Memberships are offered in three categories - Golf, Tennis, and Social. Contribution fees, dues, assessments and minimums are determined based on membership category and family status and residency.

Currently available are Principal, Advantage Golf and Signature Memberships.

Principal Memberships are reserved for those who have purchased a home or homesite within the Governors Club gates. Principal Members may choose between the Golf, Tennis and Social categories of membership.

Advantage Golf Memberships are for property and non-property owners. Golf memberships are available to those who are under forty.

A limited number of Signature Golf and Tennis Memberships are available to individuals who do not own property within the community.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

1. What is the history of Governors Club?
   
   Governors Club was incorporated on February 9, 1989. The first 18 holes of the championship course were opened on September 5, 1990. Holes 19-27, nicknamed "The Mountain" were opened four years later, on September 22, 1994. The Grand Opening of the Clubhouse took place in May 1995, and the Fitness Center was completed in March 1997. The Members of the Club acquired the Club and its facilities from the developer on January 1, 1997.
   
   
2. Who manages the Club?
   
   An elected Board of Directors manages the business and affairs of the Club. The General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the Club and reports to the Board of Directors.
   
   
3. What is the cap on the number of memberships issued?
   
   There is a cap of 675 Golf Memberships (225 per nine holes), and 325 Tennis and Social Memberships combined.
   
   
4. How is residency determined for dues paying purposes?
   
   Resident status for dues paying purposes has been determined geographically to include the following six North Carolina counties: Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Lee, Orange, and Wake. Members who maintain a place of domicile within this area will be charged dues at the Resident rate. A member's legal residence for tax and voting purposes is not taken into consideration when determining residency.
   
   
5. What facilities does the Club offer?
   
   The Club Facilities include the following:

   • Jack Nicklaus Designed Golf Course. While Governors Club provides its members with a wide variety of amenities, golf occupies center stage within the community. The 27-hole layout follows the contours of Edwards Mountain, skirting serene lakes and quiet woodlands and winding through the neighborhoods of Governors Club.

   • Golf Practice Facilities. To fine tune your game, the Club features complete practice facilities including an expansive driving range, a chipping green, a practice bunker and three putting greens.

   • Clubhouse Facilities. Relax or participate in various social activities at our 40,000 square foot, full-service clubhouse. The clubhouse includes banquet and meeting space, a mixed grill restaurant, full-service bar, members? lounge and card room, golf pro shop, and ladies? and men?s locker rooms. The mixture of the clubhouse facilities and great activities helps develop the camaraderie that is the basis of a fine private club.

   • Tennis, Swim and Fitness Facilities. The tennis and swim facilities include 6 clay hydro courts, a pro shop and snack bar with grill, an outdoor swimming pool, a children's pool and playground, and an open-air pavilion. The fitness center includes an indoor pool, cardiovascular weight and aerobics rooms, shower facilities and an outdoor jogging path.

   
   
   
6. How are dues and fees established?
   
   Dues and fees are set annually by the Board of Directors, and are payable in advance on or before the first day of each month. The Board of Directors reserves the right to set the amount of dues to be payable by members in each class and category at a level it deems appropriate, provided that the dues of each category of membership must be reasonable in comparison to the playing rights of privileges granted.
   
   
7. Are my guests and family members welcome at the Club?
   
   Guests of members are welcome to use the Club's facilities and will be subject to applicable guest fees and charges. The Board of Directors, at its sole and absolute discretion, may limit the number of times a particular guest may use certain facilities, and may deny, withdraw, or revoke privileges at any time.
   
   
8. What additional privileges are available to me as a Governors Club Member?
   
   Governors Club is a Host Club of the Jack Nicklaus International Golf Club (JNIGC). Members of Governors Club may choose to subscribe to JNIGC, which gives them access to more than 100 Nicklaus Design courses all over the world. Information on JNIGC may be obtained from the Club Membership Office.
   
   
9. What should I do if I have additional questions?
   
   Call us at 919-933-7500 or email us at sarah@governorsclub.cc
   
   

Disclaimer
THIS IS A PRELIMINARY DESCRIPTION OF THE MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT GOVERNORS CLUB, INC. THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND MAY NOT BE RELIED UPON AS A BASIS FOR A DECISION TO ACQUIRE A RESIDENCE, HOMESITE OR CO-OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE COMMUNITY OR MEMBERSHIP IN THE CLUB. A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES IS CONTAINED IN THE MEMBERSHIP OFFERING PLAN IN GOVERNORS CLUB, INC., AND ITS EXHIBITS AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, WHICH SHOULD BE CAREFULLY REVIEWED PRIOR TO ACQUIRING A MEMBERSHIP IN THE CLUB.