This 18-hole Arnold Palmer designed Championship golf course has been voted the “Best New Golf Course in North Carolina”, one of the “Top Five Public Courses in the State” and Charlotte's “Best Public Course”. 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 Bermudagrass fairways and Miniverde Bermudagrass greens, offering a true test of golf skills.

Four sets of tees allow golfers of all abilities to enjoy the Arnold Palmer designed layout. The course features a number of slight 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 around this well-manicured course. The greens are firm and true and provide golfers with a great golf experience. The practice area includes a 10-acre lighted driving range with Bermudagrass tees, short game area and putting green.