The Club

What started out in 1967 as a stand of oak trees and scrub pines "in the middle of nowhere," North Ridge Country Club grew to be the heart of North Raleigh.

In early 1966, NRCC founder Ed Richards took architect Dean Best on a drive to a tract of undeveloped land three miles outside the Raleigh city limits. “We’re going to build a country club here,” said Richards. “Well, it’s a long way from town,” stated Best. Richards replied, “It won’t be by the time we get it established… it’s the perfect location.”

A man with a vision saw the future.

In the dawning days of the Research Triangle Park and influx of high-tech workers moving south, Ed Richards could see the future of Raleigh. He envisioned a growth like never before in the Capital City and that growth was headed north. Richards took a gamble and it paid off in dividends. Not only did the club grow, but the surrounding neighborhood grew with it.

Membership grows beyond the dream

In May of 1967 there was an effort by the founding Members to enroll members prior to the Club opening. The cost for a Founding Membership was $400. By June, there were 310 names on the rolls. By the time the golf course opened in April of 1968, Membership had increased to 400 Members, the initiation fee jumped to $750 with monthly dues set at $15.

NRCC currently boasts nearly 1,100 Members who now live Ed Richards' dream.

50 years drive by in an instant

Now with a 4th generation of Members playing through, North Ridge boasts a historical dedication unlike many. From the original 18 holes designed by George Cobb in 1967 to 36 holes rolling across nearly 400 acres today, the great-great-grandchildren of original founding Members have found a second home on our range.

The legacy continues

While decades pass and lifestyles change, NRCC continues to evolve, providing Members with first-class facilities in a welcoming, family-oriented community. From bucolic woodland in the '60s to a modern facility adapting for future generations, North Ridge Country Club is dedicated to enhancing the Member experience for decades to come.