb shopping, fine & casual dining


Over 400 flights per day including  London & Paris
Sports, education & culture - an exciting college town

Governors Club in Chapel Hill, NC.

One of the top residential communities and private clubs in the world.

It all started in 1987 with an extraordinary piece of property - 1,600 acres including Edwards Mountain, a 667-foot hill, with ravines, streams, old-growth woods and lakes. It was an inspired location for a private golf course/country club and residential community.

Jack Nicklaus created a 27-hole championship golf course that fully uses and enhances the property. There is a beautiful clubhouse with dining and event spaces. There are 8 lighted tennis courts (clay and hard courts), a complete Fitness Center with indoor & outdoor pools and a children's playground. Even though it is minutes from everything, Governors Club remains an oasis of natural beauty and privacy.

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Governors Club is among the top 5% of clubs worldwide

Chapel Hill, NC.

Governors Club is located near all the Triangle has to offer.

Chapel Hill is home to the University of North Carolina, chartered in 1789, the oldest state university in the nation. The University hosts many cultural activities - concerts, an art museum, programs and plays - and is famous for its outstanding athletic programs including championship basketball and football teams. The UNC Medical School and Hospital are among the finest in the nation.

With its great location, Governors Club is just minutes from the Triangle and all its perks:

  • Easy commute to Research Triangle Park's many companies
  • Near public and private elementary and secondary schools 
  • Outdoor activities - boating at nearby Jordan Lake & many bike trails

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Best of all, you can change your lifestyle as your needs change -
with so much to do, you will never get bored:

  • Enjoy life with your kids now, but find new things to do as they grow
  • Work now, but the Club and Triangle offer more opportunities when you retire
  • Start your retirement with travel or spend time getting in shape at the Fitness Center or tune up your golf or tennis game. Whenever you're ready, add culture, education or volunteer activities - they're all right here for you

Life the way you want to live it

Governors Club is a family oriented private community for you & your family.

With so much to offer, create your own lifestyle:

  • Meet your neighbors in Governors Club with golf, tennis, fitness or many other activities
  • Take advantage of educational opportunities at UNC and Duke
  • Travel and entertain family and friends - with a great airport, travel is easy
  • Volunteer and get involved in the community.
  • Vibrant Triangle community lets you stay active or work even if you're officially "retired"

With all the resources of Governors Club, Chapel Hill and the Triangle, you can live any lifestyle you want whenever you want it.

Chapel Hill Real Estate

From estate homes to townhouses, Governors Club has the perfect home for you!

Prices range from $400,000 to several million dollars, with many in the $500-$750,000 range. Most homes for sale enjoy stunning views of either our award-winning golf course, the North Carolina woods or the beautiful ponds and lake. Unlike most subdivisions, home sites at Governors Club follow the contours of the golf course and varied landscape to enhance their natural beauty, taking full advantage of this Chapel Hill property. All this creates an sense of privacy and serenity at one of the top residential communities in the world.

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