Destination: Charlotte

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Thousands of fans watch Tiger Woods at Quail Hollow in 2009.

Apr. 26, 2010
By LINKS Magazine

Now a major banking center, Charlotte is a city on the rise, with plenty of golf and dining options that can make any visitor feel at home.

Where to Play

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Birkdale Golf Club: Sited on rolling terrain, this Arnold Palmer design provides plenty of challenges from tee to green, while the bentgrass greens offer chances to make plenty of putts.

Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation: The Tom Jackson design is known as one of the best-conditioned courses in the area, equal to that of many private layouts.

Stonebridge Golf Club: Located north of the city, this semi-private layout is a little farther from downtown (or Uptown, as it's known), but the course is worth the longer drive.

Where to Stay

Ballantyne Hotel: The hub of a master-planned community south of the city, this luxury property also boasts a popular course and the Dana Rader Golf School on the grounds.

Dunhill Hotel: Centrally located, this historic property dating from 1929 has 60 unique rooms that offer an elegant sanctuary from the bustle of the burgeoning metropolis.

Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte: Charlotte's lodging choices tend to be heavily weighted toward chains, although there is little cookie-cutter about this green property built with LEED guidelines.

Where to Eat

Barrington's: Named after chef Bruce Moffett's hometown in Rhode Island (also home to Brad Faxon), this intimate eatery offers up upscale all-American cuisine.

Copper: Diners intimidated by the strong flavors of Indian cuisine would do well to start with the fusion menu that offers traditional dishes in modern, innovative presentations.

Noble's: Jim Noble serves up elegant versions of Southern cooking at his namesake showcase. Those looking for a more casual environment should try his Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen.