GCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16 No. 1,192 July 14, 2017 Circ. 15,000
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Getaways – Free Golf at Reynolds Lake Oconee
* What’s Going On At… Concert at Palmetto Bluff, Farmers’ Market at Woodside
Homes for Sale This Week on Golf Course Home
> Osprey Cove, GA Waterview 5BR, $389,900
> Daniel Island, SC 4BR, Gourmet Kitchen, $686,900
> Treasure Lake, PA New Construction 3BR, $395,000
WHAT’S TRENDING ON GOLF COURSE HOME
> New Community: Indian River Colony Club, FL
> Sea Pines Summer Golf, Mtn Falls Music & More
> Court Tennis Comes to Daniel Island, SC
> Your Itinerary: Hilton Head Island Golf Trip
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Reynolds Deal Includes Free Golf
Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA: Promo includes free golf.
> Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA is bringing back its popular “First Round’s On Us” promotion for summertime golf visitors. Now through Sept. 30, enjoy a round of golf at no charge on the day of arrival when you book a one- to three-night in a spacious private cottage.
The package includes complimentary golf on day of arrival (after 12 noon EDT), choice of cottage for one to three nights, breakfast daily, plus same-course same-day unlimited golf on Oconee, Great Waters, National, Landing and Preserve courses. Pricing is from $249 per person, per night (minimum two people per cottage). Send me more information about Reynolds Lake Oconee!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Palmetto Bluff Benefit Concert
Palmetto Bluff, SC: Local band performs July 25.
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC continues its popular Summer Concert Series on Tue., July 25 when it welcomes local band The Bushels to the village green of the community’s new Moreland Village neighborhood. Fee to enter is $25 per car. Gates open at 5 p.m., and shows start at 6:30 p.m.
Food and beverage will be available for purchase and if you’re bringing your own picnic, bring only hand-held coolers and/or bags are permitted. Proceeds benefit Family Promise, a local nonprofit organization that provides temporary shelter, family stability and permanent housing solutions for homeless families with children. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!
Woodside Farmers’ Market
Woodside, SC: Farmers’ market returns July 20.
> Woodside, Aiken SC residents are looking forward to an upcoming gathering of the Aiken Farmers’ Market, happening Thur., July 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Listed on the Aiken Historic Register, the Farmers Market sells fresh produce including corn, tomatoes, beans, fruit, baked goods, and local meats and cheeses.
Goods are displayed on tables built by farmers and families of Aiken County over 50 years ago. The Market, now as then, is a place where produce is sold and conversation and recipes are shared with friends, old and new. Send me more information about Woodside!
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109 North Knob Hill, Williamsburg VA 23188 – Ford’s Colony
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 109 North Knob Hill, Williamsburg VA 23188
Asking Price: $795,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/4 BAs
This 4,812-sf estate home at 109 North Knob Hill sits on a large lot alongside the 18th fairway of the community’s Marsh Hawk championship golf course.
KEY FEATURES: 109 North Knob Hill
> More Community Info: Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg VA
About Ford’s Colony
Located just minutes from Colonial Williamsburg, Ford’s Colony is a 3,000-acre, private, gated community featuring 54 holes of championship golf and world-class amenities. Send me more information about Ford’s Colony!
World-Class Golf
Topping the extensive list of leisure activities is golf. Ford’s Colony offers three championship golf courses crafted by noted golf architect, Dan Maples. His 54 holes blend beautifully with the surroundings and provide an exceptional golfing challenge. Send me more information about Ford’s Colony!
Golf Magazine rated Ford’s Colony as one of “The Top 20 Places to Semi-Retire” and Maples’ challenging layouts, appropriate for all levels of play, is a central reason. Send me more information about Ford’s Colony!
Real Estate
The homes at Ford’s Colony are simply magnificent to look at. The brick facades echo Colonial Williamsburg’s classic styling, while catering to residents’ diverse lifestyles. Handsome Colonials and Federals, elegant Georgians and Greek revivals preside over well-manicured lawns and beautifully landscaped gardens.
More than half of the lovely acreage at Ford’s Colony will never be developed, giving residents plenty to see when the Virginia countryside goes through the changes of the seasons. For more details and pricing, see the real estate section below. Send me more information about Ford’s Colony!
2 Sweet Fern Retreat, Savannah, GA 31411 Price Reduced – The Landings
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 2 Sweet Fern Retreat, Savannah, GA 31411
Asking Price:
$549,000Price Drop! Now $535,000Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/3 BAs
This charming stucco home offers 3,370 sf of well-designed living space. It borders more than acre of common space that is maintained by The Landings Association.
KEY FEATURES: 2 Sweet Fern Retreat
> More Community Information: The Landings, 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!
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. Send me more about this home in The Landings!
Palmetto Bluff Concert, Woodside Farmers’ Market, Reynolds Golf Deal
in News, Newsletter, Things To Do, TravelGCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16 No. 1,192 July 14, 2017 Circ. 15,000
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Getaways – Free Golf at Reynolds Lake Oconee
* What’s Going On At… Concert at Palmetto Bluff, Farmers’ Market at Woodside
Homes for Sale This Week on Golf Course Home
> Osprey Cove, GA Waterview 5BR, $389,900
> Daniel Island, SC 4BR, Gourmet Kitchen, $686,900
> Treasure Lake, PA New Construction 3BR, $395,000
WHAT’S TRENDING ON GOLF COURSE HOME
> New Community: Indian River Colony Club, FL
> Sea Pines Summer Golf, Mtn Falls Music & More
> Court Tennis Comes to Daniel Island, SC
> Your Itinerary: Hilton Head Island Golf Trip
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Reynolds Deal Includes Free Golf
Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA: Promo includes free golf.
> Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA is bringing back its popular “First Round’s On Us” promotion for summertime golf visitors. Now through Sept. 30, enjoy a round of golf at no charge on the day of arrival when you book a one- to three-night in a spacious private cottage.
The package includes complimentary golf on day of arrival (after 12 noon EDT), choice of cottage for one to three nights, breakfast daily, plus same-course same-day unlimited golf on Oconee, Great Waters, National, Landing and Preserve courses. Pricing is from $249 per person, per night (minimum two people per cottage). Send me more information about Reynolds Lake Oconee!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Palmetto Bluff Benefit Concert
Palmetto Bluff, SC: Local band performs July 25.
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC continues its popular Summer Concert Series on Tue., July 25 when it welcomes local band The Bushels to the village green of the community’s new Moreland Village neighborhood. Fee to enter is $25 per car. Gates open at 5 p.m., and shows start at 6:30 p.m.
Food and beverage will be available for purchase and if you’re bringing your own picnic, bring only hand-held coolers and/or bags are permitted. Proceeds benefit Family Promise, a local nonprofit organization that provides temporary shelter, family stability and permanent housing solutions for homeless families with children. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!
Woodside Farmers’ Market
Woodside, SC: Farmers’ market returns July 20.
> Woodside, Aiken SC residents are looking forward to an upcoming gathering of the Aiken Farmers’ Market, happening Thur., July 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Listed on the Aiken Historic Register, the Farmers Market sells fresh produce including corn, tomatoes, beans, fruit, baked goods, and local meats and cheeses.
Goods are displayed on tables built by farmers and families of Aiken County over 50 years ago. The Market, now as then, is a place where produce is sold and conversation and recipes are shared with friends, old and new. Send me more information about Woodside!
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2418 Settlers Street, Charleston SC 29492 – Daniel Island
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsProperty Address: 2418 Settlers Street, Charleston SC 29492
Asking Price: $686,900 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/4 BAs
Located in the desirable Smythe Park area of Daniel Island, this 3,001-sf residence at 2418 Settlers Street boasts a spacious floor plan, high-end upgrades and much more.
KEY FEATURES: 2418 Settlers Street
> More Community Information: Daniel Island, Charleston SC
About Daniel Island
Located within the City of Charleston, Daniel Island offers 23 miles of rivers and creeks, a variety of traditional neighborhoods, a private country club with golf courses by Tom Fazio and Rees Jones, parks, trails, shops, restaurants, schools, churches and more.
Surrounded by winding rivers and creeks and stunning saltwater marsh vistas, this 4,000-acre community is a place where people live, work, learn and play.
A traditional town, the community features residential neighborhoods with tree- and sidewalk-lined streets, bike trails and neighborhood parks. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
Two Championship Courses
The Daniel Island Club’s nationally ranked Tom Fazio golf course features a 7,093-yard, par-72 layout that traverses marsh, creeks and waterways.
A second 7,446-yard, par-72 layout designed by Rees Jones was ranked among the country’s “Top 10 Best New Private” courses by Golf Digest, when it opened in 2006.
The Daniel Island Club is the country’s only private pairing of courses by Fazio and Jones playing out of the same clubhouse. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
Real Estate
Daniel Island’s traditional neighborhoods and urban downtown collectively offer a wide range of residential options, including Southern-style homes, townhomes and condominiums in a variety of sizes and styles priced from the mid-$100,000s. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
1030 Greenwillow Drive, St. Mary’s GA 31558 – Osprey Cove
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 1030 Greenwillow Drive, St. Mary’s GA 31558
Asking Price: $389,900 Beds/Baths: 5 BRs/3.5 BAs
This custom built brick home at 1030 Greenwillow Drive is built on an estate-sized lot, with relaxing water views from the private back yard.
KEY FEATURES: 1030 Greenwillow Drive
> More Community Information: Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA
About Osprey Cove
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. Send me more information about Osprey Cove!
Championship Golf by Mark McCumber
The year-round Osprey Cove course is set against a backdrop of sweeping marshes, tidal inlets and nature conservation areas. At every turn, the breathtaking panorama of the Lowcountry envelops you. The newly renovated clubhouse offers sweeping views of the course and the marsh beyond.
Designed by Mark McCumber & Associates, the layout is a testament to McCumber’s commitment to establishing a course that is defined by the natural characteristics of the land and river. Send me more information about Osprey Cove!
Osprey Cove Real Estate Options
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 information about Osprey Cove!
Forbes Names Clemson, SC, A ‘Best Place to Retire’
in Golf Homes, GolfCourseHome, Retirement Communities, Retirement LivingForbes Magazine recently announced that Clemson, SC, has been named one of its ’25 Best Places to Retire’ for 2017.
The award is great news for the residents at The Reserve at Lake Keowee who have close ties to the university community there. Chief among those ties is that the coach of the Clemson football team, Dabo Swinney, lives at the Reserve. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
The Reserve pays homage to the Clemson Tigers.
The Reserve Celebrates Clemson Football
Coach Swinney is a familiar figure at the community, having engineered a number of events on site, including football practices and golf tournaments. Support for Clemson is so strong at The Reserve that the team’s logo is painted on the great lawn during football season.
And when Reserve residents want to see the Tigers in action on their home turf, Clemson University is just a short 30-minute drive away. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
The Reserve at Lake Keowee
The Reserve at Lake Keowee is a private, 3,900-acre golf and recreational community. It’s set on the shores of Lake Keowee in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The lakefront community is an ideal place for boating, fishing, water-skiing, swimming, camping and picnicking.
There are also miles of hiking and biking trails, which provide residents with endless adventures. Hiking trails are pathways to the water’s edge, preserves, parks, green spaces and club areas on Lake Keowee. Most notable, this community features Jack Nicklaus’ signature golf course. Golfers of all skill levels will enjoy playing this award-winning, par-72, 18-hole golf course. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
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181 North Club Cabins Court, No. 2, Heber City UT 84032 – Red Ledges
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 181 North Club Cabins Court, No. 2, Heber City UT 84032
Asking Price: $925,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/3.5 BAs
This Club Cabin at 181 North Club Cabins Court has inspiring mountain views, convenience to Club amenities and is ready to move in and use right away. It can be added to the rental pool program and generate income when not in use by owner.
KEY FEATURES: 181 North Club Cabins Court, No. 2
> More Community Information: Red Ledges, Heber City UT
About Red Ledges
Red Ledges is a private mountain community just minutes from downtown Park City, UT. Set in the quaint town of Heber City, which was named “Best Value in Second Homes” by The Wall Street Journal and ranked number 5 on the list of “America’s Fastest Growing Small Towns” by Forbes Magazine, Red Ledges is a haven for any outdoor lover.
The recreation is unsurpassed as families enjoy the multi award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, 12 – Hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Park, Jim McLean Golf School, top-notch tennis and instruction with the Cliff Drysdale Tennis School, an extensive equestrian program and sprawling acreage for trail rides, hiking and mountain biking, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, pool, gourmet dining at the Juniper Grill, and access to a wealth of pristine places for skiing, fly-fishing, snow-shoeing, snowmobiling, dog-sledding, cross-country-skiing, and more. Send me more information about Red Ledges!
Mountain Golf & Homes
All 1,200 homesites have dramatic sweeping views of the fiery red rock landscape, the multi award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, or the stunning Mt. Timpanogos, which tower in the distance. Homesites start at $195,000 and luxury homes range from $650,000 to over $2 million. Send me more information about Red Ledges!
3553 Royal Tern Circle, Boynton Beach FL 33436 – Quail Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 3553 Royal Tern Circle, Boynton Beach FL 33436
Asking Price: $625,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2.5 BAs
There are scenic parkland views, plus exceptional quality and detail available in this remodeled 2,314-sf single-family residence at 3553 Royal Tern Circle. The community, which is member-owned, is currently completing its new clubhouse.
KEY FEATURES: 3553 Royal Tern Circle
> Community Info: Quail Ridge Golf & CC, 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. Send me more information about 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. 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 information about 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.
70 Simons Road, Mashpee MA 02649 – Willowbend Golf Club
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsProperty Address: 70 Simons Road, Mashpee MA 02649
Asking Price: from $695,000 Beds/Baths: 2 BRs/2.5 BAs
The newly built Villa Condominiums at 70 Simons Road in Willowbend offer 2,052 sf of maintenance-free single-floor living, just steps from the Clubhouse, fitness center, tennis courts, resort-style pool, Café Amici and 27-hole golf course.
KEY FEATURES: 70 Simons Road
> More Community Information: Willowbend Golf Club, Mashpee MA
About Willowbend Golf Club
Willowbend Golf Club is regarded as one of Cape Cod’s most prestigious and complete private communities. It features an award-winning golf course, world-class tennis courts, Olympic-sized pool, state-of-the-art fitness facility and spa and gourmet dining.
The golf course at Willowbend Golf Club comprises three nines and creates five different 18-hole routings. The site of many high-level competitions among pros and amateurs, the Willowbend golf course was laid out by Dr. Michael Hurdzan, with a third nine by Bruce Besse, Jr. Send me more information about Willowbend!
Dream Cuisine
Willowbend Golf Club has exceptional amenities and one of its brightes stars is the culinary program, created by Executive Chef Paul Cunningham. His impressive background includes the executive chef position at Bice in Washington, DC and executive sous chef at Le Cirque and La Cote Basque in New York City. Send me more information about Willowbend!
Real Estate
Real estate at Willowbend Golf Club includes homes, townhome, condos and lots–all available with views of the award-winning golf course. Golf course lots begin at $269,000. Condos start at $275,000 and single-family homes begin at $730,000. Send me more information about Willowbend!
18 Field Club Drive Edgartown, MA 02539 – The Field Club, Martha’s Vineyard
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Address: 18 Field Club Drive Edgartown, MA 02539
Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/3.5 BAs
SOLD: $2,400,000 ON 10/24/18
The elegant Field Club in Katama near South Beach on the island of Martha’s Vineyard is the private setting for this newly constructed, custom Gambrel.
The property comes with a $50,000 Field Club membership included and is within easy biking distance of South Beach and downtown Edgartown. The home was sold on October, 24, 2018, for $2,400,000.
KEY FEATURES: 18 FIELD CLUB DRIVE – SOLD!
Home purchase includes membership to The Field Club.
Community Information: The Field Club, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
ABOUT THE FIELD CLUB
The Field Club is a private club set on the island of Martha’s Vineyard (off Cape Cod, MA). It offers exceptional recreational amenities and world-class service to its members, their family and guests. The Field Club is located a short distance from South Beach and downtown Edgartown. Send me more information about The Field Club!
THE FIELD CLUB AMENITIES
The Field Club community enjoys world-class recreational amenities including eight tennis courts, lawn game area, outside heated pools, deluxe spa, fitness center, a casual restaurant with patio dining overlooking the main pool.
Families enjoy a wide array of activities for all ages including daily kids’ club, junior tennis programs, swimming lessons, kids’ and teen nights, and daily programs and special events throughout the summer season.
Racket sport lovers also enjoy paddle tennis courts and a squash court. Adults participate in daily fitness classes, tennis clinics, private instruction, work out with a personal trainer or simply relax in the spa or around the pool. Send me more information about The Field Club!
REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES
The Field Club offers brand new construction for sale. Homes are designed by noted architect Patrick Ahearn who also designed The Field Club clubhouse and other structures.
Currently, there are two homes for sale–the one featured here and another larger residence with 4BRS/4.5BAs that is being offered for $3,350,000. The purchase of a Field Club home entitles a buyer to a Field Club membership ($50,000 value) at no additional cost. Send me more information about The Field Club!
GOLF OPPORTUNITIES
For the golfer, there are five golf courses on the island–all within 25 minutes or less. They are a mixture of two private course, two semi-private and one public. Farm Neck Golf Club, one of the semi-private courses, is a favorite of recent presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.