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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
December 14, 2018 – December 21, 2018
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Getaways & Stay ‘n Plays – Comanche Trace Stay & Play
* Community News – Desert Mountain Renovations
* What’s Going On At… Osprey Cove Kids Make Gifts
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> WindRiver, TN 4BR, Mtn/Lake/Marina Views $759,000
> Treasure Lake, PA Lakeside 3BR, Porches $395,000
> Brier Creek, NC Move-In Ready 2BR $229,000
> Quail Ridge, FL Renovated 3BR $875,000
WHAT’S TRENDING ON GOLF COURSE HOME
> The Club at Ibis Wins Platinum Club of America Contest
> Trivia & Happy Hour at WindRiver, Dataw Award
>Desert Mtn Teacher Wins Award, Harbour Ridge Reopens Course
> Folds of Honor Benefit at Haig Point Club
> Oktoberfest at WindRiver, Tennis at Sea Pines
> Top 20 Golf Communities in NA Named By GolfCourseHome
> Dog Parks at These Golf Communities Are for People, Too
>Doing Good Is Doing Well at These Top 20 Communities
> Community Farms Propel These Communities into Our Top 20
> Art Studios, Visiting Artists Inspire the Spirit
>Walkable Villages Make Golf Communities Old-Time Friendly
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Comanche Trace Getaway
Comanche Trace, TX: stay, play, golf, enjoy the surroundings.
> Comanche Trace, TX invites you to come experience the Comanche Trace lifestyle with a Stay & Play Getaway Package.
Stay in a rental home or at a local hotel, and enjoy unlimited use of the tennis courts, fitness center, swimming pool, private river park and fishing lake. Golf can also be included as part of your package. Send me more information about the Comanche Trace getaway!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Nicklaus Oversees Desert Mountain Renovations
Desert Mountain, AZ: Renovations feature Nicklaus supervision.
> Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ is nearing completion of a significant renovation to its Renegade golf course, one of six championship layouts within the community. All 18 Renegade holes are being improved, receiving new greens, bunkers, tees, cart paths, drainage, irrigation, lake construction and grassing.
Cochran also considered the maintainability and sustainability of the course, with much of the steep mounding and Jack Nicklaus has been personally involved with the project and has conducted site visits and provided critical oversight about the renovation.” Send me more information about Desert Mountain!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Osprey Cove Kids Make Gifts
Osprey Cove, GA: Kids will gather to make gifts.
> Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA extends a helping hand to busy families during the holiday season with a “Nifty Gift” event on Dec. 16 at the community’s River Club.
From 2 to 5 p.m. that afternoon, club staff will be helping Osprey Cove kids make special gifts by hand for friends and family. Cost is $10 per child and refreshments will be served. Send me more information about Osprey Cove!
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Kids Make Gifts at Osprey Cove, Nicklaus Oversees Desert Mtn. Renovations
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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
December 14, 2018 – December 21, 2018
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Getaways & Stay ‘n Plays – Comanche Trace Stay & Play
* Community News – Desert Mountain Renovations
* What’s Going On At… Osprey Cove Kids Make Gifts
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> WindRiver, TN 4BR, Mtn/Lake/Marina Views $759,000
> Treasure Lake, PA Lakeside 3BR, Porches $395,000
> Brier Creek, NC Move-In Ready 2BR $229,000
> Quail Ridge, FL Renovated 3BR $875,000
WHAT’S TRENDING ON GOLF COURSE HOME
> The Club at Ibis Wins Platinum Club of America Contest
> Trivia & Happy Hour at WindRiver, Dataw Award
>Desert Mtn Teacher Wins Award, Harbour Ridge Reopens Course
> Folds of Honor Benefit at Haig Point Club
> Oktoberfest at WindRiver, Tennis at Sea Pines
> Top 20 Golf Communities in NA Named By GolfCourseHome
> Dog Parks at These Golf Communities Are for People, Too
>Doing Good Is Doing Well at These Top 20 Communities
> Community Farms Propel These Communities into Our Top 20
> Art Studios, Visiting Artists Inspire the Spirit
>Walkable Villages Make Golf Communities Old-Time Friendly
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Comanche Trace Getaway
Comanche Trace, TX: stay, play, golf, enjoy the surroundings.
> Comanche Trace, TX invites you to come experience the Comanche Trace lifestyle with a Stay & Play Getaway Package.
Stay in a rental home or at a local hotel, and enjoy unlimited use of the tennis courts, fitness center, swimming pool, private river park and fishing lake. Golf can also be included as part of your package. Send me more information about the Comanche Trace getaway!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Nicklaus Oversees Desert Mountain Renovations
Desert Mountain, AZ: Renovations feature Nicklaus supervision.
> Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ is nearing completion of a significant renovation to its Renegade golf course, one of six championship layouts within the community. All 18 Renegade holes are being improved, receiving new greens, bunkers, tees, cart paths, drainage, irrigation, lake construction and grassing.
Cochran also considered the maintainability and sustainability of the course, with much of the steep mounding and Jack Nicklaus has been personally involved with the project and has conducted site visits and provided critical oversight about the renovation.” Send me more information about Desert Mountain!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Osprey Cove Kids Make Gifts
Osprey Cove, GA: Kids will gather to make gifts.
> Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA extends a helping hand to busy families during the holiday season with a “Nifty Gift” event on Dec. 16 at the community’s River Club.
From 2 to 5 p.m. that afternoon, club staff will be helping Osprey Cove kids make special gifts by hand for friends and family. Cost is $10 per child and refreshments will be served. Send me more information about Osprey Cove!
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The Club at Ibis Earns Platinum Club of America Status
in Awards & Honors, MarketingThe Club at Ibis announces that it has been recognized as a Platinum Club of America for the year 2019-2020.
The award was determined by Club Leaders Forum, the preeminent consulting source in the private club industry. The Club at Ibis had also been awarded Platinum Club status for 2016-2018. Send me more information about The Club at Ibis!
Platinum Means Excellence
“The club’s board, management and staff are thrilled with this announcement. Being named a Platinum Clubs is the most respected recognition in private club excellence,” said The Club at Ibis’s General Manager/COO Stephen J. LoGiudice. “We are constantly challenging ourselves on how we can improve our member experience.”
Established in 1997, Platinum Clubs of America recognizes the top five percent of private clubs in the nation, as elected by club managers, presidents and owners. Qualifying criteria is approved by its Advisory Board, which is comprised of 15 club managers from some of the most respected private clubs in America.
A Ranking Move Upward
Platinum Club status is awarded in five categories: Country Club, Golf Club, City Club, Athletic Club and Yacht Club.
The Club at Ibis was recognized as one of the top 150 Country Clubs in the nation and selected using criteria such as universal recognition, excellence in amenities and facilities, governance and prudent fiscal management and the members’ overall experience.
The Club at Ibis’ 2019-2020 ranking moved it up 10 places to No. 65 from its position in the previous ranking period.
Recently completed improvements at the community include $42 million in renovations and facility enhancements. Amenity upgrades include an 80,000 square-foot Clubhouse, Sports Village, aquatics center and a redesign of the Legend Course by golfing great Jack Nicklaus. Send me more information about The Club at Ibis!
1344 Partridge Place North, Boynton Beach FL 33436 – Quail Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News1344 Partridge Place North, Boynton Beach FL 33436
Asking Price: $875,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/ 2.5 BAs
This tastefully renovated Traditional-style custom home at 1344 Partridge Place North offers 3,086 sf of luxury living space, all in superb condition. Its sound system features speakers with volume control in every room.
KEY FEATURES: 1344 Partridge Place North
> More Community Information: Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club 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 club’s 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!
Quail Ridge Golf by Joe Lee
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club offers two championship 18-hole golf courses designed by Joe Lee and recently updated by Kip Schulties. In addition to two golf courses, the community has extensive practice facilities and tee times are readily available. Five sets of tees allow for all to play to their own level.
The turf on the North course, South course, tees, and fairways are all grassed with paspallum, and the greens are grassed with mini verde. A fully stocked pro shop houses a large selection of golf wear and equipment. Golf instruction and clinics are available for all skill levels. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
4548 SW Fenwick Lane, Palm City, FL 34990 – Piper’s Landing
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 4548 SW Fenwick Lane, Palm City, FL 34990
Asking Price: $230,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/ 2.5 BA
This courtyard villa at the private community of Piper’s Landing Yacht & CC is updated throughout. Located at 4548 SW Fenwick Lane, it features tile floors, cathedral ceiling and many custom options to personalize and expand.
KEY FEATURES: 4548 SW Fenwick Lane
> More Community Information: Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club, FL
About Piper’s Landing
Piper’s Landing is a private, gated, golf community covering more than 600 lush Florida acres. Its array of amenities includes private yacht basin and championship golf course.
The clubhouse underwent a $7.3M total renovation in 2016. The resulting 31,000-sf facility is both beautiful and functional and it is the focal point of the social life here. (Equity buy-in and HOA dues required.)
Additional amenities include a lavish, resort-quality tennis center and fitness program.
The total number of residences at Piper’s Landing is limited to 270 homes and 32 condominiums–a perfectly sized community. Every lot is generously sized from a minimum half-acre to an acre-plus. Send me more about this home in Piper’s Landing!
Piper’s Landing Harbor
The community’s naturally protected private yacht basin offers access to the Atlantic Ocean and inland travel from Miami to Virginia (Intracoastal Waterway). The basin is recognized as one of the safest and most accessible on Florida’s east coast.
The basin is your starting point for a cruise into the Indian River Lagoon and onward to a section of the Atlantic that’s known as the Sailfish Capital of the World. Send me more about this home in Piper’s Landing!
Golf Homes, Waterfront Homes & More
Real estate offered includes waterfront homes, custom homes, golf homes, courtyard villas, cottages and lakeside condominiums. Prices begin in the $100,000s (courtyard villas, cottages and condos) and range up to $1 million+ for homes. Send me more about this home in Piper’s Landing!
14 Sweetwater Lane, Hilton Head Isl, SC 29926 – Hilton Head Plantation
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 14 Sweetwater Ln, Hilton Head Isl, SC 29926
Asking Price: $499,999 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/ 3.5 BAs
This 2,788-sf custom home at 14 Sweetwater Lane has an appealing wraparound front porch and a wonderful back yard. It is located in a private setting at the end of a cul-de-sac.
KEY FEATURES: 14 Sweetwater Lane
> More Community Information: Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC
About Hilton Head Plantation
Hilton Head Plantation is a private, gated community on the north end of Hilton Head Island featuring 4,000 sprawling acres, beaches and more. Convenient to shopping, dining, golfing and many other amenities, the community offers four championship golf courses which provide a full range of membership options and the best in country club living.
Tennis and boating are also favorite pastimes for Hilton Head Plantation residents. A wide range of activities and amenities combined with low annual fees, make this established community especially attractive to second-home owners and primary residents alike. Send me more about this home in Hilton Head Plantation!
Hilton Head Plantation Real Estate
After years of planning and development, Hilton Head Plantation has evolved into a rich blend of diverse neighborhoods. While club activities and recreational opportunities abound, neighborhoods within the plantation provide an additional source of friendship, recreation and community.
Each neighborhood within Hilton Head Plantation is as unique as the plantation itself. Options include waterfront homes and villas, single-family homes with golf course or lagoon views and homes clustered within wooded settings.
While amenities vary from one neighborhood to the next, all are within biking distance to a pool or a clubhouse via the intricate system of biking and jogging trails throughout the plantation. Send me more about this home in Hilton Head Plantation!
1840 Freedom Drive, Melbourne FL 32940 – Indian River Colony Club
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 1840 Freedom Drive, Melbourne FL 32940
Asking Price: $399,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/ 4.5 BAs
This handsome, Montpelier-plan home at 1840 Freedom Drive is set within the private community of Indian River Colony Club in Melbourne, FL (coastal central Florida). A sparkling private pool and a landscaped half-acre lot create a welcoming accent to this attractive 4-bedroom residence.
KEY FEATURES: 1840 Freedom Drive
> More Community Information: Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne-Viera FL
About Indian River Colony Club
Primarily a military retirement community, Indian River Colony Club (IRCC) is a 55+, active adult, country club community dedicated to serving those who served.
Located on 453 acres with 773 individually owned 2-4 bedroom, single-family homes, the community is accented by abundant wildlife and beautiful golf course views. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
The Place Patriots Call Home
Join the camaraderie at Indian River. You won’t find a warmer and more welcoming place than IRCC, where new neighbors are welcomed like old friends.
Indian River is small enough to foster friendship and a strong sense of community yet big enough to provide first-class amenities and lifestyle. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
Enjoy Lakefront & Golf Views
The community features a variety of single-family home living options with 18 floor plans from which to choose.
Homesites offer lakefront, golf course and preserve views while homes are updated and in turnkey condition. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
Real Estate
Indian River Colony Club offers 2-4 BR individually owned homes set on 453 acres with golf course, 28 lakes, and preserve views where wildlife still abounds. Golf and water views greet you throughout this veteran-focused community. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
Trivia & Happy Hour at WindRiver, Dataw Island Earns Award & More
in Discovery Package, Newsletter, Things To DoGCH Network e-News
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
November 30, 2018 – December 2, 2018
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Getaways & Stay ‘n Plays – Southern Hills Plantation Visit
* Community News and Updates – Dataw Island Earns Award
* What’s Going On At… WindRiver Hosts Happy Hour, Trivia
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Brier Creek Country Club, NC Custom 3BR From $357,500
> Harbour Ridge, FL Newly Listed 4BR $775,000
> Minto TwinEagles, FL 3BR, Lanai $730,868
> The Landings, GA Updated 3BR $535,000
WHAT’S TRENDING ON GOLF COURSE HOME
> Desert Mtn Teacher Wins Award, Harbour Ridge Reopens Course
> Folds of Honor Benefit at Haig Point Club
> Oktoberfest at WindRiver, Tennis at Sea Pines
> Top 20 Golf Communities in NA Named By GolfCourseHome
> Dog Parks at These Golf Communities Are for People, Too
> Doing Good Is Doing Well at These Top 20 Communities
> Community Farms Propel These Communities into Our Top 20
> Art Studios, Visiting Artists Inspire the Spirit
> Walkable Villages Make Golf Communities Old-Time Friendly
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Southern Hills Invites You
Southern Hills Plantation, FL: You’re invited to stay, play.
> Southern Hills Plantation, Brooksville FL invites you to visit this private golf club community on a luxurious Stay’n Play visit. Staying at The Villas at Southern Hills gives golfers the option to turn a great round of golf into a dream getaway.
The Villas at Southern Hills feature 2 BRs/ 2BAs, full kitchen and living room, digital cable and a full balcony that overlooks the club’s Pete Dye-designed championship golf course. Weekday and weekend rates are available. Send me more information about Southern Hills Plantation!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Dataw Island Earns Award
Dataw Island, SC: Recognized for excellent golf & more.
> Dataw Island, SC is honored to be named the South Carolina Golf Association’s 2018 Club of the Year. Since 2013, the SCGA has bestowed this coveted award annually in recognition of clubs that show commitment to growing the game through amateur golf by hosting championships, seminars, charity events and other important activities.
Recent notable golf tournaments on Dataw Island include the SCGA’s Amateur and Senior Amateur, the SC Open, and the TaylorMade Intercollegiate. Send me more information about Dataw Island!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
WindRiver Cocktails, Trivia
WindRiver, TN: Hosting fun evening Dec. 6.
> WindRiver, Lenoir City TN has a festive evening coming up on Thur., Dec. 6 in the oak-paneled comfort of its Citico’s Restaurant lounge, beginning with a Happy Hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
After that it’s Trivia Night, hosted by the always entertaining Knox Trivia Guys, starting at 6:30 pm. Guests can order dinner from the Lounge menu and compete for prizes that will be awarded to the top three point-getting teams. Send me more information about WindRiver!
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10330 Sablewood Drive, Raleigh NC 27617 – Brier Creek Country Club
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 10330 Sablewood Drive, Raleigh NC 27617
Asking Price: from $357,500 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/ 3.5 BAs
This 2,333-sf, three-story home is located within the private golf community of Brier Creek CC at 10330 Sablewood Drive. It features an open floor plan and is scheduled to be move-in ready in September 2019. Make your new home reflect your tastes by taking advantage of the option to select your own custom finishes.
KEY FEATURES: 10330 Sablewood Drive
> More Community Information: Brier Creek Country Club, Raleigh NC
About Brier Creek Country Club
Situated in the heart of the sought-after Triangle area, Brier Creek Country Club is adjacent to the Research Triangle Park and just minutes from downtown Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
This fabulous community also offers you a wealth of amenities. The 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course at Brier Creek Country Club is unparalleled among Raleigh golf courses. Send me more about this home in Brier Creek!
Swimming, Dining, Fitness
In addition to professional-caliber golf, you’ll have access to a magnificent 40,000-square-foot clubhouse complex including tennis, swimming, fine and casual dining, a fitness center, business amenities, and much more.
Brier Creek Country Club combines a warm neighborhood lifestyle with the finest in golf and country club elegance, all set in the sublime North Carolina atmosphere.
Named after golf course designer Arnold Palmer’s late father, Deke’s Grille provides casual dining with a seasonal opportunity to have a meal outside overlooking both the signature 18th hole island green and the beautiful Jasmine Court, the outdoor wedding lawn.
In the evening, you can socialize or dance the night away in the grand ballroom. Exciting activities and events are always happening here. Send me more about this home in Brier Creek!
12794 Cinnamon Way, Palm City FL 34990 – Harbour Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 12794 Cinnamon Way, Palm City FL 34990
Asking Price: $775,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/ 4 BAs
This four-bedroom home is set within the private golf and yachting community of Harbour Ridge located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Mariner neighborhood. New to market, it has been fully renovated and offers a private pool and two-car garage.
KEY FEATURES: 12794 Cinnamon Way
> More Community Information: Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club presented by HR Properties, Stuart FL
About Harbour Ridge
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 Florida’s renowned Treasure Coast.
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club was named ‘Community of the Year’ for 2015, ’16 and ’17 by the Golf Course Home Network for being the most visited golf and waterfront community over the course of the year. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
36 Holes of Golf
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club features two championship golf courses designed by two of America’s top architects. Joe Lee authored the Golden Marsh Golf Course and Pete Dye designed River Ridge Golf Course. The pair provides, to the delight of residents, two completely different challenges in style and design. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC Real Estate Options
Harbour Ridge is divided into 28 separate villages, each responsible for their own government, but under the control and guidance of the main Property Owner’s Association. Custom homes are featured in two sections of the property, River Pointe Village and Harbour Village.
When combined with golf courses and other open space, green space totals approximately 70 percent. With 659 residences on its 885 acres, the community has a low density of about one resident per 1.25 acre. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
11 Becks Retreat, Savannah GA 31411 – The Landings on Skidaway Island
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsProperty Address: 11 Becks Retreat, Savannah GA 31411
Asking Price: $535,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/ 2 BAs
There are expansive views of a scenic lagoon and No. 18 green on the Palmetto golf course from this 2,517-sf home at 11 Becks Retreat, which has designer updates throughout.
KEY FEATURES: 11 Becks Retreat
> More Community Information: The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA
About The Landings
The Landings on Skidaway Island is a vibrant, premier golf and waterfront community located less than 10 miles south of historic Savannah, Georgia.
The community is run by its debt-free homeowners association and has been for more than 15 years. The Urban Land Institute named The Landings “one of the nation’s best residential communities.” Send me more about this home in The Landings!
100 Social Clubs, Sailing & More
Known for its warm sense of community, The Landings on Skidaway Island offers more than 100 social clubs, including New Neighbors and Landings Landlovers, making it easy to find new friends and create life-long friendships.
The Landings Association also owns a number of Rhodes 19 sailboats and the Sailing Club meets every weekend for enjoyment and competition. Send me more about this home in The Landings!
Real Estate Opportunities
The Landings on Skidaway Island is a community of custom homes reflecting personal expression through a wide variety of architectural styles, while unity is ensured by The Landings Architectural Review process. Homes at The Landings range in price from $250,000 to more than $2 million.
Lots range from patio to full-size and estate lots, offering golf, lagoon, river, wooded and marsh views. Lots at The Landings on Skidaway Island range in price from $70,000 to $400,000. Send me more about this home in The Landings!