GCH Network e-News
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
May 8, 2026 – May 10, 2026
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> NEW! Try the New COMPARE Search Tool
> New Community – Esplanade at Azario, Lakewood Ranch, FL
> Getaways & Stay ‘n’ Plays – Visit Southern Hills Plantation, FL
> What’s Going On At…
- Farmers Market at Traditions of Braselton, GA
- Summer Golf Events at Tamarack Resort, ID
Try the New COMPARE Communities Search Tool
GolfCourseHome.com, the leading consumer website for buyers looking to buy a primary home, second home or retirement residence within a world-class golf course community, announces the launch of a powerful, new search tool—COMPARE.
Buyers searching for their ideal golf course community can now compare location, pricing, amenities, golf course designer, real estate products and more of up to three golf communities at one time and submit an inquiry to all three with just one click.
Click to Compare
To compare communities, just click the COMPARE box under the name of any community that appears in any search result and in any state, amenity and location/type lists. Then click CLICK TO COMPARE. Try it by clicking here.
The result is three columns featuring 10 amenities and other key information about each community. Check-marks indicate whether a community has a specific amenity. Try it by clicking here.
At the bottom of the screen is a bold link to the inquiry form. Once filled out, one click sends it to all three communities. It’s an easy way to evaluate many communities and request more information in a short space of time. Try it by clicking here.
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NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch, FL
Entrance to Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch.
The first of many Lakewood Ranch-area communities that will join GolfCourseHome.com, Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch is a gated, golf and lifestyle community spanning 1,000 acres along the northern section of the Lakewood Ranch master development.
Home to resort-style living with championship golf and modern amenities, the community features a mix of single-family homes, villas and coach homes—many with golf, lake or preserve views. Send me more information about Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch
The Chris Wilczynski-designed, 18-hole golf course.
Its marquee amenity is an 18-hole, championship golf course by the noted architect Chris Wilczynski. The course comes with a full array of player-friendly practice and warmup features.
Measuring 7,007 yards from its back tees, the course is known for its forgiving fairways, smooth greens and visually unique bunkering.
Tennis and pickleball courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center and resort-style swimming pools round out the amenity package. Send me more information about Esplanade at Azario
Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, Idaho
Tamarack Resort is a 4-season, mountain lifestyle community.
Tamarack Resort is a four-season, mountain resort located in Donnelly, Idaho, featuring a championship golf course, marina with on-water fuel, 2,800 feet of vertical drop and 1,100 acres of skiable terrain.
Set 90 miles north of Boise on the west shore of Lake Cascade, it is tucked into the Payette River Mountains region and is renowned as America’s only ski, golf, and lake resort. Send me more information about Tamarack Resort!
Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA
Creekwood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities.
> Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA, is a vibrant, 55-plus, active-adult community located in Powder Springs, GA.
This new community is smartly designed to offer comfort, convenience and a strong sense of community for retirees.
Developed by Paran Homes, this gated neighborhood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities, making Creekwood an ideal setting for homebuyers seeking a relaxed, active lifestyle. Send me more information about Creekwood 55+ Community!
Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA
The private, gated community of Traditions of Braselton, GA.
> Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA, is a private, gated community is one of 10 new communities in five states to have joined the GCH Network in the past few months.
See the list below along with links connecting you to their Featured Community page and important community information about amenities, real estate, visit packages and more.
IDAHO
> New! Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID READ MORE
GEORGIA
> New! Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA – READ MORE
> New! Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA – READ MORE
> New! Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA – READ MORE
NEW JERSEY
> Westlake Golf & CC, Jackson, NJ – READ MORE
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Woodside, SC 1-Level 2BR, Primary Suite $420,000
> Indian River Colony Club, FL Golf & Water View 3BR $425,000
> Lake Arrowhead, GA Under Construction 3BR $484,400
> Westlake Golf & Country Club, NJ Updated 3BR $595,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! GCH Launches COMPARE Tool
> New! Top 10 Visited Communities in April
> Conservancy Classroom at Palmetto Bluff, SC
> Fun Dining Event at Indian River Colony Club, FL
> 2026 Northeast Golf Show a Hit for GCH Communities
Golf Retirement Planner
> New! Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Callawassie Island, SC
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Sanctuary Cove, GA
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Palmetto Bluff, SC
> See All the Articles in the Golf Retirement Planner
GETAWAYS & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Visit Southern Hills Plantation, FL
Southern Hills Plantation, FL: Stay in luxury villa during visit.
> Southern Hills Plantation, Brooksville FL offers two ways to learn what the community, site of the PGA Tour’s prestigious Valspar Championship, is all about.
Visit for 3 days/2 nights and tour the community and its homes with a community representative or agent, or you can come for a single day with privileges as a Member for a Day and enjoy a guided tour.
Stay in a luxury villa and play 18 holes of golf, spend time at the the club pool complex and sample additional Southern Hills amenities.
Price for a 2BR / 2BA villa is $250 per night while the 4BR /4 BA villa option, ideal for a visiting foursome, runs $450 per night. Send me more information about Southern Hills Plantation!
WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Farmers Market at Traditions of Braselton, GA
Traditions of Braselton, GA: Farmers Market starts May 8.
> Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA is reminding residents that an annual spring and summer tradition in town is about to start anew.
The popular Braselton Farmers Market will set up shop on Fri., May 8 starting at 4 p.m. in its traditional spot on historic Braselton Town Green.
It’s a market where local farmers, bakers and artisan food producers reconnect Braselton to its rich agricultural roots.
All vendors grow or prepare their product locally—fresh produce, farm eggs, meats and artisanal baked and canned goods. Complimentary parking is available. Send me more information about Traditions of Braselton!
Summer Golf Events at Tamarack Resort, ID
Tamarack Resort, ID: Scheduling a range of golf events.
> Tamarack Resort, Donnelly ID has posted an impressive summer schedule for its 7,447-yard championship Osprey Meadows Golf Course.
Competitive events to be played on the R.T. Jones II-designed layout include a United States Amateur Championship qualifier, the Idaho Women’s Amateur, the Rocky Mountain PGA section’s annual Pro-Am and both the Senior and the Super Senior divisions of the Pacific Northwest Golf Association’s 2026 Amateur.
The course will also feature a series of Local Appreciation Days for Idaho residents, offering preferred pricing on select dates throughout the summer. Send me more information about Tamarack Resort!
