From Official Chatham Park NC,
“Southern Land Company will develop a 1,271-acre master-planned community with a world-class golf course designed by Fazio Golf Design
Nashville, Tenn. (September 22, 2026) – Today, Southern Land Company, a vertically integrated, national real estate developer of award-winning single-family, multifamily, and mixed-use communities, announced its plans to develop in the Raleigh metro area a new 1, 271-acre master-planned community and world-class private golf club with an 18-hole full course, 9-hole short course, and state-of-the-art learning and practice facilities, all designed by renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio.
The new community and club will be constructed in Chatham Park, a master-planned development in the town of Pittsboro, approximately 30 miles from North Carolina’s capital city, Raleigh. Preston Development Company, co-founded by Julian “Bubba” Rawl and Tim Smith, is developing Chatham Park.
“Creating a great community is more than just designing and building beautiful houses—it’s about creating a sense of place and an experience that people are proud to call home,” said Tim Downey, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Land Company. “Chatham Park gives us an incredible opportunity to bring that vision to life alongside Preston Development Company and Tom Fazio, and we’re excited to develop a truly special master planned, mixed-use community that will become a lasting part of the region.”
“North Carolina is an exciting market for Southern Land Company, and Chatham Park presents a unique opportunity to create a community within one of North Carolina’s most dynamic growth submarkets within the Southeast,” said Brian Sewell, President and Chief Operating Officer, Southern Land Company. “We’re excited to bring a Southern Land development to the incredible community that Preston Development is building. Their deep expertise in community building and dedication to excellence makes this project exceptional, and we look forward to creating a destination that will stand out in the Research Triangle for years to come.”
To read the entire press release, visit Chatham Park NC’s website here.
Download full press release here: New SLC MP Community and Golf Club in NC
