About - Cape Fear Country Club

125+ Years of Southern Hospitality

Founded in 1896, Cape Fear Country Club is proud to be the oldest private country club in North Carolina. Our legacy is built on tradition, community, and a shared passion for the game of golf.

The Club began with a small group of gentlemen in Wilmington who embraced the emerging sport of golf. Their enthusiasm marked the official founding of Cape Fear Country Club. The original course was located on the former Hilton Plantation, just north of the city, in what was then a public park. Over time, the Club relocated from Hilton Park to the north side of Oleander Drive and eventually to its current home on the south side.

Since 1900, the Clubhouse has been rebuilt four times, evolving from a simple cottage to the elegant facility that stands today. Cape Fear Country Club has been the setting for many memorable events, including the PGA Tour’s Azalea Open, which it proudly hosted from 1949 to 1971.

Today, the Club continues to honor its history while offering outstanding amenities and services. Members enjoy championship golf, premier racquet sports, a resort-style pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, exceptional dining options, youth programming, and a wide variety of social events.

Our commitment to community is just as strong as our commitment to excellence. Each year, members and staff volunteer thousands of hours to support local organizations such as the Wilmington Food Bank, Salvation Army, Toys for Tots, Pink Ribbon Project, The First Tee, One Love Tennis, Lump to Laughter, and United Way's Stuff the Bus campaign.

Cape Fear Country Club is a place where tradition lives on, community thrives, and families create memories to last for generations.