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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