Pauma Valley Country Club, San Diego CA and its golf professional staff are now trained on the latest Flightscope launch monitor and golf-swing/ball-flight analysis technology.
The pros are inviting all Pauma Valley club golfers to the practice complex this Sat., July 27 for a free demo of the gear and a complimentary swing analysis. Any time 9: 30 and 3 p.m. is fine to stop by and check it all out. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
About Pauma Valley Country Club
Pauma Valley Country Club is a private country club tucked away in the foothills of Palomar Mountain, San Diego North County. It’s the location, history of the club and the Pauma Valley lifestyle that make this club so special, say its proud members.
Pauma Valley Country Club features a spectacular Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Signature Golf Course which opened for play on November 1, 1960. Since then it has gathered awards and loyal followers while always being maintained in top condition.
The views from several of the holes of the surrounding mountains, avocado and citrus groves are stunning, showcasing the area on numerous television shows such as Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf. The course has been listed among the Top 100 Best Courses in the U.S. and as a Top 10 club in California by Golf Digest.
Pauma Valley Country Club has also hosted the U.S. Open qualifier many times and has hosted many other high-profile golf events. Most recently the course hosted the 2011 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying event and the 2006 and 2007 U.S. Amateur Qualifying tournament. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
Amenities
Pauma Valley members enjoy a wide array of amenities. In addition to the golf course, the pool complex, tennis courts, practice facility, newly renovated fitness room are always active.
The club is also noted for its fly-in airstrip, completely outfitted woodworking shop, Grill Room, outdoor terrace and cottages.
Billy Graham, who was a member for eight years and often returned for vacations, was once asked what he thought heaven looked like to which he responded, “I hope it looks a lot like Pauma Valley, California.” Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
Join the Club
There are many reasons to join Pauma Valley Country Club. Some people like spending the day with friends in a special environment that was featured on ‘Good Morning, America.’ Still others love the “Club” feeling that includes hundreds of social events per year, including holiday parties, dances, live entertainment, dinners, wine tastings and more.
Many of the members participate in the golf groups, weekly golf games—both competitive and for fun—and tournaments hosted by the club and fellow members.
Members come from as far as Canada, Massachusetts, Vancouver and Chicago because of the way they are treated once inside this gated community. Members at Pauma Valley Country Club are not pretentious—they are here for the fun and to share in the camaraderie. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
Pauma Valley Country Club, CA Free Golf Demo July 27
in Events and Holidays, News, Things To DoPauma Valley Country Club, San Diego CA and its golf professional staff are now trained on the latest Flightscope launch monitor and golf-swing/ball-flight analysis technology.
The pros are inviting all Pauma Valley club golfers to the practice complex this Sat., July 27 for a free demo of the gear and a complimentary swing analysis. Any time 9: 30 and 3 p.m. is fine to stop by and check it all out. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
About Pauma Valley Country Club
Pauma Valley Country Club is a private country club tucked away in the foothills of Palomar Mountain, San Diego North County. It’s the location, history of the club and the Pauma Valley lifestyle that make this club so special, say its proud members.
Pauma Valley Country Club features a spectacular Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Signature Golf Course which opened for play on November 1, 1960. Since then it has gathered awards and loyal followers while always being maintained in top condition.
The views from several of the holes of the surrounding mountains, avocado and citrus groves are stunning, showcasing the area on numerous television shows such as Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf. The course has been listed among the Top 100 Best Courses in the U.S. and as a Top 10 club in California by Golf Digest.
Pauma Valley Country Club has also hosted the U.S. Open qualifier many times and has hosted many other high-profile golf events. Most recently the course hosted the 2011 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying event and the 2006 and 2007 U.S. Amateur Qualifying tournament. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
Amenities
Pauma Valley members enjoy a wide array of amenities. In addition to the golf course, the pool complex, tennis courts, practice facility, newly renovated fitness room are always active.
The club is also noted for its fly-in airstrip, completely outfitted woodworking shop, Grill Room, outdoor terrace and cottages.
Billy Graham, who was a member for eight years and often returned for vacations, was once asked what he thought heaven looked like to which he responded, “I hope it looks a lot like Pauma Valley, California.” Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
Join the Club
There are many reasons to join Pauma Valley Country Club. Some people like spending the day with friends in a special environment that was featured on ‘Good Morning, America.’ Still others love the “Club” feeling that includes hundreds of social events per year, including holiday parties, dances, live entertainment, dinners, wine tastings and more.
Many of the members participate in the golf groups, weekly golf games—both competitive and for fun—and tournaments hosted by the club and fellow members.
Members come from as far as Canada, Massachusetts, Vancouver and Chicago because of the way they are treated once inside this gated community. Members at Pauma Valley Country Club are not pretentious—they are here for the fun and to share in the camaraderie. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
Hampton Lake, SC Private Home w/ Designer Kitchen, Patio
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleHampton Lake, Bluffton SC is now featuring a 2-BR/3-BA home at 51 Sweet Marsh Court for $397,367. A Tybee plan home with 10-foot ceilings, it has 2,283 sf of living space on two levels, including a finished bonus room with full bath on the second floor.
In the kitchen are designer style cabinets with stainless steel appliances and granite. Superior touches include tile floors in the bathrooms and utility room. The back patio is extended for enjoyment of this very private homesite. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
About Hampton Lake
Hampton Lake is a 900-acre lake community set in Bluffton, SC, and located minutes from Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort. It overlooks a 165-acre freshwater lake commanding 15 miles of shoreline. Hampton Lake is surrounded by a 340-acre nature preserve, collectively offering more than 500 acres of open space.
Residents of this community, voted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) as “Best Community in America,” gather at the Lakeside Amenity Village. The village exudes a warm atmosphere with its reclaimed barnwood paneling and two grand stone fireplaces. Its spacious Lakeview Room is home to events of all kinds, and its decks and porches overlook the lake. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
Golf Right Next Door
Great championship golf is just a cart ride away via a special cart path to Hampton Hall which is adjacent to the community and features a private Pete Dye golf course. Hampton Lake residents have access to the course through a variety of memberships from equity to a 6-month trial.
Hampton Lake’s Lakeside facility houses the Spa and Fitness Central, the Tower Bar, waterfront Backwater Bill’s restaurant and the Adventure Lagoon pool complex. Nearby is Dog Paddle Park, the first pet park at any private community in South Carolina.
Real estate options at Hampton Lake include single-family homes and lots. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
Willoughby Golf Club, FL w/ Summer Kitchen, Wet Bar, Pool
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleWilloughby Golf Club, Stuart FL features a custom home at 4585 SE Waterford Drive with scenic lake views for $669,000. Its patio overlooks a scenic lake and features a heated pool/spa, a covered fully equipped summer kitchen, and a canopy covered bar.
In the kitchen are top-of-the-line appliances including a gas cook top. The family room is situated around a built-in entertainment center with a Bose speaker system. The living room features a wet bar and gas fireplace. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
About Willoughby Golf Club
Willoughby Golf Club is a 403-acre, private golf community in the charming south Florida town of Stuart. The golf club is limited to just 300 equity memberships who enjoy a challenging, par-72, championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills.
With more than 200 acres devoted to the golf course, lakes and natural preserves, Willoughby Golf Club residents enjoy a serene, low-density environment. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
A Shot-Maker’s Course
Arthur Hills designed the golf course with four sets of tees to make sure both men and women golfers are suitably challenged, but not discouraged. From the championship tees that have been used in several U.S. Open qualifiers, the Willoughby Golf Club course plays to just under 6,800 yards between towering trees and natural wetlands, over lakes and around more than 55 bunkers.
In keeping with the Arthur Hills tradition, Willoughby is a shot maker’s course carved out of the natural surroundings and making abundant use of all available flora, hillocks and swales to create one of the most picturesque golf courses in the area. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
Only Single-Family Homes
Willoughby Golf Club features only single-family homes. These 375 residences are spread out over 403 acres and consist of 2- and 3-bedroom ‘Neighborhood Homes’ as well as larger custom ‘Estate Homes.’
Neighborhood Homes are located in small communities within the gated Willoughby Golf Club property. Ranging in size from 2,000 to nearly 4,000 sf, most Neighborhood Homes have their own private pool, two-car garage and a golf cart entrance. Many have open views of the golf course and the adjacent lakes. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
Deal OT Day: New Treviso Bay, FL Homes From Mid-$200Ks
in Deal of the DayTreviso Bay, Naples FL debuts its new 2-BR/2-BA Verandas at Treviso Bay, with three new floor plans that each include a den and range in size from 1,414 ss of living space to 1,661 sf, priced from the mid-$200,000s.
With the purchase of a Lennar home at The Verandas at Treviso Bay, homebuyers enjoy maintenance-free vacationing in casual luxury and automatically become a member of the golf club with no dues or fees. Send me more information about Treviso Bay!
About Treviso Bay
Treviso Bay is a private, gated golf course community set immediately adjacent to the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples, FL. Covering more than 1,050 acres, Treviso Bay is among the last of the area communities offering a bundled equity golf membership with the purchase of a home.
Treviso Bay’s 54,000-sf clubhouse features course-side casual and fine dining restaurants, relaxation lounges with saunas, billiard room, large card room, state-of-the-art fitness facility and salon and massage room.
Colorfully landscaped parkways, fountains, lakes and elegant residences by Lennar Homes contribute to an environment that nurtures both indoor and outdoor living. Send me more information about Treviso Bay!
Arthur Hills Golf Course
Highlighting the amenities at Treviso Bay is an Arthur Hills golf course that mixes moments of intimidation with plenty of chances to play aggressively. The par-72, 7,367-yard layout was built in consultation with PGA Tour standout Hal Sutton.
There are four par-4s of 465 yards or longer from the tips, and water comes into play near the greens on half the holes. Send me more information about Treviso Bay!
Real Estate Options
Treviso Bay offers a number of types of homes. The list includes Terrace Condominiums, Coach Homes, Executive Homes and Luxury Estate Classic Homes. Prices begin in the upper-$100,000s for the condos. The Estate Classic Homes begin in the mid-$500,000s. Send me more information about Treviso Bay!
Palmetto Dunes, SC Home Just Steps From Beach $449K
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SalePalmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC now features a 2-BR/2-BA ocean-view home in the Barrington Park section for $449,000. Spacious and airy at 1,108 sf, this residence is steps from the beach with limited ocean views and overlooks the pool.
Recent renovations make it rental-ready, including hand-scraped hardwood floors in living areas and lots of stone in bathrooms. Newer stainless and kitchen cabinetry recently completed. Custom window coverings and designer furnishings make it move-in ready. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!
About Palmetto Dunes
Palmetto Dunes is a world-class, oceanfront resort community often called the “jewel in the crown of Hilton Head Island.” Located along three miles of pristine white sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, it is a combination residential community and world-class vacation resort.
Set within the common areas of Palmetto Dunes are the Marriott and Hilton hotels, villas, shops, restaurants, and golf and tennis facilities. Within the private areas of Palmetto Dunes are the larger homes and additional facilities. Homesites within the community include oceanfront homes, wooded view, golf view, and lagoon view properties. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!
Three Top Courses
Three world-class golf courses showcase the natural beauty throughout the community and provide challenging golf for all levels of play. The renowned Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course’s par-5 No. 10 hole has a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and is one of only two oceanfront holes on Hilton Head Island.
The Arthur Hills Course is not only picturesque, but challenging. With ocean breezes, rolling dunes that create uneven golf lies and 10 holes sited on the water, precision play can be extremely important. The George Fazio Course was named for its famous designer but built with the help of his nephew, the highly regarded golf architect, Tom Fazio. It is ranked among America’s Top 100 courses. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!
PGA Village Verano Events Include Hiking, Book Club
in Books and Movies, Events and Holidays, Things To DoPGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL is organizing informal hiking trips to nearby Jonathan Dickinson State Park, with its 11,500 acres of hiking, camping, boat tours and wildlife viewing.
Meanwhile, this Sat., July 20, the Verano Ladies Book Club will meet to discuss its current selection, “Mile Marker Zer” by William McKeen. The book is a revealing look at the arts and literary scene in Key West in the 1970s. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
About PGA Village Verano
PGA Village Verano is a private, gated, luxury-resort-style community by Kolter Homes set within the famed PGA Village resort in Port. St. Lucie, FL.
This neighborhood features Club Talavera, located in the heart of Verano, which will eventually feature a 30,000-sf clubhouse and numerous amenities and facilities. Currently, 13,000 sf has been completed with a clubhouse and fitness complex being actively enjoyed. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
Golf & Wellness
Life at PGA Village Verano also includes access to PGA Village’s extensive golf facilities and courses and a fully equipped wellness center offering classes and programs in an imaginative range of athletic and learning activities, special interest clubs and lifelong learning programs.
Homes and villas at PGA Village Verano reflect the classic architecture of welcoming Italian villages that fit right in with the tropical landscaping and lakeside vistas of PGA Village. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
Real Estate
PGA Village Verano’s single-family homes and paired residences feature a wide selection of superior fixtures and finishes. Large doors and windows let the tropical atmosphere inside, and dramatic lighting and luxurious woods and marbles elevate the sense of luxury and comfort. Prices begin at $159,900 for villas. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
Indian River Colony Club, FL Completes Storm Prep
in NewsIndian River Colony Club, Viera FL has completed its routine annual storm preparedness measures, in advance of the hurricane season. The Indian River Colony Club equipment and protocol for this important community function is highly advanced.
Community protocol includes its Fully Implemented Hurricane Preparedness Plan, in-house radio communication system, administration command-control center, emergency response team, underground utilities and a dedicated shelter for pets. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
About Indian River Colony Club
Indian River Colony Club is a private, active adult retirement community for people aged 55 and over. IRCC residents enjoy maintenance-free living, 24-hour gated security and a full complement of country club amenities.
Once a retirement destination exclusively for military officers, membership has now expanded to include up to 20 percent former enlisted and non-military personnel over the age of 21 who desire a friendly and active country club lifestyle. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
Private Golf
Heading a roster of standout amenities at Indian River Colony Club is its Gordon Lewis-designed championship golf course. This private, 18-hole course meanders among the community’s homes and its many lakes and natural preserves.
Finding a game on the 6,647 layout is easy as the IRCC member-to-hole ratio is 13.1. There are both men’s and ladies’ associations with separate leagues as well as numerous opportunities to play in couples and mixed formats every week.
Come See for Yourself
Indian River Colony Club is presenting a limited-time Getaway Package for only $99. Stay for 3 days/2 nights, play golf and tennis, have dinner with a gracious resident host and more. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
Real Estate
With over 16 floor plans from which to choose, Indian River Colony Club features a variety of living options. Home sites offer lakefront, golf course and preserve views while homes are updated and in turnkey condition. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
Deal OT Day: Colleton River, SC Updated Estate Home
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleColleton River Plantation, Bluffton SC presents a 5-BR/5.5-BA estate home with 6,175 sf of living space and sunset views to Colleton River, listing at $1,525,000.
This home at 12 Turnberry Way has been fully renovated with new kitchen and baths, window walls affording spectacular views and a private swimming pool. Garage is 2-car plus space for golf cart. Send me more information about Colleton River!
About Colleton River Plantation
Private and gated, Colleton River Plantation Club is one of South Carolina’s most prestigious golf communities. Member owned and operated, it is sited on more than 1,500 acres with a low density of only 705 homesites, offering a variety of marsh, golf course, river and forest views.
Located 1.5 miles from the bridge to Hilton Head Island, Colleton is a place of great natural beauty with towering live oaks, Lowcountry marshes, tidal creeks, lakes and magnificent views of the Colleton and Chechessee Rivers as they flow into Port Royal Sound. Send me more information about Colleton River!
Two Championship Courses
The heart and soul of the Club are its two championship golf courses, designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye and both ranked by Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Greatest Courses in the U.S.” And, if you enjoy tennis, swimming, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating, it’s all here.
There’s also fine and casual dining at two clubhouses, a Golf Learning Academy, a member library, art classes, a community dock, even a social community for dogs. Send me more information about Colleton River!
Real Estate
Over 300 homes and cottages have already been built at Colleton River Plantation and are occupied full- or part-time by members from around the world.
Choose from waterfront homes with deep-water docks on the Colleton River, homes adjacent to natural lagoons, homes overlooking the golf courses, or homes with views of the river and the ever-changing salt marshes. Several multi-unit cottages are also available for members and their guests.
Wooded homesites feature beautiful single-family homes with diverse architecture that blends gracefully into the elegance of the surrounding land. Send me more information about Colleton River!
Golf Communities News: ‘Where to Retire’: 50 Best Communities, FL, SC Homes for Sale
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesVol. 15, No. 834 July 19, 2013 Circ. 25,075
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Good Morning! Where to Retire magazine’s eighth biennial edition of its ’50 Best Master-Planned Communities‘ list is out in its August issue and GolfCourseHome Network communities are well represented. In fact, nearly a quarter of the winners are members of the GCH Network.
That works out to five states from Florida to Virginia and a dozen world-class communities where you can be happily active and retired. See below for the winners, plus today’s real estate and travel deals, events, news and more. —David Lott, Founder/Publisher Read more
Deal OT Day: Cliffs at Glassy, SC Home $569K
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleThe Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum SC features a 3-BR/3-BA home priced at $569,000 and located within walking distance of the clubhouse, putting green, practice range and clubhouse. This home has an impressive foyer that leads to a spacious deck.
The living room, dining room, breakfast and kitchen areas are all open and designed for easy entertaining and alfresco dining. There is handsome fieldstone cabinetry throughout and the kitchen is outfitted with first-quality stainless steel appliances. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
About The Cliffs at Glassy
The Cliffs at Glassy is an active mountain, wellness, social and golf-oriented community featuring a celebrated championship golf course designed by Tom Jackson and 75-mile views from its 3,000-foot mountain-top perch.
This community is one of seven North & South Carolina Cliffs Communities–a full golf membership in one offers full access to the seven golf courses and amenities at all seven Cliffs Communities.
Clubhouse & Golf
The impressive 24,000-sf clubhouse offers formal and casual dining and a wide indoor and outdoor view of the first, second, ninth and 18th holes on the golf course.
Just two years after the Jackson-designed layout officially opened in the spring of 1993, Golf Digest rated it “the fourth most beautiful in the nation.” The course has all the attributes of a world-class mountain layout with bent grass tees, greens and fairways with thrilling elevation changes and breathtaking vistas. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
Convenient to the Mountain
The Cliffs at Glassy is convenient to various grocery stores, specialty shops, antique shops, drug stores and libraries. Also nearby are stores for fresh meat, bakery shops, art galleries, museums and the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. The Haywood Mall and downtown Greenville are approximately 35 minutes away. The anchor stores in the mall include Macy’s, Dillard’s, Belk’s, Sears, and JCPenney.
Greenville, Landrum, Spartanburg, and Tryon, NC, offer a variety of restaurants with dining for everyone. The Cliffs at Glassy is within 20 minutes of Furman University, which offers classes with reduced rates for seniors. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!