Champion Hills ranks No. 153 among Golfweek’s top modern courses

Champion Hills, the Tom Fazio-designed private club in Hendersonville, North Carolina, placed No. 153 on Golfweek’s America’s Top 200 Modern Golf Courses list. The ranking adds to the club’s national recognition and underscores the draw of its mountain setting and residential community. Why it matters: - Champion Hills’ latest Golfweek ranking strengthens its profile as one of the country’s notable private golf and residential communities. - The placement adds third-party validation for a course built around Tom Fazio’s design and the Blue Ridge Mountains setting. - The recognition can support the club’s standing with prospective members and residents who value nationally ranked golf. What happened: - Champion Hills was ranked No. 153 on Golfweek’s America’s Top 200 Modern Golf Courses list. - The list covers public and private courses built since 1960. - Golfweek also ranked Champion Hills No. 47 on its America’s Top 200 Residential Golf Courses list. - The club is in Hendersonville, North Carolina, just minutes from downtown. - The course was designed by Tom Fazio and sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. The details: - Golfweek’s Modern Courses ranking is based on evaluations from course raters. - Raters assess design quality, memorability, conditioning, variety, and overall playing experience. - Champion Hills features dramatic elevation changes, mountain views, and a routing shaped by the natural landscape. - The club also offers hiking trails, racquet sports, fitness amenities, dining, and a membership-focused community. - Champion Hills is managed by Troon Privé, the private club operations division of Troon. - The club is a private boutique property in the Blue Ridge Mountains, south of Hendersonville and about 45 minutes from Asheville. Between the lines: - The Golfweek placement suggests the club is competing not just as a local amenity but as a destination golf property with broad appeal. - The combination of a high-profile designer, residential offerings, and mountain setting is a key part of Champion Hills’ market identity. - Champion Hills’ repeated inclusion in Golfweek rankings signals sustained recognition rather than a one-time boost. What’s next: - Champion Hills says it will continue focusing on delivering an experience that matches the quality of Fazio’s design. - The club will likely continue using national rankings to reinforce its brand with members and prospective buyers. The bottom line: - Champion Hills has a stronger national case as one of America’s more respected modern golf and residential communities.