World Golf Hall of Famer, 2019 Presidents Cup Captain, and PGA Tour golfer Ernie Els has issued a challenge to his fellow professionals and club golfers everywhere–Join ClubsHELP and help defeat COVID-19:
Become the captain of your club, adopt a local hospital, and marshal club resources to deliver greatly needed supplies to those on the frontlines during this unprecedented international health crisis.Ā Ā
Thatās the essence of ClubsHELP, a 501(c)7 foundation created to connect clubs with hospitals in their local areas to provide critically needed support for health workers as they care for victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The sense of community generated in each market has been stronger than ever. Now, this collective energy, along with club resources, are being deployed where they are needed mostāat the local level.
Ernie Els: Pulling golf together to defeat COVID-19.
āWhen my management team told me about this initiative, I was right behind it straight away,ā said Els.
āItās a shining example of how people all around the world are pulling together in this crisis to help vulnerable members of society and, of course, support the frontline healthcare staff who are literally putting their lives on the line for all of us.ā
How does this new initiative work?
A member steps up to be her/his clubās ācaptain.ā The club then adopts a local hospital and the adopted hospital appoints a captain.
Working cooperatively, the captains identify the most pressing needs at the adopted hospital. Then club members, companies and individual donors pitch in to gather, collect and deliver the most necessary items and resources to the hospital.
Join ClubsHELP. To be a captain, register your club, pledge support or get additional information, Go to www.clubshelp.org or text ClubsHELP to 71441.
Beleaguered northeastern states Get First Help
The team leapt into action last week and quickly assisted hospitals in beleaguered northeastern statesāNew York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. ClubsHELP companies like Clif Bar and AT&T are already supplying Mt. Sinai and Bellevue Hospitals in New York City, the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic.
āThe most pressing needs for the frontline hospital workers are basic food items that can be consumed quickly, PPE supplies, UV lighting for sterilization of phones and keys, and delivery services,ā said Bachman.
āAnything a member may be able to offer, including transport vehicles, personnel, or manufacturing capabilities, should be raised with their club and hospital captains.ā
Golf Organizations Jump In
The assistance of golfās premier organizations, including the National Club Association and Golf Writers Association of America, and leadership have pledged to jumpstart the ClubsHELP program and make a swift and meaningful impact in communities throughout the United States.
Additionally, the American Hospital Association (AHA) and American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) have alerted their memberships that golf clubs across the country are activating.
Els, a member of Old Palm Golf Club Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. He has previously partnered with Jupiter Medical Center for the Els for Autism Foundation.
How to Join ClubsHELP
To be a captain, register your club, pledge support or get additional information, access the website at www.clubshelp.org or text ClubsHELP to 71441.
3520 Royal Tern Lane, Boynton Beach, FL 33436 – Quail Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News3520 Royal Tern Lane, Boynton Beach, FL 33436
Asking Price: $445,000Ā Ā Ā Beds/Baths: 3BRs/ 3.5 BAs
This exceptional single-family residence is set within the private, country club community of Quail Ridge in Boyton Beach, FL. Located at 3520 Royal Tern Lane, this 3-bedroom home is wonderfully appointed and offers 2,314 sf of living space. It is well-situated on a quiet lane that ends in a cul-de-sac.
Quail Ridge is a private, member-owned community and club. All residents are members of The Club at Quail Ridge in Full, Intermediate or Primary categories. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
KEY FEATURES: 3520Ā Royal Tern Lane
Enjoy a sunny patio all year long.
> More Community Information: The Club at Quail Ridge, Boynton Beach, FL
About The Club at Quail Ridge
Quail Ridge offers two 18-hole golf courses.
The Club at Quail Ridge is a private golf and country club community set on 600 acres in Palm Beach County, Florida. A member-owned community, Quail Ridge offers an active lifestyle with close proximity to the culture and amenities of the Palm Beaches.
Throughout the the clubās landscape is gracefully accented by pines, palms, oaks, hibiscus, bougainvillea and many other varieties of trees and plants. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
Real Estate
Live the FL lifestyle from $80,000.
This gated community with 24 hour security offers a variety condos, villas and custom homes ranging from $90,000 to over $2 million.
Routine repairs, maintenance and housekeeping services are handled through the The Club at Quail Ridgeās on-site maintenance and housekeeping operations.Ā Fully equipped rentals are available throughout the year. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
10432 Orchid Reserve Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33412 – Club at Ibis
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News10432 Orchid Reserve Drive, West Palm, FL 33412
Asking Price: $229,000Ā Ā Ā Beds/Baths:Ā 2 BRs/ 2.5 BAs
This first-floor condominium is set within the private golf community of The Club at Ibis in West Palm Beach, FL. Located at 10432 Orchid Reserve Drive, it offers pleasing preserve views and 2,356 sf of tastefully upgraded living space.
Recently repainted, this home represents an excellent value from its location in the club’s Orchid Reserve neighborhood, which has its own heated community pool and private clubhouse. Send me more about this home in The Club at Ibis!
KEY FEATURES: 10432 Orchid Reserve Drive
The updated condo is conveniently located on the first floor.
> More Community Information: The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach FL
About The Club at Ibis
Ibis features three golf courses, including one by Jack Nicklaus.
The Club at Ibis offers all the benefits and conveniences of living in Palm Beach County, while still remaining an oasis of tranquility, bordered by natural beauty.
The community showcases three Nicklaus family-designed championship golf courses, including the acclaimed Legend course, originally developed and newly renovated in 2017 by golfing great Jack Nicklaus.
While the superb quality of the golf initially draws many to Ibis, it is the extraordinary quality of life (what they refer to as the Ibis ExperienceTM) that makes this membership well satisfied.Ā Send me more about this home in The Club at Ibis!
Real Estate
Homes are stylish with real estate beginning at $150,000.
Ibisās 33 unique neighborhoods are set among 2000 pristine acres. Choose from a variety of residences including condominiums, villas, single family homes, new construction and custom estates.
Prices range from the mid $100s into the millions.Ā 24-hour security from Ibis Public Safety provides peace of mind for the year round or seasonal residents.Ā Send me more about this home in The Club at Ibis!
1059 Greenwillow Drive, Saint Mary’s, GA 31558 – Osprey Cove
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News1059 Greenwillow Drive, St. Mary’s, GA 31558
Asking Price: $499,000Ā Ā Ā Beds/Baths:Ā 3 BRs/ 2/2 BAs
There are panoramic views of the St. Marys River from this custom tabby-exterior home at 1059 Greenwillow Drive in Osprey Cove. Minimum 10-foot ceilings throughout capture maximum natural light.
Guest rooms are carefully located on the west area of the home. An Osprey Cove Club membership conveys with purchase, subject to a $1,500 transfer fee. Send me more about this home in Osprey Cove!
FEATURES: 1059 Greenwillow Drive
The home is tucked into a private setting.
> More Community Information: Osprey Cove, St. Maryās GA Ā
About Osprey Cove
The course is embraced by marshes & tidal inlets.
Unspoiled, uncrowded and undiscovered, Osprey Cove offers a tremendous value in private club community living. Stretching across 1,059 acres of lush coastal Georgia terrain, Osprey Cove is only a few miles from unspoiled sandy beaches and is just minutes from Jacksonville, Amelia Island and historic St. Marys. Famed Cumberland Island is just a ferry ride away.
Shopping, dining and the many varied opportunities of northeast Florida give Osprey Cove residents quick access to shops, restaurants and a major international airport. Send me more about this home in Osprey Cove!
Osprey Cove Real Estate Options
Enjoy elegant homes and golf and water views.
Whether you are looking for a quality pre-built home or want to build your own vision on the perfect homesite, Osprey Cove offers you compelling options.
Everything from smaller, maintenance-free single-family homes to dramatic custom homes are available. And if you want to build, choose from among homesites with views of the golf course, lake and preserves or dockable homesites with views unrivaled in the area. Send me more about this home in Osprey Cove!
Retire Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC – Top 10 Reasons
in Best Place, Editorial Features, Golf Retirement Planner, Retirement Communities, Retirement Living, Retirement PlannerRetire Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC – Top 10 Reasons
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, presented on GolfCourseHome Network by HR Properties, is an 885-acre, award-winning, private, gated, recreational community. Located in Palm City (adjacent to Stuart), the community is set on Floridaās renowned Treasure Coast.
The club offers major facilities for golf, boating, tennis, fitness, and even a workout area for āmanās best friend,ā your dog.
This member-owned, equity club maintains the majority of its acreage as green space, and enjoys a two-mile-long coastline along the wide St. Lucie River.
Given its south Florida Treasure Coast location on the St. Lucie, the community has all the basic ingredients for being a world-class residential club community and retirement haven.
See below for an easy Top 10 list of reasons you should consider retiring to Harbour Ridge for yourself. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
Retire Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC – Top 10 Reasons
Harbour Ridge offers 36 holes of championship golf.
1. South Florida Climate
2. Location ā Treasure Coast
Stroll leisurely paths along the St. Lucie River.
Ā 3. Financial Benefits
4. Medical Facilities
5. Governance & Membership
In recent years, the membership has invested heavily in its new clubhouse.
6. Retire Harbour Ridge – Value
7. Active Sporting Lifestyle
8. Pet Friendly
The dog park is popular place both dog and their owners.
9. Active Clubhouse
10. Turnkey Living
Homes enjoy river, golf and preserve views.
Ecology Guide From Dataw, Callawassie Helps Bluebirds, Cliffs Guides Golfers
in News, Newsletter, Things To DoGCH Network e-News
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
April 17, 2020 ā April 19, 2020
TODAYāS HEADLINES
> Community News and Updates ā
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Mariner Sands, FL Golf & Lake View 3BR $275,000
> Harbour Ridge, FL Water View 3BR, Pool $289,000
> Babcock National, FL Under Construction 2BR $375,899
Trending on Golf Course Home
> NEW! COVID-19 Relief: Indian River CC Gears Up for Grocery Delivery, Takeout
> Join ClubsHELP & Help Deliver Medical Supplies to Fight COVID-19Ā
> New Harbormaster at Dataw Island, Equestrian Options at Balsam
> Retire Osprey Cove: Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Coastal Georgia
> Golf Retirement Planner, Colleton River Member Experience
Golf Retirement Planner
> NEW! Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Coastal Georgia & Osprey Cove
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Babcock National & Punta Gorda
> Retire to West Palm Beach, FL & The Club at Ibis (13 Reasons)
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Delaware (& Heritage Shores)
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Treasure Lake PA
> Top 7 Reasons for Retiring to Arizona
> Retire to Hilton Head and Bluffton
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Callawassie Island Looks Out For Bluebirds
Callawassie Island, SC: Tracking nesting habits and more.
> Callawassie Island, SC Ā continues its annual Bluebird Monitoring Program this spring, relying on advice and volunteer service from the Callawassie Ecology Committee. Residents who participate receive guidance on maintaining and monitoring bluebird boxes.
Metrics tracked by the committee include number of nest sites, number of nesting attempts, total number of eggs, total eggs hatched and how many fledglings leave the nest.
Individuals who get involved will have a team leader assigned to them who will help ensure consistency and timeliness of monitoring. Increasing the islandās bluebird population, the programās goal, is highly likely to realize success thanks to these efforts.Ā Send me more information about Callawassie Island!
The Cliffs Helps Golfers Stay on Course
The Cliffs, SC: Staying home doesn’t mean losing your skills.
> The Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum SC and its director of golf instruction, Sean Kennedy, recently distributed a program of unique golf tips for use by golfers at home, as practice, lessons and rounds of golf remain on hold due to the pandemic.
Featuring learning tools like mirrors, yardsticks and pool noodles, Kennedyās in–home tips reinforce the important fundamentals of grip, posture, swing tempo and alignment to the target.
Tour professionals have used these techniques for generations, to prevent the small errors in pre-shot technique that can easily creep into a golferās game.Ā Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
Dataw Island Publishes Ecology Guide
Dataw Island, SC: New guide for nature lovers.
> Dataw Island, SC Ā has published a comprehensive, 60-page Ecology Guide, intended to educate residents and visitors to the complexity of the 840-acre communityās ecosystem.
Researched, written and illustrated with mainly volunteer contributions, the book is a field guide to community surroundings, which consist of tidal marshland, Jenkins Creek, the Morgan River and many freshwater lakes and ponds.
The Dataw Island Conservancy invites members to view a copy online or even download it and make a printout.Ā Send me more information about Dataw Island!
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5241 Se Brandywine Way 21, Stuart, FL 34997 – Mariner Sands
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News5241 Se Brandywine Way 21, Stuart, FL 34997
Asking Price: $275,000 Ā Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/ 2 BAs
This spacious attached villa, with its private screen patio affording golf and lake views at 5241 Se Brandywine Way 21, represents an excellent value in Mariner Sands. Updates include new A/C plus renovated kitchen and baths.
Mariner Sands offers two golf courses, nine Har-Tru tennis courts, two pickle ball courts, a croquet pitch, fitness center/spa, resort style pool and casual dining. Send me more about this home in Mariner Sands!
KEY FEATURES: 5241 Se Brandywine Way 21
Enjoy protected lake and golf views all year.
> More Community Information:Ā Mariner Sands Country Club, Stuart FL
About Mariner Sands Country Club
Mariner Sandsā 36 holes offers varying challenges & rewards.
Mariner Sands is a private, 24-hour, manned-and-gated country club on Floridaās Treasure Coast. The community offers an active, social and fun lifestyle with friendly residents, gorgeous homes and lush, tropical landscaping.
Mariner Sandsā world-class amenities include golf, tennis, pickleball, bocce, state-of-the-art fitness center and spa.
The 28,000-sf clubhouse, with both formal and casual award-winning dining, hosts a variety of social happenings. Events range from golf events and galas to bridge tournaments and more. Send me more about this home in Mariner Sands!
Real Estate
Sample home with covered pool/lanai and golf/water view.
Mariner Sands is an established community of 771 residences on 728 well-maintained acres. Choose from a variety of real estate options that includes villa style condos, charming cottages, patio homes and single-family estate homes.
Located on Floridaās Treasure Coast, Mariner Sands attracts professionals, retirees, and both seasonal and year-round residents. Send me more about this home in Mariner Sands!
12306 Harbour Ridge Boulevard, Palm City, FL 34990 – Harbour Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Living12306 Harbour Ridge Blvd, Palm City, FL 34990
Asking Price: $289,000Ā Ā Ā Beds/Baths:Ā 3 BRs/ 2.5 BAs
This 1,800-sf patio home at 12306 Harbour Ridge Boulevard in Harbour Ridge features a private water view and an expansive screened pool/Jacuzzi with a landscaped fountain cascading into the pool.
It is sited on an oversized lot at the end of the street and has been meticulously maintained. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
FEATURES: 12306 Harbour Ridge Boulevard
The home is set on a private lot with a water view.
> More Community Information:Ā Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC presented by HR Properties, Stuart FL
About Harbour Ridge
Harbour Ridge features 36 holes of championship golf.
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, presented on GolfCourseHome Network by HR Properties, is an 885-acre, award-winning, private, gated, recreational community. Located in Palm City (adjacent to Stuart), the community is set on Floridaās renowned Treasure Coast.
There are major facilities for golf, boating, tennis, fitness and even a workout area for āmanās best friend,ā your dog.
This member-owned, equity club maintains more than 40 percent of the community in its natural state, and enjoys a two-mile-long coastline along the wide St. Lucie River. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC Real Estate Options
Many homes offer screened lanais with golf & water views.
Harbour Ridge is divided into 28 separate villages, each responsible for their own government, but under the control and guidance of the main Property Ownerās Association. Custom homes are featured in two sections of the property, River Pointe Village and Harbour Village. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
COVID-19 Relief – Indian River CC Gears Up Grocery Delivery, TakeoutĀ Ā Ā
in corona virus relief efforts, Health and Wellness, Military Retirement CommunitiesNobody does logistics better than the military. So when it came to a COVID-19 relief effort at the military retirement community of Indian River Colony Club, it just seemed natural for residents to spring into action when the governor of Florida ordered businesses and restaurants shuttered.
Upon hisĀ issuing of the state-wide stay-at-home order, the Viera, Florida, community of nearly 800 homes quickly created, and then supported their own COVID-19 relief effort that both benefited senior residents and protected staff jobs.
The busy At Ease Club restaurant quickly retooled its processes for takeout only. Using the lunch menu as a foundation and adding an entree “special,” the club now prepares and boxes up between 170 and 200 takeout meals daily.
That number swelled on Easter, when 385 special holiday meals were prepared to order, boxed and bagged and staged for car and golf cart pickup. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club
COVID-19 Relief – Grocery Shopping, Too
Resident Pat Fuller picks up her Easter take-out meals.
A second and particularly innovative program for the golf course community was devised by Club Manager, Thomas Shonkwiler. He createdĀ a grocery menu for the new At Ease Post Exchange (PX) which allows residents to avoid grocery store shopping and stay sheltered at home.
Neighborhood members simply place their orders for more than 30 popular grocery items that include chicken breasts, steak, luncheon meats, cheese, eggs, soft drinks, snacks and even beer and wine.
The orders are filled and bagged by restaurant employees and organized for next day pickup in a car and golf cart line.
Together, the lunch and dinner takeout program and the Post Exchange grocery program have helped minimize exposure to the COVID-19 virus for residents, while safeguarding the jobs of the club staff.
Indian River Colony Club has 94 total employees, including 21 kitchen, wait and bar staff. A disproportionate number of restaurant and hospitality staff workers are among the hundreds of thousands of unemployment claims filed in Florida since the onset of the Corona virus outbreak. But there are none from Indian River Colony Club.
Residents Give Thanks
Indian River Colony Club resident, Sally Grissom is grateful for the ways in which the community food service workers are keeping the neighborhood safe.
āThe club is offering a pretty extensive list of groceries for residents to purchase so that we can avoid the grocery stores,” said Grissom. “They had over 100 grocery orders in the first two days! Between the At Ease Club Post Exchange grocery orders and all of the daily lunch and dinner takeout meals, we have kept all of our staff on the payroll. They are doing so much to help us and the residents here couldn’t be happier.āĀ Ā Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club
15959 Leaning Pine Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33932 – Babcock National
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News15959 Leaning Pine Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33932
Asking: from $375,899Ā Ā Ā Beds/Baths:Ā 2 BRs/ 2.5 BAs
This 2,061-sf home in Babcock National, built on the Azalea floor plan, is under construction and can be customized. It features a large lanai with optional summer kitchen.
By virtue of its design, the home is almost divided in half, with one side containing the master suite, second bedroom and den, with the common living areas on the other side. Send me more about this home in Babcock National!
FEATURES: 15959 Leaning Pine Lane, Fort Myers, FL
This home is customizable – add your dream features.
> More Community Info: Babcock National, Punta Gorda FLĀ
About Babcock National
A brand-new golf and country club community is coming soon to one of the most talked about master-planned communities in Southwest Floridaā Babcock National.
This new golf community is the latest addition announced for Babcock Ranch, famed as the nationās first solar-powered town.
While the amenities of Babcock Ranch are already plentiful, the new Babcock National will center itself around a semi-private golf course designed by Gordon Lewis.
A championship 18 by Gordon Lewis will anchor the community.
The 18-hole course joins a planned clubhouse, tennis center, swimming pool and fitness center on the roster of facilities soon to come online. Send me more about this home in Babcock National!
Across Lake BabcockāNew Homes
Constructed by Lennar, the homes of Babcock National will sit just across Lake Babcock, on the NE side of Founders Square.
āEverythingās IncludedāĀ® means top-quality appliances.
All of the homes of Babcock National will maintain Lennarās standard of āEverythingās IncludedāĀ®. For the buyer, this theme means that features commonly offered as upgrades in other homes are standard in the homes of this new community.
From stainless steel appliances to quartz countertops and upscale cabinetry, itās a high-value array. Send me more about this home in Babcock National!
Join ClubsHELP & Help Deliver Needed Medical Supplies to Fight COVID-19
in corona virus relief efforts, Current Affairs, Editorial Features, Health and WellnessWorld Golf Hall of Famer, 2019 Presidents Cup Captain, and PGA Tour golfer Ernie Els has issued a challenge to his fellow professionals and club golfers everywhere–Join ClubsHELP and help defeat COVID-19:
Become the captain of your club, adopt a local hospital, and marshal club resources to deliver greatly needed supplies to those on the frontlines during this unprecedented international health crisis.Ā Ā
Thatās the essence of ClubsHELP, a 501(c)7 foundation created to connect clubs with hospitals in their local areas to provide critically needed support for health workers as they care for victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The sense of community generated in each market has been stronger than ever. Now, this collective energy, along with club resources, are being deployed where they are needed mostāat the local level.
Ernie Els: Pulling golf together to defeat COVID-19.
āWhen my management team told me about this initiative, I was right behind it straight away,ā said Els.
āItās a shining example of how people all around the world are pulling together in this crisis to help vulnerable members of society and, of course, support the frontline healthcare staff who are literally putting their lives on the line for all of us.ā
How does this new initiative work?
A member steps up to be her/his clubās ācaptain.ā The club then adopts a local hospital and the adopted hospital appoints a captain.
Working cooperatively, the captains identify the most pressing needs at the adopted hospital. Then club members, companies and individual donors pitch in to gather, collect and deliver the most necessary items and resources to the hospital.
Join ClubsHELP. To be a captain, register your club, pledge support or get additional information, Go to www.clubshelp.org or text ClubsHELP to 71441.
Beleaguered northeastern states Get First Help
The team leapt into action last week and quickly assisted hospitals in beleaguered northeastern statesāNew York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. ClubsHELP companies like Clif Bar and AT&T are already supplying Mt. Sinai and Bellevue Hospitals in New York City, the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic.
āThe most pressing needs for the frontline hospital workers are basic food items that can be consumed quickly, PPE supplies, UV lighting for sterilization of phones and keys, and delivery services,ā said Bachman.
āAnything a member may be able to offer, including transport vehicles, personnel, or manufacturing capabilities, should be raised with their club and hospital captains.ā
Golf Organizations Jump In
The assistance of golfās premier organizations, including the National Club Association and Golf Writers Association of America, and leadership have pledged to jumpstart the ClubsHELP program and make a swift and meaningful impact in communities throughout the United States.
Additionally, the American Hospital Association (AHA) and American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) have alerted their memberships that golf clubs across the country are activating.
Els, a member of Old Palm Golf Club Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. He has previously partnered with Jupiter Medical Center for the Els for Autism Foundation.
How to Join ClubsHELP
To be a captain, register your club, pledge support or get additional information, access the website at www.clubshelp.org or text ClubsHELP to 71441.