Stonebridge Golf Club

Venue Overview

Stonebridge Golf Club is a semi-private, 18-hole championship golf course in Monroe, North Carolina, just outside Charlotte. Built in 1997 by course designer Richard Osborne across more than 650 untouched acres of rolling Carolina forest, Stonebridge plays to a par of 72 at 6,923 yards from the tips, with a course rating of 73.6 and a slope of 132 on Bermuda grass — a legitimately demanding test that has still earned Stonebridge a reputation as one of the friendliest and best-conditioned courses in the Charlotte area.

About the Course

Rather than carve a course into a residential development, designer Richard Osborne set out to find the golf course that was already hiding within Stonebridge's 650-plus acres of gently rolling forest land. The result winds naturally through mature trees with scenic views at every turn, with greens complexes built to USGA specifications and bent grass putting surfaces that hold up to Charlotte-area play throughout the year. The course has become known among local golfers for consistently excellent conditioning and a layout that rewards course management over raw length, despite its championship-caliber 73.6 rating.

• 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Richard Osborne, built in 1997
• 6,923 yards from the back tees, par 72, course rating 73.6, slope 132
• Bent grass greens built to USGA specifications, Bermuda grass fairways
• More than 650 acres of natural, rolling forest terrain
• Golf Academy with PGA instruction on site
• Friday Night League and Operation 36 junior golf program
• Mobile app for bookings and scoring

A Course Built to Fit the Land

Stonebridge's defining philosophy set it apart from typical development-driven course design: rather than plotting holes around home sites, Osborne let the natural terrain dictate the routing. More than 25 years later, that approach has made Stonebridge a consistent favorite in reviews, with golfers regularly praising its green conditions and welcoming atmosphere as the "friendliest course around." The course's slope rating of 132 places it among the more challenging semi-private tracks in the Charlotte region, giving low-handicap players a genuine test while five sets of tees keep the course approachable for golfers of every level.

Practice Facilities & Amenities

• Driving range and short-game practice areas
• Golf Academy with dedicated teaching facilities
• Photo-worthy Swilcan Bridge feature
• Pro shop
• Mobile app for tee times and scoring

Lessons & Instruction

Stonebridge's Golf Academy, as of 2026, features:

• Nick Jacobi, PGA Master Professional — one of only 20 PGA Certified Golf Instructors in North Carolina and the state's 10th PGA Master Golf Instructor as of 2012; has given more than 15,000 lessons, taught in Queens University of Charlotte's PGA Program, and served as swing coach for Wingate University
• Barry Churchill, PGA Certified Professional — 2017 New England PGA Teacher of the Year and Certified USKids Golf Instructor with the Ultimate Golf School at Stonebridge

Private and group lessons are available for golfers of all ages; contact the golf shop at (704) 283-8998 to schedule.

Tournaments & Events

Stonebridge hosts a popular Friday Night League and runs the Operation 36 program for junior golfer development. The course's 650-plus-acre layout, championship-caliber 6,923-yard routing, and semi-private setting make it a strong host site for tournaments and group outings in the Charlotte metro.

Planning Your Event Here

Stonebridge's natural, spacious layout and dedicated Golf Academy make it a strong option for tournaments, corporate outings, and group events in the Charlotte area. Contact the golf shop to coordinate a booking. The course is located at 2721 Swilcan Burns Drive, Monroe, NC 28112 (704-283-8998).

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