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The Vineyards Hosts Thanksgiving Buffet, Brunswick Forest Promotes Fitness

Lakewood Ranch, FL is set on 8,500 acres.

Lakewood Ranch, FL has added Nashville star country singer David Nail to its lineup for the upcoming Scottish Festival on Sat. Nov. 21 at MacAllisters Grill & Tavern. Also performing will be the Sarasota-based Chameleon. Scottish-heritage activities will include the Jacobites Pipe Band plus haggis tasting, golf, samplings of select scotch whiskies, and braveheart face painting for the kids. Click here for more information about Lakewood Ranch!

The Vineyards, FL's busy November calendar includes a Welcome Back Party with live music on Friday the 13th. On Thursday, Nov. 26 is the grand Thanksgiving Buffet and on Friday the 27th is a special Wine Tasting event. Click here for more information about The Vineyards!

Brunswick Forest, NC celebrated a fun and rewarding wellness event, the Biggest Loser Challenge, with a special dinner at the Fitness & Wellness Center yesterday. The top two teams had a total combined weight loss of 101 pounds. Individual winner Frieda O'Mara recorded  total weight loss of 20.6 lbs. She won a Spa Package from a local spa facility. Click here for more information about Brunswick Forest!

Willoughby Golf Club, FL recently dedicated a statue to its famed golf professional emeritus, Errie Ball, at the entrance to the first tee at the Willoughby Golf Club. More than 200 people came out to honor the Masters legend. Ball, who will be 99 tomorrow. Ball stands as the last surviving member of the of the inaugural 1934 Augusta Invitational—known today as The Masters. Click here for more information about Willoughby Golf Club!

Tennis on Tap in Georgia and Florida, Fish is What's For Dinner in South Carolina

Sea Pines, SC offers boating, high security and more.

Sea Pines, SC's late-fall events: Nov. 27, the 7th Annual Fishing Tournament at Fish Island in the community’s Forest Preserve, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. That night it’s Gregg Russell’s Thanksgiving Concert under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town, 5:30-7 p.m. From the 24th through the 28th enjoy Thanksgiving Hayrides through Forest Preserve. Click here for more information about Sea Pines!

The Cliffs at Glassy, SC's November calendar of events: on the 10th there is a Fireside Chat for Senior Helpers at 5:30 p.m. The chef has scheduled Nov. 12 for a “Deadliest Catch for Dinner” special. A Chapel Concert will be given on the 17th at 6 p.m., devoted to “Opera Arias,” and on Friday, Nov. 27 from  4 to 6 p.m. the community’ education series spotlights Wines of Australia & New Zealand. Click here for more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!

Piper’s Landing, FL alerts tennis aficionados to the current array of professional services available at the community tennis center. Head Tennis Professional Cullen DeWindt, recent winner of the USPTA Clay Court Doubles National Championship, is offering a variety of clinics, “three and the pro” doubles sessions, plus private lessons for all levels & game matchmaking. Click here for more information about Piper’s Landing!

The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA received  the Special Tennis Event of the Year award  from USTA Georgia for its 2009 Tail USTA $50,000 Savannah Challenger tournament held in May. The award was presented at an banquet in Atlanta on October 24. The 2009 tournament, attracted more than 3,200 fans and featured 64 world-ranked tennis pros competing for points and prize money. Click here for more information about The Landings!

Masters Survivor Errie Ball Is Celebrated by Friends & Family at Willoughby Golf Club

Errie Ball enjoys congratulations at his statue dedication. DEBORAH SILVER photograph

by Matt Levin, TCPalm

Errie Ball gazed in awe at the sculpture. The bronze image of Ball stared right back at the 98-year-old golfer.

“That was some time ago,” Ball said of the bust. “When I was a lot younger.”

The Willoughby Golf Club unveiled the sculpture Sunday evening in front of a few hundred guests. The ceremony honored Ball for his two decades of service to Willoughby and for his remarkable golf career. Ball stands as the last surviving member of the of the inaugural 1934 Augusta Invitational — known today as The Masters.

Born in 1910 in Bangor Wales, Ball turns 99 on Saturday, Nov. 14. But the bigger celebration came this weekend in front of the Willoughby golf course’s first tee.

Wearing a peach-colored collared shirt and a black sports coat, Ball posed with guests next to his grinning likeness. Ball even joked that rubbing the sculpture’s flat-brimmed cap would guarantee golfers a round of 1-under-par. Maxie, Ball’s wife of 73 years, stood next to her husband carrying a bundle of roses. His grandchildren also watched the event unfold.

Local Artist
Sculpted by local artist Geoffrey Smith, Willoughby Golf Club pro Gerry Knebels said the bust was to commend Ball for his help teaching golf in Stuart since 1989 — and for his many on-the-course accomplishments. Even though he no longer plays, Ball still teaches at the course multiple times a week. Knebels added Ball’s memory remains as savvy as his golf instructions.

“He starts reminiscing back to the 1951 U.S. Open, and it’s all coming back with great clarity,” Knebels said. “You’re just amazed at his sharpness.”

Ball’s golfing achievements stretch all the way back to 1926. At age 15, he became the youngest contestant ever in the British Open. The legendary Bobby Jones won the event, and eventually started mentoring Ball. Jones convinced Ball to work for him in the United States.

The First Masters
Ball’s decision to move overseas paid off. In 1934, Ball earned a spot playing on Jones’ course in Augusta, Ga. as a part of the first-ever Masters championship. Ball finished in a tie for 38th. In 1957, Ball played the Masters a second time. The 23-year gap between tournaments serves as the longest time between appearances in the Masters. Fifty-two years after his most recent Masters experience, Ball is still excited to teach others his game.

Ball mentored Knebels in the early 1980s, in the same way Jones taught Ball. Once Knebels was named pro at the newly-founded Willoughby Golf Club, Ball hinted he’d like to be involved. And in 1989, Ball earned a spot as the club’s pro emeritus.

Many of the event’s guests went up to Ball and thanked him for his golf tips. Several claimed they owned their entire game to Ball. After so many years of service to the game of golf, the Willoughby community wanted to give something back to Ball.

“It’s wonderful,” Ball said. “I didn’t expect this at all. A big surprise. I got a lot of friends.”

Boca Woods Country Club Offers Two Courses, Low Density South Florida Living

Boca Woods Country Club FL is a private, gated community.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Boca Woods Country Club, a South Florida club community known for casual elegance along with refined personal service and amenities, to the GolfCourseHome Network. Considered one of the region’s best residential values, Boca Woods Country Club recently completed a $1 million upgrade to the clubhouse—at no cost to the membership.

Boca Woods Country Club is a private, gated, member-owned, club community set on more than 600 acres. Featuring outstanding homes and 36 holes of championship golf, this low-density club offers tennis, fitness, clubhouse with fine dining and an active, convivial social life.

Boca Woods golfers play their friendly rounds, plus leagues and tournaments, on two championship 18-holes courses. With only about 520 members sharing the two layouts, the club's low density ensures that you can always reserve the starting time you want.

Whether you are a regular tennis player or planning a comeback, Boca Woods Country Club has the courts, program, and full-time USPTA professional to get you going. Its eight Har-Tru courts—two of them lighted, provide water service and shade canopies for changeovers.

Stay Fit & Happy: Boca Woods Fitness Center is outfitted with all the most popular cardio and weight equipment. It offers aerobic classes seven days a week, certified personal trainers, massage therapy, as well as special programming throughout the year.

Real Estate: Boca Woods Country Club, FL

* 645 detached single-family homes, all with golf and/or lake views
* Homes feature 2,000 to 6,000 square feet of living space
      o Most homes have private pools
* Priced from nearly $200,000 to $1 million+
* Click here for more information about Boca Woods Country Club! 

Indian River Colony Club Honors Veterans, Vineyards Raises Funds for Charity

River Landing, NC is set along the Cape Fear River.

River Landing, NC invites you to enjoy an Oyster Roast Weekend at its River Lodge along the Cape Fear River. Scheduled for the Nov. 13-15 weekend, the event features raw and steamed oysters, steamed shrimp and traditional side dishes. The Oyster Roast Weekend is a 2-night/3-day getaway featuring a round of golf for two, full use of all amenities, comfortable accommodations, continental breakfasts–all for just $139 per couple. Click here for more information about River Landing!

Indian River Colony Club, FL recently honored Navy veterans of World War II, Korea , Vietnam , Iraq and Afghanistan and their spouses at the annual Navy Ball at Indian River Colony Club. Nearly 200 attendees from various branches of the military enjoyed a patriotic themed program, with a birthday cake for the Navy cut with a ceremonial Navy officer’s sword.  Click here for more information about Indian River Colony Club!

The Vineyards, FL is marking a series of golf achievements by both members and golf staff. Among the membership there were six different hole-in-one shooters, five on the club’s South Course, one on the North Course. The club’s director of golf, Tom Metzger, raised over $11,000 for charity—thanks to pledge support from Vineyards members—by playing 54 holes in one day at a local golf marathon. Click here for more information about The Vineyards!

Future Looks Bright for Vineyards CC--No Debt & Offering 6 New Neighborhoods

The Vineyards Country Club, Naples, FL: Debt free.

As The Vineyards Country Club in Naples, Florida, gears up for 2010, members are breathing easy having missed the pain of the recent global economic downturn. The reason is The Vineyards is debt-free, including all infrastructure, the country club with 36 holes of championship golf, tennis club with 12 clay courts and pro shop, fitness center, resort swimming pool and a 70,000-s.f. club facility.

The community is 85 percent sold out with six new neighborhoods open featuring a mix of single-family homes, mid-rise condominiums and coach homes priced from $400,000 to $4 million.

Varied Membership Opportunities
Membership to the Vineyards Country Club is by personal choice only with several membership packages available: 

• Full Membership that includes golf, fitness, swimming, tennis and dining is priced at $35,000 initiation fee and $7950 annual dues (no minimums for food/bev). 

• Sports Membership with a $9,000 initiation fee and $4600 annual dues (no minimums)

• Tennis Membership $5,000 initiation fee and $3850 annual dues (no minimums)

• Social Membership with $3,000 initiation fee and $2940 annual dues (no minimums).

The Country Club does not accept non-member accommodations; however guests of Vineyards members are warmly welcomed.

In the 20+ year history of the Vineyards, there has never been a special assessment at the Club or in any of the 27 community or master homeowner’s associations.

Harbour Ridge Spotlights Custom Home, Dataw Island Named Top Community

The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC offers waterfront views.

The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC held its inaugural Charitable Foundation Golf Classic earlier this month, raising over $10,000 in donations. Charities throughout Pickens County are beneficiaries of the Golf Classic, which will become an annual October event at The Reserve. The inaugural drew 84 players for golf on the community’s Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. Click here for more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL alerts home buyers to a special featured residence in the community. It’s a totally remodeled custom San Remo Collection Home, priced at $529,000. Located within the Laurel Oak Village neighborhood, the home has three bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2,189 square feet of luxury living space. Two-car garage and extensive custom amenities. Click here for more information about Harbour Ridge!

Colony at the Grand, AL reports that its own Baldwin County has ranked as the second Most Successful Micropolitan Area in the country by Site Selection magazine. The rankings measure how much expansion and/or new location of corporate entities an area experiences in one year. Micropolitan areas are counties with population of over 50,000 but no single city larger than 50,000. Click here for more information about Colony at the Grand!

Dataw Island, SC was named one of the top South Carolina retirement communities in a recently-released ranking by BestRetirementDestinations.com. Criteria for the ranking include visual appeal, recreational activities, social networking, and safety/security. Dataw received an overall score of 96 percent. Click here for more information about Dataw Island!

Indian River Colony Club, Deer Brook Golf Club Packages Includes Golf, Dining, Tours

Indian River Colony Club, FL is an active 55+ community.

Indian River Colony Club, FL is telling interested buyers about a Getaway Package that includes three days and two nights of golf, tennis and touring plus one evening of fine dining and hotel accommodations for two. Price is just $199 per couple. (Airfare not included). Click here for more information about Indian River Colony Club!

Deer Brook Golf Club, NC is offering a visitation package that provides a great way to see the club and the surrounding area. Package includes a night’s lodging, a round of golf for two, dinner for two and a personal real estate tour of the Deer Brook Golf Club communities. Some restrictions apply. Click here for more information about Deer Brook Golf Club!

Indian River Colony Club, FL, a 55+ Golf Community, Offers Affordable Lots & More

Indian River Colony Club, FL is just for 55-and-betters.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Indian River Colony Club to the GolfCourseHome Network. Located outside Melbourne in Viera, Florida, Indian River Colony Club is a superbly managed and maintained community for active, 55-and-up residents.

Indian River Colony Club is an 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.

Laced with fairways, ponds and preserves, the community was originally established for officers of the U.S. Armed Forces. Today it is a thriving community of 771 homes with resale homes and 13 remaining lots for future construction. Indian River Colony Club is self-governing and its amenities are debt-free. It retains a support staff of 125 people to provide security, maintenance, comfort and worry-free living to all residents.

Standout Amenities
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 ponds and natural preserves.

IRCC's state-of-the-art fitness center offers treadmills for walking or running programs, upright and recumbent bikes and stair climbers for aerobic workouts. There is a generous area of resistance-training machines and a NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer.

Every Day a Game Day: Residents play tennis on Har-Tru courts, swim year round in the 3,000 sq ft. resort-style pool, or dine in the At Ease Club, headed by an executive chef. The pools was honored as Florida’s most outstanding commercially-designed pool when it opened and offers special aquacise classes each week. Dozens of clubs, social activities and private parties take place in the community's Colony Hall.

Real Estate: Indian River Colony Club, FL

* Over 770 individually owned homes
* 13 building lots remaining
      o Choice of 16 different floor plans
      o Leisure-living design with custom options
* Lakeside and fairway-side homes available
      o Some homes with private pools
* Priced from the low-$100,000s
* Listings through Paradise Properties of Brevard
* Click here for more information about Indian River Colony Club!

Heritage Wake Forest Spotlights Homes, Reynolds Plantation Announces Merger

Lakewood Ranch, FL hosted a benefit concert last weekend.

Lakewood Ranch, FL hosted its monthly Music on Main concert Friday, Oct. 2. The event benefited the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch. Click here for more information about Lakewood Ranch!

Bright’s Creek, NC is set for the Fourth Annual Bright’s Creek Golf Jamboree, scheduled for Oct. 8-9-10.  Members and guests paired two-mans teams will play a five-round nine-hole rotation against the field. Practice round is Thursday with a shotgun start on Friday and Saturday. It all starts Friday with a reception and special events in the 19th hole, followed by drinks and a cook-out dinner. Click here for more information about Bright’s Creek!

Heritage Wake Forest, NC will showcase 13 new homes and open them to the public during the upcoming Homebuilders Association Parade of Homes on October 10-11 and 17-18. Custom-built homes range in price from the mid-$200,000s to the high-$600,000s. Parade of Homes hours are 12 noon until 5pm on all days. Click here for more information about Heritage Wake Forest!

Blackstone, AZ has a new program that extends playing privileges on its Jim Engh-designed championship course to members of private clubs throughout California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Members of private golf clubs or groups of private club members can schedule tee times on the course only through their club professional. Guests of members are also welcome. Click here for more information about Blackstone!

Reynolds Plantation, GA, announces a property merger with neighboring Reynolds Landing. Members of Reynolds Plantation will now enjoy up to 117 holes of golf, four marinas on Lake Oconee, four full-service restaurants, 16 tennis courts and two fitness centers. Reynolds Landing will now be called The Landing at Reynolds Plantation. Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation!

Lakewood Ranch Holds Farmer's Market, Champion Hills Hosts Trivia Challenge

Heritage Wake Forest, NC is close to Wake Forest.

Heritage Wake Forest, NC will showcase 13 new homes and open them to the public during the upcoming Homebuilders Association Parade of Homes. This annual event, to be held the weekends of October 3-4, 10-11, and 17-18, will feature custom-built homes ranging in price from the mid-$200,000s to the high-$600,000s. Parade of Homes hours are 12 noon until 5pm on all days.  Click here for more information about Heritage Wake Forest!

Lakewood Ranch, FL will once again present its popular Farmer’s Market, with 2009 kickoff slated for for Saturday, Nov. 14.  The market features gourmet foods, fresh produce, cheeses, bakery products, plants and flowers.  The market takes place every Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm. New vendors invited.  Click here for more information about Lakewood Ranch!

Champion Hills, NC is set for an upcoming Trivia Challenge on Thursday, Oct. 8. Members work together in teams of six to formulate answers and strategize on optimal use of point values, with a chance to win prizes. The event starts with cocktails at 6 pm, followed by a buffet dinner, then the game is on. Click here for more information about Champion Hills!

Reynolds Plantation, GA, will holds its sixth annual Open Tennis Championships this weekend. The competition is open to all levels, with entrants coming from throughout the U.S. Matches will be contested at the Lake Club Tennis Center on Lake Oconee. All participants receive a welcome gift. Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation!

Carolina Country Club, SC has two of its tennis players to congratulate: Hunter Harrington, a club member, has been selected to represent the U.S. in the Junior Davis Cup in Mexico. Also, Anthony Stewart, CCC Director of Tennis, took second place at the  men's National Grass Court Championship at Forest Hills, N.Y. Click here for more information about Carolina Country Club!

Champion Hills Will Hold Arts & Crafts Show, Lakewood Ranch Welcomes New Builder

Champion Hills, NC offers Tom Fazio golf and more.

Champion Hills, NC will hold a Member Arts & Crafts show on Friday Oct. 2. Members are now hard at work preparing to display their arts and crafts. The gallery is open from 6 pm to 8 pm. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served during the show. Cost is $35.00, per person, and includes the show, hors d'oeuvres, tax and gratuity. Click here for more information about Champion Hills!

The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC has selected Jeffrey Callaham as its Artist in Residence for the month of September. There was a reception event for Callaham on Sept. 23 where some 15 of his works were on display. During his stay at The Reserve, Callaham will also teach art classes at local elementary schools. He will also hold open studio time, allowing residents to observe him as he creates new works of art. Click here for more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!

Lakewood Ranch, FL is proud to welcome Arthur Rutenberg Homes to Lakewood Ranch’s team of builders at Country Club East. The builder has already had two sales since purchasing lots in Country Club East. Click here for more information about Lakewood Ranch!

Frenchman's Creek Is Ultimate Palm Beach County Lifestyle: Golf, Ocean Views, More

Frenchman’s Creek, FL offers ocean views and much more.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Frenchman’s Creek, FL to the WaterViewHome Network. Sited on a historic inlet in Palm Beach Gardens, Frenchman’s Creek is one of south Florida’s luxury landmarks for golf and water-view real estate.

Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club is a residents-only, year-round country club, considered among the finest communities in south Florida. Highlights of the community are its private oceanfront Beach Club, along with two renovated and redesigned 18-hole golf courses.

Only 600 families reside in these expansive, manicured surroundings, participating in an active life of casual elegance, luxury and grace. Residents of Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club enjoy concierge service and extraordinary security.

Other notable amenities include 17 Har-Tru tennis courts (nine lighted for evening play), deepwater anchorage for private yachts, a luxurious 70,000-square-foot clubhouse, four restaurants and an 11,000-square-foot fitness and spa facility featuring 15 personal trainers, five fitness instructors and an array of classes.

Loggerhead Club and Marina: Adjacent to the community and accessible through the deep-water canals, this full-service club and marina offers residents priority access to available boat and yacht slips. This well-protected harbor accommodates vessels ranging in length from 30 to 120 feet.

Real Estate: Frenchman's Creek Beach & Country Club

* Custom/estate homes
* Villa homes, patio homes and 37 townhomes
      o Ninety-five homes are on deep-water canals
* Home prices range from $750,000 to over $5 million
* Click here for more information about Frenchman’s Creek!

Lakewood Ranch Welcomes New Builders, Heritage Wake Forest Holds Teen Event

Pauma Valley Country Club, CA is a private getaway.

Pauma Valley Country Club, CA, located one hour NE of San Diego, is having a 1960s Social Terrace Dinner tonight. Members promise they will wear their grooviest clothes, sandals, even flowers in their hair as a tribute to the 40th anniversary of Woodstock held in August 1969. Bell bottoms, anyone? Click here for more information about Pauma Valley CC!

Heritage Wake Forest NC held its first-ever Teens Only Dive-in Movie at its flagship pool last Saturday. “Twilight” was the main feature, beginning at sunset. Attendees received glow bracelets and plastic costume fangs upon entry. Prizes such as movie posters, copies of the book, t-shirts and other themed items were awarded. The club also hosts Family Dive-In Movies throughout the pool season. Click here for more information about Heritage Wake Forest!

Champion Hills, NC, announces its 2nd round of beginner ballroom dance classes, beginning August 31st. Classes last an hour and will be held for six consecutive weeks. Lisa Puckett, from the Asheville School of Dance will teach the Rumba, Fox Trot, Swing and Waltz. The cost per person is $43 for the six-week course. Click here for more information about Champion Hills!

Frenchman's Creek Beach & Country Club, FL earns membership into The Platinum Club of America for 2009. Club Every three years Leaders Forum conducts a nationwide survey ranking private clubs across the country to determine “the best of the best.” Congrats to Frenchman's Creek! Click here for more information about Frenchman's Creek!

Hammock Dunes, FL, a private oceanfront community, announces that flying your private aircraft to the area's Flagler County Airport on Florida's Palm Coast has just gotten easier. The airport is celebrating the opening of its new Tower which will allow more Corporate Owned aircraft at the facility. Click here for more information about Hammock Dunes!

Lakewood Ranch, FL welcomes two new homebuilders; Minto Communities and Paradise Homes of Sarasota. Both companies will be constructing model homes in neighborhoods in Country Club East, a private, gated community around lakes, nature preserves and a championship golf course. Click here for more information about Lakewood Ranch!

Reynolds Plantation Earns Landscaping Award, Mariner Sands in Media Spotlight

Daniel Island, SC offers 23 miles of rivers and creeks.

Daniel Island, SC alerts visitors to a pair of first-class events on its pop music performance calendar at the Family Circle Tennis Center. On August 22, Charleston favorite O.A.R. returns to the Family Circle Tennis Center for fourth consecutive year as part of the second leg of their "This Town Tour". On September 1st, Daniel Island will come alive with the multiple Grammy-winning rock sound of The Wallflowers as they perform on the Tennis Center’s Veranda stage. Tickets are $20. Click here for more information about Daniel Island!

Reynolds Plantation, GA was honored with an amenity-design award by the American Society of Landscape Architects. The South Carolina chapter of the Society bestowed its Merit Award on the Wood & Partners design for the Reynolds Plantation Lake Club Pool and Amenity Center’s Phase II. Cascading over a six-foot waterfall, the lower plunge pool and terrace of this complex are designed to create a more intimate and informal grotto-like environment, without disrupting upper level views. Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation!

Mariner Sands, FL was featured in two media outlets over one July weekend. The cover story of Luminaries, the Stuart News supplement, reported that over $3.8 million dollars had been donated in recent years to charities thanks to the efforts of Mariner Sands members. In addition, an area television station featured the cemetery of the infamous bank-robbing Ashley family which is located on Mariner Sands property. Click here for more information about Mariner Sands!

Sea Pines Offers the Ultimate Golf Value, Club Discount Spurs Sales at Quail Ridge

Sea Pines, SC is a golf and boating community.

Sea Pines, SC reminds visitors that the current period, Aug. 15 to Sept. 20, features the lowest pricing all year for its Ultimate Golf Value package. The package is designed for four golfers spending three nights in a two-bedroom golf villa. It is currently priced at $126 p/p, p/n, a discount of $22 per night over the highest-priced period. Includes three rounds of golf on three different championship courses. Click here for more information about Sea Pines!

Quail Ridge, FL, where real estate sales for the year already exceed 2008, has a new Membership Incentive Program now in effect for any new members prior to Sept. 30. The new buyer/member must by under contract by that date and may close on the purchase afterward. The incentive, which has been well received, provides savings of 25 percent on club entry fees. Condos and custom homes—in all sizes and price ranges—are available.  Click here for more information about Quail Ridge!

Club at Olde Stone Hosts Kentucky Open, While Frenchman's Creek Makes Upgrades

The Club at Olde Stone, KY offers Arthur Hills golf and more.

The Club at Olde Stone, KY will host the Kentucky Open Aug. 11 to 13. This is the premier pro and amateur event in the state of Kentucky. Frank Wycheck, Mark Howard & Kevin Ingram will be doing their show, The Zone, live from the club the morning of August 11 in order to officially kick off the event. Click here for more information about The Club at Olde Stone!

Frenchman’s Creek, FL has made important upgrades to its infrastructure. The community, whose entire clubhouse is equipped with a full system generator, came to an agreement to purchase a direct electrical connection to its local Florida Power & Light substation. Also, Frenchman's is currently resurfacing internal roadways and giving the entry drive an updated look. Tree work is continuing, with damaged old oaks being replaced with elegant royal palms. Click here for more information about Frenchman’s Creek!

Rent This Winter Season at Harbour Ridge FL & Enjoy the Benefits of Membership

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart, FL, announces new incentives to entice seasonal renters to come to Harbour Ridge for the 2009/2010 season.  Renters at Harbour Ridge are issued their own temporary membership number from the club and have full privileges in the Club. 

Renters pay discounted greens fees of $35 when they play golf.  Cart fees are required only if one rents a home where the owner has not paid a “trail fee” for a personal golf cart.  There are no restrictions on when renters can play golf. There is no charge for the use of the new state-of-the-art fitness center or the 10 Har-Tru tennis courts. 

Harbour Ridge has two wonderful golf courses: River Ridge designed by Pete & PB Dye and Golden Marsh designed by Joe Lee, 98 boat slips to accommodate boats of all sizes, 10 Har-Tru tennis courts, and a new fitness center staffed and operated by Martin Memorial Health Systems. The center offers a full range of equipment, Pilates, yoga, etc.

For more information, click here or call 1-800-330-1263.

Good Real Estate News: Quail Ridge Sales Heat Up, Offers 25% Membership Discount

Quail Ridge, FL: Real Estate sales up nicely.

Another encouraging sign that the Florida real estate market is recovering. Quail Ridge, located in Boynton Beach, just 10 minutes south of the Palm Beaches, reports that real estate sales have already exceeded last year with 43 sales year to date versus 33 sales in all of 2008.

Helping spur sales is a membership incentive program for any new members putting a property under contract prior to Sept. 30. (It don’t have to close, just be under contract to purchase). The promotion results in a 25 percent savings on club entry fees.

Members play on two Joe Lee-designed championship golf courses.

Buyers enjoy the benefit of a wide range of real estate offerings and prices.

    * Garden and Terrace apartments, ranging from mid-$100,000s to $200,000
    * Villas from upper-$200,000s
    * Homes up to $2 million

To request more information click here, or call 800-884-4990 or 561-734-4990.

July's Top 10 Most Visited Communities Are in Florida, Carolinas, Texas & More

Amelia Island Plantation, FL holds the # 1 spot on the list.

Here are the Top 10 Most Visited Golf & WaterView Communities this month:

1. Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, FL
2. Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC
3. Stone Creek, Ocala, FL
4. Sun City Peachtree, near Atlanta, GA
5. Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA

6. Stonehouse, Toano, VA
7. The Resort on Eagle Mountain Lake, Ft. Worth, TX
8. Bay Creek, Cape Charles, VA
9. The Cliffs at High Carolina, Asheville, NC
10. St. James Plantation, Southport, NC

River Wilderness Offers Island Privacy, Members-Only Golf, River and Lake Views

River Wilderness, FL is set on a secluded island.

We are pleased to announce the addition of River Wilderness, featuring Rive Isle, a new waterfront community on a 225-acre secluded island, in Parrish, Florida, to the WaterViewHome Network. Home to a gated, member-owned golf club, River Wilderness is anchored by a 27,000-square-foot clubhouse. Its River Lodge overlooks the Manatee River, with a community dock area and convenient boat launch.

River Wilderness Golf and Country Club is a manned, gated, member-owned golf club and boating community bordering Sarasota in Florida's scenic Manatee County. Its property is adjacent to the historic Manatee River just off Interstate 75.

The residences of River Wilderness number approximately 675 homes. With the completion of the new Rive Isle enclave, the community will grow to 853 homes. Rive Isle is master-planned for estate-sized house lots with views of nature preserves and the Manatee River.

The River Wilderness golf course, designed by Ted McAnlis, spreads across 150 acres of lush Florida landscape. It is part of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System and rated one of the Top 50 courses in the state by Florida Golfer magazine.

Dock and Dine at the Lodge: The community’s River Lodge overlooks the Manatee River, with a community dock area and convenient boat launch.

The recently renovated 27,000-square-foot clubhouse at River Wilderness is used for a myriad of activities. Art classes, card groups, and group excursions are just some of the social amenities available. There is daily lunch and weekly dining, along with specialty theme events.

A 3,800-square-foot athletic center offers outstanding fitness, tennis and swimming programs that are geared to the beginner as well as the advanced athlete pursuing a healthy lifestyle.

Real Estate - Resales: River Wilderness, FL

* Three maintenance-free sections containing just over 100 single-family homes
    o Prices range from the low $300,000s to mid-$400,000s
    o Majority of homes are on half-acre or one-third-acre lots
    o Views of preserve, lakefront, or golf course are available
* Single-family homes, ranging from the mid-$400,000s to over $1 million
* Click here for more information about River Wilderness!

Frenchman's Creek Begins Upgrades, Amelia Island Earns High Rankings

The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, SC is one of eight Cliffs.

The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, SC notes that new British Open champion Stewart Cink’s last practice sessions before leaving for the event were at its International Institute of Golf (IIG). Cink won the tournament in a playoff against Tom Watson. The IIG just opened at Keowee Springs in April and is the instructional home for seven golfers who currently rank in the Top 75 players in the world. The facility is also open to amateurs, with Cliffs members receiving reduced rates. Click here for more information about The Cliffs at Keowee Springs!

Frenchman’s Creek, FL reports that crews have begun construction on what will be a $500,000 project to renovate the clubhouse lobby. Upgrades to the space will include new marble floors, wall and window treatments, and new furniture. Renovation is expected to be finished by the end of September. Jack Fhilips Design Inc of West Palm Beach is the decorator. Click here for more information about Frenchman’s Creek!

Amelia Island Plantation, FL has been named an Expedia Insiders’ Select hotel. Now in its third year, the Expedia Insiders’ Select program cites just one percent of all hotels offered on Expedia. Amelia Island was identified as “consistently delivering superior services, an exceptional guest experience and notable value.” Click here for more information about Amelia Island Plantation!

Special Events Include Hampton Hall Dinner Specials, Lakewood Ranch Car Show

Lakewood Ranch, FL is an award-winning community.

Lakewood Ranch, FL will host its first Car Show Sunday, July 12 at 3 p.m. Team AfterHours Car Club has arranged for an exciting mix of vehicles to be displayed. There is no cost to attend. Beer and food sales will benefit Junior Achievement. There will be live music throughout the afternoon featuring the Stray Dawgs. The event will feature food, friends, and tons of cars. Vehicle entrance fee is $20. Click here for more information about Lakewood Ranch!

Hampton Hall, SC has a busy week ahead, starting with the new Soup, Salad & Sundaes dinner special that debuts on July 12. The salad bar includes grilled chicken and shrimp, garden vegetables and assorted dressings. Hampton Hall follows that up with a Wednesday Night Live Music event on the 15th, featuring Trevor Harden, and then on Thursday the 16th it’s the community’s Summer Wine & Specialty Beers Tasting night. Click here for more information about Hampton Hall!

Those interested in Brier Creek and Wakefield Plantation, both in Raleigh, NC will be heartened by the news that the Raleigh area has been rated No. 2 in the U.S. in “paving the road to recovery,” by noted analyst Barbara Corcoran, appearing on NBC’s Today Show, Raleigh is very well positioned to rebound, according to Corcoran, rating highly in job growth, population growth, university life, favorable weather, no overbuilding plus lots of first-time home buyers.
Click here for more information about Brier Creek!
Click here for more information about Wakefield Plantation!

Dozens of Golf and Waterfront Communities Join GolfCourseHome and WaterViewHome

Pauma Valley Country Club has lush valley views.

2009 First-Half New Community Summary

Here is a summary of all communities added to GolfCourseHome (6 states, 14 communities) and WaterViewHome (9 states and 15 communities) in the first six months of this year.

NEW ON GOLFCOURSEHOME.NET

CALIFORNIA

=> Pauma Valley Country Club
Lush valley views, challenging golf, private air strip, homes from $245,000

FLORIDA

=> Olde Cypress Country Club, Naples
Golf by P.B. Dye, attached villas from the mid-$400,000s, homes from the $600,000s

=> SummerGlen, Ocala
Championship golf, SummerGlen Grand Hall, Residents Club, homes from $150,000

=> Frenchman’s Creek, Palm Beach Gardens
Two championship golf courses, deepwater marina, 17 Har-Tru tennis courts, wellness center, homes from $750,000

GEORGIA

=> Kingston on Lake Oconee, Buckhead
Gary Player golf, private marina, $70,000 savings w/ First Families, Lake Club, historic region, homesites from $80,000

NORTH CAROLINA

=> Bald Head Island, Bald Head Island
Ten-acre marina, golf and oceanfront clubhouses, kids camp, homes from the $400,000s

=> Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva - near Asheville
Arnold Palmer golf, equestrian center, tennis, pool, homesteads from $350,000

=> Brier Creek Country Club, Raleigh
Arnold Palmer golf, 40,000-square-foot clubhouse, Executive Cottages from the $200,000s

=> Cummings Cove, Hendersonville  
Gated 650-acre mountain community, Bob Cupp golf, stone/timber clubhouse, lots from the $70,000s

SOUTH CAROLINA

=> The Owners Club at Hilton Head, Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head lifestyle, fractional real estate, priced from low-$40,000s to high-$80,000s

=> Spring Island, Spring Island
New sports center this year, equestrian facilities, Arnold Palmer-designed golf, homes from the $600,000s

=> Wachesaw Plantation Club, Murrells Inlet
Tom Fazio golf, Intracoastal Waterway, sports complex, Resale homes from $350,000

=> Wyboo Plantation, Manning 
Lake Marion views and boating access, 36 holes of golf, patio homes from $200,000

VIRGINIA

=> Regency at Valley, Haymarket
Arnold Palmer Signature golf, grand clubhouse, Sports Pavilion, homes from the $300,000s

NEW ON WATERVIEWHOME.NET

ALABAMA

=> Colony at the Grand, Fairhope
Two Robert Trent Jones golf courses, hotel spa, yacht basin, luxury condominiums from the $700,000s

FLORIDA

=> The Champions’ Club, Trinity
Overlooks Fox Hollow Golf Club, tennis pavilion, fitness center, pool, clubhouse, homes from the mid-$700,000s to over $2 million

=> Isleworth, Windermere
Boat ramp to Butler Chain, private golf, 89,000-square-foot clubhouse, homes from $2 million

=> Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota
Parks, nature preserves, 160-acre lake, country club, 54 holes, athletic center, homes from the $200,000s to $1 million+

=> Piper’s Landing, Palm City
Championship golf, great fishing, protected yacht basin, homes from $250,000 to $2 million

GEORGIA

=> The Bluffs at Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill
Clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, 20 acres of lakes, one- to three-acre lots from $69,500

NEW YORK

=> The Lake at Sylvan Way, Grafton
118 acres, never before available, abuts lakefront preserve, entire parcel or lakefront & lakeview homesites,

NORTH CAROLINA

=> Bald Head Island, Bald Head Island  
Ten-acre marina, golf and oceanfront clubhouses, kids camp, real estate from $300,000s to $4 million

OKLAHOMA

=> The Preserve at Grand Lake, Grove
Newly constructed marina, buy-now/build-later, homesites with boat slips from $29,900

PENNSYLVANIA

=> Treasure Lake, DuBois
North of Pittsburgh, gated, 36 holes, lakefront, homesites from $29,000, golf homes from $150,000

SOUTH CAROLINA

=> The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, Sunset
Outdoor living on Lake Keowee shores, Tom Fazio golf, homesites from the $250,000s  

=> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton
On the May River, Nicklaus golf, equestrian, resort village, homesites from the mid-$300,000s

=> Reverie on the Ashley, North Charleston
Private dock with boat slips, deepwater access, pool, units from the mid-$500,000s

=> Wachesaw Plantation, Murrell’s Inlet
Historic site on the Intracoastal, boat storage & marina, Fazio golf, tennis center, homes from $269,000 to $1 million+

VIRGINIA

=>The Riverfront, Suffolk
Riverfront Swim Club, 43-acre lake, golf by Tom Doak, custom homes from the $500,000s

Champion Hills Hosts Comedian Jeff Jena, Heritage Wake Forest Posts Record Sales

Champion Hills, NC will hold a comedy night this weekend.

Champion Hills, NC presents a special Comedy Night with Jeff Jena this Friday, June 26. Seating is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be assigned seating unless you reserve a table of ten. Cost is $65 per person, and includes the comedy presentation, buffet dinner, tax and gratuity. Click here for more information about Champion Hills!

Amelia Island Plantation, FL was recently honored by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection with its prestigious Palm Two certification. The community is one of just 26 properties in Florida to attain this status, which it earned via such measures as utilizing biodegradable plastic bottles in its various dining outlets, increasing bulk purchasing and closely monitoring water and energy savings in its resort laundry operations. Click here for more information about Amelia Island Plantation!

Mariner Sands, FL announced that homes available for sale in the community would be presented by Illustrated Properties Real Estate, Inc. Specializing in Palm Beach area real estate since 1936, Illustrated Properties is an Exclusive Affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates. Residences in Mariner Sands, which has two 18-hole championship golf courses, include single-family homes and charming cottages. Click here for more information about Mariner Sands!

Heritage Wake Forest, NC reported that June 7-13 was a record-breaking week in 2009 for property sales and for visitors to its newly renovated sales center. This activity and interest was sparked by the opening of "The Walk," an enclave of custom-built ranch homes within the planned neighborhood of Heritage. These homes are on wooded lots and adjacent to the community’s miles of walking trails. Click here for more information about Heritage Wake Forest!

SummerGlen, FL has once again been named one of 'America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities' by Where To Retire magazine in its July/August issue. You can see the full list of GolfCourseHome communities that were selected here. Or request more information about SummerGlen here.

NEWS SHORTS....

Kingsmill, VA just opened new community recreation centers at Mounts Bay and Southall. Facilities include a baby pool, lap pool and waterslides, for the exclusive use of Kingsmill residents.

The Cliffs Communities, SC won a national Well Workplace Award for its employee wellness program, scoring 177 out of a possible 180 points.

The Georgia Club, GA was informed by the Northeast Georgia Foodbank that its most recent tournament proceeds were used to purchase and provide more than 20,000 meals for needy recipients.

The Landings, GA invites devotees of fine grilled fare to its Down South Summer Saturday Grill Out all summer long.

DEALS SHORTS....

Cobble Creek, CO, announces its Spruce Point homesites now begin at just $63,000; homes start at just $265,000.

The Lake at Sylvan Way, Grafton, NY, located on a 170+ acre, Adirondack-quality lake is now subdividing its 118 acres and will mark the transition with a Grand Opening on Saturday, July 18....

Kingston on Lake Oconee, GA announces its First Families home purchase promotion, offering 10 years of no-fees golf plus $70,000 in savings.

Wachesaw Plantation Club, SC is offering a special Weekend Package exclusive to GolfCourseHome visitors. For details, click here.

Black Bull, MT, announces that its developer-built Club Homes, which are designed for turn-key convenience, has lowered its starting price more than 10 percent to $695,000.

Ocean Ridge Plantation, NC reports a price drop, luxury custom-homes, single-family homes now begin in the $300,000s to $1 million+, down from $400,000.

Sanctuary Cove, GA homesite special: 2.4-acre, gated deepwater lot on the Little Satilla River with dock, boathouse and boat lift: $517,283.

St. Andrews Park, FL has announces a $10,000 price drop on its popular Alexandra townhome model from $179,900 down to $169,900.

Brier Creek Country Club, NC is offering a Fly and Buy Program. Visit the community, buy a home and receive up to $2,000 in travel expenses at settlement ....

DISCOVERY TOURS - STAY 'n PLAY

Champion Hills, NC Stay & Play features community tour, clubhouse lunch, golf, and two nights at a charming bed and breakfast, community villa in historic Hendersonville or in a Champion Hills villa, all for only $325....

The Club at Olde Stone, KY is now offering “Stay & Play” golf packages that have a two-night minimum stay and include unlimited golf.

Amelia Island Plantation, FL is offering a Rise & Shine Golf Special of $135 per person/night in a Resort-view room (1/2 mile from the beach), plus breakfast daily , 18 holes of championship golf on one of 3 courses and more.

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC's Discovery Visit, good 'til Sept. 4th, includes time to golf, hike, horseback ride, fish, Nature Center. Stay for two nights in a private residence club cabin for just $199 per night.

SummerGlen, FL is offering a 3 Day/2 Night Stay And Play package for just $129.95, that includes continental breakfast, lunch, community tour, personal golf cart and more.

GolfCourseHome Communities Cited in Where to Retire: America's 100 Best

Terra Vista of Citrus Hills, FL is a top-ranked community.

You may have read news releases this week about 'Where to Retire' magazine's July/August issue in which it announced its bi-annual 'America's 100 Best Master-Planned Communities.' We're happy to report that you will find many of them on GolfCourseHome.

Here's a quick summary of the award-winning communities we feature with links to more information about each one. Congratulations to these 'America's Best Communities!'

FLORIDA

Terra Vista of Citrus Hills, Crystal River - Inverness
Golden Ocala, Ocala
Stone Creek by Del Webb, Ocala
SummerGlen, Ocala
GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee (near Tampa)

GEORGIA

Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro (45 miles east of Atlanta)
The Georgia Club, Statham (75 miles east of Atlanta)

MISSOURI

Branson Creek, Hollister

NORTH CAROLINA

Cummings Cove, Hendersonville
Brunswick Forest, Leland
Carolina Trace, Sanford
St. James Plantation, Southport
Ocean Ridge Plantation, Sunset Beach
River Landing, Wallace

SOUTH CAROLINA

Woodside Plantation, Aiken
Daniel Island, Charleston
Grande Dunes, Myrtle Beach

VIRGINIA

Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg

Champions' Club Offers Mediterranean Themes, Golf, Nature Preserve Views

Champions' Club overlooks the Fox Hollow Golf Club.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Champions' Club to the WaterViewHome Network. The Champions' Club is a gated golf-course community overlooking the 18-hole Championship course at Fox Hollow Golf Club. More than half of its 368 homesites border the golf course—others overlook lakes or woodland. 

The community comprises seven Mediterranean-themed villages with homes built by some of the best-known homebuilding companies in the Tampa Bay area. The Champions' Club adjoins the $1.5 billion master-planned community of Trinity, one of the largest developments of its kind in the Tampa Bay area.

Designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, Sr., the Fox Hollow course at the club has hosted qualifiers for the Senior PGA Tour’s GTE Suncoast Classic. Other amenities include tennis pavilion, fully equipped fitness center including spa and treatment rooms.

Mediterranean-Inspired Clubhouse: Opulent southern European architecture lends a refined air to the community’s $4 million, 10,000-square-foot clubhouse that features a 75-foot competition swimming pool, whirlpool spa and tennis courts.

Real Estate

*Distinctive homes from the Bay area's top builders
*All located within private, gated neighborhoods
*Views of golf and nature preserves
     oHomes priced from the mid-$700,000s to over $2 million
*Click here for more information about The Champions’ Club!

SummerGlen Named to 'Where to Retire' Magazine's '100 Best Communities' List

SummerGlen, Ocala, FL: A 'Best' place to retire.

SummerGlen has once again been named one of "America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities," by Where To Retire magazine. 

Every two years, Where To Retire selects the 100 master-planned communities in the US which it considers to offer the best in quality, value and lifestyle. SummerGlen was included in the prestigious list in 2005 and 2007. The 2009 list was recently announced in the July/August issue of the magazine.

According to “Where To Retire,”during a nine-month selection process, our editors reviewed several hundred candidates across the country.  Your community (SummerGlen) is among an elite group of developments that offer today’s retirees a well-rounded and active lifestyle.”

In the issue, Where To Retire editors quoted SummerGlen residents Rich and Connie DeStefanis, who lived in Vero Beach but didn't find what they wanted for retirement there.

"We were looking for a 55-plus community that offered a lot of activities and where we could have social interaction with a lot of people," says Rich. "We liked the activities [at SummerGlen]. The clubs have just about anything you want to do, and the people are very friendly. The builder was accommodating on changes to the home, which other places weren't flexible."

 

Frenchman's Creek Offers Privacy, Security and Luxury Directly on the Ocean

Frenchman's Creek, FL offers oceanfront living.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Frenchman’s Creek, a residents-only, year-round country club community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida to the GolfCourseHome Network. Only 600 families reside in the expansive, manicured surroundings of Frenchman’s Creek, participating in an active life of casual elegance, luxury and grace.

Frenchman’s Creek is a residents-only, year-round country club, considered among the finest communities in South Florida. Highlights of the community are its private oceanfront Beach Club, along with two renovated and redesigned 18-hole golf courses, Tom Fazio and Bob Cupp..

Only 600 families reside at Frenchman’s Creek enjoy concierge service and extraordinary security.

Adjacent to the community and accessible through the deep-water canals is the full-service Loggerhead Club and Marina, where residents have priority access to available boat and yacht slips. This well-protected harbor accommodates vessels ranging in length from 30 to 120 feet.

Spotlight on Spa: In the 11,000-s.f. spa/fitness center, 15 personal trainers and five fitness instructors offer an array of classes and customized individual instruction. Options include step aerobics, Yoga, Tai Chi, golf fitness, Zumba dance, spinning and water aerobics.

Other notable amenities include 17 Har-Tru tennis courts (nine lighted for evening play), deepwater anchorage for private yachts, a luxurious 70,000-square-foot clubhouse and four restaurants.

Real Estate: Frenchman's Creek, FL

    * Community has 606 residences on 700 acres
    * Multiple residential options
    * Custom / estate homes
    * Villa homes
    * Patio homes and 37 townhomes
    * Ninety-five homes are on deep-water canals
    * Home prices range from $750,000 to over $5 million
    * Click here for more information about Frenchman’s Creek!

Carolina Trace CC Featured in Cookbook, Amelia Island Plantation Wins Award

Reynolds Plantation, GA offers 99 holes of golf.

Reynolds Plantation, GA invites anyone interested in tournament croquet to watch the inaugural Georgia Croquet Championship at Reynolds Landing this weekend, May 29-31. Spectators are welcome and admission is complimentary. Site of the competition is the croquet courts at Reynolds Landing, which overlook picturesque Lake Oconee and are an ideal location to enjoy a picnic lunch. Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation!

Carolina Trace Country Club, NC has been featured in a Golf A la Carte, Volume I, a 252- page, full-color, hardback cookbook of recipes from America’s finest clubs of the Southeast. Chef Marty Shapter’s mouth-watering Cream of Three Onion Soup’s ingredients are printed over a stunning photo of the Club’s signature hole, Lake 8. The cookbook has a foreword by Arnold Palmer. Click here for more information about Carolina Trace Country Club!

Amelia Island Plantation, FL has won the prestigious Gold Tee Award for 2009, as nominated and voted on by readers of Meetings & Conventions magazine. The award is given to hotels and resorts throughout the world as one of the top destinations for golf and meetings. Only 74 domestic and 11 international golf properties earned enough votes to win the award in 2009. Click here for more information about Amelia Island Plantation!

Carolina Country Club, SC was the site of a U.S. Open local qualifier last week and almost sent one of its favorite sons, club member Clint Tolleson, directly on to the regional level. Tolleson was one of two alternates..... That same day, the USGA also held qualifying play for the U.S. Open at River Landing, NC. As the USGA’s competitive calendar unfolds for 2009, we’ll keep up to date on GolfCourseHome Network clubs that are hosting other championship qualifiers....

Rio Grande Club, CO is offering golf parcels priced from $49,000 ranging up to $249,000....

Time is running out at The Resort on Eagle Mountain Lake, TX is including a one-year golf membership to any buyer who closes on a home during the month of May....

Black Bull, MT announces that five golf course lots (half-acre+ in size) at the community
include a golf membership (valued at $33,000); prices range from $295,000 to $395,000....