Dear GCH Visitors and Friends:
Here’s a riddle: What do you call a community that welcomes retirees, soon-to-be-retirees and families with kids? A retirement community? Not quite. An all-generation community? A whole-family community? An active, age-in-place community? Getting closer.
The answer is important, because in the past few years, single-focus communities have been expanding their amenities (and their names) to include many lifetime activities. Community of the Year Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club tells you right away that sailors, golfers, tennis players and more are welcome.
The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA, has magnificent golf, but it is also the proud home to a very active fleet of Rhodes 19 sailboats. Other passions might be gourmet cooking, hiking, books, continuing learning. Visitors to communities now seek out their own tribe–like-minded residents with whom they can bond and follow their passions.
The communities on Golf Course Home are expanding their offerings (like the recent $32M investment at The Club at Ibis), creating more tribes and a more vibrant membership. What is your tribe like and does it have a chapter at a community you are investigating? That is what will be on community buyers’ minds (and ours) in 2016. In the meantime, enjoy this year’s edition of the GCH Annual Index of articles, news and more, below.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
2015 GCH Annual Index
The Year’s Top News, Articles, Homes & Communities
Vol. 16, No. 1,071 Ā Ā December 29, 2015 Ā Ā Circ. 15,000
2015 GCH ANNUAL INDEX
* Coming in 2016 to Golf Course Home – What to Watch for
*Ā The No. 1 Most Visited Communities in 2015
*Ā The Community of the Year – Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC, FL
* The Retirement Planner Debuts – The Most-Read IssuesĀ
*Ā Communities that Welcome Families and Retirees
* Golfweekās Best Residential Golf Courses
* 2015 Community Awards & Honors
* Building & ConstructionĀ – New Homes, Community Upgrades
* 2015 Best Deals – Visit Packages for playing and buying
* 2015 Real Estate Listings – Homes & Lots Featured for Sale
* New Communities on the GCH Network – 14 Communities Debuted in 2015
* Watch for our first issue of the New Year on Tues., Jan. 5, 2016!
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COMING TO GOLF COURSE HOME IN in 2016
Dave Maloney,Ā The Bay Club’s Fitness Director and Head
Personal Trainer, is a member of the GCH Board.
The GCH Retirement Planning Advisory Board will make its official debut in early 2016 with the announcement of key members of the board. The board will feature standouts in their field who will give you solid advice you can use on various disciplines such as fitness, nutrition, financial strategies and planning, community trends, buying tips, architecture and universal design, aging in place and much more.
The Advisory Board will go hand in hand with the new GCH Retirement Planner which debuted last summer and quickly became one of the most popular features on Golf Course Home. Also look for more communities to join GCH, more home listings, more travel packages and more news you can use.
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THE NO. 1 MOST VISITED COMMUNITIES IN 2015
The Boathouse/Field Club, Martha’s Vineyard: HGTV puts it on the reality TV map after discovering it on WaterViewHome.net.
Twelve months of the most investigated communities on Golf Course Home.
January
The Boathouse & Field Club, Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
HGTV built its 2015 Dream House on the grounds of The Field Club and dreamers flocked to GolfCourseHome which was featured on the HGTV website. HGTV’s Jack Thomasson discovered the club on our GCH Network Member Site WaterViewHome.net.
February
Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter FL
Toll Brothers conducted its annual home sale in early 2015 and prospective buyers searched for, and investigated, Jupiter Country Club, one of its premier golf communities, on GolfCourseHome.com.
March
Jupiter Country Club, FL: Luxury community benefits from Toll Brothers promotions.
Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter FL
Toll Brothers’ own promotions help propel Jupiter Country Club to the top of the list for the second straight month.
April
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart, FL
With two championship golf courses, a marina on the St. Lucie River and a nearly new clubhouse, Harbour Ridge claims the first of what will be five No. 1 positions for 2015.
May
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart, FL
Harbour Ridge’s attraction for active lifestyle buyers with interests in either water or land activities, or both, gives it wide appeal and a second straight winning month.
June
Desert Mountain, AZ: An active life lived outdoors attracts the young at heart.
Desert Mountain, Scottsdale, AZ
The outdoors, desert lifestyle and 6 championship courses by Jack Nicklaus help Desert Mountain claim the most attention in June.
July
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart, FL
Thinking about Florida in July? Apparently yes, when it’s a top retirement community that functions year-round.
August
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Arden, North Carolina
Three Cliffs Communities joined GCH on July 28, and all three quickly found a following, including The Cliffs at Walnut Cove which topped the charts for the month of August.
September
The Club at Ibis, FL: New investments, new look, new spirit.
The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach, FL
Big things are happening at Ibis, including the recent unveiling the new 80,000-sf clubhouse, a central part of the $33 million the club has spent on renovations that included an all-new 28,000-sf sports village.
October
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart, FL
November
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart, FL
December
The Landings, GA: Luxury amenities that say fitness and style.
The Landings, Skidaway Island, GA
Winter is coming and the Georgia island community of The Landings becomes increasingly attractive, especially with its six championship golf courses, 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 much more.
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COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR: Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC
Harbour Ridge, FL: Active lifestyle and active real estate market.
Harbour Ridge, Stuart, FL, is our Community of the Year because it was the most visited community on GolfCourseHome.com in five of the year’s 12 months. Second place was claimed by Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter, FL, which captured the top spot for two consecutive months–February and March.
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THE GCH RETIREMENT PLANNER
WindRiver, TN: Featured in the August 6 Retirement Planner.
The Golf Course Home Retirement Planner debuted last June featuring top retirement communities and was an immediate go-to source for information. Here are the ones we featured along with the essential elements that make these communities special.
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COMMUNITIES THAT WELCOME FAMILIES & RETIREES
Osprey Cove, GA: Elegance & style for golf & waterfront living.
It is getting harder to define a retirement community because increasingly, more than just retirees live there. Here is our list of not-so-retiring retirement communities.
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MOST-READ RETIREMENT PLANNERS
The Hampton Lake lifestyle attracted many fans in June.
The GCH Retirement Planner enjoyed great readership in 2015, beginning with its launch in June. Here are the Planners that were the most read in their respective months.
June
> Featuring Hampton Lake, SC
July
> Featuring Hasentree, Raleigh, NC
August
Solivita, FL: Featured in the No. 1 Most-Read Planner of the year.
> Featuring Solivita, Poinciana, FL
September
Moss Creek, SC: A close second among most-read Planners.
> Featuring Moss Creek, Hilton Head Island, SC
October
> Featuring The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset, SC
November
> Featuring Callawassie Island, SC
December
> Featuring “Why You Should You Use a 1031 Exchange”
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GOLFWEEK’S BEST RESIDENTIAL COURSES
The Cliffs at Mountain Park, SC: A Golfweek Best Residential Course.
A dozen Golf Course Home Communities, one up from last year, made the grade to become members of Golfweek’s ‘Best Residential Golf Courses’ list. Another 11 made it to the Next 100 compilation. Here are the winners on both lists.
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2015 COMMUNITY AWARDS AND HONORS
John Elliott, Golden Ocala, FL: Golf Digest School veteran.
Top golf instructors and communities with top tennis facilities were celebrated in 2015 as well as several other accolades listed here.
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BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
Callawassie Island, SC: New fitness center coming.
New homes, new clubhouses and more signaled a continued return to health for many GCH communities.
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2015 BEST DEALS
All the Discovery Packages and all the Stay and Play deals from all year long.
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2015 REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
Reynolds Plantation, GA: New homes coming on line.
Readers asked for plenty of homes for sale, so we obliged. Here are all the homes & lots featured for sale.
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NEW COMMUNITIES ON THE GCH NETWORK
Casa del Lago Resort & Vacation Rentals, DR: The newest arrival.
14 communities made their debut on Golf Course Home in 2015, ranging from Casa del Lago in the Dominican Republic to Commanche Trace in Texas Hill Country. Here’s the full list.
FOR SALE: The Club at Ibis FL 3BR w/ Pool, Spa, Patio
in All Listings Issue, Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale> More community information: The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach, FL
Asking Price: $234,900
Property Address: 10768 Grande Boulevard,West Palm Beach, FL 33412
Bedrooms:Ā 3
Bathrooms: 2
This Grande Boulevard home is situated on a lushly landscaped lot in the custom home section of Harbour Village. The residence is centered on a pool/spa and large patio, providing a serene setting and views from the entire house.
KEY FEATURES
About The Club at Ibis
The Club at Ibis (formerly Ibis Golf & Country Club) offers all the benefits and conveniences of living in Palm Beach County, while still remaining an oasis of tranquility, bordered by natural beauty. The community offers three Nicklaus family-designed golf courses, including the acclaimed Legend course developed by golfing great Jack Nicklaus.
While the superb quality of the golf initially draws many to Ibis, it is the extraordinary quality of life (what they refer to as the Ibis Experience) that makes its multi-generational membership well satisfied. Send me more information about The Club at Ibis!
New Clubhouse Unveiled
The community recently celebrated the grand opening of its new new clubhouse which was highlighted by a visit by club courses designers Jack and Steve Nicklaus.
The new 80,000 sf clubhouse is a central part of the $33 million the club spent on renovations which added 22,000 sf of space and plenty of sparkling amenities to every aspect of the high-end clubās operation.
The event also signaled the completion of the clubās capital improvement project that included an all-new 28,000-sf sports village at The Club at Ibis. Send me more information about The Club at Ibis!
33 Diverse Neighborhoods
The established gated community has 33 diverse neighborhoods, with architecturally beautiful homes, all in a manicured setting. The property borders the Grassy Waters Nature Preserve, with quiet streets, ample green space, lakes and nature trails.
The Club at Ibis residents enjoy an active country club lifestyle consisting of sports programs, an award-winning Mediterranean-style clubhouse, various dining options, upscale amenities and a variety of social activities.
Beaches, boating, fishing, shopping, and varied dining opportunities are all within minutes of Ibis. The Gardens Mall offers a wide variety of stores, including Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, and Tiffany & Co.
Ibis residents enjoy movies and lunch at Downtown at the Gardens, or catch a play at the Eissey Theatre. Local fare can be sampled at restaurants in nearby Legacy Place or Midtown at the Gardens, while Sailfish Marina offers sunset cruises. Send me more information about The Club at Ibis!
An Equity Club
The Club at Ibis is an equity club owned by the members, who are justifiably proud of their spectacular amenities, unsurpassed lifestyle, and well-earned reputation. The much-awarded club was recently named the Sunshine stateās 2013 Community of the Year by the Florida Communities of Excellence Awards.
Nearby Palm Beach International Airport, I-95 and the Florida Turnpike all make travel easy. Within a short drive is the famous island of Palm Beach, the stunning beaches of Singer Island, and West Palm Beachās historic downtown and waterfront. The international equestrian and polo communities of Wellington are also within 20 minutes. Send me more information about The Club at Ibis!
FOR SALE: Harbour Ridge Stuart FL Upgraded, Private 4BR
in All Listings Issue, Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale> More community information: Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC, Stuart FL
Asking Price: $559,000
Property Address: 2511 Hollyberry Lane, Palm City, FL
Bedrooms:Ā 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Upgraded and customized, this rarely offered Kensington model is in the desirable Grande section, on a private and oversized houseboat that is steps from the Grande community pool.
KEY FEATURES
About Harbour Ridge
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, presented on GolfCourseHome 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 Floridaās 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.
Send me more about this home at Harbour Ridge!
36 Holes of Golf
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club features two championship golf courses, created by two of Americaās 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 ofĀ Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club enjoy a caliber of golfing excellence that few communities can match. Send me more about this home at Harbour Ridge!
Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC Real Estate Options
Harbour Ridge is divided into 28 separate villages, each responsible for their own government, but under the control and guidance of the main Property Ownerās 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 Ridgeās 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 about this home at Harbour Ridge!
FOR SALE: Renovated 3BR Golf Home at Quail Ridge FL
in All Listings Issue, Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale> More community information: Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL
Asking Price: $265,000
Property Address: 10743 Quail Covey Road Azalea
Bedrooms:Ā 3
Bathrooms: 2
This 1,958-sf villa home provides excellent lake and golf course views. The master bath has been renovated with beautiful green glass tile in shower area and as half wall in vanity area. Dual bowl sinks and dark wood vanity complete the updated look.
KEY FEATURES
About Quail Ridge
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club is a private golf club community community and club set on 578 acres in Boynton Beach, FL. A member-owned community, Quail Ridge is gracefully accented by pines, palms, oaks, hibiscus, bougainvillea and other varieties of trees and plants.
Featuring apartments, villas and luxurious custom homes, this low-density community offers 36 holes of championship golf by Joe Lee, an active lifestyle and close proximity to the culture and amenities of the Palm Beaches. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
Golf by Joe Lee
Both courses atĀ Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club are tree-lined with pines, palms, oaks, ficus and palmettos. Traps, bunkers, ponds, lakes and hazards placed in typical Joe Lee fashion create a never-ending challenge. Five sets of tees let everyone play to their own level.
The turf on the North Course is Bermuda grass with rye over seeded in December to May. The South Course has recently been completely regrassed with paspallum. Two fully stocked pro shops offer a large selection of golf wear and equipment. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
A Completed Community
One of the advantages of purchasing a home at Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club is that it is a completed community which has reached its membership goal. There are no ābothersome construction activities or unsightly, unsold lots, and there are no corporations, developers, financial institutions or outside influences involved in its operation,ā community executives proudly say.
And the living is easy at Quail Ridge. Various in-house service units take care of all the communitiesā needs, including full-service maintenance and repair, plus a fully staffed housekeeping department. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
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Reserve at Lake Keowee SC Supports Clemson in Big Way
in Events and Holidays, NewsThe Reserve at Lake Keoweeās Great Lawn is now a gridiron homage to the Tigers football team. The Reserveās grounds crew laid out a half-sized football field featuring a Tiger paw painted with guidance from the same stencil employed at Clemsonās Memorial Stadium.
The Reserve is Swinneyās home club and the site of his annual media day golf outing. The Jack Nicklaus Signature course will also play co-host to the Clemson Invitational on Lake Keowee next spring. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
āWe have such a strong relationship with the university and we wanted to find a unique way to show our support while the football team is on a truly historic run,ā said Rutledge Livingston, The Reserve at Lake Keowee Director of Sales who was a member of Tigers teams in the mid-1970s.
Members at The Reserve are planning an on-property tailgate for the Tigersā College Football Playoff semifinal matchup with Oklahoma, along with a post-Christmas game of two-hand touch.
The Reserve is conveniently located just 16 miles from Clemson. More than 50 homes are currently under construction at the property, and The Reserve recently introduced its final waterfront neighborhood to market.
āThereās a lot of excitement here about the Tigers, and weāre seeing people look for a residence that will put them close to the action on game day and also provide a luxury lake lifestyle any time of year,ā Livingston said. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
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. Lake Keoweeās crystal clear water is considered one of the purest South Carolina lakes.
The lakeās 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 waterās 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.
āThe course creates a natural gathering spot in the heart of The Village,ā says Nicklaus, āand offers dramatic lake and mountain views that players will remember long after the last putt.ā Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
Village Point Phase II Property Release
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.
Village Point, with spectacular lake views, is within walking distance of the Village amenities. By joining the Village Point Interest List, you can stay updated on this exciting release and receive list-only previews. Fill out the inquiry form to get on the list. Or visit the community website.
2015 GCH Annual Index: The Year’s Best Articles, Communities & News
in Buyer Resources, Community of the Year, Editorial Features, GCH Annual IndexDear GCH Visitors and Friends:
Here’s a riddle: What do you call a community that welcomes retirees, soon-to-be-retirees and families with kids? A retirement community? Not quite. An all-generation community? A whole-family community? An active, age-in-place community? Getting closer.
The answer is important, because in the past few years, single-focus communities have been expanding their amenities (and their names) to include many lifetime activities. Community of the Year Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club tells you right away that sailors, golfers, tennis players and more are welcome.
The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA, has magnificent golf, but it is also the proud home to a very active fleet of Rhodes 19 sailboats. Other passions might be gourmet cooking, hiking, books, continuing learning. Visitors to communities now seek out their own tribe–like-minded residents with whom they can bond and follow their passions.
The communities on Golf Course Home are expanding their offerings (like the recent $32M investment at The Club at Ibis), creating more tribes and a more vibrant membership. What is your tribe like and does it have a chapter at a community you are investigating? That is what will be on community buyers’ minds (and ours) in 2016. In the meantime, enjoy this year’s edition of the GCH Annual Index of articles, news and more, below.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
2015 GCH Annual Index
The Year’s Top News, Articles, Homes & Communities
Vol. 16, No. 1,071 Ā Ā December 29, 2015 Ā Ā Circ. 15,000
2015 GCH ANNUAL INDEX
* Coming in 2016 to Golf Course Home – What to Watch for
*Ā The No. 1 Most Visited Communities in 2015
*Ā The Community of the Year – Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC, FL
* The Retirement Planner Debuts – The Most-Read IssuesĀ
*Ā Communities that Welcome Families and Retirees
* Golfweekās Best Residential Golf Courses
* 2015 Community Awards & Honors
* Building & ConstructionĀ – New Homes, Community Upgrades
* 2015 Best Deals – Visit Packages for playing and buying
* 2015 Real Estate Listings – Homes & Lots Featured for Sale
* New Communities on the GCH Network – 14 Communities Debuted in 2015
* Watch for our first issue of the New Year on Tues., Jan. 5, 2016!
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COMING TO GOLF COURSE HOME IN in 2016
Dave Maloney,Ā The Bay Club’s Fitness Director and Head
Personal Trainer, is a member of the GCH Board.
The GCH Retirement Planning Advisory Board will make its official debut in early 2016 with the announcement of key members of the board. The board will feature standouts in their field who will give you solid advice you can use on various disciplines such as fitness, nutrition, financial strategies and planning, community trends, buying tips, architecture and universal design, aging in place and much more.
The Advisory Board will go hand in hand with the new GCH Retirement Planner which debuted last summer and quickly became one of the most popular features on Golf Course Home. Also look for more communities to join GCH, more home listings, more travel packages and more news you can use.
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THE NO. 1 MOST VISITED COMMUNITIES IN 2015
The Boathouse/Field Club, Martha’s Vineyard: HGTV puts it on the reality TV map after discovering it on WaterViewHome.net.
Twelve months of the most investigated communities on Golf Course Home.
January
The Boathouse & Field Club, Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
HGTV built its 2015 Dream House on the grounds of The Field Club and dreamers flocked to GolfCourseHome which was featured on the HGTV website. HGTV’s Jack Thomasson discovered the club on our GCH Network Member Site WaterViewHome.net.
February
Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter FL
Toll Brothers conducted its annual home sale in early 2015 and prospective buyers searched for, and investigated, Jupiter Country Club, one of its premier golf communities, on GolfCourseHome.com.
March
Jupiter Country Club, FL: Luxury community benefits from Toll Brothers promotions.
Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter FL
Toll Brothers’ own promotions help propel Jupiter Country Club to the top of the list for the second straight month.
April
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart, FL
With two championship golf courses, a marina on the St. Lucie River and a nearly new clubhouse, Harbour Ridge claims the first of what will be five No. 1 positions for 2015.
May
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart, FL
Harbour Ridge’s attraction for active lifestyle buyers with interests in either water or land activities, or both, gives it wide appeal and a second straight winning month.
June
Desert Mountain, AZ: An active life lived outdoors attracts the young at heart.
Desert Mountain, Scottsdale, AZ
The outdoors, desert lifestyle and 6 championship courses by Jack Nicklaus help Desert Mountain claim the most attention in June.
July
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart, FL
Thinking about Florida in July? Apparently yes, when it’s a top retirement community that functions year-round.
August
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Arden, North Carolina
Three Cliffs Communities joined GCH on July 28, and all three quickly found a following, including The Cliffs at Walnut Cove which topped the charts for the month of August.
September
The Club at Ibis, FL: New investments, new look, new spirit.
The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach, FL
Big things are happening at Ibis, including the recent unveiling the new 80,000-sf clubhouse, a central part of the $33 million the club has spent on renovations that included an all-new 28,000-sf sports village.
October
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart, FL
November
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart, FL
December
The Landings, GA: Luxury amenities that say fitness and style.
The Landings, Skidaway Island, GA
Winter is coming and the Georgia island community of The Landings becomes increasingly attractive, especially with its six championship golf courses, 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 much more.
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COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR: Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC
Harbour Ridge, FL: Active lifestyle and active real estate market.
Harbour Ridge, Stuart, FL, is our Community of the Year because it was the most visited community on GolfCourseHome.com in five of the year’s 12 months. Second place was claimed by Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter, FL, which captured the top spot for two consecutive months–February and March.
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THE GCH RETIREMENT PLANNER
WindRiver, TN: Featured in the August 6 Retirement Planner.
The Golf Course Home Retirement Planner debuted last June featuring top retirement communities and was an immediate go-to source for information. Here are the ones we featured along with the essential elements that make these communities special.
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COMMUNITIES THAT WELCOME FAMILIES & RETIREES
Osprey Cove, GA: Elegance & style for golf & waterfront living.
It is getting harder to define a retirement community because increasingly, more than just retirees live there. Here is our list of not-so-retiring retirement communities.
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MOST-READ RETIREMENT PLANNERS
The Hampton Lake lifestyle attracted many fans in June.
The GCH Retirement Planner enjoyed great readership in 2015, beginning with its launch in June. Here are the Planners that were the most read in their respective months.
June
> Featuring Hampton Lake, SC
July
> Featuring Hasentree, Raleigh, NC
August
Solivita, FL: Featured in the No. 1 Most-Read Planner of the year.
> Featuring Solivita, Poinciana, FL
September
Moss Creek, SC: A close second among most-read Planners.
> Featuring Moss Creek, Hilton Head Island, SC
October
> Featuring The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset, SC
November
> Featuring Callawassie Island, SC
December
> Featuring “Why You Should You Use a 1031 Exchange”
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GOLFWEEK’S BEST RESIDENTIAL COURSES
The Cliffs at Mountain Park, SC: A Golfweek Best Residential Course.
A dozen Golf Course Home Communities, one up from last year, made the grade to become members of Golfweek’s ‘Best Residential Golf Courses’ list. Another 11 made it to the Next 100 compilation. Here are the winners on both lists.
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2015 COMMUNITY AWARDS AND HONORS
John Elliott, Golden Ocala, FL: Golf Digest School veteran.
Top golf instructors and communities with top tennis facilities were celebrated in 2015 as well as several other accolades listed here.
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BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
Callawassie Island, SC: New fitness center coming.
New homes, new clubhouses and more signaled a continued return to health for many GCH communities.
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2015 BEST DEALS
All the Discovery Packages and all the Stay and Play deals from all year long.
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2015 REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
Reynolds Plantation, GA: New homes coming on line.
Readers asked for plenty of homes for sale, so we obliged. Here are all the homes & lots featured for sale.
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NEW COMMUNITIES ON THE GCH NETWORK
Casa del Lago Resort & Vacation Rentals, DR: The newest arrival.
14 communities made their debut on Golf Course Home in 2015, ranging from Casa del Lago in the Dominican Republic to Commanche Trace in Texas Hill Country. Here’s the full list.
Happy Holidays from Golf Course Home!
in Events and Holidays, NewsletterDear Friends & Visitors:
Happy Holidays to all who have visited GolfCourseHome this year! We are entirely grateful that you have had the confidence in our services to investigate the master-planned communities that we feature and to inquire directly to the communities through us.
We are in the midst of celebrating our 20th year and the notes and emails you send us suggesting ideas, thanking us for providing key information and simply telling us about a home you’ve purchased or a discovery package you’ve recently used continues to be incredibly gratifying. (Email me your suggestions using this link.)
2016 Announcements
We are eagerly looking forward to 2016 when we will officially announce our new mobile friendly website and announce the make-up of our new GCH Retirement Planning Advisory Board.
In the past five months, the newsletters in which we have focused on communities that present opportunities for those planning to retire have gotten the biggest response. So look for more information related to retirement planning and especially articles written by our board members
We will also be sending out what is becoming an annual survey to find out what you want to see on GolfCourseHome.
Upcoming Issues
Finally, look for next week’s 2015 Annual GCH Index of all major articles and new communities featured during the year. It will hit your in-box on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 29. There will be no issue this Friday (Christmas Day) or the following Friday (New Year’s Day). First issue of the year will be Tues., Jan. 5.
Again, thank you for using GolfCourseHome.com and WaterViewHome.net this year. It is our pleasure to be of service. We wish you and your family a safe and Happy Holiday and a successful and healthy New Year!
Best regards,
David Lott
Founder/Publisher
GolfCourseHome Network
GCH News: New Reynolds National Tavern Opens, Homes for Sale in FL, SC, AZ & TX, PGA National FL Award Winner
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesGCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,070 Ā Ā December 18, 2015 Ā Ā Circ. 15,000
Today’s Real Estate Deals & News
* Florida Homes for Sale
* Arizona Homes for Sale
* Texas Homes for Sale
* South Carolina Homes for Sale
* Getaways & Stay ‘n’ Plays – Kiawah Island, SC
* Community News and Updates – PGA National, FL
* What’s Going on At…Ā Reynolds Plantation, GA
* Watch for our next issue – Tuesday, December 22nd!
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FLORIDA HOMES FOR SALE
> More listing information: Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala FL
Asking Price: $650,000
Property Address: 2725 80th Avenue, Ocala, FL
Bedrooms:Ā 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
This well-maintained home makes a strong impression with its French Country facade and fine landscape design. It has many upgrades and is located just a brief walk from the communityās spa and tennis center. Send me more about this home in Golden Ocala!
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> More listing information: Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL
Asking Price: $365,000
Property Address: 4254 Shelldrake Lane, Boynton Beach, FL
Bedrooms:Ā 3
Bathrooms: 2
This 2,314-sf villa home features scenic golf course views. It has a private front courtyard that adds to outdoor entertaining options. Golf cart is included in sale. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
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ARIZONA HOMES FOR SALE
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> More listing information: DC Ranch, Scottsdale AZ
Asking Price: $479,900
Property Address: 17875 North 93rd Way, Scottsdale, AZ
Bedrooms:Ā 2
Bathrooms: 2
This single-level but spacious townhome is in the gated DC Ranch Villas neighborhood. It is designed as either a year-round residence or lock-and-leave vacation home. Send me more about this home in DC Ranch!
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TEXAS HOMES FOR SALE
> More listing information: Comanche Trace, Kerrville TX
Asking Price: $995,000
Property Address: 3901 Oak Park, Kerrville, TX
Bedrooms:Ā 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
Located greenside on hole No. 1 of the Hills Course in Comanche Trace, this custom estate home was built by White Construction and features elegant upgrades throughout. Send me more about this home in Comanche Trace!
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SOUTH CAROLINA HOMES FOR SALE
> More listing information: The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset SC
Asking Price: $595,000
Property Address: 1211 Reserve Boulevard, Sunset, SC
Bedrooms:Ā 3
Bathrooms: 3
This professionally decorated Keith Summerour-designed cottage overlooks the 18th green and fairway on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at The Reserve.The listing price includes nearly all the furnishings and contents of the home.
Tucked within a pine grove that is an easy walking distance from all Village amenities, this stylish golf home features top luxury touches such as copper gutters and hand-cut stone fireplaces. Send me more about this home in The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Kiawah Island, SC: Golf getaways w/ dining, more.
> Kiawah Island, SC presents its Villa Golf Packages for visitors arriving now through March 3. The packages include accommodations in a one-bedroom, scenic-view villa.
Enjoy two rounds of golf per room, per night of stay, with an upgrade to rounds at The Ocean Course for $100 additional per night. Dinner can be substituted for round(s) of golf at time of booking, if desired. Pricing is from $200/room, per night. Send me more information about Kiawah Island!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
PGA National, FL: Award-winning amenities.
> PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens FL is pleased to announce that it has received a 2016 Top New or Renovated Meeting Site Award from the editors of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events held in the southern U.S.
In conferring this honor, a magazine spokesperson cited PGA Nationalās āsuperior commitment to providing groups with the top-of-the-line amenities and service that they require.ā Send me more information about PGA National!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Reynolds National Tavern: Open for the holidays.
> Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA is set for the initial holiday season of its new Reynolds National Tavern. Opened just two months ago, this casual restaurant is on a commanding hillside overlooking the finishing hole of the Tom Fazio-designed National Golf Course.
The Tavern is the centerpiece of The National Golf Village, the communityās sixth clubhouse complex. The first phase of The National Golf Village was completed in April 2015 with the opening of the Golf House and The Market snack bar.Ā Send me more information about Reynolds Lake Oconee!
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FOR SALE: The Reserve at Lake Keowee SC Luxury Home w/ Furnishings
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information:Ā The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset SC
Asking Price: $595,000
Property Address: 1211 Reserve Boulevard, Sunset, SC
Bedrooms:Ā 3
Bathrooms: 3
This professionally decorated Keith Summerour-designed cottage overlooks the 18th green and fairway on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at The Reserve.The listing price includes nearly all the furnishings and contents of the home.
Tucked within a pine grove that is an easy walking distance from all Village amenities, this stylish golf home features top luxury touches such as copper gutters and hand-cut stone fireplaces. Send me more about this home in The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
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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. Lake Keoweeās crystal clear water is considered one of the purest South Carolina lakes.
The lakeās 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 waterās edge, preserves, parks, green spaces and club areas. Send me more info 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.
āThe course creates a natural gathering spot in the heart of The Village,ā says Nicklaus, āand offers dramatic lake and mountain views that players will remember long after the last putt.ā Send me more info about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
Village Point Phase II Property Release
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.
Village Point, with spectacular lake views, is within walking distance of the Village amenities. By joining the Village Point Interest List, you can stay updated on this exciting release and receive list-only previews. Fill out the inquiry form to get on the list. Or visit the community website.
FOR SALE: Comanche Trace TX Updated Home on 1st Hole
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Comanche Trace, Kerrville TX
Asking Price: $995,000
Property Address: 3901 Oak Park
Bedrooms:Ā 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
Located greenside on hole No. 1 of the Hills Course in Comanche Trace, this custom estate home was built by White Construction and boasts elegant upgrades throughout.
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About Comanche Trace
Set on 1,300 scenic acres in the heart of the famed Texas Hill Country, Comanche Trace is a master-planned golf community where residents savor an ideal mix of small- town values, natural beauty, culture and arts. An added bonus is its close proximity to San Antonio and Kerrvilleās own major city conveniences.
From championship golf to pleasing vistas of the Guadalupe River valley and every amenity in between, Comanche Trace offers a singular lifestyle in sublime surroundings where residents enjoy spending time with friends and family and appreciating nature. Learning a new sport, reaching a new fitness level or improving overall wellness and health are all part of the Comanche Trace experience as well. Send me more info about Comanche Trace!
Texas Treasure in the Hill Country
The 27-hole golf course, home to some of the finest bentgrass greens in all of Texas, has received a long list of awards. Tom Kite worked with Roy Bechtol and Randy Russell to design the original 18, The Valley and The Hills, on rolling terrain blessed with streams, lakes and majestic oaks.
The father-son team of Jay and Carter Morrish designed the additional nine holes, The Creeks, which opened in July of 2008. The course hosts many important tournaments and competitions, including pre-qualifiers for the PGA Tourās Valero Texas Open and the Texas Senior Amateur Championship.
There is also both casual and fine dining at Comanche Trace. At the Pinnacle Grill, diners enjoy splendid views of the Hill Country while dining on Southwest specialties prepared by a talented culinary team. The Chophouse at Comanche Trace offers steak, chicken, and seafood entrƩes. Steaks are seared off the grill and then cooked to perfection at 1400 degrees. Send me more info about Comanche Trace!
Value and Security in a Successful Development
Comanche Trace is a non-equity club offering a wide selection of memberships carefully designed to meet individual preferences. There are six membership options available, from social to full golf membership. A Full or Limited Refundable Golf Membership is 100 percent refundable.
Members are guaranteed they will not be assessed. The club imposes no food or beverage minimums nor any automatic service charges. Comanche Trace creates an opportunity for property owners and non-property owners alike to enjoy the club experience.
Prospective homeowners can choose from many different options, including single-family neighborhoods, estate homes, courtyard homes, a Tuscan styled enclave and more. A roster of outstanding builders is available to help residents plan and complete their dream home. Send me more info about Comanche Trace!
Kerrvilleās Restored Old World Charm
Kerrville offers natural beauty, great weather, small town values, excellent medical care, arts and close proximity to the conveniences of San Antonio. A recent revitalization project has restored downtown Kerrville to its original old-world charm. The design implements a plan which encourages leisurely strolls past shops of antiques as well as contemporary galleries. Send me more info about Comanche Trace!
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FOR SALE: Quail Ridge Golf & CC FL Villa, Golf Views & Cart Included
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL
Asking Price: $365,000
Property Address: 4254 Shelldrake Lane, Boynton Beach, FL
Bedrooms:Ā 3
Bathrooms: 2
This 2,314-sf villa home features scenic golf course views. It has a private front courtyard that adds to outdoor entertaining options. Golf cart is included in sale. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge
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About Quail Ridge
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club is a private golf club community community and club set on 578 acres in Boynton Beach, FL. A member-owned community, Quail Ridge is gracefully accented by pines, palms, oaks, hibiscus, bougainvillea and other varieties of trees and plants.
Featuring apartments, villas and luxurious custom homes, this low-density community offers 36 holes of championship golf by Joe Lee, an active lifestyle and close proximity to the culture and amenities of the Palm Beaches. Send me more info about Quail Ridge!
Golf by Joe Lee
Both courses atĀ Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club are tree-lined with pines, palms, oaks, ficus and palmettos. Traps, bunkers, ponds, lakes and hazards placed in typical Joe Lee fashion create a never-ending challenge. Five sets of tees let everyone play to their own level.
The turf on the North Course is Bermuda grass with rye over seeded in December to May. The South Course has recently been completely regrassed with paspallum. Two fully stocked pro shops offer a large selection of golf wear and equipment. Send me more info about Quail Ridge!
A Completed Community
One of the advantages of purchasing a home at Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club is that it is a completed community which has reached its membership goal. There are no ābothersome construction activities or unsightly, unsold lots, and there are no corporations, developers, financial institutions or outside influences involved in its operation,ā community executives proudly say.
And the living is easy at Quail Ridge. Various in-house service units take care of all the communitiesā needs, including full-service maintenance and repair, plus a fully staffed housekeeping department. Send me more info about Quail Ridge!