GCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16 No. 1,193 July 21, 2017 Circ. 15,000
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Getaways – Palmetto Dunes Celebrates Family Golf Month
* News – Harbour Ridge, FL, Daniel Isl & Callawassie Isl, SC
Homes for Sale This Week on Golf Course Home
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC 5BR Golf Home, $874,900
> Treasure Lake, PA Waterfront, 3BRs, $395,000
> Ford’s Colony, VA Golf Estate, 4BRs, $795,000
> Piper’s Landing, FL Golf/Lake View 3BR, $350,000
WHAT’S TRENDING ON GOLF COURSE HOME
> New Community! Indian River Colony Club, FL
> New Community! Treasure Lake, PA
> 10 Communities Join GCH, Golf Real Estate Healthier
> Your Itinerary: Hilton Head Island Golf Trip
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Palmetto Dunes Offers Family Golf Options
Palmetto Dunes, SC: Golf options for all family members.
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC is celebrating July as “Family Golf Month” and offering a wide array of customized programs for learning and development. A special Family Golf School at the resort community includes a video analysis sent by email, on-course instruction, rules and etiquette lessons, the school’s video lending library, take-home materials, free range privileges, plus nine holes of golf daily on a space-available basis.
Four separate options, including “Little Swingers” and a “Parents’ Night Out” option are priced from $25 per hour for an individual child to $1,300 for an entire family for three days. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Harbour Ridge on Golf Channel
Harbour Ridge, FL: Featured on NBC.
> HR Properties is proud to announce that one of Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club’s resident golf pros, Mike Malizia, will be featured on the NBC Golf Channel, Morning Drive, on the mornings of July 26 and 27.
Harbour Ridge is home to 2 championship golf courses, the Joe Lee designed Golden Marsh and Pete & P.B. Dye’s River Ridge, Mike’s professional and personalized golf instruction academy helps many Harbour Ridge member and other golfers, including professional golfers, fine tune their game. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
Callawassie Island Earns Award
Callawassie Island, SC: Recognized for neighborhoods.
> Callawassie Island, SC was recognized for superior excellence in two categories in the recently concluded Island Packet’s Reader’s Choice Awards for 2017.
In competition with nearly 100 other amenitized communities in the Hilton Head and Bluffton region, Callawassie Island was voted “Best Community/Neighborhood” by readers of the influential newspaper. In addition, Callawassie Island was also voted “Best Wedding Venue” among all entered candidates for the distinction. Send me more information about Callawassie Island!
Daniel Island Opens Pool & Crow’s Nest
Daniel Island, SC: New amenities come to community.
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC recently opened its brand-new pool and event venue in the community’s Edgefield Park neighborhood. The Olympic–sized pool, complete with a beach entry, 25-meter lap lanes and a splash-and-play area, is popular with residents of all ages.
Towering above the pool is the Crow’s Nest, a venue for events like summer camps, picnics, concerts and dancing. This two-story structure provides a shaded open–air space poolside, and a second-story screened porch boasting a bird’s-eye view of the pool, surrounding marsh and Charleston’s Ravenel Bridge. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
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Cobblestone 3-4BR/3BA Golf Home, Aiken SC 29803 – Woodside
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsProperty Address: Cobblestone model, Aiken SC 29803
Asking Price: $539,900 Beds/Baths: 3-4 BRs/3 BAs
This Cobblestone model was constructed by Carolina Signature Homes on a lot overlooking the green on the No. 15 hole of the Woodside golf course. The model comes with three or four bedrooms and features a covered porch with fireplace, island kitchen and two-car garage.
KEY FEATURES: Cobblestone
> More Community Information: Woodside, Aiken SC
About Woodside
Woodside is a private, gated golf course community covering more than 2,900 acres of countryside in the historic city of Aiken.
This welcoming community features world-class amenities, a year-round climate and superbly crafted homes situated on stunning wooded, lake and golf lots. Send me more information about Woodside!
Lakes and Preserves
Couples and families who reside at Woodside enjoy 200 acres of lakes and walking the miles of nature trails that wind through the grounds and exploring the many acres of pristine parks that are designated as a bluebird sanctuary.
The golfer is well served at Woodside where there are championship courses by Rees Jones and Bob Cupp, Nicklaus Design and the community’s fourth and newest course designed by Fuzzy Zoeller and Clyde Johnston. There is also a lovely little par-3 course. Send me more information about Woodside!
Neighborhoods & Homes
Woodside is a welcoming community with a stunning collection of distinctive neighborhoods and a variety of lifestyle options, lushly landscaped and thoughtfully planned throughout.
The Highlands’s gracious homes overlook The Reserve Club, while The Enclave offers a refined refuge with an emphasis on outdoor living.
The Overlook neighborhood is ideal for families, with its inviting duck pond and views of Spalding Lake. The Townhomes at Bellewood offer carefree living at its finest. Send me more information about Woodside!
4 Bosuns Circle, Savannah GA 31411 – The Landings on Skidaway Island
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 4 Bosuns Circle, Savannah GA 31411
Asking Price: $619,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/4 BAs
This 3,470-sf patio home at 4 Bosuns Circle enjoys exceptional lagoon views and a convenient proximity to Delegal Creek Marina.
KEY FEATURES: 4 Bosuns Circle
> 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.”
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!
226 South Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island SC 29928 – Sea Pines Resort
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 226 South Sea Pines Drive, HHI, SC 29928
Asking Price: $699,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/3.5 BAs
This 2,200-sf home at 226 South Sea Pines Drive is of a type rarely offered, overlooking Hilton Head Island’s saltwater marshes and deep water. It comes completely furnished and is located just minutes from South Beach restaurants and shops, South Beach Tennis and Tower Beach.
KEY FEATURES: 226 South Sea Pines Drive
> More Information: Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island SC
About Sea Pines Resort
Sea Pines Resort is a 5,200-acre, master-planned golf and boating community in the Carolina Lowcountry, with guarded entrances and full-time security. It is home to the famed Harbour Town Golf Links and lighthouse.
Sea Pines Resort features four golf courses, including the famed Harbour Town Golf Links (site of an annual PGA Tour event), dozens of tennis courts, the deep-water Harbour Town Yacht Basin, South Beach Marina, 14 miles of paved biking and leisure trails and an equestrian center. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
Nature and Waterfront Lifestyle
The Forest Preserve in Sea Pines encompasses 605 acres and features nature trails, lakes and a pavilion located on Fish Island. It is home to about 350 species of birds.
Harbour Town Yacht Basin is a hub of waterfront activity within Sea Pines, offering 20-plus independently operated boutique clothing shops, gift and craft galleries, nature stores, jewelry stores and independent art galleries. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
Real Estate
Sea Pines is a diversely amenitized community comprised of nearly 2,700 homes and over 1,000 villas. Environmental preservation and sustainable development have been its hallmarks since the mid-20th century. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
Pool Opens at Daniel Island, Family Golf Month at Palmetto Dunes, SC
in Awards & Honors, Newsletter, Things To DoGCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16 No. 1,193 July 21, 2017 Circ. 15,000
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Getaways – Palmetto Dunes Celebrates Family Golf Month
* News – Harbour Ridge, FL, Daniel Isl & Callawassie Isl, SC
Homes for Sale This Week on Golf Course Home
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC 5BR Golf Home, $874,900
> Treasure Lake, PA Waterfront, 3BRs, $395,000
> Ford’s Colony, VA Golf Estate, 4BRs, $795,000
> Piper’s Landing, FL Golf/Lake View 3BR, $350,000
WHAT’S TRENDING ON GOLF COURSE HOME
> New Community! Indian River Colony Club, FL
> New Community! Treasure Lake, PA
> 10 Communities Join GCH, Golf Real Estate Healthier
> Your Itinerary: Hilton Head Island Golf Trip
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Palmetto Dunes Offers Family Golf Options
Palmetto Dunes, SC: Golf options for all family members.
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC is celebrating July as “Family Golf Month” and offering a wide array of customized programs for learning and development. A special Family Golf School at the resort community includes a video analysis sent by email, on-course instruction, rules and etiquette lessons, the school’s video lending library, take-home materials, free range privileges, plus nine holes of golf daily on a space-available basis.
Four separate options, including “Little Swingers” and a “Parents’ Night Out” option are priced from $25 per hour for an individual child to $1,300 for an entire family for three days. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Harbour Ridge on Golf Channel
Harbour Ridge, FL: Featured on NBC.
> HR Properties is proud to announce that one of Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club’s resident golf pros, Mike Malizia, will be featured on the NBC Golf Channel, Morning Drive, on the mornings of July 26 and 27.
Harbour Ridge is home to 2 championship golf courses, the Joe Lee designed Golden Marsh and Pete & P.B. Dye’s River Ridge, Mike’s professional and personalized golf instruction academy helps many Harbour Ridge member and other golfers, including professional golfers, fine tune their game. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
Callawassie Island Earns Award
Callawassie Island, SC: Recognized for neighborhoods.
> Callawassie Island, SC was recognized for superior excellence in two categories in the recently concluded Island Packet’s Reader’s Choice Awards for 2017.
In competition with nearly 100 other amenitized communities in the Hilton Head and Bluffton region, Callawassie Island was voted “Best Community/Neighborhood” by readers of the influential newspaper. In addition, Callawassie Island was also voted “Best Wedding Venue” among all entered candidates for the distinction. Send me more information about Callawassie Island!
Daniel Island Opens Pool & Crow’s Nest
Daniel Island, SC: New amenities come to community.
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC recently opened its brand-new pool and event venue in the community’s Edgefield Park neighborhood. The Olympic–sized pool, complete with a beach entry, 25-meter lap lanes and a splash-and-play area, is popular with residents of all ages.
Towering above the pool is the Crow’s Nest, a venue for events like summer camps, picnics, concerts and dancing. This two-story structure provides a shaded open–air space poolside, and a second-story screened porch boasting a bird’s-eye view of the pool, surrounding marsh and Charleston’s Ravenel Bridge. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
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140 Long Ridge Road, Sunset SC 29685 – The Reserve at Lake Keowee
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 140 Long Ridge Road, Sunset SC 29685
Asking Price: $874,900 Beds/Baths: 5 BRs/3 BAs/2half
This Craftsman-style golf-course home at 140 Long Ridge Road is wonderfully sited near No. 12 green of the The Reserve golf course. View the golf course from the screened-in porch which features a gas grill, plus an additional open deck.
KEY FEATURES: 140 Long Ridge Road
> More Community Information: The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset SC
About The Reserve at Lake Keowee
The Reserve at Lake Keowee is a private, 3,900-acre golf and recreational community set on the shores of Lake Keowee in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The lake’s 18,500 acres of Blue Ridge Mountain-fed water and 300 miles of shoreline provide The Reserve at Lake Keowee with 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 pathways to the water’s edge, preserves, parks, green spaces and club areas. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf
The golf course at The Reserve at Lake Keowee was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 2002. Nicklaus utilized the topography of the land and allowed the course to follow the natural contours of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. A par-72, 18-hole course that stretches 7,112 yards, it provides challenging play for all skill levels. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
Premier Neighborhoods
Real estate opportunities at The Reserve at Lake Keowee range from cottage and village homes to custom and estate homes, on the lakefront or on mountain, golf course, or nature home sites. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
1483 SW Troon Circle, Palm City FL 34990 – Piper’s Landing Yacht & CC
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 1483 SW Troon Circle, Palm City FL 34990
Asking Price: $350,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/3 BAs
Occupying one of the best lots in the community, this 2,447-sf ranch-style home at 1483 SW Troon Circle features panoramic golf and lake views from every window. The entire home has been remodeled and is move-in ready.
KEY FEATURES: 1483 SW Troon Circle
> Community Info: Piper’s Landing Yacht & CC, Palm City 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. Additional amenities include a lavish, resort-quality tennis center and a unique fitness program with a professional medical component. Send me more information about 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. Send me more information about 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. The total number of residences at Piper’s Landing is limited to 302. Every lot is generously sized from a minimum half-acre to an acre-plus. Send me more information about Piper’s Landing!
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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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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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!