Champion Hills Frequently Asked Questions
When you're considering a new place to live, you naturally have a lot of questions. And we are happy to supply the answers. These are some of the most frequently asked questions about Champion Hills. If you don't find the answer you're looking for here, please give us a call at 1.800.633.5122 or send us an e-mail at CHinfo@ChampionHills.com and we will be glad to provide more information.
When was Champion Hills established and who owns it?
Champion Hills began in 1988 as a local venture by a small group of investors who believed this unique corner of Western North Carolina could yield an amazing golf experience. Tom Fazio was so inspired by the land that he joined the project as both designer and investor in 1989. In 1992, The Branigar Organization, a subsidiary of Union Camp Corporation, purchased Champion Hills and built a strong foundation for its growth. By 2001, Champion Hills Club was entirely member-owned.
What is the financial condition of Champion Hills?
Because Champion Hills has been member-owned for a decade, our infrastructure is well established, and we take great pride in our solid financial condition.
What completed amenities does Champion Hills offer?
Champion Hills is an established community, and the following amenities are completed and currently in use by our members:
- Tom Fazio championship golf course
- Short-game practice area and driving range
- Lodge-style clubhouse with multiple dining options
- Fitness center and fitness classes
- Lighted Har-Tru® tennis courts
- Heated pool, hydro spa and sun deck
- Miles of marked walking trails
- Bocce courts
- Activities director to coordinate both on- and off-site events
- Numerous clubs, tournaments, socials, and events
What kinds of club membership does Champion Hills offer?
Champion Hills Club offers golf, social and national membership opportunities. Our golf and social members enjoy the added benefit of vertical family membership so that families can enjoy our club together. Please click here to learn about our different options. Champion Hills is a private, member-owned club and use of club facilities by non-members is limited and requires approval by the Board of Governors. Admission is member-sponsored and requires Board approval. For full membership details, contact Heather Myers at heatherm@championhills.com.
Is there a membership cap at the Champion Hills Club?
To ensure a close-knit community and to preserve the quality of our course, Champion Hills maintains a cap of 285 golf memberships, 75 social memberships and 25 national memberships.
What is the climate like at Champion Hills?
Known as the “city of four seasons,” Hendersonville has a temperate climate with mild, short winters, cool summers and spring and autumn months that explode with color. The average high in January is 47 degrees, while the average high in July is 84 degrees. Thanks to these moderate temperatures, Champion Hills is truly a year-round community with year-round golf. It is not uncommon to see golfers enjoying our Fazio-designed course throughout the mild winter months, and nearly half of our residents live here all year long.
How close is Champion Hills to towns and larger cities?
Champion Hills is an easy five minutes from Hendersonville, North Carolina, a small town with big charm—so much that it was voted one of the top 10 “Best Small Towns” by readers of Southern Living Magazine and appears in Norman Crampton's "The 100 Best Small Towns in America." We are also less than 30 miles away from the exciting city of Asheville, where you’ll find a thriving arts scene and seemingly endless opportunities for shopping, dining and entertainment. If you need airport access, there’s Asheville Regional Airport 20 minutes away, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport only 50 minutes away or Charlotte Douglas International Airport less than two hours away. Click here to see our proximity to other towns and cities.
What security measures does Champion Hills have in place?
At Champion Hills, we understand that your house is not a home unless it comes with strong peace of mind. That’s why our security staff patrols the community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They respond promptly to alarms and can provide exterior house checks whenever you are out of town. Our security officers are linked directly to the Henderson County Sheriff's Department and the local Emergency Medical Services. The safety and security of Champion Hills residents is a responsibility they take very seriously.
Are there architectural standards at Champion Hills?
The homes at Champion Hills are an individual expression of taste and beauty and a reflection of the casual lifestyle our residents enjoy. Custom home designs are subject to an architecture review process to ensure quality, variety and compatibility. It's important to all of us at Champion Hills that homes blend in harmony with each other and the natural mountain landscape.
How are water and sewer utilities handled at Champion Hills?
Our community uses city utilities. However, we own and manage our on-site sewage treatment system.
What kind of access to health care is there?
Whether you're 20 or 80 years old, proximity to reliable, high-quality health care is an important consideration when selecting your next home. Champion Hills is conveniently located close to a variety of excellent healthcare services, including primary and specialty care. Two community hospitals, Pardee Hospital and Park Ridge Hospital, are just minutes down the road in Hendersonville, and Mission Health System, Western North Carolina's nationally recognized referral center and Level II Trauma Center, is only 30 miles away. Residents in Western North Carolina can feel safe knowing that even the most remote parts of our region are accessible by Mission’s two air ambulances, making expert emergency care always just minutes away.
