Our History

Chowan Golf and Country Club (CGCC) is located in Chowan County, approximately 7 miles east of the town of Edenton, on property that was established in 1861 as historic Mulberry Hill. Originally owned by the Blount family, the property was acquired by the Wood family in 1863. During the early 1940s, the US government acquired a portion of the land to train military personnel during and after WWII until the property was obtained by the town of Edenton in 1959.

The original 9-hole Chowan Golf and Country Club, Inc. was established in 1962 on a 135-acre tract of land that had been part of the US Marine Corps Outlying Field. CGCC expanded to an 18-hole course in 1989, through the cooperation and generosity of Tom Wood, the developer of Mulberry Hill Plantation, which surrounds the "back 9" holes. Since then, a new clubhouse has been constructed that includes a pro shop, ballroom and full kitchen. A swimming pool, 3 lighted tennis courts, driving range and practice green round out the facilities available at the semi-private club.

In 2004, the club identified the need to reduce the runoff of nitrogen and phosphorous fertilizers and improve the quality of the Albemarle Sound. CGCC established over 15 acres of wetlands and ponds throughout the course through a grant by the NC Clean Water Management Trust fund. The project, completed in 2008, also included construction of a chemical handling facility. CGCC, located on the beautiful Albemarle Sound, is truly one of the jewels of northeast North Carolina.

Come learn more about the history of CGCC and discover our blue herons and egrets in the wetlands, experience a sunset over the Sound, and take part in our annual oyster roast.There's something for everyone at CGCC.