McConnell Golf

About McConnell Golf

McConnell Golf is a real estate operator headquartered in Raleigh, NC. McConnell Golf operates in Asheville, North Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina and Columbia, South Carolina. Its investment focus is on Golf Courses, Hospitality and Membership Clubs.

McConnell Golf is a Raleigh-based owner and operator of private clubs in the Southeast. The business began in 2003 when John McConnell acquired Raleigh Country Club, giving the company about 23 years in operation as of 2026. Its portfolio now includes 17 properties across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, making it one of the largest private club owners in its region. Its real estate activity is centered on golf and club-oriented assets: private country clubs, championship golf courses, clubhouses, dining and event venues, and amenity-driven residential golf communities connected to certain clubs. The portfolio includes both owned clubs and managed facilities, with continued growth through acquisitions such as Wilson Country Club in 2023 and Cobblestone Golf Club in 2025. The company’s footprint is concentrated in lifestyle, recreation, and hospitality-linked real estate rather than broad commercial development.

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Markets and themes

Markets McConnell Golf operates in

• Asheville, North Carolina
• Charlotte, North Carolina
• Columbia, South Carolina
• Greensboro-High Point, North Carolina
• Knoxville, Tennessee
• Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina (Research Triangle Park - RTP)
• Roanoke, Virginia
• Wilmington, North Carolina

Investment themes at McConnell Golf

• Golf Courses
• Hospitality
• Membership Clubs

Capabilities

• Asset Management
• Luxury

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Frequently asked questions about McConnell Golf

What does McConnell Golf do?

McConnell Golf is a Raleigh-based owner and operator of private clubs in the Southeast.

Where is McConnell Golf based?

McConnell Golf is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

What markets does McConnell Golf operate in?

McConnell Golf is active in Asheville, North Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, Greensboro-High Point, North Carolina, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

How many employees does McConnell Golf have?

McConnell Golf has 501–1,000 employees.