Fiddlerâs Creek, Naples, FL Strong sales activity in Fiddlerâs Creek has prompted three well-respected preferred homebuilders to begin construction on several more new homes there. Pre-construction residences at Fiddlerâs Creek currently start in the $300,000s and are being offered by D.R. Horton, Lennar Homes and Stock Construction. These homebuilders are building in several distinctive villages, each of which will feature new luxury homes ready for next season. Send me more information about Fiddlerâs Creek!
About Fiddler’s Creek
Fiddlerâs Creek is an award-wining private, master-planned residential community located just off Collier Boulevard between Naples and Marco Island. Among its many accolades is its selection as the âBest Communityâ in the Southwest Florida Readersâ Choice Awards.
Fiddlerâs Creek stretches out over nearly 4,000 acres and will ultimately have 6,000 residences. With a density of just 1.6 homes per gross acre, Fiddlerâs Creek will have about 100 distinct neighborhoods upon completion. Less than a third of the land will be developed, while the rest is dedicated to nature reserves, lakes, parks, golf courses and recreational areas.
Golf & Beach Club
Amenities at Fiddlerâs Creek include the 54,000-sf club & spa, fitness center, multi-pool swimming complex, tennis courts, tot lot and restaurants as well as an extensive social calendar for the entire family.
Residents also have an opportunity to join The Golf Club, ranked in Golfweekâs â100 Best Residential Golf Coursesâ in the United States for the eighth consecutive year, and The Tarpon Club, offering a desirable beach and boating lifestyle. Fiddlerâs Creek has also been awarded the 2012 Sand Dollar Award as âCommunity of the Yearâ by the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA).
The Tarpon Club at Fiddlerâs Creek
Residents seeking the beach and boating lifestyle can join the Tarpon Club. Located just down the road in the Isles of Capri, the Tarpon Club features a full-service marina, beach pavilion at Marco Beach Ocean Resort, luxurious resort and spa privileges and much more.
The Tarpon Club Marina is centrally located on the Isles of Capri, providing direct boating access to the Gulf of Mexico and scenic backwaters. The Tarpon Club Marina accommodates approximately 140 boats up to 36 feet in length.
A Full-Service Marina
The marina offers wet slips and a fully covered and enclosed dry storage, providing boaters with protection from the sun, rain and wind.
All wet slips within The Tarpon Club Marina are available for rental to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. Other services include complimentary ice and boat fuel upon request, unlimited one-hour advance pre-launch, and upon your return boat removal from water, engine flush and rinse.
Fidderâs Creek offers a wide variety of homes for sale.
Carolina Trace, NC Golf Home Just $249,800
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsCarolina Trace, Sanford NC is spotlighting a golf-front home with 4-BR/3-BA and a 2-car garage for just $249,800. Spacious at approximately 2,256 sf, this one-story residence has two master suites, an open floor plan, hardwood & ceramic tile floors, built-in bookcases and a gas log fireplace in family room.
There is recessed lighting and ceiling fans throughout. Details include a tray ceiling and crown molding in master suite. Screened porch & open deck overlook golf green. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!
About Carolina Trace
Member-owned, Carolina Trace is a private, gated country club community stretching out across 2,500 acres of rolling Carolina Sandhills.
Hardwoods, piney forest, ponds, creeks and a 315-acre lake helps define this award-winning community and its two Robert Trent Jones courses,world-class amenities and 19 distinctive neighborhoods.
Golf & Much More
Carolina Trace is distinguished by its 36 holes of golf designed by legendary architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr.. Additional amenities include a full-service clubhouse, pro shop, tennis, fine dining, walking trails, swimming and more than 70 social activities ranging from âAâ (aerobics) to âYâ (yoga).
Member-owned, Carolina Trace Country Club is a vibrant center of physical, intellectual and social life. One evening may include members taking Tango lessons in preparation for a trip to Argentina. This could be going on while others are listening to a member relate how she filmed a documentary, while still other members are in the bar enjoying a drink and cheering for their favorite team. Such diversity is what keeps members engaged and meeting new friends.
A True Sense of Community
In addition to top amenities, Carolina Trace is ideally located for people who value an active arts scene, volunteerism and enjoy varied cultural experiences.
Among the many events and opportunities residents take advantage of within minutes of Carolina Trace are Sanfordâs professional theatre, year-round festivals, world-class symphony, professional, collegiate sporting events and flying lessons at Sanfordâs first-class regional airport that accommodates private jets.
Prices for real estate range from $15,000 (lots) to more than $1 million. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!
Viniterra, VA Taste of New Kent Wine Festival This Weekend
in Food and Drink, Things To DoViniterra, New Kent VA and residents look forward to this Saturdayâs Taste of New Kent Wine Festival on May 11, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Itâs the fifth annual festival and a chance for visitors to spend the day tasting from 15 Virginia wineries on the New Kent Winery grounds.
Plus, enjoy food vendors, live music by Casper, carriage rides, and local arts & crafts vendors. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the gate. Send me more information about Viniterra!
About Viniterra
Viniterra is a growing, private neighborhood of estate homes built around a Rees Jones championship golf course, located within the innovative community of New Kent Vineyards and Winery.
The Club at Viniterra will feature its own clubhouse with extensive amenities, including full-service restaurants, menâs and ladies locker rooms and a golf teaching studio. Additional amenities include walking, biking and jogging trails, a gated community, full golf practice facility and pro shop.
New Kent Winery
The New Kent Winery is an important aspect of the Viniterra experience. The winery and vineyards offers tours, wine tasting, wine shop, private cellars, and comfortable areas for socializing and discovering new vintages.
The centerpiece of the winery is the welcoming 12,000-sf winery building which is equipped with state-of-the-art wine-making equipment from around the world.
Green Features
The Club at Viniterra golf course is maintained using environmentally sensitive practices, saving as much as 80 percent of the water consumed by traditional golf courses, and exclusively uses the grass hybrid âCelebration,â which is far more draught-resistant and requires 70 percent less water to maintain than traditional golf course sods.
Another important element that gives Viniterra its special atmosphere is the stunning architecture and the warm wood from E.T. Moore. E.T. Moore is the largest and oldest supplier of recycled and vintage fine woods in the world.
Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ Tournament Series April & May
in Events and Holidays, Things To DoBlackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ is offering an exclusive golf experience you can play. It is inviting non-members to enjoy a challenging round of golf at its private country club during the Blackstone Tournament Series in April and May.
The public is invited to attend any or all of the tournaments starting April 29 for a âBetter Ball of Partnersâ format; May 6, âTwo Best Balls of Four;â May 13, âTwo Person Net Stableford;â and May 20, âOne Gross Best Ball and One Net Best Ball of Four.â
Guests will enjoy golf on the extraordinary Jim Engh-designed golf course. Cost for each tournament is $85 per player and includes prizes from the Blackstone Golf Shop. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
About Blackstone at Vistancia
Blackstone at Vistancia is a 590-acre community set within the 7,100-acre master plan of Vistancia. Upon completion, Blackstone will include approximately 500 luxury and custom homes.
The community is enveloped in an intimate, natural Sonoran desert setting, featuring spectacular mountain and golf course views. Amenities include private guard-gated entrance and neighborhood park with a half-basketball court, childrenâs play structure, recreational lawn and shade ramadas. Blackstone at Vistancia welcomes neighborly experiences and natural desert exploration.
Blackstone Country Club
At the heart of Blackstone at Vistancia is the communityâs private Blackstone Country Club*, offering engaging and unique experiences for every member of the family. Club membership is not included with the purchase of real estate and may be obtained separately.
Named for the volcanic rock indigenous to the area, Blackstone Country Club features amenities and activities geared for enjoying a private country club lifestyle in addition to its spectacular championship golf course. The comfortable luxury found at Blackstoneâs clubhouse is truly like an extension of a residentâs home.
Deal OT Day: Colleton River Plantation, SC Lot $59,900
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleColleton River Plantation, Bluffton SC is now showing a select homesite ideally located on Great Heron Lake, the largest lake in Colleton River, and listed at $59,900, which is far below its initial price. A half-acre in size, this site is just steps away from the community dock where owners can enjoy fishing or just relaxing.
While the lot generally looks to the north at the back, owners can enjoy fine colors of the sunsets and the beauty of a natural wildlife habitat. Owner is ready to sell, expect a quick response. Send me more information about Colleton River!
About Colleton River Plantation
Private and gated, Colleton River Plantation Club is one of South Carolinaâs 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.
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 Magazineâs âTop 100 Greatest Courses in the U.S.â And, if you enjoy tennis, swimming, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating, itâs all here.
Thereâs 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.
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.
Golf Communities News: Best Courses You Can Play & Live On, New Real Estate Deals
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesVol. 15, No. 813Â Â May 7, 2013Â Â Circ. 25,400
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* Today’s New Real Estate Deals
* Best Courses You Can Play….& Live On
* Community Golf Events You Can Play
* What’s Happening At…
* Videos Just Added To…
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming May 10th!
Good Morning! There’s a special emphasis on you this issue of golf communities news. Start with our Best Courses You Can Play…& Live On list featuring GCH communities featured on Golfweek Magazine’s annual Best Courses You Can Play compendium. Next, you’re invited to play golf at the private Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ during it Blackstone Tournament Series in April and May.
You’re also invited to this Saturday’s big Wine Festival at Viniterra, VA. And finally, check out the four new real estate deals from NC, SC, PA and Canada in which the focus is on value. See below for details, plus travel specials, best deals and more. âDavid Lott, Founder/Publisher Read more
The Links at Gettysburg, PA May Golf Specials
in Deal of the DayThe Links at Gettysburg, Fayetteville PA is running attractive May Day specials on select days this month. Play 18 championship holes for only $47 before 2 p.m. get that same privilege for just $40 after 2 p.m. Send me more information about The Links at Gettysburg!
About The Links at Gettysburg
The Links at Gettysburg is a master-planned golf community being developed by Wormald Homes in Fayetteville near Gettysburg, PA. The golf course by Lindsay Ervin and Steve Klein has developed a loyal following and earned four-star status from Golf Digest, plus a Must-Play rating from Golfstyles magazine.
The Links at Gettysburg features elevated tee boxes with precise landing areas, 14 lakes and streams, indigenous, red-rock canyons and massive, swift, sloping greens. It is home to the Duramed Championship on the Futures Tourâwhere emerging LPGA stars compete.
Award-Winning Cuisine
The communityâs Premier Clubhouse can accommodate up to 250 guests inside. It is designed for indoor-outdoor entertaining, with tents and tables positioned on a triple-tiered stone patio overlooking the 18th fairway and green.
The Links At Gettysburg operates a serious culinary program from its main clubhouse, overseen by the award-winning executive Chef George Keeney. The Red Rock Grille serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, specializing in grilled foods with a full bar. Indoor and outdoor seating offers spectacular course and mountain views.
New Manor Homes
The Links at Gettysburg is currently featuring its new Manor Homes in the French country style set along its 4.5-star rated golf course. These single-family homes have first-floor or second-floor ownerâs suites and decorator specials, such as coffered and tray ceilings, spacious two-story entrance halls, fireplaces and stainless kitchen appliances.
The homes start in the $300,000s and feature open floor plans with gourmet island kitchens open to the dining and great room areas, wine room and more.
A special lock-up-and-go maintenance program includes lawn mowing, snow and leaf removal. An automatic in-ground sprinkler system on every lot is standard.
Fiddler’s Creek, FL Strong Sales Prompts Construction
in Building and Construction, Buyer Resources, Real Estate NewsFiddlerâs Creek, Naples, FL Strong sales activity in Fiddlerâs Creek has prompted three well-respected preferred homebuilders to begin construction on several more new homes there. Pre-construction residences at Fiddlerâs Creek currently start in the $300,000s and are being offered by D.R. Horton, Lennar Homes and Stock Construction. These homebuilders are building in several distinctive villages, each of which will feature new luxury homes ready for next season. Send me more information about Fiddlerâs Creek!
About Fiddler’s Creek
Fiddlerâs Creek is an award-wining private, master-planned residential community located just off Collier Boulevard between Naples and Marco Island. Among its many accolades is its selection as the âBest Communityâ in the Southwest Florida Readersâ Choice Awards.
Fiddlerâs Creek stretches out over nearly 4,000 acres and will ultimately have 6,000 residences. With a density of just 1.6 homes per gross acre, Fiddlerâs Creek will have about 100 distinct neighborhoods upon completion. Less than a third of the land will be developed, while the rest is dedicated to nature reserves, lakes, parks, golf courses and recreational areas.
Golf & Beach Club
Amenities at Fiddlerâs Creek include the 54,000-sf club & spa, fitness center, multi-pool swimming complex, tennis courts, tot lot and restaurants as well as an extensive social calendar for the entire family.
Residents also have an opportunity to join The Golf Club, ranked in Golfweekâs â100 Best Residential Golf Coursesâ in the United States for the eighth consecutive year, and The Tarpon Club, offering a desirable beach and boating lifestyle. Fiddlerâs Creek has also been awarded the 2012 Sand Dollar Award as âCommunity of the Yearâ by the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA).
The Tarpon Club at Fiddlerâs Creek
Residents seeking the beach and boating lifestyle can join the Tarpon Club. Located just down the road in the Isles of Capri, the Tarpon Club features a full-service marina, beach pavilion at Marco Beach Ocean Resort, luxurious resort and spa privileges and much more.
The Tarpon Club Marina is centrally located on the Isles of Capri, providing direct boating access to the Gulf of Mexico and scenic backwaters. The Tarpon Club Marina accommodates approximately 140 boats up to 36 feet in length.
A Full-Service Marina
The marina offers wet slips and a fully covered and enclosed dry storage, providing boaters with protection from the sun, rain and wind.
All wet slips within The Tarpon Club Marina are available for rental to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. Other services include complimentary ice and boat fuel upon request, unlimited one-hour advance pre-launch, and upon your return boat removal from water, engine flush and rinse.
Fidderâs Creek offers a wide variety of homes for sale.
Boca Woods Country Club, FL Sees Increased Sales
in Marketing, Real Estate NewsBoca Woods Country Club, Boca Raton FL is reporting significant gains in real estate activity, building over a lengthy period. Sales have been completed on nearly 100 homes in the past two years.
The increase in sales has also created a shift in demographics by adding families from all over the U.S. and worldwide. The Clubâs improvement plans and various marketing programs have been effective in attracting new and diverse members. Boca Woods expects strong home sales trend to continue in 2013. Send me more information about Boca Woods!
About Boca Woods County Club
Founded in 1981, Boca Woods is a private, gated club community located in Boca Raton. Boca Woods offers an upscale and active lifestyle in a relaxed and comfortable country club setting.
Recognized for its 36 holes of newly renovated championship golf, Boca Woods also has an elegant clubhouse for dining and socializing. As a result of mandatory membership, the club has great fiscal strength and enjoys an enviable financial position among South Florida country clubs.
Challenging Golf
With only 530 golf members and two challenging 18-hole golf courses, Boca Woods offers two of the lowest-density, private courses in south Palm Beach County. Members can choose to play from six sets of tees and enjoy pristine conditions and the option to have their own golf cart.
The Woods Course, designed by legendary architect, Joe Lee, and the Lakes Course designed by Karl Litten, have been completely renovated with the help of renowned golf course architect, Kipp Schulties.
The courses are quite different, but equally challenging, so that both high and low handicappers can enjoy play. The newly designed practice facilities include an expansive driving range, practice green, sand bunker and chipping area. An experienced PGA staff offers year-round tournaments, interclub competition, golf instruction and free weekly clinics.
Tennis
Members also enjoy eight championship Har Tru clay tennis courts, year-round league play, socials and round-robin mixers all organized by the USPTA Director of Tennis. A new hitting wall, remote ball machine, complimentary weekly clinics and private and group instruction make training and learning fun.
Fitness
Members workout in the clubâs fitness facility which is replete with state-of-the-art equipment, a cardio studio, and an outdoor heated swimming pool. An experienced staff, managed by a Certified Training Director, helps members achieve their fitness goals with a variety of exercise options that utilize the latest equipment and fitness trends.
Venice Golf & Country Club, FL Wins Environmental Status
in Awards & Honors, Green Golf CommunitiesVenice Golf & Country Club, Venice FL has been recognized by the international Golf Environment Organization (GEO) as âan outstanding example of environmentally sensitive golfâ and a leader in sustainable environmental practices, both locally and internationally.
This achievement is the culmination of 10 years of extensive environmental efforts by club management, and distinguishes Venice Golf & C.C. one of only four GEO Certified golf courses in the U.S. In particular the club was cited for Wetland Restoration, Renewable Energy and Innovative Water Solutions. Send me more information about Venice Golf & Country Club!
About Venice Golf & Country Club
The Venice Golf & Country Club sits on 460 tropical acres in a private, gated setting in Venice, FL. Residents enjoy an active country club lifestyle with formal, casual and outdoor dining, a fully equipped fitness and aquatics center, and a full calendar of social events.
Tennis enthusiasts play on four Har-Tru courts and participate in an active calendar of round robins, league play and special events.
As a member-owned golf club, this financially sound community will always maintain the highest standards for lifestyle, security and value.
Golf by Ted McAnlis
The 18-hole course at Venice Golf & Country Club was designed by Ted McAnlis. An excellent test with water features on 10 holes, the course plays to a par 72. Five sets of tees, ranging in length from 5,094 yards to 6,747 yards, offer exceptional golf for all levels of playing ability.
Rolling fairways and sloped greens combine to create a series of challenging holes and give the strategy player the option of playing around or hitting over a hazard.
Real Estate Options
The Venice Golf & Country Club features 587 single-family homes set upon 460 acres. Homes offer golf, lake and preserve views. Prices begin at $250,000.
Homeowners must hold a social, tennis or golf membership. Rentals are available for vacation and an opportunity to experience the club prior to purchase.
Deal OT Day: Amelia Island Plantation, FL Golf Package
in Deal of the Day, Discovery PackageAmelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, FL The âRe-Imagined Omni Amelia Island Plantationâ and new amenities will celebrate its Grand Opening May 9, 2013. (The actual opening was in March). You can celebrate, too, on the Unlimited Golf Package. And after golf, inquire about the array of resort amenities spa treatments, happy-hour specials and more.
Package includes luxurious accommodations, unlimited rounds of golf and cart on Oak Marsh and Ocean Links, bag storage and ball marking tool, driving range and practice balls. Cost: from $299 per night, plus tax and daily resort fee. Send me more information about Amelia Island Plantation!
About Amelia Island Plantation
Amelia Island Plantation is âFloridaâs natural island destination.â Featuring a 1,350-acre beach resort, Amelia Island Plantation offers superior villa accommodations, fun family resort activities and full meeting facilities. The resort community was recently acquired by Omni Hotels and its official new name is Omni Amelia Island Plantation.
Golf, Beach & More
One of the first and most well-known of Americaâs top golf and waterfront resort communities, Omni Amelia Island Plantation satisfies all your family activity needs. Private 3.5 mile beach and championship golf by Pete Dye, Tom Fazio and Bobby Weed top the amenity list. Additional activities include tennis, horseback riding, fitness center, restaurants and more.
Currently, while the property is under a major renovation, guests are invited to stay at the âVillas of Amelia Island Plantation.â The Villas feature ocean- and resort-view hotel rooms and one-, two- and three-bedroom villas.
Future Additions
Future visitors will enjoy even more at Omni Amelia Island Plantation. The property is in the midst of an extensive $85 million renovation project that is slated to conclude in spring 2013.
Throughout its duration, the hotel pool and Beach Club will be closed. Villa guests have still full access to 3.5 miles of beach, championship golf, plus tennis, nature center, Ameliaâs Wheels, resort restaurants, The Dunes Club pool and health & fitness center. Each villa community has a private pool for villa guests.