Everything within the gates.
A category-by-category inventory of what Firethorne and the Country Club of the Carolinas offer — and which of it requires membership.
It helps to separate two things that are often conflated. The community — gates, security, streetscapes, common grounds — is funded through homeowners association assessments and serves every resident. The club — golf, racquets, aquatics, fitness, and dining — is a separate private organization with its own optional membership and its own dues.
Living in Firethorne does not require club membership, and club membership does not require living in Firethorne. Many families choose both; some choose only one.
Common questions
What amenities are available at Firethorne?
The private club campus includes a championship 18-hole golf course, Har-Tru clay tennis courts, pickleball, a Junior Olympic aquatics complex, a family pool, a fitness center, member dining, and year-round social programming.
Which amenities are community-side versus club-side?
Gates, security, and common-area landscaping are funded through the homeowners association. Golf, racquets, aquatics, fitness, and dining sit with the private club and require membership.
Is there a waitlist for membership categories?
Membership categories, capacity, and waitlists are set by the club and change over time. Confirm current availability with the club before making decisions that depend on a specific category.
Are amenity fees included in HOA dues?
No. Association assessments and club dues are separate obligations. See the HOA and membership guide for how the two differ.
A private Tom Jackson parkland layout playing from roughly 5,100 to just over 7,000 yards across five tee sets.
Full-length range plus chipping and bunker practice, used heavily for clinics and junior instruction.
A dedicated surface near the clubhouse for pre-round work and junior programs.
Golf staff, lessons, club fitting, and event administration for member tournaments and league play.
Soft-court tennis with active adult leagues, ladders, and clinics through the season.
Dedicated play with organized round-robins — among the fastest-growing parts of the club calendar.
Group instruction and team play that runs alongside the junior golf and swim programs.
A Junior-Olympic-scale complex that supports lap swimming and a competitive summer swim team.
A separate family-oriented pool with food and beverage service through the summer.
A summer swim program that draws a large share of the community's families every season.
Cardio and strength equipment with member access throughout the week.
Class programming across cycle, strength, yoga, and conditioning formats.
One-on-one and small-group training through club fitness staff.
Refined-casual service in the clubhouse, with seasonal menus and private event space.
Wine dinners, holiday programming, live music evenings, and themed family nights.
Camps, kids' nights, and seasonal traditions that define the community's social rhythm.
A staffed primary entry on Providence Road West, with residents-only secondary entries.
Round-the-clock patrol coverage funded through association assessments.
Maintained entries, streetscapes, and common grounds that set the community's first impression.
Sidewalks and low-speed residential streets that make evening walking and cycling part of daily life.
What is included with membership
Membership categories, what each category includes, initiation structure, monthly dues, minimums, cart and guest fees, and waitlist status are all set by the club and revised over time. We deliberately do not publish figures that would be out of date before you read them — request current terms directly from the club.
Accuracy notice
Amenities are added, renovated, and retired. This inventory reflects our best good-faith understanding and is not an official club or association publication. Verify anything that will influence a purchase or membership decision, and see our disclaimers.
Continue exploring Firethorne
The course itself: design character, terrain, and practice facilities.
How the private club is organized and what daily life looks like.
Dining, shopping, parks, and weekends beyond the gates.
The Union County schools that have served the community.
How association assessments and club dues differ.
Locate the clubhouse, courts, pools, and gates.