Legend Course Reopens at The Club at Ibis with Visit by Jack Nicklaus

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Golf legend Jack Nicklaus was at The Club at Ibis on Wednesday, December 13 to officially reopen the aptly-named Legend Course in front of more than 400 members. Nicklaus built the course in 1991 and his renovation featured the changes in the sport of golf and Nicklaus’ design philosophy during the last quarter century.

“When I built this course, there were no trees or houses here,” Nicklaus said before hitting the ceremonial first shot (down the middle of the No. 1 fairway). “We lengthened it from the back tees and shortened it from the front. We did a whole bunch of things to make it more pleasurable for the members here at Ibis. What you have is a modern golf course.”

Major Renovations to Legend Course

The par-72 Legend Course, which hosted the Office Depot on the LPGA Tour from 1997-2000, was lengthened from the tips by more than 300 yards, to 7,442. The shortest tees measure slightly more than 4,500 yards. Nicklaus also took out a lot of the waste areas he used to frame the original design.

All of the greens were re-contoured and the fairways re-grassed. “We tried to increase the strategy members can use,” Nicklaus said. “I think we made it a much better golf course.” Send me more information about The Club at Ibis!

Nicklaus lives 15 minutes away from The Club at Ibis, allowing him to make many trips during the renovation. That personal touch came through with his renovation.

Family Connection, Professional Instruction

The Club at Ibis remains the only place in the world that features three golf courses by different members of the Nicklaus family. Sons Jack II designed The Heritage and Steve designed The Tradition.

As part of the day’s ceremonies, PGA Tour star Daniel Berger did a clinic for Ibis’s members with Director of Golf Instruction Martin Hall. Berger, ranked 28th in the world, is the son of Ibis’s new Director of Tennis Instruction, Jay Berger. Send me more information about The Club at Ibis!

Bourbon Tasting, New Quail Ridge Clubhouse, New Year’s Eve Celebrations

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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
December 22, 2017

TODAY’S HEADLINES

* Getaways – Eagle’s Bluff Discovery Tours
* What’s Going On At… Bourbon, Wine, Food Events
* Community News and Updates – New Quail Ridge Clubhouse

Homes for Sale This Week on Golf Course Home

> Callawassie Island, SC 4BR on 2 Homesites, $965,000
> Southern Hills Plantation, SC Cottages From $210,990
> Dominion Valley CC, VA Quick Delivery 4BR From $587,999
> Daniel Island, SC Water View 7BR, $988,915

WHAT’S TRENDING ON GOLF COURSE HOME

> New Community! The Club at Ibis, FL
> New Community! Treasure Lake, PA

> Dockery’s Opens at Daniel Island, HR Props Sales
> Experience The Reserve at Lake Keowee as a Member
> Pub & Grille Renovations at Sea Pines & More
> Chef of the Year at Eagle’s Bluff & More
> Youth on Course Holds Online Auction
> WindRiver Tournament, Desert Mtn. Championships

GETAWAYS & STAY n PLAYS

Eagle’s Bluff Discovery Tours

Eagle’s Bluff, TX: Experience club amenities first hand.

> Eagle’s Bluff Country Club and Community, Bullard, TX has two opportunities for interested guests to experience the community first hand, its Platinum Discover Tour Package and a Gold version of that same offer.

With both you get accommodations at a choice hotel, private tour of the club, community and homesites, plus golf, lunches and dinner at the Club. Platinum (two nights) is $349 per couple and Gold (one night) is $249 per couple. Send me more information about Eagle’s Bluff!

WHAT’S GOING ON AT…

Bourbon Tasting at WindRiver

WindRiver, TN: Bourbon tasting Jan. 12.

> WindRiver, Lenoir City TN will host “a relaxed, bourbon-infused evening in honor of America’s only native spirit” on Fri., Jan. 12 at the community’s on-property fine-dining establishment, Citico’s Restaurant from 6 to 8 p.m.

The “vertical tasting” of these bourbons will include the following selections and will be accompanied by hors d’oeuvres: W.L. Weller Special Reserve, Old Weller Antique, W.L. Weller 12 Year and Old Weller Original 107. Price is just $40 per person and reservations are recommended. Send me more information about WindRiver!

New Year’s Eve at Osprey Cove

Osprey Cove, GA: Celebrate New Year’s w/food, drinks, more.

> Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA is inviting members to enjoy a festive New Year’s Eve Celebration on Sun., Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Cost is $75 per couple, $40 for singles. Start the evening with entertainment and a New Year’s drink special.

The cost will include a New Year’s drink special, hourly tray-passed hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast to start off the New Year. This event is by reservation only, and all reservations must be made by Dec. 26. Send me more information about Osprey Cove!

Viniterra Food & Wine Pairings

Viniterra, VA: Come to the winery for pairing event.

> Viniterra, New Kent VA announced that its on-property New Kent Winery will be offering food and wine pairings on Sat., Jan. 13 and Sun., Jan. 14 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The price to enjoy these pairing in just $15 per person and will include four hand-crafted small-plate selections and four selected wines.

Each of the two days, attendees will be served pairings such as the Manchengo and Salami Skewer, paired with a New Kent Chardonnay, or Goat Cheese and Honey Crostini, with a Vidal Blanc. Advance purchase is available. Send me more information about Viniterra!

COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES

New Quail Ridge Clubhouse Opens

> Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL has big news. First, their new clubhouse has finally opened to rave reviews and last month was the best November ever for real estate sales at Quail Ridge. December is also a record breaker and the month still has a week to go.

The club is also welcoming many new members as the inventory of homes available for sale continues to shrink, according to Broker-in-Charge Ann Jara. Conequently, she says, prices are beginning to rise. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!

4961 SW Parkgate, Palm City FL – Price Reduced – Piper’s Landing

in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News

Address: 4961 SW Parkgate Blvd, Palm City FL 34990
Asking: ~~$198,500~~ REDUCED $178,000 3 BRs/4 BAs

Just reduced, this Mediterranean-style home is located at 4961 SW Parkgate within the private golf and yacht community of Piper’s Landing. It offers 2,779 sf of living space, private swimming pool and excellent pond and golf-course views.

KEY FEATURES: 4961 SW Parkgate

Main-floor master bedroom suite
Private swimming pool
Spacious covered patio
Two-car garage plus golf cart storage
Community has newly renovated 31,000-sf clubhouse
Send me more about this home in Piper’s Landing!

> 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.Send me more information about Piper’s Landing!

Additional amenities include a lavish, resort-quality tennis center and a unique fitness program with a professional medical component.

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!

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.

Newly remodeled, 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.

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.

Waterfront homes feature sloping lawns which lead right up to private waterfront moorings. Send me more information about Piper’s Landing!

2 Greatcoat Lane, Savannah GA 31411 – The Landings on Skidaway Island

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Address: 2 Greatcoat Lane, Savannah GA 31411
Asking Price: $447,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/3.5 BAs

This meticulously maintained home at 2 Greatcoat Lane is built on the Oakridge plan and well-situated on a completely private lot along a beautiful quiet street.

KEY FEATURES: 2 Greatcoat Lane

Updated kitchen with brand-new refridgerator
Great room with volume ceilings, cove lighting and inviting fireplace
Separate dining room and living room
Bonus room usable as a studio, media room, office or 4th bedroom
Two gas hot water heaters and two HVAC systems are only a year old
Galvanized steel chimney covers, installed 5 years ago, have lifetime warranty
Send me more about this home in The Landings!

More Community Information: The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA

About The Landings on Skidaway Island

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

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!

8135 26th Lane, Ocala FL 34482 – Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club

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Property Address: 8135 26th Lane, Ocala FL 34482
Asking Price: $650,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2 BAs

This 2,008-sf lakefront home at 8135 26th Lane at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club makes a strong impression with luxury upgrades and fine craftsmanship throughout. It is currently leased and will be available in April 2018.

KEY FEATURES: 8135 26th Lane

Natural sunlight from every angle w/ spectacular lake views
Island kitchen w/ top-of-the-line appliances
Family room w/ designer fireplace & wine cellar
Spacious master suite on first floor w/ oversized closet
Master bath w/ jacuzzi tub, separate shower
Gathering area upstairs, plus two bedrooms & bath
Send me more about this home in Golden Ocala!

> More Community Information: Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala FL

About Golden Ocala

Situated in the heart of horse country, Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is a 1,150-acre private, gated community with 24-hour security.

Its championship 18-hole Ron Garl-designed golf course features eight professionally-recreated tribute holes modeling some of the world’s finest courses including Augusta, Royal Troon, Baltusrol, Muirfield and St. Andrews. Send me more about this home in Golden Ocala!

Golden Ocala Golf Clubhouse & More

The centerpiece of Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is the 77,000-square-foot clubhouse, which offers full-service restaurants, banquet facilities, a golf shop and concierge services.

Horse owners will also love Golden Ocala’s on-site equestrian center and riding trails, as well as its close proximity to HITS on Highway 27. A 17,000-square-foot world-class spa, fitness club, tennis shop and resort-style pool round out the plentiful amenities. Send me more about this home in Golden Ocala!

Real Estate

Golden Ocala offers homesites and an array of new home options, from maintenance-free golf homes to expansive custom estates. The homes range in size from around 2,000 square feet to estates starting at 6,000 square feet and larger.

Beautiful surroundings, amazing views and a host of amenities complement each and every home. Send me more about this home in Golden Ocala!

New Bayberry Lane Home at Tashmoo Wood Begins Construction

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EDITOR’S NOTE: SOLD

Listed by Vineyard Open House Real Estate, this home was sold for $1,450,000 on Nov. 19, 2018. An offer was accepted by Broker David Lott just one day after the home was completed.

Luxury builder Ray Bilodeau has commenced work on a new 4-BR/3.5-BA home on Bayberry Lane within the private community of Tashmoo Wood.

Set on 1.05 acres in the town of Tisbury on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, the home’s special features will include an open floor plan, HERS-rated heating and cooling, hardwood floors, 2nd-floor flex-space, two-car garage, stone retaining walls and much more.

Ray Bilodeau Building & Contracting is the builder.

Bayberry Lane Home at Tashmoo Wood

The residence will go on the market on February 21, 2018. That’s when the listing will begin to appear in the island’s local LINK MLS system and on major listing websites such as Zillow, Realtor.com, Homes.com and others.

Screened-in porch, multiple sliders bring the outside in.

Listed by Vineyard Open House Real Estate

Bilodeau is working with Vineyard Open House Real Estate of Vineyard Haven which will market the property. Principal Broker David Lott and Bilodeau recently concluded a successful collaboration with the sale of a 5-BR/4BA luxury home on Tashmoo Avenue, also in Vineyard Haven. The selling price was $950,000, a record price for the immediate area.

For More Information, contact David Lott, cell/text: 203-270-9357. Send me more information about this Tashmoo Wood home!

About Tashmoo Wood

Tashmoo Wood is a private community set on more than 100 acres next to Mink Meadows Golf Club in Vineyard Haven on the island of Martha’s Vineyard.

The community is sited on the edge of Lake Tashmoo from which you can take your boat directly out into Vineyard Sound and the Atlantic.

Private Beach & Kayak Launch

Community amenities include a private North Shore association beach, four tennis courts and swimming pool, plus a kayak/canoe launch on Lake Tashmoo. Send me more information about Tashmoo Wood!

Tashmoo Wood features 54 townhouse-style condominiums and 20 single-family homes. Directly across from the community entrance is the 92-acre preserve called West Chop Woods.

Residents have a quick 3-minute drive to Vineyard Haven where there are multiple restaurants, including the famous Black Dog Tavern and Bakery, movie theaters, supermarkets, hardware store, boutiques, galleries and more. Send me more information about Tashmoo Wood!

4631 SW Thistle Terrace, Palm City FL 34990 – Piper’s Landing

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Address: 4631 SW Thistle Terrace, Palm City FL 34990
Asking Price: $1 Million Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/3.5 BAs

This 4.226-sf custom estate at 4631 SW Thistle Terrace in Piper’s Landing enjoys a wide water view of the South Fork of the St. Lucie River. Built 1983 on .674 acres of land, this home provides easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean 14 miles beyond.

KEY FEATURES: 4631 SW Thistle Terrace

Large, fenced-in swimming pool
Boat dock & 13,000-pound boat lift
New metal roof installed in 2017
Seawall added in 2015
Hardwood floors in common areas
Newly renovated 31,000-sf clubhouse to enjoy
Send me more about this home in Piper’s Landing!

> More Community Information: Piper’s Landing Yacht and Country Club, Palm City FL

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.

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!