~ GCH 2016 Annual Index ~
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
December 31, 2016
The GCH 2016 Annual Index
> Communities New to Golf Course Home Network in 2016
> 2016 Awards – Golfweek & Others Honor GCH Communities
> Where Buyers Want to Live Most in 2017
> The 2016 GCH Community of the Year
> 2016’s Most Wanted Amenities
> The Most Popular Categories – Home Listings Are #1
> Historic Trend: Transforming Golf Courses into Natural Amenities
> Watch for our first issue of the New Year on Jan. 3, 2017!
Happy New Year! Welcome to the GCH 2016 Annual Index–a labor of love which catalogs all golf and waterview communities that joined the GCH Network this year, plus awards, newest trends and all of 2016’s home listings. You’ll also find links to popular stories and other important articles. Look for our first issue of the New Year on Jan. 3, 2017.
As we wrap up 2016, we want to wish you a Happy and Successful New Year in 2017 and offer our utmost thanks for being a subscriber and supporter of not only Golf Course Home, but also of our related venture, Vineyard Open House Real Estate on the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard. We look forward to serving you via both entities in 2017!–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
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The Year’s Most Popular Communities & States
> Mirabel, AZ: Memorable vistas & the No. 2 Most Viewed in Nov.
Over the course of 2016, 20 different golf and waterview communities took turns appearing in the Top 5 Most Viewed Communities each month. Ten of those communities are in Florida with three each in North and South Carolina. Here are the year’s Top 5 Most Viewed:
- Harbour Ridge, Palm City, FL
- Quail Ridge Golf & CC, Boynton Beach, FL
- Solivita, Kissimmee, FL
- Wycliffe Golf & CC, Wellington, FL
- Sailfish Point, Stuart, FL
Communities in Arizona (2), Texas and Massachusetts also made it into the Top 5. A Florida community was the No. 1 community in each month for the entire year.
The No. 1 most popular state that was searched for golf and waterview communities was, by far, the state of Florida. South Carolina was ranked the No. 2 most-searched state nine times. North Carolina held the No. 3 slot nine times. Also regularly making the Top 5 States were Georgia and Arizona. See below for the Florida community that reigned supreme for most of the year.
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COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR 2016
Harbour Ridge, FL: Activities on land and water are a big draw.
For the second year in a row, Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country, Palm City, FL, has earned ‘Community of the Year’ honors on the Golf Course Home Network. The community was the Most Viewed Community on the GCHN website in 10 out of 12 months during 2016. Only St. Andrews Park, FL, and Jupiter Country Club, FL, were able to capture the top spot during what was a dominant year for this repeat winner.
Harbour Ridge’s location on the St. Lucie River allows it to offer a rich country club lifestyle with a marina, two championship golf courses, magnificent clubhouse and an active social calendar. Buyers looking for a way to meet friends easily and stay active have found their top choice to be Harbour Ridge.
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2016-17 Awards & Honors
Red Ledges, UT: A GOLF Magazine ‘Best New Course.’
GolfCourseHome.com prides itself on featuring world-class golf and waterview communities. When they earn recognition from the leading golf publications, these communities feel a pride that we happily share.
Here are posts featuring Golfweek and GOLF Magazine and the honors they bestowed:
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MOST POPULAR AMENITIES
> Minto Sun City, FL: Popular for retirement.
Communities that offered a retirement neighborhood or described themselves as a community for retirees was the most sought-after amenity in 2016.
Other elements that most attracted buyers to a community were, in order of popularity:
Security is a recent mover to the top of the list. Security items such as manned gates, roving security details and home monitoring systems have all become more of a must-have in master-planned communities.
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MOST POPULAR CATEGORIES & DEPARTMENTS
104 Baltusrol: A top listing at The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC.
While you may search for a grand community, it’s the home that you eventually fall in love with and buy. And the Home Listings we presented in 2016 were tops among the most searched for, combed over and investigated posts we presented.
The diversity of community locations helped create an incredible mix of homes with mountain views, ocean views, lake views, desert views, forest views, green space views, and, of course, golf views. Many times a home combined several kinds of views to create truly spectacular setting. Here are the three departments most often selected by visitors to Golf Course Home.
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SPECIAL REPORT: CREATING NATURAL AMENITIES FROM GOLF
Historic trend: Turning golf environments into natural ones.
As you search for that perfect community, you may have become aware of an historic trend happening right now at golf course communities that has large implications. Simply stated, the focus is becoming less on golf and more on a total recreational experience.
In a special 3-part report, Mark L. Baker, president of the landscape architect and land planning firm of Wood+Partners Inc., and a Founding Member of the GCH Retirement Planning Advisory Board, tells you what this trend means for today’s golf communities and their current and future residents. Read Part I here.
See Part II and Part III.
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COMMUNITIES NEW TO GCH IN 2016
MARINER SANDS, STUART, FL
> Mariner Sands: Two courses and a lush Florida landscape.
A gated, member-owned community, Mariner Sands Country Club keeps its residents active and engaged with dramatic architecture and a full range of amenities, including a 28,000-sf clubhouse, two golf courses, a lush Florida landscape, tennis, fitness, spa facilities, nature trails and award-winning dining. Send me more information!
ST. ANDREWS PARK, PORT ST. LUCIE, FL
> St. Andrews Park Villa Homes, FL: Priced from $219,900.
The gated community of St. Andrews Park is ideally located in the Treasure Coast town of Port St. Lucie, directly across from The Champion Turf Club at St. James. This relaxed and welcoming community features an attractive and well-designed clubhouse with 6,000 square feet of standout amenities. Life here puts you close to world-class fishing. Send me more information!
THE CONCESSION, BRADENTON, FL
> The Concession, FL: Low density with a fine golf pedigree.
The Concession Golf Club is a gated, private community on 1,200 acres with award-winning amenities, a renowned Top 100 golf course and a much-admired master plan. Only 255 estate residences on lots up to an acre will be built here. Its refined landscape features century-old oaks, lofty pines and scenic Florida wetlands. Send me more information!
MOUNTAIN FALLS, PAHRUMP, NEVADA
> Mountain Falls, NV: Affordable golf course living from $150K.
Mountain Falls is a master-planned 1,050-acre community in the desert city of Pahrump, Nevada, an hour west of Las Vegas and an hour east of Death Valley National Park. The community is known for its attractive blue skies, mountain views, peaceful lifestyle, onsite amenities and affordable golf course living. Send me more information!
CALLAWASSIE ISLAND, SC
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> Callawassie Island, SC: An elegant Lowcountry retreat.
Callawassie Island is a private, gated Lowcountry island community offering world-class golf, top-notch tennis and a thriving social lifestyle. Deep-water access to the Colleton River and the Atlantic Ocean further expands the range of activities for its active residents. Send me more information!
WOODLAKE LODGE, GOLF & CC, TAZEWELL, TN
> Woodlake, TN: Golf, fitness and more on big Lake Norris.
Woodlake Lodge, Golf and Country Club, the “best-kept golf secret in the South,” enjoys a splendid location fronting 34,000-acre Norris Lake in Tazewell, TN, just 45 minutes from Knoxville. Amenities include swimming pool, tennis, fitness center, plus boating and guided fishing tours on adjacent Norris Lake. Send me more information!
VINITERRA, NEW KENT, VA
> Viniterra, VA: Great golf while living on your own winery.
Viniterra features estate homes built around a Rees Jones championship golf course and is located within the innovative community of New Kent Vineyards and Winery in New Kent, VA. Send me more information!
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4535 Sanderling Circle, Boynton Beach FL 33436 – Quail Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Quail Ridge Golf & CC, Boynton Beach FL
Asking Price: $499,000
Property Address: 4535 Sanderling Circle, Boynton Beach FL 33436
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Spacious, renovated and updated throughout, this 2,314-sf villa home at 4535 Sanderling Circle is a single-family residence with picture-perfect lake views.
KEY FEATURES: 4535 Sanderling Circle
About Quail Ridge
Quail Ridge 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 information about Quail Ridge!
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, Quail ridge has extensive practice facilities and tee times are readily available. Five sets of tees allow for all to play to their own level.
Swimming, Fitness & More
Some amenities offered at Quail Ridge are tennis, health and fitness, and community pools. The tennis center includes 14 Har-Tru courts, two Deco-turf hard courts, four lighted courts and pickleball. There is a pavilion with a viewing deck, pro shop and instruction and clinics for all skill levels.
The 6,000 sq. ft. health and fitness center features strength equipment and cardio machines, and offers a variety of yoga and aerobic exercise classes with personal trainers on staff.
Spa services are also available. There are six miles of walking and bicycling paths, a playground, a basketball court and 29 community pools. 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.
Palmetto Bluff Half-Marathon, Comanche Trace Getaway
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Comanche Trace, TX: Dine, golf, tour & more.
> Comanche Trace, Kerrville TX has issued a “Save the Date” advisory for all who are interested in participating in its “2017 Rendezvous” event, scheduled for the weekend of May 5-7. Details on the Rendezvous will be forthcoming, but the basic message is “You take care of the travel and lodging and all of the fun is on us!”
Among many planned activities are golf, a ladies outing, a Wine and Craft Beer dinner, plus a guided tour of community real estate. Comanche Trace offers a diversity of architectural styles, price points and property options to suit nearly every taste and budget. Send me more information about Comanche Trace!
Palmetto Bluff Marathon & 10K
Palmetto Bluff, Marathon & 10K March 12.
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC will hold its fifth annual Palmetto Bluff Half Marathon & 10K on Sun., March 12, with race headquarters and all group events located on the community’s Village Green. After Party is sponsored by Taylor’s Mulch.
All Half Marathon finishers receive medals. Awards will be given to the winners in each age group with a stay at the award-winning Montage Palmetto Bluff as grand prize. A $20 share of each registration benefits the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!
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212 Bentwood Way, Salem SC 29676 – The Cliffs at Keowee Springs
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, Six Mile, SC
Asking Price: $849,900
Property Address: 212 Bentwood Way, Salem SC 29676
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Craftsmanship and flair that is the hallmark of Resort Custom Builders shows throughout this custom, mountain-view home, well-sited on an acre-plus lot.
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About The Cliffs at Keowee Springs
Set along the shores of the brilliant blue waters of Lake Keowee, The Cliffs at Keowee Springs pairs a relaxed, recreational lakefront lifestyle with energy and culture, embodied by the community’s neighboring college town, home to Clemson University.
From its Tom Fazio Signature golf course designed for families and players of all skill levels, to the easygoing environment and casual fare at The Porch, Keowee Springs is one of The Cliffs’ most family-friendly communities. Send me more information about Keowee Springs!
Life on the Lake
Lake life is front and center at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs. With breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Keowee is an 18,500-acre gem. Perched on a hillside overlooking the crystal-clear lake, The Beach Club at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs is a hub of activity from spring to fall as members and families soak up the sunny days.
While kids play on waterslides and the water trampoline or kayak and paddle-board, adults can enjoy a light meal and beverage from the pool-side grille while lounging beside one of the club’s two outdoor pools. Send me more information about Keowee Springs!
A Community Alive with Activity
All the fine leisure pursuits and challenges are part of the Cliffs at Lake Keowee lifestyle, from golf and tennis to fitness, boating, equestrian and even off-road motoring. A challenging and rewarding experience for golfers of all ages and skill levels, the Keowee Springs golf course is one of Tom Fazio’s most scenic and uniquely designed layouts.
Completed in 2008, it incorporates three loops of six holes and a set of family tees to provide the flexibility for families to play together without committing to all 18 holes. The course is a gentle, rolling mountainside layout with long-range views of Lake Keowee. Experienced golfers should be prepared: the back tees are every bit the championship golf experience. Send me more information about Keowee Springs!
For Horse Lovers
Residents who are horse lovers can access the Equestrian Center at sister property The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards. Here they’ll find facilities and programs in which members can enjoy access to more than 200 miles of scenic riding trails. Trails pass through Jocassee Gorge State Park, starting with the cool, shady trails right within Keowee Vineyards.
Boating & the Beach
The Beach Club at Keowee Springs is accessible by boat, with more than 25 boat slips available. You can motor between each of the two Lake Keowee communities at The Cliffs by boat, tying up at community docks or boat slips while you play a round of golf or enjoy waterfront dining at the clubs.
The water is also the place to be for spending quiet mornings scouting for bass fishing spots or passing the afternoon on deck as your family water-skis, soaks up the sun or explores quiet coves by kayak.
The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards’ full-service marina offers boat storage, a ships store, wet slips, fuel dock, dry storage facilities and launch capabilities. Send me more information about Keowee Springs!
1413 Winters Creek, Palm City FL 34990 – Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC presented by HR Properties, Stuart FL
Asking Price: $629,000
Property Address: 1413 Winters Creek, Palm City FL 34990
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Tucked away in Live Oak Village, this Marbella-floor plan home features a Tuscan-style entrance to its private pool and patio area with unique surrounding gardens.
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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.
Featuring major facilities for golf, boating and tennis, this member-owned, equity club maintains more than 40 percent of the community in its natural state and enjoys a two-mile-long stretch along the mile-wide St. Lucie River.
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club was named ‘Community of the Year’ for 2015 by the Golf Course Home Network for being the most visited golf and waterfront community over the course of the year. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
36 Holes of Golf
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club features two championship golf courses, created by two of America’s top architects Joe Lee and Pete Dye, which provide two completely different challenges in style and design.
The professional staff is available for expert instruction on a two-ended, state-of-the-art golf practice facility.
With approximately 100 single-digit, male handicappers and many excellent women players, members of Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club enjoy a caliber of golfing excellence that few communities can match. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
HarbourRidge 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.
Prospective buyers also can choose from 14 different home and condominium styles. All residences are placed on spacious lots.
In all but the custom home villages, all lawn maintenance and exterior painting of the home is taken care of through the village. Other services include a maintenance and housekeeping department.
When combined with golf courses and other open space, Harbour Ridge’s green space totals more than 75 percent. With 695 residences on its 885 acres, the community has just one resident per 1.25 acre. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
17 Sea Island Lane, Daufuskie Island SC 29915 at Haig Point Club
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Haig Point Club, Daufuskie Island SC
Asking Price: $599,000
Property Address: 17 Sea Island Lane, Daufuskie Island SC 29915
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Calibogue Sound views are part of the appeal of this Lowcountry-style home, with its extensive millwork, 100-year-old heart pine floors, open plan kitchen with large custom island and wraparound porch.
KEY FEATURES: 17 Sea Island Lane
About Haig Point
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. Without a causeway connecting it to the mainland, Daufuskie is accessible only by a private ferry system originating from Hilton Head, creating the ultimate private getaway.
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 information about Haig Point!
Top-Rated Golf & Tennis
The community is home to a Rees Jones Signature golf course, plus a nine-hole short course ideal for younger juniors and the casual player. 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 information about Haig Point!
From Fitness to Fishing Derbys
Directly across from the clubhouse, the Fitness Center is outfitted with excellent resistance exercise and aerobic equipment, and an outdoor lap pool. Men’s and ladies’ locker rooms are complete with showering facilities and a sauna room. The Fitness Center is open 7 days a week. Send me more information about Haig Point!
GCH 2016 Annual Index of Articles, Awards & Communities
in Awards & Honors, Best of the Best, Community of the Year, Editorial Features, GCH Annual IndexDecember 31, 2016
The GCH 2016 Annual Index
> Communities New to Golf Course Home Network in 2016
> 2016 Awards – Golfweek & Others Honor GCH Communities
> Where Buyers Want to Live Most in 2017
> The 2016 GCH Community of the Year
> 2016’s Most Wanted Amenities
> The Most Popular Categories – Home Listings Are #1
> Historic Trend: Transforming Golf Courses into Natural Amenities
> Watch for our first issue of the New Year on Jan. 3, 2017!
Happy New Year! Welcome to the GCH 2016 Annual Index–a labor of love which catalogs all golf and waterview communities that joined the GCH Network this year, plus awards, newest trends and all of 2016’s home listings. You’ll also find links to popular stories and other important articles. Look for our first issue of the New Year on Jan. 3, 2017.
As we wrap up 2016, we want to wish you a Happy and Successful New Year in 2017 and offer our utmost thanks for being a subscriber and supporter of not only Golf Course Home, but also of our related venture, Vineyard Open House Real Estate on the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard. We look forward to serving you via both entities in 2017!–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
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The Year’s Most Popular Communities & States
> Mirabel, AZ: Memorable vistas & the No. 2 Most Viewed in Nov.
Over the course of 2016, 20 different golf and waterview communities took turns appearing in the Top 5 Most Viewed Communities each month. Ten of those communities are in Florida with three each in North and South Carolina. Here are the year’s Top 5 Most Viewed:
Communities in Arizona (2), Texas and Massachusetts also made it into the Top 5. A Florida community was the No. 1 community in each month for the entire year.
The No. 1 most popular state that was searched for golf and waterview communities was, by far, the state of Florida. South Carolina was ranked the No. 2 most-searched state nine times. North Carolina held the No. 3 slot nine times. Also regularly making the Top 5 States were Georgia and Arizona. See below for the Florida community that reigned supreme for most of the year.
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COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR 2016
Harbour Ridge, FL: Activities on land and water are a big draw.
For the second year in a row, Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country, Palm City, FL, has earned ‘Community of the Year’ honors on the Golf Course Home Network. The community was the Most Viewed Community on the GCHN website in 10 out of 12 months during 2016. Only St. Andrews Park, FL, and Jupiter Country Club, FL, were able to capture the top spot during what was a dominant year for this repeat winner.
Harbour Ridge’s location on the St. Lucie River allows it to offer a rich country club lifestyle with a marina, two championship golf courses, magnificent clubhouse and an active social calendar. Buyers looking for a way to meet friends easily and stay active have found their top choice to be Harbour Ridge.
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2016-17 Awards & Honors
Red Ledges, UT: A GOLF Magazine ‘Best New Course.’
GolfCourseHome.com prides itself on featuring world-class golf and waterview communities. When they earn recognition from the leading golf publications, these communities feel a pride that we happily share.
Here are posts featuring Golfweek and GOLF Magazine and the honors they bestowed:
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MOST POPULAR AMENITIES
> Minto Sun City, FL: Popular for retirement.
Communities that offered a retirement neighborhood or described themselves as a community for retirees was the most sought-after amenity in 2016.
Other elements that most attracted buyers to a community were, in order of popularity:
Security is a recent mover to the top of the list. Security items such as manned gates, roving security details and home monitoring systems have all become more of a must-have in master-planned communities.
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MOST POPULAR CATEGORIES & DEPARTMENTS
104 Baltusrol: A top listing at The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC.
While you may search for a grand community, it’s the home that you eventually fall in love with and buy. And the Home Listings we presented in 2016 were tops among the most searched for, combed over and investigated posts we presented.
The diversity of community locations helped create an incredible mix of homes with mountain views, ocean views, lake views, desert views, forest views, green space views, and, of course, golf views. Many times a home combined several kinds of views to create truly spectacular setting. Here are the three departments most often selected by visitors to Golf Course Home.
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SPECIAL REPORT: CREATING NATURAL AMENITIES FROM GOLF
Historic trend: Turning golf environments into natural ones.
As you search for that perfect community, you may have become aware of an historic trend happening right now at golf course communities that has large implications. Simply stated, the focus is becoming less on golf and more on a total recreational experience.
In a special 3-part report, Mark L. Baker, president of the landscape architect and land planning firm of Wood+Partners Inc., and a Founding Member of the GCH Retirement Planning Advisory Board, tells you what this trend means for today’s golf communities and their current and future residents. Read Part I here.
See Part II and Part III.
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COMMUNITIES NEW TO GCH IN 2016
MARINER SANDS, STUART, FL
> Mariner Sands: Two courses and a lush Florida landscape.
A gated, member-owned community, Mariner Sands Country Club keeps its residents active and engaged with dramatic architecture and a full range of amenities, including a 28,000-sf clubhouse, two golf courses, a lush Florida landscape, tennis, fitness, spa facilities, nature trails and award-winning dining. Send me more information!
ST. ANDREWS PARK, PORT ST. LUCIE, FL
> St. Andrews Park Villa Homes, FL: Priced from $219,900.
The gated community of St. Andrews Park is ideally located in the Treasure Coast town of Port St. Lucie, directly across from The Champion Turf Club at St. James. This relaxed and welcoming community features an attractive and well-designed clubhouse with 6,000 square feet of standout amenities. Life here puts you close to world-class fishing. Send me more information!
THE CONCESSION, BRADENTON, FL
> The Concession, FL: Low density with a fine golf pedigree.
The Concession Golf Club is a gated, private community on 1,200 acres with award-winning amenities, a renowned Top 100 golf course and a much-admired master plan. Only 255 estate residences on lots up to an acre will be built here. Its refined landscape features century-old oaks, lofty pines and scenic Florida wetlands. Send me more information!
MOUNTAIN FALLS, PAHRUMP, NEVADA
> Mountain Falls, NV: Affordable golf course living from $150K.
Mountain Falls is a master-planned 1,050-acre community in the desert city of Pahrump, Nevada, an hour west of Las Vegas and an hour east of Death Valley National Park. The community is known for its attractive blue skies, mountain views, peaceful lifestyle, onsite amenities and affordable golf course living. Send me more information!
CALLAWASSIE ISLAND, SC
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> Callawassie Island, SC: An elegant Lowcountry retreat.
Callawassie Island is a private, gated Lowcountry island community offering world-class golf, top-notch tennis and a thriving social lifestyle. Deep-water access to the Colleton River and the Atlantic Ocean further expands the range of activities for its active residents. Send me more information!
WOODLAKE LODGE, GOLF & CC, TAZEWELL, TN
> Woodlake, TN: Golf, fitness and more on big Lake Norris.
Woodlake Lodge, Golf and Country Club, the “best-kept golf secret in the South,” enjoys a splendid location fronting 34,000-acre Norris Lake in Tazewell, TN, just 45 minutes from Knoxville. Amenities include swimming pool, tennis, fitness center, plus boating and guided fishing tours on adjacent Norris Lake. Send me more information!
VINITERRA, NEW KENT, VA
> Viniterra, VA: Great golf while living on your own winery.
Viniterra features estate homes built around a Rees Jones championship golf course and is located within the innovative community of New Kent Vineyards and Winery in New Kent, VA. Send me more information!
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Homes+Lots for Sale in FL, SC, NC, UT & VA, Mahogany Bend at Fiddler’s Creek, FL Sells Out, The Landings Discovery Visit
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesGCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,165 December 17, 2016 Circ. 15,000
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Florida Homes for Sale
* South Carolina Homes for Sale
* North Carolina Homes for Sale
* Virginia Homes for Sale
* Utah Homesites for Sale
* Discovery Packages – The Landings Island Discovery
* Community News and Updates … Osprey Cove New Management
* Just Sold! Fiddler’s Creek
NOW TRENDING ON GCH NETWORK
> The Winners! 21 GCH Courses Nab Golfweeks’ ‘Best Residential Courses’ Award
> For Sale: The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA, Golf Home
> Fairway Home at Cuscowilla, GA, Just $299,900
> Florida Golf & Water View Communities
> Martha’s Vineyard’s Newest Neighborhood
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FLORIDA HOMES FOR SALE
GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, FL
> More listing information: GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL
Asking Price: $279,900
Address: 9375 Southern Belle Drive, Weeki Wachee FL 34613
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
This 2,584-sf Contemporary-style home is situated on a prime golf-course lot. It is particularly well-maintained and professionally landscaped.
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SOUTH CAROLINA HOMES FOR SALE
The Cliffs at Keowee Springs. Six Mile, SC
> More listing information: The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, Six Mile, SC
Asking Price: $699,000
Property Address: 258 Linkside Court, Six Mile SC 29676
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
This well-located Falls Golf Cottage is within a short distance of The Keowee Falls Clubhouse, which overlooks the club’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
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NORTH CAROLINA HOMES FOR SALE
Champion Hills, Hendersonville, NC
> More listing information: Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC
Asking Price: $895,000
Property Address: 303 Piney Knoll Lane, Hendersonville NC 28739
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This 3,766-sf Mountain home is on an oversized lot of nearly one acre. Its private setting includes a stone walkway and entry plus extensive mature landscaping.
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VIRGINIA HOMES FOR SALE
Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg, VA
> More listing information: Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg VA
Asking Price: $800,000
Property Address: 108 Aintree, Williamsburg VA 23188
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4/2
This custom-built 4,604-sf home in the Southport section of Ford’s Colony features superior millwork is well sited on a professionally landscaped .65-acre lot
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UTAH HOMESITES FOR SALE
Red Ledges, Heber City, UT
> More listing information: Red Ledges, Heber City UT
Asking Price: $475,000
Property Address: 2353 East Le Sal Peak Drive, Heber City UT 84032
Acreage: 1.35 acres
This very private, 1.35-acre homesite is located in the community’s newest neighborhood, and has fine elevation, to provide some of the best views in the region.
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘N’ PLAYS
The Landings, GA, Island Discovery
The Landings, GA: Explore the island, golf & more during visit.
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA presents an Island Discovery package for visitors wishing to experience the community’s enviable lifestyle. Package includes two nights’ lodging in a well-appointed island home, Guest Club Membership for the duration of your visit, one round of golf per person or a narrated boat tour for two around the island.
You also get a full access to the 48,000-sf fitness/wellness facility, pools, tennis courts and four clubhouse restaurants, bicycles to explore the island and a personalized tour of The Landings.
A four-day-stay option includes an extra round of golf or a Savannah adventure, plus more time to enjoy the island. Price for three days, two nights is only $349 per couple. Price for four days, three nights is $425 per couple. Send me more about The Landings!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Osprey Cove, GA Selects New Management
Osprey Cove, GA: Hires new golf management firm.
> Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA has selected the nationally recognized management firm Mosaic Clubs and Resorts to manage the Osprey Cove Golf Club. Early initiatives on the part of Mosaic will include hiring a new general manager, restructuring the membership offering, refreshing the dining experience, training staff, and upgrading the club’s website and communications to its members.
In addition, all Osprey Cove members will be enrolled in Mosaic Explorer, the management company’s member benefits and reciprocity website and platform. Send me more information about Osprey Cove!
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JUST SOLD!
Another Neighborhood Gone at Fiddler’s Creek, FL
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: Sells out Mahogany Bend homes.
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL recently announced that its Mahogany Bend section, a village of single-family custom estate residences by Stock Signature Homes, has sold out. Mahogany Bend includes 53 classic Mediterranean–style homes featuring four bedrooms and floor plans priced from the $760,000s to over $1.2 million.
Residences in Mahogany Bend feature expansive outdoor areas overlooking lakes and fairways of the award-winning Arthur Hills-designed Creek Course. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
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21 GCH Courses Earn Golfweek’s “Best Residential Courses” Award for 2017
in Awards & Honors, Best of the Best, Golf Architects, Golf Course Rankings, GolfWeekGolfweek Magazine has issued its Top 200 ‘Best Residential Courses’ list for 2017 and 21 Golf Course Home communities are on the list. Overall, the GCH contingent represents nine states, lead by South Carolina with seven courses followed by Florida with five. Arizona and Georgia came next with three and two tracks, respectively.
Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC: One of 7 Jack Nicklaus winners.
Thirteen different golf course designers had their names up in lights as well with Jack Nicklaus outpacing all others with seven layouts. Tom Fazio was the second most mentioned with four. Other notable names on the list include Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw, Tom Watson, Rees Jones, Pete Dye, Arthur Hills, Ron Garl and others.
Information included with the golf course name is the city and state, course architect and year opened.
World-Class Golf & More
It should be noted that Best Residential Courses are most always accompanied by a world-class lifestyle, and the communities named below offer exactly that. You’ll superb fine dining, additional amenities and beautiful facilities and locations mark all the communities.
Best of all, you’ll enjoy the people you meet. After all, a top-ranked golf course may be fun to visit, but it’s the people who make you want to stay.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
Golfweek Magazine’s Best Residential Courses for 2017
Sailfish Point, FL: Oceanfront golf on a 532-acre sea island.
23. Concession GC, Bradenton, FL, 2006 Jack Nicklaus
25. GC at Cuscowilla, Eatonton, GA, 1998 Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw
37. Kiawah (Cassique), Kiawah Island, SC, 2000 Tom Watson
47. Sailfish Point, Hutchinson Island, FL, 1984 Jack Nicklaus
67. Currahee Club, Toccoa, GA, 2004 Jim Fazio
70. Kiawah Island (River), Kiawah, SC, 1995 Tom Fazio
71. Colleton River (Nicklaus), Bluffton, SC, 1992 Jack Nicklaus
83. Mirabel Club, Scottsdale, AZ, 2001 Tom Fazio
85. Red Ledges GC, Heber City, UT, 2009 Jack Nicklaus
89. The Virginian, Bristol, VA, 1993 Tom Fazio
92. Golf Club at Fiddlers Creek (Creek), Naples, FL, 2002 Arthur Hills
94. Champion Hills GC, Hendersonville, NC, 1991 Tom Fazio
The Second 100
Haig Point, SC: Just a ferry ride away from Hilton Head Isl.
113. Haig Point, Daufuskie Island, SC, 1986 Rees Jones
118. Desert Mountain (Chiricahua), Scottsdale, AZ, 1999 Jack Nicklaus
123. Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset, SC, 2002 Jack Nicklaus
129. Colleton River (Dye), Bluffton, SC, 1998 Pete Dye
132. Quechee Club (Highland), Quechee, VT, 2002 Geoffrey S. Cornish, William G. Robinson
142. Golden Ocala G&CC, Ocala, FL, 1986 Ron Garl
160. Desert Mountain (Geronimo), Scottsdale, AZ, 1989 Jack Nicklaus
168. Parkland G&CC, Parkland, FL, 2004 Greg Norman
185. The Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum, SC, 1994 Tom Jackson
187. Headwaters Club at Teton Springs, Victor, Idaho, 2005 Gary Stephenson
See the full 2017 Golfweek Best Residential Course List.
Previous Year’s GCH Winners
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Homes for Sale in NV, FL, VA, SC, DeBordieu SC Candlelight Christmas, Golf Getaways
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesGCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,160 December 3, 2016 Circ. 15,000
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Florida Homes for Sale
* South Carolina Homes for Sale
* Virginia Homes for Sale
* Nevada Homes for Sale
* Getaways & Stay ‘n’ Plays – Colleton River Plantation Member Experience
* What’s Going On At … DeBordieu SC Christmas Home Tour
* Community News and Updates – Palmetto Dunes Reopening Courses, Academy
* Videos Just Added To… Mariner Sands FL
NOW TRENDING ON GCH NETWORK
> Auction! 90 Golf & Mtn Lots at The Rim Golf Club, AZ, on the Block, Dec.10
> Kenny Rogers’ 973-acre Beaver Dam Farms, GA, Is Up for Auction
> Auction! 700-acre Clearwater Preserve on Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay, OH
> Fairway Home at Cuscowilla, GA, Just $299,900
> Florida Golf & Water View Communities
> Martha’s Vineyard’s Newest Neighborhood
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FLORIDA HOMES FOR SALE
Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter
> More listing information: Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter FL
Asking Price: from $642,995
Property Address: Golf Villas Neighborhood, Jupiter FL 33478
Bedrooms: 3-5
Bathrooms: 2-3
This 2,778-sf Aviano model home features a columned covered entryway and a sophisticated foyer flanked by arches.
KEY FEATURES
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SOUTH CAROLINA HOMES FOR SALE
Woodside, Aiken
> More listing information: Woodside, Aiken SC
Asking Price: $480,000
Address: 172 Foxhound Run, Aiken SC 29803
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
This move-in ready residence by Carolina Signature Homes has 3,205 sf living space on an open, split floor plan, in a location with fine views of The Reserve Club Nicklaus-designed golf course
KEY FEATURES
Haig Point Club, Daufuskie Island
> More listing information: Haig Point Club, Daufuskie Island SC
Asking Price: $569,900
Property Address: 22 Osprey Links Drive, Daufuskie Island SC 29915
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This 2,626-sf Lowcountry cottage home overlooks the golf course on a beautifully landscaped and private lot.
KEY FEATURES
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VIRGINIA HOMES FOR SALE
Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg
> More listing information: Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg VA
Asking Price: $745,000
Property Address: 153 Ford’s Colony Drive, Williamsburg VA 23188
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
This 3,420-sf residence by Stephen Alexander Homes features the award-winning Blue River Cottage design and a generous three-quarter-acre lot.
KEY FEATURES
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NEVADA HOMES FOR SALE
Mountain Falls, Pahrump
> More community information: Mountain Falls, Pahrump NV
Asking Price: $169,000
Property Address: Series 1 at Tramonto section, Pahrump NV 89041
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
This Plan 1 golf-course home offers 1,514 sf of well-designed living space on a single level.
KEY FEATURES
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘N’ PLAYS
Colleton River Plantation Member Experience
Colleton River Plantation, SC: Golf, swim, dine like a member.
> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton SC invites qualified potential members to try a Member Experience visit. The package includes two nights in a Colleton River Cottage and a round of golf on the Jack Nicklaus Course and the Pete Dye Course.
Visitors also receive lunch both days at the Nicklaus Clubhouse, Halfway Café or the Dye Clubhouse and unlimited use of the pool, tennis club, fitness facilities and the Borland Par-3 Course. A club tour and property tour is included in this visit for purchases considering property at Colleton River. Price begins at $499. Send me more information about Colleton River!
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WHAT’S GOING AT …
DeBordieu Christmas Home Tour
DeBordieu, SC: Tour six decorated homes.
> DeBordieu, Georgetown SC and its DeBordieu Home & Garden Club present a traditional Candlelight Christmas Home Tour & Dinner on Sun., Dec. 4, with the tour scheduled for 3-6 p.m. followed by followed by a Signature Bar Reception at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. in the DeBordieu Clubhouse.
Cost for the tour of six homes is $30 per person and for dinner, including a welcome cocktail, the price is $40. This event benefits Helping Hands and The Backpack Ministries. Send me more information about Debordieu!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Palmetto Dunes Reopens Courses, Academy
Palmetto Dunes, SC: Courses will reopen shortly.
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has just reopened its Robert Trent Jones and Arthur Hills courses, along with the Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy. During storm cleanup following Hurricane Matthew, all three of the resort’s world-class layouts were overseeded – tee boxes, fairways and greens – so they will be in lush condition and fully playable this holiday season.
The resort community’s George Fazio course at Palmetto Dunes is scheduled to reopen in mid-December. In October, Condé Nast Traveler named Palmetto Dunes a “Top 20 Best Resort in the South.” Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!
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VIDEOS JUST ADDED TO…
Mariner Sands, FL
Mariner Sands, FL: Take a closer peek with new video.
> Mariner Sands Country Club, Stuart FL is making it easier for interested property buyers to learn all about the latest improvements and additions to the community’s amenities.
Now viewable on the GolfCourseHome website page devoted to Mariner Sands is a new video showing the array of changes and upgrades to the fitness facility, even as the club’s dining facilities, swimming pool and tennis courts are about to take a quantum leap. Check out the video to learn more. Send me more information about Mariner Sands!
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153 Ford’s Colony Drive, Williamsburg VA
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg VA
Asking Price: $745,000
Property Address: 153 Ford’s Colony Drive, Williamsburg VA 23188
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
This 3,420-sf residence by Stephen Alexander Homes features the award-winning Blue River Cottage design and a generous three-quarter-acre lot.
KEY FEATURES: 153 Ford’s Colony Drive
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.
A Return to Gracious Living
For those of you who wish to go back in time to a simpler life style, you have your opportunity in Ford’s Colony. Residents here embrace a lifestyle of casual elegance, simple pleasures and top golf, dining and facilities. Send me more information about Ford’s Colony!
Ford’s Colony is known for its excellent dining and as the only country club restaurant to ever garner AAA’s elusive Five Diamond Award–a status attained by Ford’s Colony for eight years in a row. Ford’s Colony also features one of the most extensive wine lists in the country
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.