GCH Network e-News
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
February 13, 2025 – February 15, 2026
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways – Lake Arrowhead, GA Stay & Play
> What’s Going On At –
- Savor Sea Pines, SC
- Charitable Tournament at Colleton River, SC
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
Sanctuary Cove is a Lowcountry community set on 1,400 acres.
Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Sanctuary Cove is a private, gated golf and waterfront community, offering the relaxed Lowcountry lifestyle from its location alongside the famed Golden Isles of Georgia.
Its resident members enjoy country club amenities enhanced by walking trails, championship golf, tennis complex, fitness center and pool and riverfront activities on the Little Satilla River. Send me more information about Sanctuary Cove!
Tamarack Resort offers a wide array of amenities and services.
> Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Tamarack Resort is a four-season, mountain resort located in Donnelly, Idaho, featuring a championship golf course, marina with on-water fuel, 2,800 feet of vertical drop and 1,100 acres of skiable terrain.
Set 90 miles north of Boise on the west shore of Lake Cascade, it is tucked into the Payette River Mountains region and is renowned as America’s only ski, golf, and lake resort. Send me more information about Tamarack Resort!
Creekwood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities.
> Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. Creekwood is a vibrant, 55-plus, active-adult community located in Powder Springs, GA.
This new community is smartly designed to offer comfort, convenience and a strong sense of community for retirees.
Developed by Paran Homes, this gated neighborhood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities, making Creekwood an ideal setting for homebuyers seeking a relaxed, active lifestyle. Send me more information about Creekwood 55+ Community!
The private, gated community of Traditions of Braselton, GA.
> Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. This private, gated community is one of 10 new communities in five states to have joined the GCH Network in the past few months.
See the list below along with links connecting you to their Featured Community page and important community information about amenities, real estate, visit packages and more.
IDAHO
> New! Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID READ MORE
GEORGIA
> New! Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA – READ MORE
> New! Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA – READ MORE
> New! Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA – READ MORE
SOUTH CAROLINA
> Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Now on WaterViewHome: Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC, can also be viewed on Water View Home
> Riverton Pointe, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
NEW JERSEY
> Westlake Golf & CC, Jackson, NJ – READ MORE
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HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Southern Hills Plantation, FL Golf View Homesite $225,000
> Moss Creek, SC Updated 1-Level 3BR $715,000
> Quail Ridge, FL 3BR Condo, Lake/Golf Views $575,000
> Sanctuary Cove, GA 4BR, Fenced Lot, Porch $699,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! 2025 GCH Annual Index
> New! Seafood Festival at Moss Creek, SC
> Vintage Market at Traditions of Braselton, GA
> Foxhound Week at Woodside, SC
> Family Fun 5K at Osprey Cove, GA
> Ladies Fishing Day at Oldfield, SC
> Bereavement Support at Osprey Cove, GA
> Woodside, Aiken, SC, Celebrates Its Volunteers
Golf Retirement Planner
> New! Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Callawassie Island, SC
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Sanctuary Cove, GA
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Palmetto Bluff, SC
> Top 5 Reasons to Retire to Westlake Golf & CC
> Retire Lake Arrowhead, GA – Top 10 Reasons
> See All the Articles in the Golf Retirement Planner
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘N’ PLAYS
Lake Arrowhead, GA Stay & Play
Lake Arrowhead, GA: Enjoy boat rental discounts, more.
> Lake Arrowhead, Waleska GA is pleased to offer Discovery Stay & Play accommodations in a luxury Golf Villa. Guests will be receive a 15-minute presentation describing the community and a tour of model homes. Stay & Play guests receive 10 percent off dining, boat rentals and golf and have access to tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, basketball, hiking trails, pools, fishing pier, Great Festival Park and more. Weekdays from $169/night.
Weekends from $199/night. Rates are based on a minimum 2 night stay, double occupancy. Single night rate for weekdays & weekends is $229, double occupancy. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Savor Sea Pines, SC
Sea Pines Resort, SC: Hosts Savor Sea Pines celebration.
> Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island SC is once again the setting for Savor Sea Pines, happening throughout February as a month-long celebration of Lowcountry flavor and culinary creativity. The popular festival brings together acclaimed chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists for an evolving lineup of chef-driven dinners, wine and cocktail tastings, cooking demonstrations, and classic coastal gatherings like oyster roasts.
Events take place across the resort’s most scenic venues, blending ocean views, oak-shaded settings, and refined dining rooms with an atmosphere that’s equal parts sophisticated and social. Savor Sea Pines offers residents and guests a delicious reason to savor the season. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
Charitable Tournament at Colleton River, SC
Colleton River Club, SC: Hosts tournament Feb. 28-March 2.
> Colleton River Club, Bluffton SC will host the 14th Annual Colleton River Collegiate Charity Golf Tournament from Feb, 28 through March 2, welcoming elite NCAA programs to compete on the club’s acclaimed Pete Dye Course. Co-hosted by Michigan State University, the 54-hole event is expected to feature a strong field including teams from Northwestern, Kentucky, Ohio State, and other top collegiate programs.
Beyond the competition, the tournament continues its meaningful charitable mission, supporting the Colleton River Collegiate Helping Hands Fund, which has raised more than $185,000 in recent years to benefit food, shelter, and medical care initiatives throughout the Lowcountry. Send me more information about Colleton River!
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5 Cypress Lane, Aiken, SC 29803 – Woodside
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities5 Cypress Lane, Aiken, SC 29803
Asking: $429,000 4 BRs/2 BAs/2HBs
This three-level contemporary home at 5 Cypress Lane in Woodside, SC features warm hardwood floors, a spacious great room with gas fireplace and a large deck overlooking a private yard.
The kitchen features granite countertops and windows framing backyard views.
The main-level primary suite includes a garden tub and walk-in shower.
Upstairs are two generous-sized bedrooms, a full bath, loft and storage area. The lower level has finished flex space, plus a 480-sf unfinished basement and a well-equipped laundry room. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
KEY FEATURES: 5 Cypress Lane, SC
The home features a spacious deck, yard and more.
> More Community Information: Woodside, Aiken SC
About Woodside, SC
Woodside, SC: Private community in “South’s Best Small Town.”
Setting the standard for luxury living in the South, Woodside is a private master-planned, active-adult lifestyle community spanning over 3,000 acres in Aiken, SC, consistently recognized by Southern Living Magazine as a “South’s Best Small Town.”
Enhanced by the area’s year-round temperate climate, tax haven status, and charming Southern hospitality, Woodside offers a wide selection of amenities and real estate options to match every taste. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
Lakes and Preserves
A golfer’s paradise.
In pursuit of preserving what makes Woodside beautiful, nature has been generously incorporated into the design of our community.
Residents enjoy over 100 acres of scenic lake views, plus an expansive system of walking trails winding over 21 miles through forests, skirting golf courses, parks, and more. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
Real Estate
Take in every season with luxurious outdoor spaces.
Distinguished by a vast collection of unique neighborhoods and a variety of lifestyle options, life in Woodside is beautifully enhanced with lushly landscaped and thoughtfully planned sub-districts. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
53 Red Knot Road, Bluffton, SC 29910 – Palmetto Bluff
in Golf Homes, Luxury Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities53 Red Knot Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Asking Price: $1,895,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/3.5 BAs
This coastal cottage home at 53 Red Knot Road features reclaimed variable-plank flooring, detailed millwork and a wide wraparound porch overlooking a charming pocket park.
The kitchen is equipped with a quartz center island, soapstone countertops, a six-burner gas range, commercial refrigerator and custom cabinetry
The living and dining spaces have custom built-ins and a gas fireplace.
Three spacious bedroom suites, including a primary suite with a garden tub, walk-in shower and custom closet, are complemented by a den and a full laundry with granite-topped workspace. Send me more information about this Palmetto Bluff, SC Home!
KEY FEATURES: 53 Red Knot Road, SC
The home features a spacious patio, wraparound porch.
> More Community Information: Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC
About Palmetto Bluff, SC
Palmetto Bluff offers 20,000 acres to enjoy the Lowcountry life.
Palmetto Bluff is an extraordinary place. It is a vibrant residential and recreational preserve enriched by wilderness and wildlife, unspoiled rivers and salt marches, and the pure sounds, sights and smells of nature.
A hidden gem covering more than 20,000 acres, it is conveniently located in the Lowcountry of South Carolina near Hilton Head Island, Beaufort SC, and Savannah GA. Send me more information about this Palmetto Bluff, SC Home!
Three Magnificent Courses
Lowcountry style frames the entrance to the golf club.
Indulge in a magnificent golfing environment like no other at the Palmetto Bluff Golf Club. Here you’ll find three masterful golf courses, delivering golf experiences that are immersive, strategic, and unforgettable. Send me more information about this Palmetto Bluff, SC Home!
Real Estate
Estate homes/compounds enjoy multiple acres & gated entrances.
Whether you choose to live in one of the six Village neighborhoods or the Country neighborhoods which offer large, multi-acre parcels outside the Village areas, all are within a stroll, or bike ride to recreation, shopping, dining and other facilities. Send me more information about this Palmetto Bluff, SC Home!
Lake Cascade Marina at Tamarack Resort ID, Moss Creek SC Visit, More
in Discovery Package, Newsletter, Things To DoGCH Network e-News
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
February 20, 2025 – February 22, 2026
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways – Moss Creek, SC Member for a Day
> Community News and Updates –
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
Sanctuary Cove is a Lowcountry community set on 1,400 acres.
Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Sanctuary Cove is a private, gated golf and waterfront community, offering the relaxed Lowcountry lifestyle from its location alongside the famed Golden Isles of Georgia.
Its resident members enjoy country club amenities enhanced by walking trails, championship golf, tennis complex, fitness center and pool and riverfront activities on the Little Satilla River. Send me more information about Sanctuary Cove!
Tamarack Resort offers a wide array of amenities and services.
> Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Tamarack Resort is a four-season, mountain resort located in Donnelly, Idaho, featuring a championship golf course, marina with on-water fuel, 2,800 feet of vertical drop and 1,100 acres of skiable terrain.
Set 90 miles north of Boise on the west shore of Lake Cascade, it is tucked into the Payette River Mountains region and is renowned as America’s only ski, golf, and lake resort. Send me more information about Tamarack Resort!
Creekwood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities.
> Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. Creekwood is a vibrant, 55-plus, active-adult community located in Powder Springs, GA.
This new community is smartly designed to offer comfort, convenience and a strong sense of community for retirees.
Developed by Paran Homes, this gated neighborhood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities, making Creekwood an ideal setting for homebuyers seeking a relaxed, active lifestyle. Send me more information about Creekwood 55+ Community!
The private, gated community of Traditions of Braselton, GA.
> Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. This private, gated community is one of 10 new communities in five states to have joined the GCH Network in the past few months.
See the list below along with links connecting you to their Featured Community page and important community information about amenities, real estate, visit packages and more.
IDAHO
> New! Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID READ MORE
GEORGIA
> New! Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA – READ MORE
> New! Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA – READ MORE
> New! Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA – READ MORE
SOUTH CAROLINA
> Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Now on WaterViewHome: Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC, can also be viewed on Water View Home
> Riverton Pointe, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
NEW JERSEY
> Westlake Golf & CC, Jackson, NJ – READ MORE
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HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Indian River Colony Club, FL Expanded 3BR $345,000
> Westlake Golf & CC, NJ 2BR, Island Kitchen $599,800
> Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA Updated 1-Level 3BR $799,000
> Harbour Ridge, FL Golf & Marsh View 3BR $695,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! 2025 GCH Annual Index
> New! Savor Sea Pines, SC
> Seafood Festival at Moss Creek, SC
> Vintage Market at Traditions of Braselton, GA
> Foxhound Week at Woodside, SC
Golf Retirement Planner
> New! Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Callawassie Island, SC
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Sanctuary Cove, GA
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Palmetto Bluff, SC
> Top 5 Reasons to Retire to Westlake Golf & CC
> Retire Lake Arrowhead, GA – Top 10 Reasons
> See All the Articles in the Golf Retirement Planner
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘N’ PLAYS
Member for a Day at Moss Creek, SC
Moss Creek, SC: Many options in Member for a Day packages.
> Moss Creek, Hilton Head Island SC has a full array of enjoyable Member for a Day opportunities to choose from. “Golf Devil’s Elbow” provides a round of golf plus lunch in the Grill Room ($45 per person) or dinner in the Grill Room ($55 p/p). There is also a tennis version with lunch or dinner variation, priced at $25 and $35, respectively.
Finally, there is a fitness-center version of the offer, priced at $45 and $55, which includes an hour of fitness facility usage along with a half-hour personal training session. Send me more information about Moss Creek!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Lake Cascade Marina at Tamarack Resort, ID
Tamarack Resort, ID: New marina will open Memorial Day.
> Tamarack Resort, Donnelly ID is continuing the project, commenced last September, that will construct a new public marina on Lake Cascade, with the facility’s grand opening still expected to take place on Memorial Day Weekend. As the newest lakefront amenity in Idaho, this full–service marina will be fully open to the public and will represent a significant milestone in Tamarack’s long-term commitment to expanding year-round to recreation across its mountain, meadow and lake acreages.
The project enhances existing public access at Poison Creek and brings significant infrastructure improvements to support boating, swimming, and lake recreation for resort guests, local residents and visitors alike. Send me more information about Tamarack Resort!
Desert Mountain, AZ Co-Hosts Championship
Desert Mountain, AZ: Co-hosts championship in May.
> Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ has partnered with the United States Golf Association to host the 2026 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship, scheduled for May 16-20. The club’s Cochise Golf Course and Outlaw Golf Course will play host to the stroke-play competition that begins the tournament, while Cochise will host the championship match-play rounds.
From 1989 to 2001, Cochise was the venue for the PGA Tour Champions’ major, The Tradition. Send me more information about Desert Mountain!
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1606 NW Buttonbush Circle, Palm City, FL 34990 – Harbour Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities1606 NW Buttonbush Circle, Palm City, FL 34990
Asking Price: $695,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/3 BAs
This 2,178-sf Golf Villa at 1606 NW Buttonbush Circle in Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL offers refined comfort and effortless Florida living. The three-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout features expansive living areas that flow seamlessly to outdoor spaces.
Set on a beautifully landscaped and private homesite, the home overlooks tranquil marshland. Natural light fills the interiors, enhancing the home’s warm, elegant atmosphere and strong connection to its surroundings. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
KEY FEATURES: 1606 NW Buttonbush Circle, FL
The home features tranquil marshland views.
> More Community Information: Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club presented by HR Properties, Stuart FL
About Harbour Ridge, FL
The 11th Green on Pete Dye’s River Ridge Golf Course.
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club is an award-winning private, gated, recreational community situated on 885 acres along the wide St. Lucie River. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
36 Holes of Championship Golf
The No. 6 green on Joe Lee’s Golden Marsh Golf Course.
Harbour Ridge features two championship golf courses designed by two of America’s top leading architects. The Golden Marsh Golf Course was designed by Joe Lee and the River Ridge Golf Course, by Pete Dye and his son, P.B Dye. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
Real Estate
Homes range in price from $300,000 to $3.50 million+.
Harbour Ridge offers a home or a condominium to accommodate everyone’s criteria. All homes/condominiums have either river, pond, lake, marsh, preserve or private landscaped views.
The Harbour Ridge sales market has been and continues to be very active. The following is a list of the types of properties within the community. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
1355 Mayflower Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32940 – Indian River Colony Club
in Golf Homes, Military Retirement Communities, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities1355 Mayflower Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32940
Asking Price: $345,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2 BAs
This 1,764-sf expanded Bangor model at 1355 Mayflower Avenue in Indian River Colony Club, FL has golf course and water views from its spacious Florida room and outdoor paver patio.
The home’s split-bedroom floor plan includes an added bedroom, vaulted ceilings, tile and laminate flooring throughout, plus California closets in the primary suite and one guest bedroom.
The kitchen features Martha Stewart cabinetry and quartz countertops, while the updated primary bath features a walk-in shower.
Additional upgrades include a 2021 roof, impact windows, storm shutters, solar attic fan and aesthetic landscaping. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
KEY FEATURES: 1355 Mayflower Avenue, FL
The expanded home features plenty of natural light.
> More Community Information: Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne-Viera FL
About Indian River Colony Club, FL
Lakes and tall trees elevate the course’s challenge.
A military retirement community, Indian River Colony Club (IRCC) is a 55+, active adult, country club community dedicated to serving those who served. As residents like to say, “It’s military retirement at its best!”
Located on 453 acres with nearly 800 individually owned 2-4 bedroom, single-family homes, the community is accented by abundant wildlife and beautiful golf course, water and preserve views. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
Real Estate
Homes are competitively priced from the mid-$300,000s.
Indian River Colony Club offers 2-4 BR individually owned homes set on 453 acres. Homes feature views of the community’s golf course, 28 lakes, and preserve where wildlife still abounds. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
22 Bay Hill Road, Jackson, NJ 08527 – Westlake Golf & Country Club
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities22 Bay Hill Road, Jackson, NJ 08527
Asking Price: $599,800 Beds/Baths: 2 BRs/2 BAs
This 2,134-sf, Toll Brothers home at 22 Bay Hill Road in Westlake Golf & Country Club, NJ showcases a handsome front elevation with professional landscaping and a brick paver walkway.
Its leaded-glass entry opens to a coffered foyer, hardwood floors, and a spacious open layout that includes a library/office or optional third bedroom.
The home’s center-island kitchen offers granite countertops and a breakfast area with sliding glass doors leading to a brick paver patio overlooking the picturesque 7th hole of the championship golf course.
The primary suite features a tray ceiling, an expansive walk-in closet, and a well-appointed bath with dual sinks, soaking tub, stall shower, and private water closet. Send me more about this home in Westlake!
KEY FEATURES: 22 Bay Hill Road, NJ
The kitchen features granite counters, stainless appliances.
> More Community Information: Westlake Golf & Country Club, Jackson NJ
About Westlake Golf & Country Club, NJ
Residents play the Arthur Hills-designed championship 18.
Westlake Golf & Country Club is a private, gated, golf community for active adults age 55 and up.
Centrally located in Ocean County, New Jersey, the community is set close to Atlantic Ocean beaches, cosmopolitan cities, major highways, highly ranked hospitals and diverse shopping. Send me more about this home in Westlake!
A Grand Clubhouse
The clubhouse offers pools, dining, fitness and more.
The community takes pride in its grand clubhouse, and does so by continuously upgrading and refurbishing the 38,000-sf facility.
This is where you’ll find one of its two pools, the fitness center, the private upscale restaurant, and—for a quick drink and light fare—The Masters Pub with its four large-screen TVs. Send me more about this home in Westlake!
124 Oakton North, Eatonton, GA 31024 – Reynolds Lake Oconee
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities124 Oakton North, Eatonton, GA 31024
Asking Price: $799,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2 BAs
This updated, 1,832-sf single-level home at 124 Oakton North overlooks the 10th hole of the Great Waters Course and is set on a 0.24-acre homesite within Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA.
Extensively renovated and offered turnkey, the property features fresh interior and exterior paint, all-new windows and front doors, and stylish new light fixtures.
Remodeled bathrooms, an updated primary closet and a refreshed kitchen with modern finishes enhance the home’s appeal.
Outside, all-new landscaping and a newly installed drip irrigation system create a serene, low-maintenance setting. Send me more about this home in Reynolds Lake Oconee!
KEY FEATURES: 124 Oakton North, GA
The kitchen is remodeled, with stainless appliances and more.
> More Community Information: Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA
About Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA
Go boating, fishing and more at Reynolds Lake Oconee.
Reynolds Lake Oconee, the South’s premier golf and lake community located just east of Atlanta, offers six award-winning golf courses, 11 restaurants, the Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds, a lakefront Ritz-Carlton, and a range of other acclaimed amenities.
Golf lovers have six award-winning courses on the property–five of which are in Golfweek’s Top-15 courses to play in Georgia.
There’s also The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, one of only two TaylorMade Kingdoms in the world and a world-class golf instruction and fitting facility. Send me more about this home in Reynolds Lake Oconee!
Reynolds Lake Oconee Lake & Golf Views
Reynolds is set on more than 374 miles of shoreline.
A private waterfront community on Georgia’s scenic Lake Oconee, Reynolds Members experience amenities such as six world-class golf courses, 11 unique restaurants, 90 weekly fitness classes and 21 miles of walking and hiking trails.
In addition, there are multiple state-of-the-art fitness centers, four full-service marinas, an award-winning tennis and pickleball facility and the Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds. Send me more about this home in Reynolds Lake Oconee!
Savor Sea Pines SC, Golf Tournament at Colleton River Club SC, More
in Discovery Package, Newsletter, Things To DoGCH Network e-News
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
February 13, 2025 – February 15, 2026
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways – Lake Arrowhead, GA Stay & Play
> What’s Going On At –
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
Sanctuary Cove is a Lowcountry community set on 1,400 acres.
Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Sanctuary Cove is a private, gated golf and waterfront community, offering the relaxed Lowcountry lifestyle from its location alongside the famed Golden Isles of Georgia.
Its resident members enjoy country club amenities enhanced by walking trails, championship golf, tennis complex, fitness center and pool and riverfront activities on the Little Satilla River. Send me more information about Sanctuary Cove!
Tamarack Resort offers a wide array of amenities and services.
> Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Tamarack Resort is a four-season, mountain resort located in Donnelly, Idaho, featuring a championship golf course, marina with on-water fuel, 2,800 feet of vertical drop and 1,100 acres of skiable terrain.
Set 90 miles north of Boise on the west shore of Lake Cascade, it is tucked into the Payette River Mountains region and is renowned as America’s only ski, golf, and lake resort. Send me more information about Tamarack Resort!
Creekwood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities.
> Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. Creekwood is a vibrant, 55-plus, active-adult community located in Powder Springs, GA.
This new community is smartly designed to offer comfort, convenience and a strong sense of community for retirees.
Developed by Paran Homes, this gated neighborhood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities, making Creekwood an ideal setting for homebuyers seeking a relaxed, active lifestyle. Send me more information about Creekwood 55+ Community!
The private, gated community of Traditions of Braselton, GA.
> Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. This private, gated community is one of 10 new communities in five states to have joined the GCH Network in the past few months.
See the list below along with links connecting you to their Featured Community page and important community information about amenities, real estate, visit packages and more.
IDAHO
> New! Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID READ MORE
GEORGIA
> New! Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA – READ MORE
> New! Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA – READ MORE
> New! Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA – READ MORE
SOUTH CAROLINA
> Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Now on WaterViewHome: Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC, can also be viewed on Water View Home
> Riverton Pointe, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
NEW JERSEY
> Westlake Golf & CC, Jackson, NJ – READ MORE
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HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Southern Hills Plantation, FL Golf View Homesite $225,000
> Moss Creek, SC Updated 1-Level 3BR $715,000
> Quail Ridge, FL 3BR Condo, Lake/Golf Views $575,000
> Sanctuary Cove, GA 4BR, Fenced Lot, Porch $699,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! 2025 GCH Annual Index
> New! Seafood Festival at Moss Creek, SC
> Vintage Market at Traditions of Braselton, GA
> Foxhound Week at Woodside, SC
> Family Fun 5K at Osprey Cove, GA
> Ladies Fishing Day at Oldfield, SC
> Bereavement Support at Osprey Cove, GA
> Woodside, Aiken, SC, Celebrates Its Volunteers
Golf Retirement Planner
> New! Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Callawassie Island, SC
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Sanctuary Cove, GA
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Palmetto Bluff, SC
> Top 5 Reasons to Retire to Westlake Golf & CC
> Retire Lake Arrowhead, GA – Top 10 Reasons
> See All the Articles in the Golf Retirement Planner
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘N’ PLAYS
Lake Arrowhead, GA Stay & Play
Lake Arrowhead, GA: Enjoy boat rental discounts, more.
> Lake Arrowhead, Waleska GA is pleased to offer Discovery Stay & Play accommodations in a luxury Golf Villa. Guests will be receive a 15-minute presentation describing the community and a tour of model homes. Stay & Play guests receive 10 percent off dining, boat rentals and golf and have access to tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, basketball, hiking trails, pools, fishing pier, Great Festival Park and more. Weekdays from $169/night.
Weekends from $199/night. Rates are based on a minimum 2 night stay, double occupancy. Single night rate for weekdays & weekends is $229, double occupancy. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Savor Sea Pines, SC
Sea Pines Resort, SC: Hosts Savor Sea Pines celebration.
> Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island SC is once again the setting for Savor Sea Pines, happening throughout February as a month-long celebration of Lowcountry flavor and culinary creativity. The popular festival brings together acclaimed chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists for an evolving lineup of chef-driven dinners, wine and cocktail tastings, cooking demonstrations, and classic coastal gatherings like oyster roasts.
Events take place across the resort’s most scenic venues, blending ocean views, oak-shaded settings, and refined dining rooms with an atmosphere that’s equal parts sophisticated and social. Savor Sea Pines offers residents and guests a delicious reason to savor the season. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
Charitable Tournament at Colleton River, SC
Colleton River Club, SC: Hosts tournament Feb. 28-March 2.
> Colleton River Club, Bluffton SC will host the 14th Annual Colleton River Collegiate Charity Golf Tournament from Feb, 28 through March 2, welcoming elite NCAA programs to compete on the club’s acclaimed Pete Dye Course. Co-hosted by Michigan State University, the 54-hole event is expected to feature a strong field including teams from Northwestern, Kentucky, Ohio State, and other top collegiate programs.
Beyond the competition, the tournament continues its meaningful charitable mission, supporting the Colleton River Collegiate Helping Hands Fund, which has raised more than $185,000 in recent years to benefit food, shelter, and medical care initiatives throughout the Lowcountry. Send me more information about Colleton River!
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506 Blue Heron Trail, Waverly, GA 31565 – Sanctuary Cove
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities506 Blue Heron Trail, Waverly, GA 31565
Asking Price: $699,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/3.5 BAs
This charming, Coastal-style home at 506 Blue Heron Trail in Sanctuary Cove, GA has a welcoming front porch, an architectural shingle roof and refined exterior details.
The light-filled, open floor plan features 10-foot ceilings on the main level, custom closets, motorized blinds in the living room and a gas log fireplace.
The home’s primary suite is conveniently located on the main floor, while the kitchen anchors the living space with a gas range, custom pantry, and seamless flow to gathering areas.
Upstairs features two en-suite bedrooms, an additional living area, office space, and a flexible bonus room. Send me more about this home in Sanctuary Cove!
KEY FEATURES: 506 Blue Heron Trail, GA
The home is set on a spacious fenced lot.
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About Sanctuary Cove, GA
Sanctuary Cove’s 1,400 acres covers a vast Lowcountry landscape.
Sanctuary Cove is a private, gated golf community located alongside the famed Golden Isles of Georgia.Its resident members enjoy a country club lifestyle enhanced by walking trails, championship golf, tennis complex, fitness center and pool.
Water access begins with the elegant Riverhouse Club, which is home to excellent dining and comfortable gathering spaces. Send me more about this home in Sanctuary Cove!
An Artfully Planned Golf Course
The course cuts its way through pine & palmetto woodland.
This Southern enclave’s championship golf course is bordered by quiet marshland and the Little Satilla River. Full of strategic playing angles and tactical challenges, it cuts its way artfully through pine and palmetto woodland.
Co-designers Davis Love III and Fred Couples brought the meandering river and the region’s trademark coastal marshes repeatedly into play along their 7,404-yard, par-72 layout. Send me more about this home in Sanctuary Cove!
3897 Southern Valley Loop, Brooksville, FL 34601 – Southern Hills Plantation
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities3897 Southern Valley Loop, Brooksville, FL 34601
Asking Price: $225,000 Acreage: .44 acres
This property is one of the largest lots in Southern Hills and it’s located directly at 3897 Southern Valley Loop on hole No. 11 of the community’s Pete Dye-designed golf course.
Measuring nearly a full half-acre, the homesite offers both golf and water views.
Not only does this lot have direct golf-course views, it also has a pond behind it and a conservation area across the course.
Available utilities include electricity, natural gas,high-speed internet, landline phone sewer and water. Send me more about this homesite in Southern Hills Plantation!
KEY FEATURES: 3897 Southern Valley Loop, FL
The homesite is set along hole No. 11 of the Pete Dye course.
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About Southern Hills Plantation, FL
Golf, tennis, pickleball, pool and more are centrally located.
Located in a peaceful setting known for its uniquely rolling topography, Southern Hills Plantation combines the beauty of Florida’s past with the contemporary appeal of nearby Tampa and Orlando.
Resort-style amenities and classic Southern architecture set along tree-lined streets distinguish this premier golf community.
Southern Hills Plantation is widely known for its undulating hills and dramatic elevation changes of more than 200 feet which offers residents and visitors long-range views that stretch almost 20 miles to the Gulf Coast.
This Lennar community is easy to get to with I-75, the Suncoast Parkway and S-41 nearby its Nature Coast location. Send me more about this homesite in Southern Hills Plantation!
Southern Hills Plantation: Tournament Tested
Looking toward the clubhouse on the Pete Dye course.
The Pete Dye-designed championship golf course at Southern Hills is visually compelling and loaded with strategic character and challenge.
Named one of the ‘Top 100 Residential Courses’ in the U.S. by GolfWeek, the Southern Hills layout is thoroughly tournament-tested. The course has hosted four U.S. Open qualifiers and four second-stage PGA Tour Qualifying tournaments. Send me more about this homesite in Southern Hills Plantation!