GCH Network e-News
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
May 15, 2026 – May 17, 2026
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> NEW! Try the New COMPARE Search Tool
> New Community – Esplanade at Azario, Lakewood Ranch, FL
> Getaways & Stay ‘n’ Plays – Lake Arrowhead, GA Stay & Play
> What’s Going On At… Women’s Championship at Callawassie Island, SC
> Community News and Updates – Improvement Projects at Ford’s Colony, VA
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
> Waterfall, GA Fairway View 5BR, Covered Porch $1,419,500
> Savannah Lakes Village, SC Newly Construction 3BR $456,920
> Sanctuary Cove, GA Golf View 4BR, Fenced Lot $585,000
> The Club at Ibis, FL Remodeled 3BR, Patio $540,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! GCH Launches COMPARE Tool
> New! Tamarack Resort’s New Marina Boat Slips Set to Open
> 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
Lake Arrowhead, GA Stay & Play
Lake Arrowhead, GA: Stay in luxury villa during Discovery.
> Lake Arrowhead, Waleska GA is pleased to offer Discovery Stay & Play accommodations in a luxury Golf Villa. Guests will be receive a 15-minute presentation describing the community and a tour of model homes. Stay & Play guests receive 10 percent off dining, boat rentals and golf and have access to tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, basketball, hiking trails, pools, fishing pier, Great Festival Park and more.
Weekdays from $169/night. Weekends from $199/night. Rates are based on a minimum 2 night stay, double occupancy. Single night rate for weekdays & weekends is $229, double occupancy. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Women’s Championship at Callawassie Island, SC
Callawassie Island, SC: Hosts women’s golf championship.
> Callawassie Island, SC just hosted the Big East Women’s Golf Championship, contested among seven schools from the conference, including Butler, Xavier and Seton Hall. The team from Xavier emerged victorious, finishing at a combined 7-under.
The 27-hole Callawassie Island course is ideal for championship play, thanks to an artful Tom Fazio design along the river and salt marshes plus a dedication to pristine playing conditions. Send me more information about Callawassie Island!
COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Improvement Projects at Ford’s Colony, VA
Improvement projects are underway at Ford’s Colony, VA.
> Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg VA has shared news from its HOA concerning improvement projects designed to keep the community attractive and well maintained. The Nature Trail boardwalk replacement phase is nearly completed, with additional improvement projects planned for later in 2026, as an addition early winter.
Work at Edinburgh Pond improvement has been completed, with pipe lining finished and the valve now closed. The upstream pond has been lowered and pipe lining in that area will wrap up soon. Send me more information about Ford’s Colony!
