2011 GolfCourseHome Dream 18: Great Residential Golf Holes, Nos. 12-18

Welcome to the fifth annual edition of the GolfCourseHome Network Dream 18 — great residential golf holes representing the best in golf course design. This post features the final third of the 2011 GCH Dream 18–holes No. 13 thru 18. Read about Dream Holes Nos. 1-6 and Dream Holes No. 7-12.

Eat, Drink & Shop Jewelry, Apparel & Accessories at Frenchman’s Creek, FL

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> Frenchman’s Creek, Palm Beach Gardens FL Fitness and Spa Center has its Trunk Show Schedule set for December

Residents are invited to shop the fashions and accessories. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres are served at each showing.

On Dec. 12 it’s Runway Collections Handbags & Jewelry, on Dec. 19 get a close-up look at Anatomy apparel, and on Dec. 26 its Jenny‘s Jewels on display.

All shows run 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Send me more information about Frenchman’s Creek!?

Award Winning Christmas Pageant Coming to Woodside Plantation, SC

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> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC presents one of its most popular holiday events–Christmas in Hopeland Gardens.

This Christmas pageant, which has won many national awards, illuminates the Gardens with more than 100,000 holiday lights for all to enjoy for over 12 evenings in December. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!

Mingle w/ Golf Pros, Enjoy Free Appetizers & Chance to Win Items from Sun City Vistoso, AZ

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> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ and The Views Golf Club invites you to its Pro Shop & Café Open House on Thur., Dec. 15 from 5-7 pm. Stop by and mingle with The Views golf pros, the pro shop staff and other golfing friends.

You’ll enjoy free appetizers and punch or opt for discounted cocktails while you spin the wheel for extreme discounts on select golf shop merchandise. Send me more information about Sun City Vistoso!

Deal of the Day: Free Green Fees, Gift Cards & Discounts from Heritage Shores, DE

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> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE wants golfers to know they can enjoy free green fees by joining the Heritage Shores Premier Club. Join now and also receive a $25 Club Gift Card.

For non-Premier members the wintertime green fee is in effect now—for 18 holes with GPS-equipped cart you pay only $34 all week and weekends. Send me more information about Heritage Shores!

New Communities Newsletter, Dec. 9: 2011 GCH Dream 18 List of Great Residential Golf Holes Announced

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~ GolfCourseHome®Network ~
NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 671 December 9, 2011 Circ. 27,650
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: River Landing, NC: 18th hole is a Dream.

Today’s Headlines
* 2011 GCH Dream 18: Great Residential Golf Holes
* Today’s New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
* Community News and Updates
* Special Community Events

* Best Real Estate Deal Shorts…
* Watch for our next issue, coming Tuesday, December 13th!

Good Morning! Today we officially announce the winning selections in the 2011 GolfCourseHome Dream 18 list of great residential golf holes. Our fifth annual collection, this year’s Dream 18 features master-planned golf communities located in eight states from Pennsylvania and Florida to Utah and Arizona.

The selection pool consisted of the more than 4,500 golf holes from the 250-plus championship golf courses represented on the GolfCourseHome®Network.

If it were possible to assemble all the holes of the Dream 18 on one site, the shotmaking challenges and visual delights of that layout would create a greatest-hits experience for the avid player. We look forward to hearing from someone who has actually accomplished the feat–maybe you?

See below for this year’s list with links to each community featured, plus today’s deals, travel specials and more!

Buy Now, Build Later and Enjoy Tax-Free Retirement Income at Penn National, PA

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> Penn National, Fayetteville, PA reports that resale home sales have been steady this year, with buyers taking advantage of the economy and purchasing at attractive prices.

There are no time restrictions for building at Penn National and there is no Pennsylvania state tax on retirement income, making Penn National an excellent consideration for your retirement location. Send me more information about Penn National!

Hampton Hall, SC Participates in Toy Drive, Welcomes Donations

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> Hampton Hall, Bluffton SC has partnered with the Bluffton Self Help Toy Drive again this holiday season. Residents are signed up to purchase toys and place them, unwrapped, in a plastic bag for pickup on Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Collins Group Realty will provide the truck to pick up the toys and deliver them to Bluffton Self Help. This is a unique honor for Hampton Hall to be selected. Send me more information about Hampton Hall!

Deal of the Day: Offered at Low Price, Teton Springs, ID Cabin has Forest Views, Ponds, Fireplace

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> Teton Springs Resort, Victor, ID reports steady activity in real estate transactions, with the colder temperatures making sellers more motivated.

For example, a forest cabin set on a quiet circle in now being offered for $650,000. It features 4 BR/4.5 BA, a cozy fieldstone fireplace and a view of the Caribou Targhee National Forest and three charming ponds.

Custom homes on ½ acre are now as low as $699,000. Send me more information about Teton Springs!

Indian River Colony Club, FL Artists to Offer Classes in Oil, Watercolor

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> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL is conducting its well-attended IRCC Artists in Residence program, featuring a roster of talented artists-in-residence. Classes and presentations are ongoing in the Art Studio Building.

Residents will work with artist Pearl Ollie on Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. studying oil, acrylic and watercolor. Artist Lisa Mistuik is featured on Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m., working in oil and acrylic. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!