The Vision
We believe the best golf experiences are simple.
Walkable. Social. Rooted in the land.
Not overbuilt. Not exclusive for the sake of it.
Just thoughtful, high-quality golf — done right.
High Side is designed to bring people back to the game.
To play more often. Stay a little longer.
And enjoy it the way it was always meant to feel.
Golf, reimagined.
Two short courses. An expansive practice ground. A putting course built to be played, not rushed.
A clubhouse designed for connection — before, during, and after the round.
Simple in concept. Intentional in every detail.
Designed by Kris Spence, with a philosophy rooted in the Golden Age of golf.
Natural movement. Strategic simplicity. A course that reveals itself over time.
Shaped by the land — not forced onto it.
Scott Hamel. Phil Hamel. JD Downey. David Ross. Ron Ritchie.
A father/son duo assembling a team to build something that lasts. Combining competitive golf, business experience, course development, instruction, top-tier maintenance, and a shared belief in what the game can become.
High Side is personal — and being built with intention from the ground up.
Just north of Charlotte. A city with momentum — and room to build something new.
The right land. The right timing. The right place for High Side to take shape.