GCH Network e-News
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
July 10, 2026 – July 12, 2026
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> NEW! Try the New COMPARE Search Tool
> New Florida Communities – See below for 8 New Golf Communities
> Discovery Visits – St. James Plantation, NC Visit
> What’s Going On At … Events at Sea Pines Resort, SC, Palmetto Bluff SC
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!
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!
FLORIDA
> New! Spectrum+ at Reunion Resort, Kissimmee READ MORE
> New! River Strand Golf & Country Club, Brandenton READ MORE
> New! Esplanade at Azario, Lakewood Ranch READ MORE
> New! Esplanade Golf & Country Club, Bradenton READ MORE
> New! Lakewood National, Bradenton READ MORE
> New! Lakewood Country Club East, Bradenton READ MORE
> New! Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club READ MORE
> New! Waterlefe Golf & River Club, Bradenton READ MORE
IDAHO
> New! Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID READ MORE
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Creekwood, GA 3BR 1-Level Ranch Villa $391,144
> Traditions of Braselton, GA New 5BR $599,900
> Dataw Island, SC Golf View 4BR, Porch $640,000
> Westlake Golf & Country Club, NJ Expanded 3BR $599,800
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! Amateur Qualifier at Tamarack Resort, ID
> Bocce at Callawassie Island, SC
> Tamarack Resort, ID Hosts Amateur Qualifying Event
> Bird Nest Monitoring at Palmetto Bluff, SC
> Summer Music at Treasure Lake, PA
> Eight Florida Communities in Bradenton Area Join GCH
> New! GCH Launches COMPARE Tool
Golf Retirement Planner
> 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
St. James Plantation, NC Visit From $99/Couple
St. James Plantation, NC: Stay for 3-Day visit from $99/couple.
> St. James Plantation, Southport NC invites interested property buyers to take advantage of specially priced accommodations and join a community expert for a first-hand glimpse of the community. The invitation is for 3 days/2 nights accommodations starting at just $99 per couple. Lodging prices are subject to seasonal rates.
St. James Plantation is a private, gated golf and marina community ideally located along the North Carolina coast. Covering a vast area of 6,000 acres, this family-focused community offers a wide selection of prime real estate, championship golf, private beach club and a full-service marina. Send me more information about St. James Plantation!
WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Summer Event at Sea Pines Resort, SC
Sea Pines Resort, SC: Hosting special summer event.
> Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island SC has a summer event with an educational twist coming up on Tuesday, July 28 from 8 to 9 p.m. It’s called Night at the Preserve: Full Moon Wagon Ride and it’s timed to coincide with the October full moon, known as the Buck Antler Moon.
During the summer event, a crew of parents and kids will embark on a guided tour of the Preserve under moonlight to learn about nature and keep a lookout for nocturnal wildlife. Cost is $22 per child and $30 per adult. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
Palmetto Bluff, SC Conservancy Event
Palmetto Bluff, SC: Conservancy hosting educational event.
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC and its on-site non–profit Palmetto Bluff Conservancy continues its year-round series of educational events for community residents on Tues., July 15 with a Brown Bag Lunch presentation exploring the Revolutionary War in Beaufort County.
The noon summer event will be led by Lowcountry historian Richard Thomas, who will examine the major military engagements that took place across the Beaufort District between 1775 and 1785, with special attention to the Loyalist and Patriot conflicts along the May River and neighboring sea islands. Walk-ins are welcome. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!
