Cowans Ford Golf Club At Lake Norman

Cowans Ford Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 72 course in Stanley, on the western shore of Lake Norman in Gaston County. The layout stretches 6,954 yards from the back tees and takes advantage of the hilly terrain near the lake. A driving range is on site, and the club carries premium pricing.

The course winds through hardwood forests with several holes offering distant lake views. Elevation changes are pronounced, with uphill and downhill tee shots adding complexity to club selection. Cowans Ford sits about 30 minutes northwest of Charlotte, positioned in the Lake Norman corridor that has seen rapid residential growth over the past two decades.