Architect Andrew Green, praised for his “masterful restorations,” has been selected by The Country Club of North Carolina (CCNC) to renovate its Cardinal Course.
Green’s work on the Cardinal Course is scheduled to begin in fall 2028, with reopening expected in fall 2029.
“With the plan approved, our attention now turns to the details and execution of the Cardinal project,” Green said. “We are working closely with the Club and project team to refine the design, establish the construction sequence, and coordinate the many pieces necessary to move the project forward successfully.”
McDonald & Sons Golf Course Builders has been selected as the construction firm to work with Green on the project. The two have collaborated on numerous projects in recent years, and McDonald and Sons is also where Green got his start in the business. He spent 12 years with the firm before branching out on his own.
“There is still important design work ahead. As we move toward construction, we will continue to study each hole, test ideas, and refine details to make sure we are getting the most out of the property and the plan,” said Green. “It is exciting to move into this next phase. We have a clear direction, and now our responsibility is to work through the details and execute the project in a way that delivers the best possible golf course for the membership.”
The Cardinal Course originated as a nine-hole layout designed by Willard Byrd in 1970, making CCNC a 27-hole facility at the time. Nine additional holes were added in 1981, completing the course under the direction of Robert Trent Jones Sr. The most recent course renovation was completed by Arthur Hills in 2001.
Some of Green’s most applauded recent work includes renovating an enviable group of courses that have hosted many Major championships such as Congressional Country Club’s Blue Course (2022), Oak Hill Country Club’s East Course (2021), Inverness Club (2020), Scioto Country Club (2022), Wannamoisett Country Club (2022), and East Lake Golf Club, home of the PGA Tour’s Tour Championship (2023).
His work at Interlachen Country Club (Minn.) and Chevy Chase (Md.) Club earned Golf Digest’s 2024 and 2025 Renovation of the Year awards, respectively.
Two of Green’s original course designs – Firefly in Spring Hill, Tenn., and Kawonu Golf Club in Greenville, S.C. – are scheduled to open in fall of 2026 and spring of 2027, respectively.
More of Green’s work can be found at this link: https://greengolfandturf.com/
“Andrew Green’s work is undoubtedly successful and eye-opening,” said club president Charlie Rivers. “His vision for the future of the Cardinal Course at CCNC is equally innovative. The membership is enthusiastic about watching this project come to life. A newly invigorated Cardinal Course adds to the luster of the golf at CCNC as it offers the opportunities to host high-level competitions. We are extremely honored to work with Andrew and can’t wait to see the new Cardinal Course.”
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