Hit the links in Durham! Amongst the array of beautiful, lush courses to choose from year-round, it’s never been easier to design a golf-centered getaway for any skill level or budget.
There are ten 18-hole golf courses in Durham, seven of which are public or semi-private. Many of the Durham golf courses have hosted exciting tournaments and received numerous accolades. It is home to three of the top 40 golf courses in North Carolina according to North Carolina Magazine.
Duke University Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones and Rees Jones, at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club was ranked as the "15th Best Overall Golf Course" by Golf Digest. It served as the site of the 2001 NCAA Division I Golf Tournament.
Treyburn Golf Course, designed by Tom Fazio, was ranked as the "10th Best Golf Course in NC" in 1999 by Golf Digest. Its 18th hole is considered one of the toughest finishing holes in the nation.
But even the most devout golfers cannot live by golf alone. Only an hour’s flight or a day’s drive from 54% of the nation’s population and easily accessible from RDU International Airport, Durham is a rapidly emerging destination. It attracts visitors with the highest percentage of AAA Three-and-Four-Diamond-rated guest rooms in the state, dining establishments that have garnered national and international acclaim, an array of shopping destinations - including North Carolina’s only Nordstrom, and vibrant arts and cultural activities.
Visit www.durham-nc.com/visitor/getaways/index.php to book your “Tee Time, Times Two” Durham Getaway package, or contact the Durham CVB to plan a perfect custom golfing escape.
