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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
November 9, 2018 – November 11, 2018
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Getaways & Stay ‘n Plays – Kingsmill Golf Package
* What’s Going On At … Sea Pines Reception
* Community News and Updates – Desert Mtn New Director
> GlenLakes, FL 3BR 1-Owner, $269,500
> Indian River Colony Club, FL 3BR $286,000
> Moss Creek, SC Newer 4BR $799,000
> Carefree Black Mountain AZ Home Auction
WHAT’S TRENDING ON GOLF COURSE HOME
> Folds of Honor Benefit at Haig Point Club
> Oktoberfest at WindRiver, Tennis at Sea Pines
> Harvest Party at Hilton Head Plantation
> 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
Kingsmill Golf Package

Kingsmill, VA: Special golf getaway package.
> Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA presents its Foursome Golf Package, specially designed as a two-night guys’ golf trip with condo accommodations.
Starting at $315 per person per night, the package includes lodging in a 3BR condo, full breakfast at Elements 1010, unlimited golf on the River and Plantation golf courses, unlimited use of the driving range and club storage, free use of the Sports Facility and pools, and more. No additional resort fees apply. Send me more information about Kingsmill!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Sea Pines Reception

Sea Pines, SC: Come to community for reception.
> Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island SC will hold a special reception as tennis legend Stan Smith signs his new book, “Stan Smith: Some People Think I’m a Shoe!” at a special wine and cheese event on Thur., Nov. 15, from 4 to 6 pm at Harbour Town Golf Links. The event is free and open to the public.
Guests attending the event will have the opportunity to purchase Smith’s keepsake coffee table book for $55 plus tax. Proceeds from the event’s book sales will benefit the Hilton Head Island Boys & Girls Club. The book celebrates the cultural impact of the shoe, the best–selling sneaker in the adidas brand’s history. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Desert Mountain Welcomes New Director

Desert Mountain, AZ: Welcomes new golf director.
> Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ is pleased to announce the appointment of John Lyberger as PGA director of golf.
One of the most highly regarded golf professionals in the country, Lyberger had been vice president of club operations at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Fla., and before that the 20-year director of golf at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Lyberger will oversee a golf staff of 75 employees serving 1,900 members across six golf courses and pro shops. Send me more information about Desert Mountain!
Sun City Championship This Month

The Views Golf Club, AZ: Championship coming up.
> Sun City Oro Valley, AZ and its Views Golf Club at Oro Valley will hold the Southern Arizona Team Championship November 17-18. Each 2-player teams get cart, green fee, range balls, prize fund and more. Send me more information about Sun City Oro Valley!
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10760 Tamarisk Trail, Boynton Beach FL 33436 – Quail Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 10760 Tamarisk Trail, Boynton Beach FL 33436
Asking Price: $369,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/ 2 BAs
This well-maintained, traditional-style home at 10760 Tamarisk Trail offers 2,314 sf of living space and scenic golf course views from many rooms and outdoor spaces.
KEY FEATURES: 10760 Tamarisk Trail
> More Community Information: Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL
About Quail Ridge
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 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. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
Real Estate
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 community’s on-site maintenance and housekeeping operations. Fully equipped rentals are available throughout the year. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
4 Dolphin Lane, Okatie SC 29909 – Callawassie Island
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsProperty Address: 4 Dolphin Lane, Okatie SC 29909
Asking Price: $690,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/ 4.5 BAs
This custom-built Lowcountry home overlooks the salt marsh of the Chechessee Creek and features superior craftsmanship along with fine architectural detail.
KEY FEATURES: 4 Dolphin Lane
> More Community Information: Callawassie Island, SC
About Callawassie Island
Set in the Carolina Lowcountry, Callawassie Island is a private, gated island community offering world-class Tom Fazio golf and a full complement of amenities. A half-mile causeway provides a relaxing, almost magical approach to the island, where peace and quiet are as plentiful as vibrant activity.
Callawassie is ideally located—near Hilton Head Island–yet a world apart from its crowds, noise and traffic. For convenience and charm, Beaufort is only 15 minutes away and historic Savannah, Georgia, only 30. Send me more about this home in Callawassie Island!
Golf by Tom Fazio
In designing the 27-hole Callawassie Island golf course, Fazio took advantage of a lush natural environment to create intriguing visual drama as well as excellent playability.
One of the master architect’s earliest designs, the course meanders intimately along the river and salt marshes in a way that environmental regulations make difficult today. And wth a recent $4 million renovation, the three distinct nines play like new. Send me more about this home in Callawassie Island!
A Certified Community Wildlife Habitat
Callawassie Island is the first South Carolina community to have been designated a “Community Wildlife Habitat” by the National Wildlife Federation. Coexisting with nature—with live oaks and palmettos, with egrets and herons, and with the thriving ecosystem of the salt marsh—has always been important here. Today, that distinguished designation still applies and Callawassie is one of only four South Carolina communities that can claim it. Send me more about this home in Callawassie Island!
4512 Geyser Creek Loop, Haymarket VA 20169 – Dominion Valley CC
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 4512 Geyser Creek Loop, Haymarket VA 20169
Asking Price: from $626,995 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/ 3.5 BAs
This 3,850-sf new-construction at 4512 Geyser Creek Loop is located within the private country club community of Dominion Valley in Haymarket, VA. Haymarket is just 45 minutes from Amazon’s newly selected headquarters in Crystal City. Due for completion in summer of 2019, this four-bedroom home features a spectacular Palladian kitchen, family room and many custom finishes. The area’s major commuter highways, including Interstate 66, within a few minutes’ drive.
KEY FEATURES: 4512 Geyser Creek Loop
> More Community Information: Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket VA
About Dominion Valley Country Club
Dominion Valley Country Club offers resort-style living in a private community set in picturesque Prince William County.
Residents are rewarded daily with wide views of rolling landscapes, natural ponds and gentle streams. Send me more about this home in Dominion Valley!
Golf by Arnold Palmer
Created by luxury home builder Toll Brothers, this gated golf community features award-winning homes and top-flight amenities headed by an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, with emerald-green fairways, picturesque mountain views and challenging water holes. Send me more about this home in Dominion Valley!
Family Oriented
A family-oriented, country club community, Dominion Valley Country Club’s championship golf course is complemented by a luxurious clubhouse and the state-of-the-art Sports Pavilion, which has become a popular place for socializing.
The Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course at Dominion Valley Country Club plays along Little Bull Run Creek and winds its way throughout the community’s rolling landscape and natural preservation areas. With breathtaking mountain views and eight holes with water features, this spectacular championship golf course is enjoyable—and challenging—for golfers of all skill levels. Send me more about this home in Dominion Valley!
Teacher From Desert Mtn. Wins Award, Harbour Ridge Reopens Course
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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
November 16, 2018 – November 18, 2018
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Getaways & Stay ‘n Plays – Golden Ocala, FL Stay & Play
* Community News and Updates – Desert Mtn. Best Teacher, Harbour Ridge Renovations
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Carefree Black Mountain, AZ Home Auction
> Harbour Ridge, FL Riverfront 3BR, Pool $975,000
> Callawassie Island, SC Marsh View 4BR $598,000
> Haig Point Club, SC Renovated 2BR $239,950
> The Concession, FL Award Winning 3BR $1.475M
WHAT’S TRENDING ON GOLF COURSE HOME
> Folds of Honor Benefit at Haig Point Club
> Oktoberfest at WindRiver, Tennis at Sea Pines
> Harvest Party at Hilton Head Plantation
> 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
Golden Ocala Getaway Deals
Golden Ocala, FL: Enjoy riding lessons & more during visit.
> Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala FL invites visitors to Stay and Play in a luxury residence enjoying amenity specials designed exclusively for Play and Stay guests. Accommodations are now offered at 10 percent discounts on regular rental rate.
Minimum stay is two nights. Amenity deals include equestrian riding lessons at $40 per hour, rounds of golf at $90 and private golf lessons with John Elliot Jr. at $180 per hour. A junior lesson is just $130 and golf clinics are $20 per person. Send me more information about Golden Ocala!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Award Winning Teacher at Desert Mtn.
Desert Mountain, AZ: Home to best young teacher.
> Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ is congratulating its PGA Director of Performance & Instruction, Paxton O’Connor, for being named to the prestigious list of “Best Young Teachers in America” for 2018-19 by Golf Digest magazine in its November issue.
O’Connor, 27, a golf instructor at Desert Mountain Club since 2016, has been selected for the first time to the list of top teachers under age 40. Send me more information about Desert Mountain!
Harbour Ridge Reopens Renovated Course
Harbour Ridge, FL: Renovation complete, reopening soon.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club presented by HR Properties, Stuart FL has announced that its renovation of the Golden Marsh course is complete with a reopening this week.
The project included reconstructing the green complexes, updating the appearance and placement of the bunkers, regrassing the entire layout, installing a new irrigation system and replacing acres of maintained, irrigated turf with pine straw and coquina shell. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
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600 Winters Creek, Palm City FL 34990 – Harbour Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsProperty Address: 600 Winters Creek, Palm City FL 34990
Asking Price: $975,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/3 BAs
This custom riverfront home is located at 600 Winters Creek in River Pointe Village within Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club. Set on a deep, wide, private lot, it features a river-view swimming pool and patio area, spacious MBR suite and two guest suites.
KEY FEATURES: 600 Winters Creek
> More Community Information: Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, 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.
There are major facilities for golf, boating, tennis, fitness and even a workout area for “man’s best friend,” 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.
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!
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.
Prospective buyers also can choose from 14 different home and condominium styles. All residences are placed on spacious lots. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
17 Heron Point, Okatie SC 29909 – Callawassie Island
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsProperty Address: 17 Heron Point, Okatie SC 29909
Asking Price: $598,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/ 3.5 BAs
This meticulously maintained home is located at the end of a cul-de-sac road, at 17 Heron Point, on Callawassie Island, SC. Offering inspiring views across creeks and marsh, this 4-bedroom home enjoys 320 feet of marsh frontage.
KEY FEATURES: 17 Heron Point
> More Community Information: Callawassie Island, SC
About Callawassie Island
Set in the Carolina Lowcountry, Callawassie Island is a private, gated island community offering world-class Tom Fazio golf and a full complement of amenities. A half-mile causeway provides a relaxing, almost magical approach to the island, where peace and quiet are as plentiful as vibrant activity.
The homes and homesites of Callawassie—including waterfront— are among the area’s best values. Send me more about this home in Callawassie Island!
Golf by Tom Fazio
In designing the 27-hole Callawassie Island golf course, Fazio took advantage of a lush natural environment to create intriguing visual drama as well as excellent playability.
One of the master architect’s earliest designs, the course meanders intimately along the river and salt marshes in a way that environmental regulations make difficult today. And wth a recent $4 million renovation, the three distinct nines play like new. Send me more about this home in Callawassie Island!
Callawassie Island Clubhouse
Every community needs a center, and at Callawassie Island, it’s the gracious clubhouse. Encompassing 26,000 square feet of Lowcountry style, it offers a fine blend of casual and formal dining areas.
Members and guests enjoy the Grill Room Bar for a drink after a round of golf as much as the Dogwood Room for a gourmet dinner. Send me more about this home in Callawassie Island!
10 Plantation Homes Drive, Daufuskie Island SC 29915 – Haig Point Club
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News10 Plantation Homes Drive, Daufuskie Island SC 29915
Asking Price: $239,950 Beds/Baths: 2 BRs/ 2.5 BAs
This newly renovated Lowcountry residence is set with the Haig Point Club on Daufuskie Island. GA. A move-in ready, turn-key villa, it features a fine golf view and 1,676 sf of living space. Adding to the golf views is a landscaped yard accented with moss-draped oaks and more.
KEY FEATURES: 10 Plantation Homes Drive
> More Community Information: Haig Point Club, Daufuskie Island SC
About Haig Point Club
Haig Point is a serene and nature-loving community set on the sea island of Daufuskie Island, located just off the South Carolina coast between Hilton Head and Savannah, GA. With 3.5 miles of pristine beachfront, Daufuskie is surrounded by the waters of the Calibogue Sound, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.
Residents and guests drive electric golf carts to the points of interest in and around the community, including the 150-year-old Haig Point Lighthouse, Strachan Mansion and the ruins of 19th-century slave quarters. Send me more about this home in Haig Point!
Top-Rated Golf & Tennis
The community is home to a Rees Jones Signature golf course, plus the full-length, nine-hole Osprey course. With three nines to choose from you never have to worry about getting a tee time.
The championship course features spectacular waterfront holes and its No. 14 bears the honor of being one of Golf Digest’s Best par-5 holes in the U.S.
The Haig Point Tennis Center features six Har-Tru courts, including two that are lighted for evening play. Clinics are held regularly for everyone from beginners to advanced players.
The U.S. Tennis Association has recognized Haig Point Club’s superior programs and facilities by giving it the USTA’s Outstanding Tennis Facility award. Send me more about this home in Haig Point!
8484 Lindrick Lane, Bradenton FL 34202 – The Concession Golf Club
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 8484 Lindrick Lane, Bradenton FL 34202
Asking Price: $1,475,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/ 3.5 BAs
This 3,660-sf Parade of Homes award winner is a Mediterranean-style residence located at 8484 Lindrick Lane within The Concession in Bradenton, FL. Set on a one-acre lot. it enjoys views of two lakes and a natural preserve beyond.
KEY FEATURES: 8484 Lindrick Lane
> More Community Information: The Concession, Bradenton FL
About The Concession Golf Club
The Concession Golf Club is a gated private community on 1,200 acres with award-winning amenities a renowned golf course and a much-admired master plan. Only 255 estate residences will be built here, on homesites measuring a half-acre to one full acre.
This is a refined landscape of century-old oaks, lofty pines and scenic Florida wetlands. At the core of it is a championship course honored as one of the Top 100 in the U.S. by GOLF Magazine. Send me more about this home in The Concession!
Golf Designed by Nicklaus & Jacklin
Designed by Jack Nicklaus in association with Tony Jacklin, the Concession course is routed through native stands of oak, magnolia and pine. There are only a few rooflines visible from the course, allowing its core design to offer a natural and uninterrupted golf experience.
This championship layout takes its name from one of the most historic moments in Ryder Cup history, when Nicklaus conceded a crucial two-foot putt to Jacklin at Royal Birkdale in 1969, resulting in the first tied Ryder Cup ever.Send me more about this home in The Concession!
2 Oak Glade Court, Savannah GA 31411 – The Landings
in Golf Homes, Newsletter, Retirement Living2 Oak Glade Court, Savannah, GA 31411
Asking Price: $765,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/ 4.5 BAs
This comfortably spacious home at The Landings at 2 Oak Glade Court in the Deer Creek neighborhood exudes Georgia coastal charm. Featuring a newly updated kitchen, study and fireplace, this four-bedroom home is complemented nicely by a sweep of lagoon views.
KEY FEATURES: 2 Oak Glade Court
> 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. Send me more about this home in The Landings!
Landings on Skidaway Island Amenities
Resident facilities in this gated community include two deep-water marinas, 40 miles of walking and biking trails, playgrounds, a Village Library, Skidaway Farms (a community garden), dog park, nature trail and so much more.
The club amenities consist of six championship 18-hole golf courses, 34 tennis courts, five pools (two indoor), four dining clubhouses and an impressive fitness and wellness center with spa services. All golf courses are covered under one membership and all are just a golf cart ride away. 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!
Reception at Sea Pines, New Director at Desert Mountain & More
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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
November 9, 2018 – November 11, 2018
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Getaways & Stay ‘n Plays – Kingsmill Golf Package
* What’s Going On At … Sea Pines Reception
* Community News and Updates – Desert Mtn New Director
> GlenLakes, FL 3BR 1-Owner, $269,500
> Indian River Colony Club, FL 3BR $286,000
> Moss Creek, SC Newer 4BR $799,000
> Carefree Black Mountain AZ Home Auction
WHAT’S TRENDING ON GOLF COURSE HOME
> Folds of Honor Benefit at Haig Point Club
> Oktoberfest at WindRiver, Tennis at Sea Pines
> Harvest Party at Hilton Head Plantation
> 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
Kingsmill Golf Package
Kingsmill, VA: Special golf getaway package.
> Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA presents its Foursome Golf Package, specially designed as a two-night guys’ golf trip with condo accommodations.
Starting at $315 per person per night, the package includes lodging in a 3BR condo, full breakfast at Elements 1010, unlimited golf on the River and Plantation golf courses, unlimited use of the driving range and club storage, free use of the Sports Facility and pools, and more. No additional resort fees apply. Send me more information about Kingsmill!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Sea Pines Reception
Sea Pines, SC: Come to community for reception.
> Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island SC will hold a special reception as tennis legend Stan Smith signs his new book, “Stan Smith: Some People Think I’m a Shoe!” at a special wine and cheese event on Thur., Nov. 15, from 4 to 6 pm at Harbour Town Golf Links. The event is free and open to the public.
Guests attending the event will have the opportunity to purchase Smith’s keepsake coffee table book for $55 plus tax. Proceeds from the event’s book sales will benefit the Hilton Head Island Boys & Girls Club. The book celebrates the cultural impact of the shoe, the best–selling sneaker in the adidas brand’s history. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Desert Mountain Welcomes New Director
Desert Mountain, AZ: Welcomes new golf director.
> Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ is pleased to announce the appointment of John Lyberger as PGA director of golf.
One of the most highly regarded golf professionals in the country, Lyberger had been vice president of club operations at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Fla., and before that the 20-year director of golf at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Lyberger will oversee a golf staff of 75 employees serving 1,900 members across six golf courses and pro shops. Send me more information about Desert Mountain!
Sun City Championship This Month
The Views Golf Club, AZ: Championship coming up.
> Sun City Oro Valley, AZ and its Views Golf Club at Oro Valley will hold the Southern Arizona Team Championship November 17-18. Each 2-player teams get cart, green fee, range balls, prize fund and more. Send me more information about Sun City Oro Valley!
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