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NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 651 September 30, 2011 Circ. 27,650
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Dataw Island, SC: Test it out with a Vacation Membership.
Today's Headlines
* Today's New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
* Golf Community Special Events & News
* Florida Real Estate Deals
* Top 10 Most Visited Communities in September
* Best Real Estate Deals of 2011- by State
* Best Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011 - by State
Good Morning! People often buy where they vacation. Rentals, stay'n play and Discovery Packages are all ways to do that. Now Dataw Island, SC, has come up with a new twist--its Vacation Membership Program. It lets potential future residents join the Dataw Island Club now and enjoy club membership benefits while vacationing at Dataw.
The program is a good, cost-effective way for your family to learn about the community, make friends and pave the way for the day you eventually buy. See more details about Dataw Island's Vacation Membership below, plus today's community news and events, new real estate deals, travel specials and more!
>> Real Estate Deals
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is featuring a homesite in its Wild Oaks neighborhood with a special purchase incentive. The buyer of this homesite at 34 Scarlet Oak Circle will receive an associate golf membership valued at $5,000 to the Club at Grand Haven. List price is $119,000 for the property, which measures 102 by 174 feet and is cleared and ready to build on. Club amenities include include: golf, tennis, walking trails, croquet, two fitness centers and much more. Send me more info!
>> Travel Getaways & Stay 'n Play
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a great visitation offer if you book by Oct. 31 for stays through the end of February. On your three-night, four-day stay, enjoy 20% off select homes and villas, plus get a free two-hour kayak rental, free bike rental, a 10 % discount on golf at your choice of three championship courses, free tennis-court time and luxury oceanfront dining at the Dunes House & Grille. Send me more info!
> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC is telling golfers about its 'Play the Lake' Package, a great chance to enjoy the community and its two uniquely challenging golf courses fronting Lake Thurmond. You get three days of lakefront golf, two nights accommodations at the Hickory Knob Lodge and breakfast each morning—all for only $190 per person. Send me more info!
> Dataw Island, SC has introduced a new membership category called the Vacation Membership Program. It lets potential future residents join the Dataw Island Club now and enjoy club membership bewnefits while vacationing at Dataw. It’s tailored for individuals or couples whose primary residence is 50 miles away or more. Benefits include: 30 rounds of golf per year, complimentary swing analysis with a club golf professional, unlimited access to the practice areas and the ability to join the golf associations and to play in tournaments, use of Har-Tru tennis courts and a free hitting lesson. You can also use the two croquet lawns plus the outdoor and indoor pools. Use of all club dining facilities and the community fitness center are also included. Program has a $1,500 one-time initiation fee. Annual dues are $1,500. Send me more info!
COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA will host the 2011 USGA Women’s State Team Championship to be played on the Palmetto course Oct. 4-6. For many years The Landings Club has been gaining notoriety as a golf tournament destination. With such events as the Georgia State Golf Association (GSGA) Senior Amateur Championship and the 2010 Georgia Amateur Championship under its belt, the Club is preparing especially well for this important women’s USGA title. Come out and enjoy the great shotmaking as a spectator if you’re in the area that week. Send me more info!
> Hampton Hall, Bluffton SC will present another Night with the Author event the evening of Oct. 5. The Hampton Hall Book Club, “Those of Prose,” has invited an internationally known local author to speak to its membership. Gerald M. Devlin, a resident of Bluffton, will share some of his memories on the books he has completed thus far and answer questions from the group. Send me more info!
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI is getting set for the popular annual Bockwurst Open golf tournament, coming up on Oct. 8 on the community’s nationally recognized golf course. “Birdies, Bier and Bocks” is the theme for the tourney, a 4-player scramble format that features a lunch, Bavarian buffet dinner, 18-hole scramble and commemorative bier mug. The cost is $95 per person with prizes for the top three places. There is a limit of 25 teams and this event usually fills up, so players are being advised to register soon. Send me more info!
> Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC reports that Pete Dye has completed enhancements to Harbour Town Golf Links, the legendary golf course architect's iconic masterpiece and home to the PGA TOUR's RBC Heritage. The layout was lengthened by 150 yards, a handful of trees were removed to improve sightlines and a select number of bunkers were reshaped or extended. Both TOUR players and resort guests will Send me more info!
Top 10 Most Visited Communities in September
1. Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC
2. Cobble Creek, Montrose, CO - Up from No. 3
3. Harbour Ridge Yacht & C.C, Stuart, FL - Up from No. 15
4. Rio Grande Club, South Fork, CO - Up from No. 3
5. Stonehouse, Toano, VA
6. Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club, Naples, FL - Up from No. 9
7. Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA
8. PGA Village, Port St. Lucie, FL - New to the Top 10
9. The Vineyards, Naples, FL - New to the Top 10
10. The Landings, Skidaway Island, GA - New to the Top 10
The Next 5 Most Visited Communities
11. River Strand, Bradenton, FL - New to the Top 15
12. Victoria Park, Deland, FL - New to the Top 15
13. GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, FL - New to the Top 15
14. Glenmoor, St. Augustin, FL - New to the Top 15
15. Reynolds Plantation, GA - New to the Top 15
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> Blackstone, Peoria AZ announces reduced prices on select homes and lots, including a former Villa Model now only $359,000. It features 2,191 square feet and includes two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus den, three fireplaces, and a combination spa and pool. Blackstone also features a half-acre golf course homesite that originally sold for $475,000 but is now available for just $179,000. Send me more info...
> Terravita, Scottsdale AZ's array of special incentives for new memberships—covering the next 10 full golf memberships taken out. New members paying in full get $650 per month credit for the first 12 months—a savings of $7,800. New members selecting the phased initiation fee get $250/month in credits, which is a savings of $3,000. Members may use their personal golf carts. Send me more info...
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE announced a new community policy paired with a great real estate purchase incentive. Heritage Shores bylaws have been amended to allow use of personal-owner golf carts within the community including on the golf course. In response, the builder at heritage Shores, Providence Homes, will for a limited time include a free golf cart for the buyer as part of the home purchase agreement. Send me more info!
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE introduces its Drive & Dine Golf Special. Any Monday through Thursday for just $49, or any Friday through Sunday for $59, come to Heritage Shores and play an 18-hole round on the club’s championship golf course, then stay for a lunch at no additional charge. There is no charge for GPS-enabled golf cart rental and one beverage (non-alcohol) at lunch is also included. While on property make a golf shop purchase of $50 or more and be entered to win $200 in shop merchandise rewards. Send me more info!
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE's excellent savings on several models by Providence Homes on to-be-built homes on your chosen lot. Featuring designs by Turner, Lewis and Redmond, models are now available at savings of $48,000, $35,000 and $40,000, respectively. Homes ready for immediate move-in are also available at huge savings. Pricing starts at the low-$200,000s, with championship golf by Arthur Hills and the Chesapeake Bay as your backdrop. Send me more info...
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA reminds home buyers that its golf amenity is managed by Troon Golf, an affiliation that provides any Savannah Quarters Country Club member an array of benefits through the Troon Golf network of upscale clubs under management. Check out programs such as Troon Advantage and Troon Privé. Golf members are able to play more than 60 Troon courses worldwide with preferred rates and tee times. In recognition of its own 10th Anniversary, Savannah Quarters Country Club is now offering membership initiations as low as $200. Send me more info!
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA is talking about a new buying trend at the community known as Split It 50-50. As the name suggests, it works like this: You pay $69,900 and a friend, family member or colleague pays $69,900. Together you own a 1,700-square-foot luxury golf condo on a half-acre lot with no time limit to build. When you visit, enjoy a deep-water community dock minutes from the Atlantic, two community pools, boat and RV Storage, a gated, secured entrance, two community clubhouses, a championship golf course and more. Carrying costs (to be split two ways) consist of $395 a year for POA dues, $170 a month in condo association dues plus $1,536 a year in taxes. Enjoy it or rent it, as you please. Send me more info!
> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA has a 3-day/2-night Discovery Tour that makes it easy to visit the North Georgia Mountains and explore Owen Glen. Depending on your preference, you can enjoy golf for two at Old Union at Owen Glen, a Crane Creek Vineyards wine tasting, or a guided trail ride at Trackrock Riding Stables. Breakfast for two, dinner for two, a Welcome Basket of wine and cheese and your personal tour of Owen Glen are included. The Discovery Tour, including accommodations for two nights in charming Blairsville, is just $149 per couple (a value of over $525). Send me more info!
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA has just listed a condominium/house lot package that presents a rare value for the buyer. Priced at $139,000, it borders the 4th hole of the golf course with a 2 BR, 2 BA layout plus bonus room. This half-acre, build-ready lot previously sold for $80,000 and the no-maintenance condo, 1,700 sf with hardwood floors and granite countertops previously sold for $320,000, making the current package price little more than one-third of what was previously paid. Send me more info...
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA presents a fine savings opportunity on a luxury home at 3 Brightside Lane. Located in the prestigious Oakridge neighborhood, this 3,700-square-foot home with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths was just reduced by $100,000 to $595,000. Its custom features include a study/office, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with granite and maple cabinetry, double ovens, and a large breakfast area. Enjoy golf and lagoon views, plus fireplace and wet bar w/ granite. Send me more info...
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA welcomes Southland Custom Homes to the community and announces important new value opportunities on home-and-land packages. In partnership with Southland Custom Homes, Cooper's Point presents house plans that range from 1600 to 4000 sf, starting at the affordable price of just $169,000. Send me more info...
> Sanctuary Cove, St. Simon’s Island GA has homesite Web Specials available now for a limited time starting at just $29,900. These lots in the special are wooded, lakefront or marshfront. The community is ideally situated along Georgia’s famed Golden Isles, with access to wide rivers, numerous bays and the Atlantic Ocean. Select from a wide array of homesites on which to build your custom dream home. Send me more info...
> Teton Springs, Victor ID is experiencing its typical September buzz of activity in real estate sales. The community’s realty company invites interested buyers to tour a new listing in the Mountain Meadows section for $465,000 or a spectacular house on Rainbow Lake for $1,350,000. Offerings include custom homes, cabins, lodge homes, condominiums, and condo-hotel units. Click here for more information about Teton Springs!
> Teton Springs, Victor ID invites you to enjoy fall in the Tetons. It’s a great time to play golf, fish, or just relax and watch the resident bald eagles. During your visit, All Season Resort Realty will be happy to show you the many ownership opportunities, including a gorgeous lodge home with golf, lake, and mountain views, which originally cost over $1,200,000 and is now listed at only $799,000--furnished and packaged with a membership. Send me more info!
> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha’s Vineyard MA has a very limited number of beautiful island residences available with highly valuable Farm Neck equity golf membership included with home purchase. With an estimated worth above $250,000, your Farm Neck equity membership helps to offset the $2.5 million purchase price of an available new-construction home in the Oak Bluffs section listed through Karen Overtoom agency. Send me more info...
> The Villages at Brookside, Bourne MA’s newest neighborhood, The Links, has a collection of highly attractive 2-BR townhomes with sweeping golf views and detached garages. Many end units are available. Prices range from $445,000 to $460,000. Send me more info...
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI has responded to a recent marketing study by revamping its pricing so as to create outstanding values on real estate purchases. Currently the community’s home listings include a selection of homes priced at discounts of 40%, or your choice of homesites at discounts of 50%. These are home prices not seen at Forest Dunes before, including lakefront and golf properties. Inquire about a visit using the current Discovery Package. Send me more info...
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI presents an exceptional real estate value—the Whitetail Cottage at 90 Carnoustie Court is listed now at $299,000—a major reduction from the earlier asking price of $465,000. This waterfront home features large picture windows and expansive decking to take in the outstanding views of Lake Ausable. Three bedrooms, including a spacious first floor master suite, plus 2.5 baths make this an affordable lakefront retreat. Send me more info...
> The Communities at Branson Creek, Branson MO features 6,500 acres offering the best views of the Ozarks. Standout real estate values on single-family homes in the Fieldstone Bluffs neighborhood, with 6 floor plans available from the low $200,000s with walk-out basements and three-car garage options. Also just announced is the new Fieldstone Pines Townhomes starting at just $139,900. Residents enjoy over 15 miles of hiking, walking and biking trails, two award-winning golf courses and just minutes from shopping, three lakes and over 100 shows in Branson, Missouri. Send me more info!
> The Communities at Branson Creek, MO features 6,500 acres offering the best veiws of the Ozarks. Standout real estate values on single-family homes in the Fieldstone Bluffs neighborhood, with 6 floor plans available from the low $200,000s with walk-out basements and three car garage options. Also just announced is the new Fieldstone Pines Townhomes starting at just $139,900. Residents enjoy over 15 miles of hiking, walking and biking trails, two award-winning golf courses and just minutes from shopping, three lakes and over 100 shows in Branson, Missouri. Send me more info!
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> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights a rare value on a large and well-located homesite that’s ideal for buyers seeking affordability and plenty of home-placement options. Homesite No. 759 at Chapel Ridge, now just $39,900, is 1.2 acres of gently sloping woodland that enjoys 300 feet of road frontage, giving the buyer unmatched driveway and house placement flexibility. Send me more info!
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is urging home buyers with value in mind to come see its collection of Fairway Green condominiums, priced starting at just $139,900. These superior-quality condos offer many upgrades at the buyer's choice. If you want a private garage, they are now available as add-ons--with a $3,500 incentive when the garage is purchased with a Fairway Green unit. Anderson Creek has has a wide array of other incentive-packaged homes and lots to inspect, including some that are offered with closing costs paid by seller. Send me more info!
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is featuring an open-plan condo—the last one left in inventory—along Gallery Drive, which is just minutes from the community pool and fitness center. View this property daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Building 185 (Unit 201). It’s a 2BR, 2-BA residence at 1,500 sf listed for just $164,900. Interior features granite, hardwoods, ceramic tile, plus crown and chair molding. Send me more info!
> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights on one its Estate homesites—now listed at $99,000 for a savings of almost $40,000 over its previous asking price. Homesite No. 759 is a 3-plus-acre parcel that blends meadow terrain with evergreen woodland. This site provides the unusual opportunity to build in either setting and retain the option to construct a second residence or divide the property and sell the other lot. Send me more info...
> Carolina Colours, New Bern NC highlights a specially priced preserve-view home near Brice Creek listing for just $269,000. This 4 BR/3 BA residence occupies a quiet, cul-de-sac lot with a large screened patio. It’s got an open floor plan for relaxed family living and easy entertaining, plus a convenient first-floor master suite. Send me more info...
> Treasure Lake, Dubois PA’s spring sale on four premium homesites includes low tax rates and prices starting at only $10,000. All buyer closing costs including property surveys are covered by the seller. Great locations include a year-round lakeview lot for building. Choose your own builder. Send me more info…
> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC announces year-end real estate purchase incentives, which include complimentary golf on its two lakefront golf courses plus recreation center and dock slip memberships for up to a year. This is the first time such incentives have been offered to new residents of Savannah Lakes Village. On new-construction homes that go under contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (unlimited green fee & cart) for 1 year, a free recreation center pass for 1 year, and a free community dock slip for 1 year, based on availability. On existing homes that go to contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (green fee & cart) for 6 months and a free rec center pass for 6 months. Send me more info!
> Kiawah Island, SC The home at 15 Airy Hall is a current "Best Buy" with it price reduced to $995,000. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 4-BR/3-BA home features sweeping vistas of rolling marsh savannas. The living room looks out on the marsh with windowed walls, and French doors open to a screened porch with soaring ceiling and fieldstone fireplace. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and the home comes with an integrated television and audio package and is furnished. Move right in. Click here for more information about Kiawah Island!
> Kiawah Island, SC recently had one of its most unique and valued listings – 1 Captain Maynard’s Island – featured on CNBC.com as being one of the Top Ten Island Enclaves For Sale. This is a private 11-acre island with two deepwater docks, undisturbed water access, a 6,505 square foot residence and absolute privacy. The property is listed now for $14,950,000. Location is close to the Atlantic Ocean and beach with a large amount of acreage and access to the Lowcountry’s waterways. Send me more info...
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC presents a reduced-price home in its socially active Grand Haven neighborhood, at 271 Pink Dogwood. Priced at just $299,900, this “Berkeley” design provides 2,209 sf with 3 BR and 2 BA. With direct access to the nature trails, this residence has hardwood flooring throughout, custom stained maple cabinetry with KitchenAid appliances and Cambria countertops in the kitchen, oversized “super shower” in the master bath and much more. Send me more info...
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC presents an alluring summer incentive on its Daufuskie Model Home, now reduced to $474,990. This lakefront model home has an invitingly open floor plan, perfect for entertaining guests. For details and accents it’s got a whole-home sound package, bonus room with full bath, beautiful ceramic tile and stone in main living areas, granite kitchen countertops, GE Stainless Steel appliances, spacious and luxurious owner's retreat, upgraded carpet in bedrooms and cultured marble vanity tops in bathrooms. Home also offers spectacular lake views and an outdoor porch to enjoy them from. Send me more info...
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC is listing an acre-plus homesite, in foreclosure, at the dramatically reduced price of $180,000 in this award-winning community with Nicklaus Signature championship golf. In 2008, this 1.3-acre parcel sold for $1,030,000—its current asking price is just 17% of that. There is no time limit to build, meanwhile enjoy visits that include offer golf, equestrian, the fitness center, fresh- and saltwater boating from the community marina and dining/lodging at an on-property Auberge Resort. Send me more info...
> Kiawah Island, SC and its exclusive brokerage, Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE) reports that its Best Buys properties continue to draw interest—many of them selling soon after being selected. Meanwhile, the buzz surrounding the upcoming 2012 PGA Championship on Kiawah continues to grow, with inquiries and traffic on the Island way up. Current Best Buys from KIRE include a luxury residence at 100 Pleasant Valley, listed at $869,000. It’s a fairway-view home with 4BR, 4.5BA at 2,750 sf. Send me more info...
> Lake Ridge at Joe Pool Lake, TX points prospective buyers to its Homesite No. 1460, priced now at just $29,900. It’s a large lot shaded by towering hardwood trees with a quiet creek in the backyard. Buyer will enjoy rolling hills and a golf course lifestyle close to the urban sophistication of Dallas. Send me more info...
> The Bridges at Preston Crossings, Gunter TX's great homesite with views of the elevated green at the club’s par-3 No. 2 hole. Currently priced at $95,000, it is discounted nearly 10% from its original listing at $105,000. The homesite (#166) is also close to the clubhouse. Send me more info!> Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA spotlights a condominium in foreclosure that is assessed at $260,600 but listed for only $198,000. This is an open, bright, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home features first-floor and second-floor master suites. Finished square footage is a spacious 1,974. Send me more info...
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA has a brand-new ranch-style single-family home listed at only $367,900. All the amenities of the 835-acre Horn Rapids community, including Yakima Mountain views, a Keith Foster-designed championship course and 100 acres of parks, greenbelts, playgrounds and trails, are right outside the door of this three-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cedarville design home. The owner’s retreat and two additional bedrooms each come with ample closet space. A large, open-plan great room combines with the spacious kitchen and sunny dining room to create an ideal atmosphere. Curb appeal is enhanced by a covered porch and huge covered back patio. Send me more info!
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA’s new neighborhood, Eagle Ridge, has two exclusive builders and a one- of-a-kind view. Starting price of $350,000 includes homesite and home (2,400 SF custom ramblers). Views are all territorial (mountains, river, farmland, etc.). Send me more info…
> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada announces that Linwood Custom Homes and Atlantic Dream Homes, an authorized dealer, have started construction on a model home at the community’s Bells Point neighborhood. The model, sited on Lot 31, will be crafted from quality Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar. It will feature 4BRs, 2Bas, and a soaring two-story great room and French doors lead to a Master Suite overlooking the Northumberland Strait. Home will be completed and available for occupancy within 90 days at a price of $549,900. Send me more info!
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is featuring a home in its Front Street Village that is ideally located on the Intracoastal Waterway and now reduced in price to just $699,000. It’s a custom two-story villa with a detached garage and breezeway on a two-thirds-acre site. Villa has a new dock, lift and rock-and-wood seawall. Its swimming pool features Aqua-Link control system and there is an array of upgrades such as hardwood and granite floors, granite countertops, two fireplaces and upstairs balcony facing pool and Intracoastal. All furnishings included. Send me more info!
> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, FL announces its Fall “Steal of a Deal" program in which home prices have been reduced to below builder cost. You'll benefit from savings of up to 40 percent on brand-new builder inventory homes that come complete with many luxury features. Homes are located throughout the well-landscaped neighborhoods of this 1,400-acre, Nature Coast community. Best of all, these homes are available for immediate occupancy. Send me more info!
> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL is listing a beautifully appointed, well-maintained two-bedroom townhome with numerous upgrades, asking price of just $189,000. It features deep tray ceilings with double crown molding, a spacious kitchen with granite counters and a master suite you enter via a private hallway. This townhome’s master bath includes two marble counters with sinks, private water closet and separate shower and whirlpool bath. You also get a carpeted storage room with full AC within the garage and a 30 amp generator hookup. Home is in a neighborhood that has its own clubhouse and pool in addition to the array of PGA Village Island Club amenities. Send me more info!
> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL offers a newly listed golf villa within walking distance of the PGA Golf Club. It’s ideal for your personal getaways and/or as an investment property. This home, offered at just $90,000, is well-appointed villa and in move-right-in condition. Ownership provides membership to the Island Club with pool, exercise room, tennis, basketball, billiards and much more. Send me more info...
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL takes the worry out of absentee ownership. With an onsite maintenance staff consisting of plumbers, electricians, handymen, and housekeeping services, your Harbour Ridge home or condo is expertly cared for even when you’re not there. Home prices in the community, which is convenient to several airports (for easy vacationing), are affordable now. Send me more info...
> Heritage Bay, Naples FL is currently featuring the Barrington model from its Verandasseries of condominium homes. As always with Heritage Bay, buyer enjoys the Everything’s Included value package with purchase of this home. The Barrington is a two-story 2BR, 2BA design priced new from $216,000 that is spacious at 1,414sf, with many select features and the convenience of a single-car garage. Send me more info...
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL features a reduced-price homesite on a private cul-de-sac with a bonus incentive. Buyer will receive an Associate Golf Membership at the Club at Grand Haven—a $5,000 value. This lot is listed at $62,500 and measures 130-by-160. Lender approval would be needed as this is a short sale. Amenities at Grand Haven include golf, tennis, fitness, restaurants, walking trails, bocce, plus many organized resident clubs. Send me more info...
> Tesoro, Port St. Lucie FL has a new listing aggressively priced at just $1,145,000. This estate home provides expansive water-to-golf views. It is spacious and luxurious at 4,825 sf ! Design is impressive with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a gourmet kitchen, media room, wet bars and fireplaces, marble and granite throughout. Also enjoy the pool/spa and lanai plus covered upstairs balcony. Home has circular driveway and 3-car garage. Send me more info...
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> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has great golf incentives in the shop and out on the course. Earn $200 in merchandise rewards just by entering your name for a drawing based on a purchase of $50 or more in golf merchandise. Then Beat the Heat when you head out before 1 p.m. with the Vantage Rate of only $54. Tee off after 4 p.m. and you save with the $49 Twilight Rate. Send me more info!
> Victoria Park, Deland FL wants you to come for a tour this season for great deals including a $25 Shell Gas Card and free lunch at the Golf Clubhouse. Tour new models from Beazer Homes and Shea Homes, get a taste of the club lifestyle and top off your tank compliments of Victoria Park. Offer is limited, so act soon. Send me more info!
> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL invites you to a 3-day/2-night stay in a furnished villa to experience its beauty and amenities first-hand. Cost is just $199, plus tax, per couple. Enjoy one round of golf on your choice of three courses, unlimited use of tennis courts, fitness center and pool, four meal vouchers at the club and day-spa treatments by appointment (additional fee applies). Space is limited for this first-come, first-served offer. Send me more info!
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is promoting its Fall “Fore” Package from now through Dec. 5. At a cost of just $695 per person, it’s a deal that gives you a fourth night’s lodging and a fourth round of golf at no charge. Package includes breakfast each day at Renaissance Resort, two rounds on King and Bear Golf Club course, two rounds on Slammer and Squire course, practice balls before each round, complimentary bag storage and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions, located right on-property. Send me more info!
> Solivita, Poinciana FL has a limited-time visitation special called Discovery Days. Stay 3 days, 2 nights for $69, with lodging onsite in one of the community’s fully furnished homes. Enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner, use of all recreational facilities and a personal golf cart during your stay. While on-site you are encouraged to enjoy the multi-million dollar Palms Amenity Complex. Send me more info!
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is out with a Fall Golf Special that is priced from just $195 per person. Experience great golf and relax in superior resort luxury. The fall special includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast, one round of golf on the Slammer and Squire course, a 30-minute lesson at the PGA Tour Golf Academy, and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions. Send me more info!
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a great Getaway Package that gives you three days of enjoyment and two nights lodging for just $99. Visit this unique community on Florida's Space Coast and take advantage of its limited time getaway offer, which includes two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on the Indian River course and dinner at the private At Ease Club. Tour will be hosted by an IRCC resident, who will be happy to answer questions about the good life at IRCC. Send me more info...
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast, FL Try Grand Haven’s Member for the Day package which puts you on the golf and waterfront community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and includes a community tour. You also enjoy access to golf club amenities such as the pro shop, clubhouse, dining areas and locker rooms, plus receive unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Stay at a nearby hotel at a preferred rate set exclusively for Members for the Day. Click here for more information about Grand Haven’s Member for the Day!
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL has a new summer Stay & Play package for $350. It includes 2 nights’ lodging, two rounds of golf for two, dinners for two with a glass of wine or cocktail, use of tennis and fitness centers. Real estate tour provided. Reservations needed, subject to availability. Send me more info...
> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL 's Stay & Play golf package starts as low as $135 per person for 1 night with 18 holes of golf and includes lodging in a luxurious 3-BR/2-BA, completely furnished Club Villa, overlookingthe 18th green with cart, club storage, and use of the practice range, fitness center and dining Send me more info...
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL’s limited-time Golf Getaway Package includes 2 nights in a nearby hotel, community tour, a round of golf on Indian River’s championship course and dinner at private At Ease Club. Price for 3 days/2 nights is only $99. Send me more info
> Sailfish Point, Stuart, FL's 3-day/2-night Yacht & Play puts your yacht in the community marina and you on the community's Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Acquaint yourself with this amenity rich, island community and enjoy lunches, dinners, use of amenities, real estate tour and more. $699/couple plus tax. Send me more info...
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA gives you the chance to test-drive the best equipment in golf at the best price. At a package price that starts at $329/pp/per night, play your choice of one of one of the community’s award-winning courses with the latest TaylorMade gear, including the much-heralded new R-11 driver. You’ll also receive a dozen TaylorMade Burner golf balls and a $50 credit toward a full swing analysis and club-fitting session in the ultra-high tech TaylorMadePerformance Lab. Enjoy an additional round of golf on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person.. Send me more info...
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA, presents a new “Traditions” golf package that’s ideal for a group getaway. Unlimited same-day repeat play is a staple of this deal, priced at $299 per person per day. It includes deluxe accommodations in a cottage or condominium, daily housekeeping, fully equipped kitchen, one round of golf, full Southern-style breakfast daily at the Plantation Clubhouse and access to practice range. Bonus benefit--an additional round on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person. Minimum of 2 golfers in a group. Send me more info...
> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA presents a Discovery Tour for two nights for just $149 per couple. It includes a two-night stay for two in charming Blairsville, GA; dinner at Enrico’s Italian restaurant; breakfast at The Sawmill Place and a welcome basket. Plus, a choice of golf at Owen Glen’s Old Union course, a wine tasting at a vineyard in the Blue Ridge Mountains or a guided horseback trail ride. Send me more info...
> The Georgia Club, Statham GA has an Invitational Golf Membership you can pay for in installments over six years with no interest. Pay your first installment now and receive complimentary golf carts for all of 2011, or delay first payment for a year. Send me more info…
> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha's Vineyard, MA 's award-winning golf course opened for play on April 8th, with a greens-fee special for early-season players. The club’s off-season rate of $50 for 18 holes, plus $18 cart rental. Send me more info…
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI continues its popular Discovery Package for prospective home buyers. It includes 3 days/2 nights in luxury accommodations plus a VIP tour of Forest Dunes’ amenities and neighborhoods. Also enjoy Member-for-a-day privileges, dinner for two at the Clubhouse, breakfast for two and golf for two on the top-ranked golf course in Michigan are included, all for just $259 per couple. Send me more info..
> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO unveils a Couples Stay & Play visitation deal. This package provides golf, lodging, lunch and a great entertainment bonus—show tickets to Legends in Concert for two. Price of the package is only $69.99 per couple. Enjoy golf at your choice of three championship courses. Send me more info!
> Owl's Nest, Thornton, NH opens up its beautiful homes and townhomes for the ultimate in Golf'n Stay vacation packages. On-site guests enjoy world-class golf, dining in the award-winning Sunset Room restaurant and access to the Activities Center with outdoor pool, work-out room and more. Send me more info...
> Anderson Creek Club, NC's offer two Discovery Package options: Package #1 includes accommodations at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. Cost for 3 days/2 nights is just $297. Or chose to visit and tour the community at the low rate of just $99 per night witha 3-night maximum. Your stay includes one round of complimentary golf. Pick the packages that fits you best. Send me more info!
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC invites lovers of mountain retreat living to try the Champion Hill's Mountain Getaway. It’s a one-night visit to the beautiful Blue Ridge for only $180. Stay on-site in one of the community’s private homes or at one of the charming bed and breakfasts in historic Hendersonville. This offer includes lodging for two, dining at the Champion Hills clubhouse, a guided tour of the property and a chance to view featured homes. Send me more info...
> Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover NC has a great Stay and Play package for visitors to this 36-hole golf-and-spa destination community. While staying in either The Lodge or in furnished townhomes, enjoy special discounted golf rates with this package of $59 on the Robert Trent Jones championship course and $39 on the Tom Jackson course—any time, any day, based on availability. You’ll be able to get around in a complimentary golf cart for the entire stay. Your stay includes access to the member-only, state-of-the-art fitness facility as well as eight lighted tennis courts. You also get access to The Spa at Rock Barn, a European-style spa with a full range of services—all at 15% off. Send me more info!
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC has a great incentive for those truly interested in looking for a second home or retirement home. It’s the club community’s Tom Fazio golf course, rated No. 5 in North Carolina by Golf Digest. Come visit to tour the community, enjoy lunch in the clubhouse, play the course, stay two nights in a luxury Champion Hills villa or in of Hendersonville's charming inns. You can do it all for only $375—nearly half off the actual deal value of $700. Send me more info...
> River Landing, Wallace NC presents a Southern Hospitality Getaway featuring luxurious on-site accommodations. Priced at just $139 a couple, the getaway special lets you meet the people who will become your neighbors. Activities include a personal VIP Tour of River Landing’s neighborhoods and amenity centers. Enjoy Owner-For-The-Stay" privileges and dine in the new River Landing Clubhouse. Play a round of golf, play tennis, swim in indoor/outdoor pools, and even tour the local Duplin Winery and enjoy a wine tasting experience. As a bonus you get a Gourmet Dining Certificate in the Lakeview Room at the Clubhouse. Send me more info...
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC now offers two Discovery Packages. One is the “Full Monty,” providing 3 days/2 nights at just $297. It includes lodging at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. There is also a per-day alternative for $99 that includes accommodations (3 nights max) and one round of golf. Send me more info...
> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC''s Plantation Preview Package gives you the choice of playing one of its three championship courses--Members, Players or Founders Club. Priced at just $149 per person, it includes 2 nights’ accommodations and 3 days to experience the community. You get a round of golf for two, VIP Club Access and a guided real estate tour. Contact the community to make your reservations now. Send me more info...
> Brunswick Forest, Leland NC is featuring its Coastal Discovery Tour for 3 Days/2 Nights for two in a luxury hotel in historic Wilmington for just $179. It includes golf at the Cape Fear National championship course for two, Owner-for-a-Day privileges at the new 18,000-square-foot Fitness & Wellness Center, plus a boat cruise on picturesque Town Creek bordering Brunswick Forest and a VIP tour of the community. Send me more info...
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC has a Visit Woodside Guest Package to help you discover why so many people have decided to call Woodside home. The deal, priced at just from only $149 per couple, includes accommodations for two nights for 2 guests at a historic Inn or hotel, exquisite dining for two at The Reserve Club, complimentary round of golf at its championship, Nicklaus Design course or a tour of historic Aiken. Offer is subject to availability at the Carriage House Inn. Send me more info!
> Dataw Island, SC is now offering a 3-day/2-night 'Experience Dataw' Discovery visit which features golf at one of two championship courses, dining in Dataw’s world-class clubhouse, tennis on Har-Tru courts, a guided boat ride that reveals the island’s natural beauty, plus swimming in the indoor or outdoor pool and workouts in the fitness center and a private community tour. The package is valued at more than $700, but for a limited time is priced at just $299. Send me more info!
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a Free Lunch + Golf Discount offer good for bookings through Sept. 30. Stay 3 nights in a 2-bedroom resort villa complete with three rounds of golf and complimentary repeat rounds, and lunch is complimentary each day. Enjoy a choice of fine select villas as your lodging, plus preferred rates on all Palmetto Dunes activities including tennis clinics, kayaking, fishing charters and more. Send me more info!
> Hilton Head Lakes, SC is all about savings and value for golfers, with green-fee-and-cart specials for ladies, early-bird players and couples. And when you shop the Hilton Head Lakes golf shop you will now find enticing merchandise specials. Newly marked down is selected apparel from Ashworth, Nike PING, and Under Armour, all of it priced at 45% off. Also in the shop is new merchandise just arrived from Byron Nelson and Page and Tuttle, all of it tagged at under $40. Send me more info...
> Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC announces its new "Stay Free, Play Three" package featuring 3 rounds of golf on its trio of acclaimed courses and free accommodations in a 2-BR golf villa for four players with two options. Option No. 1 includes play on all 3 Sea Pines layouts for $175/pp/per night. No. 2 features 2 rounds on Heron Point and 1 round of the Ocean Course for $135/pp/per night. After Nov. 27, rates will drop for even better value. To book the Stay Free, Play Three call 800-732-7463. Send me more info...
> Hilton Head Lakes, SC has Discovery Visit that’s a rare value at just $99. Explore Lowcountry pleasures for 3 days and 2 nights throughout Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Bluffton and Hardeeville. Your trip includes two nights’ accommodations with complimentary breakfast, a round of golf—with additional rounds at a special discount--plus a guided tour of the Lowcountry's most affordable waterfront community. Check out homesites priced from the $30,000s and home/homesite packages from the low $200,000s. Currently it’s possible to get 90% financing on prime homesites. Send me more info...
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC has arrangements with Hampton Hall, the community located right next door, that lets Hampton Lake residents purchase equity golf memberships to Hampton Hall's Pete Dye championship course. Hampton Lake residents can also buy equity golf memberships at Berkeley Hall, a short drive away, with its two Tom Fazio courses and world-class practice area. Send me more info...
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC announces its new golf Stay-and-Play package price. Enjoy four days /three nights in a 2-bedroom villa at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort; two or three rounds of golf on your choice of three championship courses; two hours of complimentary tennis court time daily; and, preferred rates and priority access to all resort activities and amenities. Rates are $153 pp/per night if you play two rounds, $178 pp/per night if you play three rounds. Send me more info...
> Eagle’s Bluff, Bullard TX presents a discovery package that lets you "Experience The Bluff." Now through Sept. 30, enjoy lodging onsite or offsite with the opportunity to explore Eagle's Bluff and surrounding area for just $149 per night. Play golf on the Bluff’s award-winning course, recognized by Golfweek as one of "America's Best Residential Golf Courses" for three straight years. Other amenities for your use include a resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis complex or lake fishing. Send me more info...
> Barton Creek Resort and Spa, Austin TX’s Unlimited Championship Golf Package starts at $158 per person and including luxury resort accommodations, unlimited golf on Crenshaw Cliffside or Palmer Lakeside and custom club fitting at the new Callaway Performance Center. Send me more info…
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT is now offering a 3-day/2-night mountain getaway for only $478 per couple. Package includes two nights at the exquisite St. Regis Deer Valley, a scenic airplane tour of the spectacular fall colors, a round of golf for two on the community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Course plus a tour of the property and amenities. Ownership opportunities include homes from $495,000 and homesites from $195,000. Make your reservations now, offer ends Oct. 31, 2011. Send me more info!
> Stonehouse, VA stakes a claim to the "Best Golf Membership in America" and backs it up with great value. This membership includes playing privileges at five excellent clubs under Traditional Clubs ownership, plus reciprocal privileges at seven private and semi-private clubs in the area. This offer includes unlimited play, unlimited range balls, 30-day advance tee times, discounted cart fees, pro shop and grill room discounts.There's no initiation fee and a family membership is just$252/month ($169/individual). Send me more info...
> Ballyhack Golf Club, VA alerts tradition-minded golfers to the opportunity to play this highly decorated course under a Play & Stay package. Book your group of up to four people and pay just $399 per person for lodging in well-appointed golf course cottages plus two rounds of golf and dinner. The Ballyhack course and club evokes the passion and British roots of the ancient game in a rural Virginia setting. Send me more info...
CANADA
> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada alerts PEI-loving home buyers to the upcoming Fall Getaway Package sponsored by Golf Prince Edward Island. It’s your ticket to island beauty and unforgettable sunsets over quiet beaches. The Fall Getaway Package includes three nights’ accommodations at Sundance Cottages, four rounds of golf at great courses like The Links at Crowbush Cove and Glasgow Hills Golf Club. In addition, enjoy dinner at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers. Price is $570 per person (based on quadruple occupancy) plus tax. Call 1-866-465-3734 to make your reservation. Send me more info...
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TEXAS
==> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
540-acre lake community, championship golf, tennis, fitness/pool, villa homes from the $200,000s
GEORGIA
=> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff
Deep-water docks, championship golf, tennis center, convenient to I-95, housesites from $19,900
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PENNSYLVANIA
=> Penn National, Fayetteville
Two golf courses, swimming & tennis, luxury inn, fly fishing and hiking, seasonal farmer’s market, custom homes with lot from $300,000s
SOUTH CAROLINA
=> Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville
New golf course, private boatslips, Owners Clubhouse, new recreation complex under construction, home + lot from the low-$200,000s
FLORIDA
=> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach
45 holes of golf, ten tennis courts, two clubhouses
ARIZONA
=> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley
Desert mountain vistas, championship golf, recreation centers, homes from the $100,000s
TEXAS
=> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
Gated golf and boating community on Lake Palestine, clubhouse, marina, golf homesites from $50,000, lakefront homesites from under $100,00
* Mariner Sands, Stuart, FL
* Riverwood, FL
THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES
Red Ledges, Heber City, Utah: Enjoy the mountain lifestyle.
Red Ledges, a premier mountain golf and tennis community just minutes from Park City, followed up its record-setting July real estate sales pace with the Annual Golfweek Magazine Raters Cup. The three-day, four-round, Ryder Cup-style golf event featured over 40 of the magazine’s golf course raters.
Red Ledges, which opened its golf course in July 2009, offers a wide range of luxury home ownership options from its collection of Mountain Villas, Cottage Homes, The Heights and estate homesites. Red Ledges' home ownership options start at $495,000, with homesites priced from $195,000. Request more information about Red Ledges.
To match the award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course—which was named by GOLF Magazine as the Best New Private Course in America for 2009 and Best Golf Course in Utah in 2010 and 2011 by Best of State Awards—Red Ledges has expanded its lifestyle offerings with the recent launch of the Cliff Drysdale Tennis School, the first high-altitude facility by U.S. Open doubles champion and ESPN commentator Cliff Drysdale. The facility provides a host of tennis offerings, including private lessons, group clinics, community tournaments and international exhibitions.
Red Ledges' most recent expansion is the opening of the Swim and Fitness Club, complete with a resort-style swimming pool, spa and fitness program area. Request more information about Red Ledges.
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Good Morning! River Landing, Wallace, NC, joins the WaterviewHome Network today. Named one of "America's Top 100 Master Planned Communities" several years running by Where to Retire magazine, River Landing has a small-town feel that makes it easy to connect with neighbors. Wilmington is just 30 minutes away, offering convenient access to beaches, shopping and the historic downtown waterfront.
NEW THIS WEEK ON WATERVIEWHOME.NET!
NORTH CAROLINA
=> River Landing, Wallace
2,000 acres on Cape Fear River, championship golf, fitness complex, homes from under $300,000
SOUTH CAROLINA
=> Kiawah Island, Kiawah Island
126 holes of golf, 10 miles of beaches, luxury resort amenities, homes from the $200,000s
NORTH CAROLINA
=> Hasentree, Raleigh
805-acre community Tom Fazio golf, fitness, tennis, waterpark, homes from low-$300,000s
FLORIDA
=> Glenmoor, St. Augustine
Active-adult community, 36 holes, health and fitness center, clubhouse/lounge, homes and apartments
>> Real Estate Deals
> Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA has an amazing deal on a four-bedroom home on Tutters Neck on the market as a foreclosure sale. This residence is a Fannie Mae Homepath Property that you can purchase for as little as three percent down. Listing price is $385,500. Home has a comfortable 2,768 square feet of living space, with 2.5 baths. Caroline Remillard agency listed property is bank-owned. Click here for more information about Kingsmill!
> Terravita, Scottsdale AZ has announced its 2011 membership offerings, including the $25,000 non-refundable initiation fee for a Full Golf Member, which includes the allowance for use of your personally owned golf cart plus participation in a “Mill River” golf shop merchandise program that provides significant savings on purchases. Click here for more information about Terravita!
> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha’s Vineyard MA has a very limited number of beautiful island residences available with highly valuable Farm Neck equity golf membership included with home purchase. With an estimated worth above $250,000, your Farm Neck equity membership heavily offsets the$2.5 million purchase price of an available new-construction home in the Oak Bluffs section listed through Karen Overtoom agency. Click here for more information about Farm Neck!
>> Getaways & Stay 'n Play
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake, NC's 2011 Discovery Package is for 3 days/2 nights for $297, and includes accommodations at at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. The Inn is tucked amid the long leaf pines lining the 18th fairway of the club's Davis Love III-designed golf course and is just steps from the Clubhouse & Grill.Click here for more information about Anderson Creek Club!
BEST DEALS OF 2011
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> Terravita, Scottsdale AZ has announced a generous array of special incentives for new memberships—covering the next 10 full golf memberships taken out. New members paying in full get $650 per month credit for the first 12 months—a savings of $7,800. New members selecting the phased initiation fee get $250/month in credits, which is a savings of $3,000. Members may use their personal golf carts. Send me more info...
> Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ ’s new luxury homes are complete and ready for move-in from these approved builders: K. Hovnanian Homes, TW Lewis and Cachet, each of which is offering great incentives and excellent pricing. TW Lewis is featuring a 4 BD/4.5 BA, 3,530-sf, golf course home for $592,911. Send me more info…
> Sanctuary Cove, St. Simon’s Island GA presents the opportunity to create your own private Golden Isles estate on three acres—with rights to build a private dock on the adjacent Little Satilla River. The community’s 3-acre, marshview Homesite No. 126 is now priced at $199,000, a significant reduction from the previously listed price of $199,000. Send me more info...
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA, presents its Azalea Package stay-and-play deal, valid April 2-9 and ideal for golfers en route to golf’s first major, in Augusta. Starting at $459 per person per night, it provides lodging in a luxury cottage or condo, plus golf on choice of five course, full Southern Breakfast and access to practice facilities. Send me more info…
> Lake Blackshear Plantation, Cordele GA’s golf-view properties are now priced from under $200,000. Special pricing includes house, lot, and base landscaping with open floor plans between 1,800 and 2,100 square feet. Send me more info....
> Teton Springs, Victor ID's most affordable custom home is set directly on the third green of Headwaters Golf Course. With golf, lake and mountain views, it is bank-owned and fully furnished. At $699,000, it is value priced at half of what it previously sold for. Send me more info...
> The Bay Club, Mattapoisett, MA announces new membership options for the 2011 season, available through June 30. Pay just $7,500 (non-refundable) initiation fee and 2011 dues of $11,500 operating/ $500 capital improvement, for a non-equity membership. The club’s Transitional Golf Membership is a full equity golf membership with a (partially deferred) membership deposit of $25,000. Golf memberships include full use of all Bay Club facilities. Social membership includes all amenities excluding golf. Send me more info...
> The Villages at Brookside, Bourne MA’s newest neighborhood, The Links, has a collection of highly attractive two-bedroom townhomes with sweeping golf views and detached garages. Many end units are available. Prices range from $445,000 to $460,000. Send me more info...
> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO’s has standout values on 4 remaining homes in Fieldstone Bluffs section, listed from the low-$200,000s. Also, a half-acre “hot lot,” at $34,500, whose buyer would get a Murder Rock G.C.membership included, plus Branson Creek course discounts. Send me more info…
> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC continues its special-pricing program on select homesites from one-third acre to three-plus acres, with views of the golf course, nature preserve, dry creek and hilltops. There are no time restrictions on when to build. Take an online tour to see lots like Homesite No. 706, affording golf course views from the end of a cul-de-sac with a very high build pad. This site was priced at $138,900 but now lists for $79,900. That’s a savings of $59,000. Click here for more information about Chapel Ridge!
> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC announces a new neighborhood release called Fox Trail Court and savings of up to 40 percent on select, acre-plus homesites. This is a well treed private cul-de-sac with elevated views of golf, nature preserve and hilltops. Homesites are priced from $79,900 and buyers enjoy price incentives on financing and closing costs for a limited time. There are no time restrictions on when to build. Click here for more information about Chapel Ridge!
> Carolina Colours, NC’s Special Homesite No. 1 is available at the reduced price of $49,500 in the charming Waterleaf neighborhood. Homesites in this section of Carolina Colours usually range from the $60,000s to $150,000. Views of golf, water and nature. Send me more info…
> Treasure Lake, Dubois PA’s spring sale on four premium homesites includes low tax rates and prices starting at only $10,000. All buyer closing costs including property surveys are covered by the seller. Great locations include a year-round lakeview lot for building. Choose your own builder. Send me more info…
South Carolina
> Kiawah Island, SC has a home listing at 57 Salthouse Lane for a lagoon/golf view residence with four bedrooms, 4.5 baths and 4,409 square feet of living space. It is priced at $1,945,000 and includes a Kiawah Island Club Sports Membership. Or view a wood-view lot at 13 Sweetgrass Lane, measuring .38 acres and listed at just $199,000. Send me more info...
> Kiawah Island, SC will soon mail its Spring 2011 Surveyor and Catalog of Homes. Get ahead of its publication by touring Kiawah to see Best Buys in a villa or cottage, home or homesite. There’s a home listing at 57 Salthouse Lane for a lagoon/golf view residence with four bedrooms, 4.5 baths and 4,409 square feet of living space. It is priced at $1,945,000 and includes a Kiawah Island Club Sports Membership. Or view a wood-view lot at 13 Sweetgrass Lane, measuring .38 acres and listed at just $199,000. Send me more info...
> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC’s most outstanding value is a deep-water lot with adock in place, priced at $699,000. The next least expensive lot of this type is a short sale at $999,000. The only other lots in the community with private docks are listed at least $1 million higher. Send me more info...
> Dataw Island, SC ’s limited time Club Memberships available to those buying property on Dataw Island: Golf memberships, $17,000, and Island Social memberships, $12,000—offer good through May 31, 2011. Plus, all new members will receive monthly credits for up to two years. Send me more info…
> The Reserve at SugarTree, Lipan TX is running a 3-Acre Land Sale, promising “huge savings on huge lots” for buyers eyeing its estate-sized wooded lots. This is a limited-time offer on a collection of just seven homesites. Send me more info…
> The Bridges at Preston Crossings, Gunter TX presents a limited-time incentive providing “$10,000 any way you want it.” Choose a prime homesite and opt for savings off the sales price, no closing costs or no payments for one year. Send me more info…
> Lake Ridge, Dallas, TX’s wide array of hilltop and heavily wooded homesites are surrounded by dramatic views and value-priced. Homesite No. 1962 is one acre, treed and level—now at $39,900, a reduction of $22,000. Homesite No. 2514 is an online special at $125,000 and ideal as a personal fishing retreat. Send me more info...
> Hills Quarter, Irvington, VA's featured homesite in the St John’s neighborhood is Lot 21, priced at just $80,000 with a premium golf course view and proximity to all community and area amenities. Send me more info...
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA’s new neighborhood, Eagle Ridge, has two exclusive builders and a one of a kind view. Starting price of $350,000 includes homesite and home (2,400 SF custom ramblers). Views are all territorial (mountains, river, farmland, etc.). Send me more info…
> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada has guaranteed vendor financing for up to a 15-year term with as little as 10% down, 2 years interest free and an rate of 4% for the balance of term, on purchases of its last 20 lots. All oceanfront homesites in the first phase have sold—there are just five oceanfront lots still available. Send me more info…
FLORIDA DEALS
> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL has a golf membership initiation fee promotion for 2011. Purchase any Addison Spec home or model home, or you can build a new home and pay $0 golf initiation fee. Purchase must be made through GlenLakes. All other resale home purchases will have the standard $9,800 golf initiation fee. Send me more info...
> Tesoro, Port St. Lucie FL’s interested buyers can tour a 5-BR, 4.5-BA custom home that is priced at a mere fraction of its original build cost (which was $795,000). Take advantage of Tesoro’s Fly-and-Buy program to purchase. Send me more info...
> River Wilderness, Parrish FL’s Membership Preview and Incentive plan includes a 3-month trial membership for all categories and significantly reduced Initiation Fees, if membership is accepted at the end of the trial. Full Golf Membership fee under this program is $9,000 vs. $20,000 after May 1. Send me more info...
> Solivita, Poinciana FL has a special Buyer’s Incentive called Younger Next Year that is good through Mar. 31. Buy a Solivita home from existing inventory by the end of this month, close within 30 days, and receive these four bonuses: $2,500 credit toward club fees; $1,500 credit toward fitness equipment at Sports Authority; $1,000 gift card for The Grille & golf pro-shop, and a $4,000 credit toward closing costs on the home purchase. This “Four Pillar” Incentive is offered as a package, not to be adjusted or broken up. Send me more info...
> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL’s two new builders Inland Homes and Mercedes Homes will soon start construction on model homes. Starting price on a standard lot is $240,000 for a 2,382-sf residence by Inland Homes . Golf course lots are available. Send me more info…
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL’s Getaway Package is forr three days and two nights at only $99 per person. Good through the end of February, it includes lodging in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on IRCC’s 18 hole/par 72 golf course, and dinner at its private At Ease Club. Send me more info...
> Watersong, Hutchinson Island FL’s 80% off pricing versus 2008 levels continues, however prices have been rising steeply of late. A rare South Florida oceanfront lot is available in the community—asking price is $280,000. Send me more info...
> Tesoro, Port St. Lucie FL’s buying opportunity on the Treasure Coast includes a bank-owned custom golf home on the fourth green of the golf course at the reduced price of just $449,000 is. It is 3,400 sq. ft and accented by exquisite stonework. Also available is an estate homesite, just listed at $65,000—10 percent of its 2008 pricing. Send me more info...
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Palm City FL’s new-year incentive allows you to be one of the first 10 new buyers and receive 12 months free dues from date of closing! Offer good on closings through Sept. 30, 2011. Clubhouse dues for season 2011 will be waived. Sample home is a Cordova Collection 3-bedroom, 3-bath with private cul-de-sac location in immaculate move-in condition, asking $319,000. Send me more info...
> Oyster Bay Harbour, Fernandina Beach, FL's attractive Lot & Boat Slip Special, priced at $199,000. The price includes a beautiful Live Oak wooded lot and a 40-foot boat slip in the marina, plus free membership to the Oyster Bay Yacht Club, a $3,500 value. Favorable financing terms are an added incentive—put 25% down and pay only 3% interest for 3 years... Send me more info...
>> Best Discovery & Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011
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> Terravita, Scottsdale AZ has special incentives for the next 10 full golf memberships taken out. Pay in full and get $650 per month credit for the first 12 months—a savings of $7,800. Or select the phased initiation fee and get $250/month in credits, a savings of $3,000. Send me more info…
> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL's Stay & Play golf package starts as low as $135 per person for 1 night with 18 holes of golf and includes lodging in a luxurious 3-BR/2-BA, completely furnished Club Villa, overlookingthe 18th green with cart, club storage, and use of the practice range, fitness center and dining facilities. Click here for more information about Lake Jovita!
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL’s limited-time Golf Getaway Package includes 2 nights in a nearby hotel, community tour, a round of golf on Indian River’s championship course and dinner at private At Ease Club. Price for 3 days/2 nights is only $99. Send me more info
> Sailfish Point, Stuart, FL's 3-day/2-night Yacht & Play puts your yacht in the community marina and you on the community's Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Acquaint yourself with this amenity rich, island community and enjoy lunches, dinners, use of amenities, real estate tour and more. $699/couple plus tax. Send me more info...
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA, presents its Azalea Package stay-and-play deal, valid April 2-9 and ideal for golfers en route to golf’s first major, in Augusta. Starting at $459 per person per night, it provides lodging in a luxury cottage or condo, plus golf at The Landing, The Plantation, The National, Great Waters or The Oconee courses. Enjoy full Southern Breakfast at the Plantation Clubhouse, access to practice range and putting greens, plus one dozen TaylorMade Burner golf balls at check-in. Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation!
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA voted Best Planned Community by the readers of Savannah Magazine, invites you to experience The Landings lifestyle and amenities. Two Discovery Tours are available: Stay in a fully furnished Landings home, play golf, take a boat ride, enjoy complimentary unlimited use of the fitness center, pools and tennis facilities, and meet prospective neighbors. Packages are $325/couple (2 nights) and $450/couple (3 nights). Click here for more information about The Landings!
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA’s Magnolia Package is valid April 2 through April 9 and ideal for any golf fan attending The Masters. Priced from $598/night per cottage, package includes a night’s accommodations in a Marina Cove Village cottage or comparable lodging and full Southern style breakfast at The Plantation Clubhouse. Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation!
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA’s Visitation Package is available exclusively for subscribers to the GolfCourseHome newsletter, for just $99, discounted from the original rate of $199. Take advantage of this 3-day/2-night Discovery Getaway, which includes a community tour and lodging in Historic Savannah. Send me more info...
> Teton Springs Resort, Victor, ID – High Mountain Heli Ski from this Teton Springs Lodge condo is now available for $360,000 with owner financing. Condo features separate master suite, 2 BAs and good short-term rental history. Send me more info...
Massachusetts
> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha’s Vineyard MA’s award-winning golf course opens for play on Fri., April 8, with a greens-fee special for early-season players. The club’s off-season rate of $50 for 18 holes plus $18 cart rental will be in force. Send me more info…
> The Bay Club, Mattapoisett, MA announces new membership options for the 2011 season, available through June 30. Pay just $7,500 (non-refundable) initiation fee and 2011 dues of $12,000 for a non-equity membership. Equity membership also available. Send me more info…
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI’s Buddy Membership lets you and a friend join for a year and pay half golf dues. Each of the Buddies and their families enjoy a full season with all rights and privileges at half the standard cost. Privileges include kids under 15 play free, access to the clubhouse, fitness room, spa, bag storage, locker rooms and member events. Send me more info...
> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO and its Tom Fazio-designed Branson Creek Golf Club has stay-and-play packages with lodging at the Clarion Hotel in the heart of the Branson Strip. All rates are per-person, double occupancy. They include 18 holes of golf with golf cart and practice balls (any day of the week), standard hotel room and continental breakfast. The March rate with tax is $80.53, a savings of $80. April’s package rate is $91.14—a savings of $91. Send me more info....
> Owl's Nest, Thornton, NH announces its Spring Special: just $89/night per person in a 3-BR condo with a round of golf w/cart. Deduct $25 for each non-golfer. Valid from April 1 thru June 2. Send me more info....
> Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover NC invites visitors to Stay and Play in a 4-BR luxury townhouse for $95 per night. If you book three rooms you get the third room free, plus two-for-one golf fees, in the townhouse. Price is $285 for this entire unit. Special pre-spring pricing is good until April 14. Click here for more information about Rock Barn!
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC invites golfers to take advantage of three new flexible package deals to play its championship Lake and Creek courses by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Your accommodations can include a furnished home on‐site or a near‐by hotel (Hampton Inn). All cart and green fees are included, plus all practice facilities. Real estate tours are available. Based on double occupancy, rates range from $299, $189 and $119 per person for 3 rounds/2 nights, 2 rounds/1 night and 1 round/1 night, respectively, April thru October. Click here for more information about Carolina Trace!
> River Landing, Wallace NC’s invites you on its Southern Hospitality Getaway. Enjoy luxurious on-property lodging and a VIP tour of the neighborhoods and amenity centers. Package provides owner-for-the-stay privileges at River Landing’s Sports & Fitness Club, swimming pools, clubhouse and dining. Play golf, play tennis and take a fitness class, then tour the local Duplin Winery for a wine tasting, followed by gourmet dining in the Lakeview Room of the community’s clubhouse. Priced is just $139 per couple. Send me more info...
> Treasure Lake, Dubois PA’s sales team is taking reservations for construction of Craftsman-style bungalows set on premium lots for prices starting at $150,000. Bungalows are usually one or 1.5 stories with at least one bedroom on the first floor and have a large front porch. Rafter tails, decorative brackets and natural materials grace their exteriors. Send me more info…
> The Links at Gettysburg, Mt. Joy Township, PA’s golf outing special gives you up to four rounds of golf at no charge depending on the size of your outing. Winter Rates are in effect: Monday thru Thursday, $40, and weekends til noon, $47; after 12 is $40. Call Rick Klein at 717-359-8000 ext. 28. Send me more info…
> Dataw Island, SC invites golfers to stay-and-play with its Springtime at Dataw package. Highlights of the package: Golf at one of two championship courses, clubhouse dining, boat rides, use of indoor or outdoor pool and workouts in Dataw’s state-of-the-art fitness center. Walk the Hunting Island beach, meet residents and take a personalized real estate tour. Package is valued at more than $700, but for a limited time, you can experience 870-acre Dataw for only $299. Click here for more information about Dataw Island!
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC welcomes buyers with its Sneak-a-Peek Discovery Visits package, priced from just $295 per couple. Discovery package is for three days/two nights with on-site lodging. It includes lunch and/or dinner at Backwater Bill's waterfront restaurant, plus a choice of spa treatments for two, golf for two at neighboring Reed Development signature courses, or a guided fishing trip on Hampton Lake. Cap off your visit with a picnic-boat cruise or a trolley tour of historic Savannah, Georgia. Click here for more information about Hampton Lake!
> Moss Creek, Hilton Head SC has a new Member for a Day value-priced visitation deal. There are four options for interested visitors to enjoy this island community, all four of which include lunch or dinner in the grill room at the visitor’s choice. Play the club’s Tom Fazio golf course with lunch for $45 per person or with dinner for $55 per person. Opt for a club fitness session with personal trainer for the same prices. Price for boating, with lunch or dinner, is $30/$40 per person. Tennis with lunch or dinner is $35/$45. Click here for more information about Moss Creek!
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Greenville SC’s Golf, Boat, Dine, Discover package for real estate-touring guests is priced from $145, plus up to $200 in club credits good toward golf, boat rental, meals and merchandise. Guest House accommodations include breakfast. Send me more info...
> The Cliffs Communities, Travelers Rest SC introduces its all-new Cliffs Discovery Package, available through May 31. The package includes accommodations at a private community home, plus daily breakfast and a private real estate tour. During your stay you can enjoy a golf, wellness or culinary experience. Rate for 2 nights is $299 and 3 nights is $399. Send me more info....
> Dataw Island, SC’s new membership incentives are available through May 31. Anyone who purchases a home or homesite by the end of May can receive a reduced initiation fee of $17,000 for Golf and $12,000 for Island Social. New members also receive monthly incentive credits on their statements for up to two years. Send me more info....
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> Barton Creek Resort and Spa, Austin TX’s Unlimited Championship Golf Package starts at $158 per person and including luxury resort accommodations, unlimited golf on Crenshaw Cliffside or Palmer Lakeside and custom club fitting at the new Callaway Performance Center. Send me more info…
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA’s new neighborhood, Eagle Ridge, has two exclusive builders and a one of a kind view. Starting price of $350,000 includes homesite and home (2,400 sf custom ramblers). Views are all territorial (mountains, river, farmland, etc.) Send me more info…
> Daniel Island, Charleston, SC and its residents are sharing in the excitement of Charleston Race Week, which runs April 14 -17 and is now recognized at America’s largest mi xed-class sailing regatta. The competition is full of excitement for participants and spectators as five separate classes of racing boats, ranging in length from 20 feet to 70 feet, take part. Click here for more information about Daniel Island!
> St. James Plantation, Southport NC and residents turned out for an emotional community-wide event earlier this spring. As part of a benefit for Warrior Ride, a local not-for-profit foundation, 21 wounded-warrior veterans, all women, biked a special course through the St. James Plantation roadways. One U.S. Navy veteran, Leah Pope, created a video recording of the event that is available for viewing on YouTube. Click here for more information about St. James Plantation!
NEW THIS WEEK ON WATERVIEWHOME.NET!
NORTH CAROLINA
=> River Landing, Wallace
Set on 2,000 acres, River Landing is a private, gated, residential golf community along the Northeast Cape Fear River. Once home to steaming riverboats, it is now the spectacular backdrop for River Landing and its stunning, 36-hole golf course.
Created by nationally acclaimed architect Clyde Johnston of Hilton Head, the course is a U.S. Open qualifying site that features a cascading waterfall and arched bridge on the 18th hole, voted one of the best finishing holes in North Carolina.
A clubhouse will be soon constructed, featuring Lowcountry grace and style, where you can relax after golf or tennis, meet friends, dine with your family, or entertain business associates. The swim and tennis center includes an outdoor pool, a kiddie pool, a friendly open-air pavilion for social gatherings and Har-Tru HydroCourt tennis courts.
Close to Shopping/Beaches: Numerous amenities are scattered throughout the community, and its small-town feel makes it easy to connect with neighbors. Wilmington is 30 minutes away, offering convenient access to beaches, shopping and the historic downtown waterfront.
Real Estate: River Landing, NC
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MASSACHUSETTS
> Farm Neck Golf Club, Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard
Island setting, championship golf course, tennis, fitness, dining, Farm Neck homes from $2.3 million to
$17 million, island-wide homes priced from $350,000
FLORIDA
=> The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village, St. Augustine
Two championship 18-hole courses, hall of fame, spa, resort-style pools, homes from $100,000
=> Old Palm, Palm Beach Gardens
Private community, 651 acres, championship golf, clubhouse and spa, Mizner-inspired homes from $1 million
GEORGIA
=> Lake Blackshear Plantation, Cordele
A golf and lake community with fishing, boating, golf, pool, fitness, homesites from $15,000
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FLORIDA
> Watersong, Hutchinson Island
Master-planned community, gated entrance, oceanview lots from $100,000, homes from $750,000
NEW COMMUNITIES COMING ONLINE IN 2011!
* Admiral's Cove, FL
* Red Ledges, UT
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Today's Headlines
* Top 10 Most Visited Golf Communities in November
* Deals and Specials of the Week
* Special Community Events
* Community News and Updates
* Best Real Estate Deals of 2010
* Florida Real Estate Deals
* Best Stay 'n Play Deals of 2010
* Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome
* This Month's Spotlighted Communities
* New Communities Coming Online Soon!
* Watch for our next issue, coming Friday November 19th!
Good Morning! Here's a great reason to be a "New Communities" subscriber: a $99 Discovery Tour Getaway just for GolfCourseHome subscribers from Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA.
Discounted from the original $199 rate, your 3-day/2-night visit includes a private real estate and golf course tour, lodgings in Historic Savannah, lunch for two at the Savannah Quarters Country Club and a nostalgic carriage tour ride of the city. Click here for more information.
See below for more details, deals and stay'n play packages, plus a special Florida Deals section.
Top 10 Most Visited Golf Communities in November
1. Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, FL
2. Savannah Quarters, Savannah, GA - New to the Top 10
3. Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island, SC
4. River Strand Golf & Country Club, FL - Up from No. 8
5. Stonehouse, Toano, VA
6. Heritage Bay Golf & CC, Naples, FL
7. Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC, Stuart, FL
8. Deer Brook, Shelby, NC
9. The Cliffs at Glassy Landrum, SC - New to the Top 10
10. The Cliffs at High Carolina, NC
The Next 5 Most Visited Communities
11. Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA
12. Solivita, Poinciana, FL - New to the Top 15
13. The Landings, Skidaway Island, GA
14. Bright's Creek,Mill Spring, NC - New to the Top 15
15. SummerGlen, Ocala, FL
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DEALS AND SPECIALS OF THE WEEK
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA has a visitation package available exclusively for subscribers to the GolfCourseHome newsletter, at a special price of just $99, discounted from the original rate of $199. Take advantage of this 3-day/2-night Discovery Tour Getaway, which includes a private real estate and golf course tour, lodgings in Historic Savannah, lunch for two at the Savannah Quarters Country Club and a nostalgic carriage tour ride of the city. Click here for more information about Savannah Quarters!
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC is days away from launching a new product line, The Signature Series, starting in the low $400,000s for homes on wooded homesites, and the low $500,000s for lakefront homes. Four builders are available to work with, each with floor plan designs unique to the community and ideally sited to take advantage of the lakefront setting. Click here for more information about Hampton Lake!
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Greenville SC presents Discover! Real Estate guest packages from $145, including up to $200 in club credits. Stay in Village Guest House and get two rounds of golf, half-day boat rental, lunch at The Market, dinner at the Orchard House and golf pro shop merchandise. Accommodations include a continental breakfast, a golf cart for exploring, a private real estate tour and a wine & cheese reception each evening. Click here for more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
> The Owner's Club at Hilton Head, SC now offers its residents unlimited, cart-fee only golf, with no restrictions on 8 championship courses at five different Hilton Head golf courses, including The Golden Bear at Indigo Run, Oyster Reef in Hilton Head Plantation, Arthur Hills in Palmetto Hall, Robert Cupp in Palmetto Hall, The Barony in Port Royal Plantation, Planters Row in Port Royal Plantation, Robbers Row in Port Royal Plantation, The Shipyard Golf Club in Shipyard Plantation. Cart fee is $30, rates per course vary. Click here for more information about the Owners Club
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA will host LPGA Tour star Laura Diaz as a guest speaker for an exhibition and clinic at the Deer Creek practice facility on Nov. 19. It will be followed by a complimentary Men vs. Ladies exhibition pitting Laura and Landings Pro Nicole Miller vs. two Landings male golf pros. This will include interactive Q&A on course management tips. Festivities continue with a cocktail reception, dinner, silent auction and open forum Q&A with Laura at the Plantation Ballroom. Click here for more information about The Landings!
> Teton Springs, Victor ID and Dreamchasers Outdoor Adventures are teaming up again this year to host the community Turkey Trot on Nov. 20. Proceeds from the run/walk race will benefit the local food bank. It is not too late to check out the fall colors and tour the Teton Springs property before the snow flies. Custom Homes, Forest Cabins, and Condo-Hotel Units are just some of the available properties at this 780-acre Rocky Mountain resort. Click here for more information about Teton Springs!
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC, in addition to its new Azalea Ridge maintenance-free townhouse community already underway, will add a new casual lounge and bar, to open in early spring. A new outdoor dining option will be completed by next May and the fitness/wellness center is being expanded. The Champion Hills club and community, both member-owned and debt-free, now offer a Preview Membership with discounted initiation fee. Click here for more information about Champion Hills!
BEST DEALS OF 2010
> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO’s has standout values on 4 remaining homes in Fieldstone Bluffs section, listed from the low $200,000s. Also, a half-acre “hot lot,” at $34,500, whose buyer would get Murder Rock G.C.membership and Branson Creek course discounts. Send me more info…
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL’s limited-time golf Getaway Package includes 2 nights in a nearby hotel, community tour, a round of golf on Indian River’s championship course and dinner at private At Ease Club. Price for 3 days/2 nights only $99. Send me more info…
> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC’s reduction on a prestigious golf home is cut by $60,000 to $429,000. Home, which enjoys views of entire first hole, has 4BR, 3 baths in 2,800 SF. Bonus area upstairs has LR, BR and a full bath. Send me more info…
> Hills Quarter, Irvington, VA's featured homesite in the St John’s neighborhood is Lot 21, priced at just $80,000 with a premium golf course view and proximity to all community and area amenities. Send me more info...
> Achasta, Dahlonega, GA’s Deal of the Decade pricing special means homesites can be purchased at prices nearly 35 percent less than previously quoted. A nearly three-quarter acre homesite with expansive views of the North Georgia mountains, that closes before Dec. 31 can be purchased for $145,600. Send me more info…
> Hills Quarter, Irvington, VA's premium lakeview homesite, Lot 103, occupies a wooded setting in the Hubbard neighborhood with an incentive asking price of $98,000. It is convenient to Hills Quarters amenities, including clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis. Send me more info...
> Hills Quarter, Irvington, VA’s large, level homesite with hardwood trees and a premium view of a golf course lake is priced at $125,000. Setting is private and located conveniently to Hills Quarters amenities, including clubhouse, swimming pool and tennis court. Send me more info...
> Owen Glen, Blairsville, GA's professionally decorated and handsomely furnished 3-BR/2-BA model home. This 2,115-sf home, with a natural stone fireplace and 2-car garage, is located on a one-acre site and listed for sale at $359,000. Send me more info…
> The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, Six Mile, SC’s Lake Breeze Cottages are in a pristine, mountain-like setting and limited to six total, all within walking distance of the International Institute of Golf. Floorplans range from 1,900 to 2,100 sf. Pricing is from the mid-$400,000s. Send me more info…
> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada’s pre-designed, pre-priced and pre-selected Robinson Craftsmen homes series will be constructed on 15 of the community’s 26 lots still available. These Craftsmen Collection homes are attractively priced. Send me more info...
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE’s price-reduced homes are still available, including the Cooper design for $265,990 with a bonus of $10,000 in closing cost assistance. Or pay $241,145 for the Kinkaid, also 2BR and 2-bath, and get $30,000 in options or closing cost assistance. Send me more info...
> GlenLakes Golf & Country Club, Weeki Wachee, FL's “Steal of a Deal” featuring home price reductions below builder cost. Savings of up to 40% on brand new builder inventory homes with many luxury features. Homes are located throughout our GlenLakes' landscaped neighborhoods and are available for immediate occupancy. Send me more info....
> SummerGlen, Ocala, FL's $5,000 in free options and up to one year to start construction on your new home for any new homes sold in October, 2010. Free option and upgrade choices would include granite countertops, upgraded kitchen cabinetry, garage extension, hardwood flooring and a golf cart garage. Send me more info...
> PGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie, FL’s move-in-ready villa for $149,990. Featuring 2 BR/2 BAs and a 2-car garage in a single-story layout, this Amelia design villa has 10-foot ceilings, walk-in closets and gourmet kitchen. Send me more info.....
> Oyster Bay Harbour, Fernandina Beach, FL's attractive Lot & Boat Slip Special, priced at $199,000. The price includes a beautiful Live Oak wooded lot and a 40-foot boat slip in the marina, plus free membership to the Oyster Bay Yacht Club, a $3,500 value. Favorable financing terms are an added incentive—put 25% down and pay only 3% interest for 3 years... Send me more info...
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart, FL's waiver from paying dues for 12 months--an $8,800 value--for the first 10 purchasers of property at the community after Oct. 1. A new purchaser will also have the option of paying the membership equity fee over time with no interest. Send me more info.....
> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart, FL’s price reduction to $345,000 from $399,000 on a 3BR/3-BA home that features a spacious living room which opens onto a large covered lanai. Also included is a built-in entertainment center and swimming pool. Send me more info….
>> Discovery & Stay'n Play Deals
> Casa Del Lago, Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic's current featured role on Golf Channel’s Destination Golf and “The Big Break DOM” inspires a Big Break Stay' n Play package, with 2 nights lodging at Casa Del Lago, 2 rounds of golf, plus a Day Pass at the Costa Caribe beach hotel and casino. Send me more info...
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville DE’s November golf special for members bringing guests this month provides the special rate of just $25 any time. Send me more info…
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA’s Ultimate Golf vacation features accommodations in your choice of luxury cottages or condos. Comes with breakfast buffet daily, one round of golf per night access to practice areas and a dozen TaylorMade golf balls. Cost per person is $249. Send me more info…
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA’s Cottage Getaway, valid thru Dec. 31, starts at $330 per night. Stay in a cottage on Lake Oconee or other luxury lodgings. Enjoy daily breakfast at the Plantation Grille, and dining in several different venues. Daily housekeeping included. Send me more info …
> Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke, VA's Stay & Play at Ballyhack special. Package includes an overnight stay in one of the club’s well-appointed golf course cottages, with two days of unlimited golf, dinner and a membership information package. Up to 4 people in a group permitted. Package price: $399/pp. Send me more info....
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake, NC’s Vacation Inspection Program lets visitors tour the community and play its Davis Love III-designed golf course. Priced from just $94 per night, package includes deluxe accommodations, breakfast, property tour and golf for two. Send me more info...
> Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club, Hendersonville, NC’s Autumn Golf Special in time for prime foliage viewing. Four can play for the price of three and enjoy 50-mile Blue Ridge Mountain views with fall colors in the higher elevations. Send me more info…
> Brunswick Forest, Leland, NC’s 3-day/2-night $179 Getaway Packages include luxury accommodations for two, golf at Cape Fear National, privileges at the community’s 18,000-sf Fitness and Wellness Center and FallFest food and fun events. Tour the community to see limited-time incentives for homesites beginning at $75,000. Send me more info…
> Indian River Colony Club, Viera, FL's Getaway Package for 3 days/2 nights, just $99, includes a round of golf for two and dinner at the community’s private At Ease Club. Tour will be hosted by an Indian River Colony Club resident. Send me more info....
> The Links at Gettysburg, Mt. Joy Township, PA’s reduced green fees to its winter rate early. Monday through Thursday rate is $40, or play on weekends until noon for $47 and after 12 p.m. for $40. The popular 4-for-the-price-of- 3 coupon remains available. Send me more info...
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GEORGIA
=> Savannah Quarters, Savannah
Golf by Greg Norman, minutes from Savannah, swim and fitness center, home from the $140,000s
NORTH CAROLINA
=> Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover
36 holes of golf, spa, fitness center, aquatics, equestrian center, homes from $399,000
MASSACHUSETTS
=> Willowbend Country Club, Mashpee
27-hole golf course, world-class tennis, pool, fitness, spa, gourmet dining, villa condos from $275,000
=> The Villages at Brookside, Bourne
Championship golf, clubhouse and grille, Cape beaches, “green” construction homes from $345,000
=> The Residences at Black Rock, Hingham
Master-planned community with private golf, grand clubhouse, homes from $950,000
MICHIGAN
=> Forest Dunes Country Club, Roscommon
Lodge-style clubhouse, Tom Weiskopf Signature golf course, fishing, homes from $259,000
FLORIDA
=> Solivita. Poinciana
55+ community, 36 holes, two clubhouses, fitness, aquatics, homes from the mid-$100,000s
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NORTH CAROLINA
=> River Dunes, Oriental
State-of-the-art marina complex, guest cottages, Harbor Club, trails, walking/jogging paths, homes from the $600,000s
FLORIDA
=> Bellalago, Kissimmee
Atlantic access through 22,700-acre Lake Toho, two vast clubhouses, homes from the $100,000s
=> Indian River Colony Club, Viera
Championship golf, 55-plus, security, lakeside and fairway homes from the low-$100,000s
THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES
These communities are now featured in the GolfCourseHome Home Page Spotlight. See below for names, locations and links.
Sailfish Point, Stuart, Florida
Brunswick Forest, Leland, North Carolina
Carolina Trace, Sanford, North Carolina
Rive Isle, Parrish, Florida
The Bridges at Preston Crossing, Gunter, Texas
NEW COMMUNITIES COMING ONLINE SOON!
GolfCourseHome
* Moss Creek, SC
* Watersong, FL
* Tesoro, FL
* River Landing, NC
* Farm Neck Golf Club, MA
* Terravita, AZ
Top 10 Most Visited Golf Communities in November
1. Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, FL
2. Savannah Quarters, Savannah, GA - New to the Top 10
3. Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island, SC
4. River Strand Golf & Country Club, FL - Up from No. 8
5. Stonehouse, Toano, VA
6. Heritage Bay Golf & CC, Naples, FL
7. Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC, Stuart, FL
8. Deer Brook, Shelby, NC
9. The Cliffs at Glassy Landrum, SC - New to the Top 10
10. The Cliffs at High Carolina, NC
The Next 5 Most Visited Communities
11. Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA
12. Solivita, Poinciana, FL - New to the Top 15
13. The Landings, Skidaway Island, GA
14. Bright's Creek,Mill Spring, NC - New to the Top 15
15. SummerGlen, Ocala, FL
The "Home For The Holidays” Designer Showhouse.
The Landings on Skidaway Island, Savannah, GA, announces that the 2010 “Home For The Holidays” Designer Showhouse will open to the public on November 20 at the community. The Landings is sponsoring the Show Home along with the Wilmington Cabinet Company.
“We had such a great response to last year’s Showhouse that we couldn’t resist doing it again! You’ll enjoy the decorating vision of this year’s incredible local designers who will be furnishing each room in our coastal cottage home.” said Rosemary Longueira, Director of Public Relations for The Landings Company.
Admission to the Showhouse is free, but a donation to our designated charity, the Backus Children’s Hospital, would be appreciated. Send more more information about The Landings.
Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll through each room while getting ideas from the unique furniture and accessories that each designer has selected. Listen to holiday music, enjoy a Christmas treat. You may even find the perfect couch, side table or painting for your own home or to give as a gift.
Holiday Home Hours
The Holiday Home will be open every Saturday and Sunday, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., from November 20th through December 19th. When you get to The Landings Main Gate during show hours, mention that you will be going to the Holiday Home, and you will be provided access and directions to The Landings Company office where you will be able to pick up a special “Holiday Shuttle Bus” to the design home.
Show Participants
The Holiday Home is being furnished and styled with Holiday decorations by several of Savannah’s most talented designers, including Bert John, Leah Bailey, and Stephanie Tallevast, with furnishings supplied by The Design House and Sweet Tea.
The Master Suite and Study/Guest room is being styled by Tricia Stacy of Hamilton Signature Homes with furnishings supplied by The Emporium on Habersham and The Sassy Flea. The children’s room is styled by Bert John, Leah Bailey and Stephanie Tallevast with furnishings supplied by Le Belle Sorelle and Sweet tea.
The Kitchen and Baths of the home have been furnished and styled by the Kitchen and Bath Designers of Wilmington Cabinet Co. Jamie Robinson, AKBD, Michelle Abernathy, and Lauren Fruits. Furnishings provided by Pier One Imports and Kitchenware Outfitters and Wilmington Cabinet Co.
If you have any questions, please call The Landings Company on 912- 598-0500, or toll free: 1-800-841-7011. Send more more information about The Landings.
The National Golf Association’s Hooters Professional Golf Tour recently returned to Savannah Lakes Village in McCormick, SC for The 2010 Savannah Lakes Village Classic. The April 26 - May 10 event included putting clinics with golf champions, fishing contests and more. A portion of the proceeds from The 2010 Savannah Lakes Village Classic went to The Ed Meyer First Responders. Click here for more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
--- Shots from The 2010 Savannah Lakes Village Classic ---
April 26 - May 10 at Savannah Lakes Village, SC
It's a beautiful day at SLV, and visitors enjoy the scenery.
Spectators are ready to roll and follow the games.
A young lady gets tips during the putting clinic, above, and an autograph, below.
Attendees included The First Citizens Jr. Clinic
Group, above, and the fishing group, below.
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Vol. 12, No. 509 Tuesday May 18, 2010 Circulation: 30,337
Bright's Creek, NC: New to the Top 10 Most Visited list.
Today's Headlines
* Top 10 Most Visited Communities in May
* This Week's Deals and Specials
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TOP TEN MOST VISITED COMMUNITIES
Top 10 Most Visited Communities in May
1. Sea
Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC
2. Amelia
Island Plantation, Amelia Island, FL
3. Del
Webb's Stone Creek, Ocala, FL
4. Bright's
Creek, Mill Spring, NC - New to the Top
10!
5. Harbour
Ridge, Stuart, FL
6. Deer
Brook Golf Club, Shelby, NC
7. Treasure
Lake, DuBois, PA - New to the Top
10!
8. The
Cliffs at High Carolina, Asheville, NC
9.
Carolina
Country Club, Spartansburg, NC - New to the Top 10!
10.
Woodside
Plantation, Aiken, SC
The
Next 5 Most Visited Communities
11. Stonehouse,
Toana, VA
12. The
Resort on Eagle Mountain Lake, Fort Worth, TX - New to the Top 15!
13. Rio
Grande Club, Suth Fork, CO - New to the Top 15!
14. St. James
Plantation, Southport, NC - New to the Top
15!
15. The
Cliffs at Keowee, Sunset, SC - New
to the Top 15!
> Running Y Ranch, OR marks its recent No. 4 ranking in the Golf Digest list of America’s Top 50 Courses for Women by offering a new Golf for Women Package. The one-night package include two rooms for a foursome of women in the Running Y Lodge, one day of golf on the Arnold Palmer-designed course, golf cart, range balls and 15 % off at the resort’s Sandhill Spa. Package price is $114 per person. Award is based on criteria such as design, amenities and atmosphere. Click here for more information about Running Y Ranch!
> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada reports brisk sales and construction activity and reminds buyers that financing is still available on all property purchases at 4% over a 10-year term—with a limited-time bonus offer of interest-free payments in the first year. With the recent sale of three lots there are now only six oceanfront lots at Sunset Dunes still available. Click here for more information about Sunset Dunes!
> Indian River Colony Club, FL recently held a Rally for the Cure golf tournament, welcoming a field of 60 women golfers all outfitted in pink apparel as they vied for cash prizes and golf accessories while raising money and awareness for breast cancer research. The 18-hole scramble event raised $1,565 for cancer research. Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation was the event sponsor. Click here for more information about Indian River Colony Club!
> The Cliffs at Glassy, SC will host a special Cooking with Karl culinary workshop on Wednesday, May 26 at 3 p.m. Executive Chef Karl Lundgren and Pastry Chef Angela Minor will interactively demonstrate how to create an array of delectable delights as well as educate in an intimate and fun atmosphere. Class is limited to 20. Fee is $25 per person. Click here for more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL reports lots of real estate showings, listings and sales. In the second quarter, the realty group has closed three property purchases and gone to contract on two more. Just listed is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home on Sweetbay Circle for $385,000 and a 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence on Harbour Ridge Boulevard for $329,900. A Harbour Ridge home in that same price range has a sale pending very shortly after coming on the market. Click here for more information about Harbour Ridge!
> The Bay Club, MA reports that one of its members, Peter Uihlein, has risen to the No. 1 spot in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, making him the world’s top-ranked amateur golfer. > Reynolds Plantation, GA, and its Lake Club Tennis Center welcomes Peter Burwash International (PBI) professional Joachim Hohnstadt to the tennis staff for the summer season.
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NORTH CAROLINA
Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake
Gated community, Davis Love III golf, fitness
center, fishing ponds, homes from the $130,000s
TEXAS
=>
The Reserve at Sugar Tree, Lipan
Gated, master-planned
community, golf, swimming, fishing, homesites from $23,000
NORTH CAROLINA
=>
Scotch Hall Preserve, Merry Hill
Master-planned community,
Palmer golf, marina, shooting club, homesites from $125,000
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NORTH CAROLINA
=> Scotch Hall Preserve, Merry Hill
Access to multiple waterways, Palmer Signature golf, planned marina, homesites from $125,000
TEXAS
=>
The Reserve at Sugar Tree, Lipan
Gated, master-planned
community, golf, swimming, fishing, homesites from $23,000
TENNESSEE
=> Woodlake Golf Community, Gallatin
Boating on Lake Norris, championship golf, fitness center, pool, golf homesites from $38,000
=> Oyster Bay Harbour, Fernandina Beach
Boat slips, marina, yacht club, fitness center, tennis, hiking trails, homes with slip from $199,999
FLORIDA
=>
Sailfish Point, Stuart
Marina and yacht club, Nicklaus Signature golf,
homes from $675,000 to $23.9 million
SOUTH CAROLINA
=> Hilton Head Plantation, Bluffton
Lake and lagoon system stocked for fishing, four golf courses, marina, homes from $175,000
> Hampton Lake, SC's special, limited incentive offer on an income-producing home guaranteed to yield $18,000 in rental revenue in the first year of ownership. The first buyer to purchase a Vacation Arbors home and place it in the rental program will be guaranteed by Hampton Lake, LLC a minimum rental income amount of $4,500 per quarter for the first four quarters after move-in date.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL's special Stay & Play program--now with summer rates. Priced at $350 per couple, the offer includes two nights in a fully equipped condominium, two rounds of golf (for two), unlimited tennis, use of the fitness center, plus lunches and a dinner for two.
> Woodside Plantation, SC's extension of its Spring Savings Spectacular through May 31, for guests who attend its Spring Fling celebration May 28-30, 2010. The Spring Fling is Woodside’s most anticipated annual event and is a fun-filled weekend of great camaraderie, fine dining, golf outings, historic trolley tours, a pub party and a special Saturday evening gala featuring live music and dancing.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL's Special Summer Incentive program. From now through Sept. 30, Harbour Ridge will give buyers the option of paying the Club Equity fee over a 3-year period and will waive one half of Club Dues along with other fees for the 2011 season. Buyers are invited to visit Harbour Ridge on a Discovery Package....
> Champion Hills, NC's a Stay & Play package includes a round of golf for two on the private, top-ranked Champion Hills course plus lunch at the Clubhouse, a tour of the property and two nights’ lodging at a local inn or B&B in historic Hendersonville—all for $375. There is a one-night visitation option, priced at $180....
> The Reserve at Sugar Tree, TX's special bonus—buy a homesite and get golf membership at no charge, plus pay no dues for one year. This attractive dues-and-membership offer extends thru June 30. Homesites are priced as low as $19,900 for a private, wooded half-acre....
> Bright’s Creek, NC's price-reduced home with golf and mountain views.
This 5-BR home at 601 Chestertown Drive in The Reserve neighborhood has
5,223 s. f. of living space, including a first floor master, 3
bedrooms on the terrace level and a carriage suite with full bath over the garage. There are two fireplaces indoors and one on each of the outside decks, plus a private cart path next door leading to the Bright’s Creek clubhouse. Priced now at $1,649,000 furnished. Click here for more information about Bright’s Creek!
> Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC, now back in business and stronger financially than before, features reduced-price homesites starting at just $250,000, making the community a solid value compared with similar developments in the North Carolina mountains. The community has gone from possible foreclosure to re-opening in little more than six months. It has sold 230 of its planned 354 homesites. Click here for more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
> Balsam
Mountain Preserve, NC's Discovery Package, just
$199/night, comes with accommodations in a private mountaintop
cabin with fireplace & daily
breakfast. Enjoy a guided horseback ride, 30 miles of
hiking trails with a staff naturalist or explore the
nearby towns of Waynesville and Sylva....
> Windmill
Harbour, SC's reduced price by $300,000 of the luxury home at 6 Millwright. Equipped
with a hot tub/spa, fireplace, private pool, 3-car garage and Jarvis
Creek views, this 6,105-sq.-ft. home on a large lot is
currently listed at $1,999,000. It has 4 BR & 4
BAs, & is near the marina and Yacht
Club...
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Magazine featuring the Dream 18
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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES
These communities are now featured in the GolfCourseHome Home Page Spotlight. See below for names, locations and links.a
Frenchman's Reserve, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Fairvue Plantation, Gallatin, Tennessee
Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, Delaware
Brickshire, Providence Forge, Virginia
Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro, North Carolina
Bridges at Preston Crossing, Gunter, Texas
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Brunswick Forest, NC will hold a book discussion next week.
Brunswick Forest, NC residents will be treated to a discussion of “Cape Fear Rising” led by its author, Philip Gerard, a professor at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, on Dec. 15th at the community's Book Club event at the Community Commons. Click here for more information about Brunswick Forest!
The Vineyards, FL welcomes Bearce Carter as a new-home specialist on the community’s sales and marketing team. A Florida-licensed Realtor, Carter has been living and selling homes in Naples since 2000....
Carolina CC, SC offers views of lake, woods and golf.
Carolina Country Club, SC reports that its 2009 Jack West Cup golf invitational tournament was a tremendous success. A field of 24 players was invited to play based on year-long participation in the club’s tournaments. The competition used an exciting Ryder Cup team format. Special thanks to all
participants, along with kudos to Team West, which won by a score of 13 -11. Click here for more information about Carolina Country Club!
The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA recently unveiled its first Designer Holiday House with a grand opening event attended by some 300 people. Attendees were able to visit and enjoy the Home, meet the designers, discuss decorating ideas, enjoy holiday cheer and generously donate. The Showhome will be open every Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. 5 p.m., through December 20th. Click here for more information about The Landings!
Callaway Gardens, GA will convene the 24th Annual Southern Gardening Symposium on January 29–31, 2010. This three- Symposium brings professional speakers, a complete one-stop gardening marketplace and the chance to rub elbows with highly knowledgeable garden enthusiasts. Book signings, innovative talks and workshops round out the busy agenda, devoted to the No. 1 hobby in America. Click here for more information about Callaway Gardens!
Reynolds Plantation, GA, announces that The Ritz-Carlton Lodge has set Friday, Dec. 18 for its “One Big Holiday Party in the Pines.” This event brings together a number of smaller groups to share the expenses of one large party and includes dinner and dancing amid world-renowned holiday decor. Event is priced at $69 per person plus tax and gratuity, and includes a full dinner buffet. Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation!
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!
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!
Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC is a low-density community.
Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC raised $30,000--triple the budgeted goal-- from its first-ever Charity Golf Classic. Nearly 90 golfers participated in the event along with dozens of corporate sponsors. The daylong event, which also included a silent auction and reception, benefited four charitable organizations that serve the local residents of Jackson County. Click here for more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
Pauma Valley Country Club, CA members have lots of fun activities to look forward to. The club schedule starts with an open golf clinic with the head golf professional, followed by duplicate bridge, a live Maine Lobster Night, then a post-San Diego Charger game Burger Night and afternoon Water Aerobics in the club pool. Click here for more information about Pauma Valley Country Club!
Callaway Gardens, GA and Osprey Events announced their support in a search for multiple major sponsors of the Golf Channel Invitational for The First Tee through the 2011 event. This year’s event, the seventh overall, takes place October 25-27 at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Callaway Gardens, which previously hosted the PGA TOUR’s Buick Challenge for over a decade, first hosted The Invitational in 2007. Proceeds of this event will benefit The First Tee. Click here for more information about Callaway Gardens!
The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA is on 6,500 acres.
The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA will host the USTA National Men's 40 Clay Court Championships & Pro-Am, to be held Sept. 26 - Oct. 5 at the Franklin Creek Tennis Center. Players from all over the country will be competing in the tournament. Admission is free. In addition to the main event, there will be a Pro-AM tournament open to members first, after which it will be opened to the public. Click here for more information about The Landings!
Dataw Island, SC is a waterfront haven.
Dataw Island, SC alerts visitors to the upcoming Beaufort Shrimp Festival on the weekend of Oct. 2-3. Now in its 15th year, this annual event celebrates Lowcountry cuisine and offers fun activities for all ages. Highlights include a Friday evening concert in the park featuring live entertainment, Saturday 5K Walk through History in the Old Point neighborhood in Beaufort, arts and crafts, plus a Popcorn Shrimp race for kids. Hours are Friday, 6 pm to 10 pm and Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm. Click here for more information about Dataw Island!
The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA will host the 2011 USGA Women’s State Team Championship on Oct. 4-6. This three-day event will be played on the community’s Palmetto Course. Designed by Arthur Hills, the Palmetto Course is considered to be the most difficult of the club’s six 18-hole layouts. Click here for more information about The Landings!
Lakewood Ranch, FL scored a property sales "hat trick" earlier this month as no fewer than three customers purchased lot/home packages in the Valderrama neighborhood during a single business day. Valderrama is part of Lakewood Ranch's Country Club East village. The builders making these sales were Neal Communities and Arthur Rutenberg Homes. A community spokesperson said the sales were
"just another confirmation of the positive outlook in the market." Click here for more information about Lakewood Ranch!
Bright's Creek, NC Featured Golf Home complete with artwork.
FEATURED GOLF HOMES
Bright's Creek, NC presents its Featured Golf Home: Tucked into a private, wooded setting, this stunning home has Piney Mountain as a backdrop and an open interior filled with paintings, art glass and ceramic sculptures.
St. James Plantation, NC, presents its Featured Golf Home which showcases the architectural features of a classic Southern home and set right on the Intracoastal Waterway...
SPECIAL EVENTS
Del Webb’s Sun City Peachtree, GA and Del Webb at Lake Oconee, GA invite prospective residents for a special “Webbstock” event on Saturday Sept. 19. Along with enjoying a late-summer barbeque and from the 1960s, attendees will be able to meet and mingle with future neighbors and have questions answered by the community staff. Tie-dye activities and a ‘60s costume contest round out the festivities. Event takes place at each community’s amenity center. Click here for more information about Del Webb’s Sun City Peachtree! Click here for more information about Del Webb at Lake Oconee!
Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club, NC will be part of the third annual Patriot Golf Day, a joint initiative of The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association. Golfers across the country and at Cummings Cove have the unique opportunity to donate $1 or more to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides post-secondary educational scholarships to families of those who
have become disabled or lost their lives in the line of duty. Click here for more information about Cummings Cove!
Bald Head Island, NC celebrates Labor Day Weekend with a major open-house event. Visitors are invited to attend the the Island Agency’s one-day Parade of Homes on Sunday, Sept. 6 from 1-4 p.m. Homes on the tour can be found fronting the ocean along South Beach, overlooking the marina in quaint Harbour Village, and bordering Federal Road in Cape Fear Station. Click here for more information about Bald Head Island!
Champion Hills, NC is getting set for a special Octoberfest Guest weekend at the community. Activities will include competitions with a total of $1,000 in prizes to the winning teams and players. Click here for more information about Champion Hills!
Callaway Gardens, GA will host the seventh annual Ida Cason Callaway Foundation (ICCF) Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept 21. Proceeds from the tournament enable the Foundation to share the wonders of nature with thousands of school children by providing funds for diverse environmental programs available at Callaway Gardens. The event is a “yellow ball scramble” with prizes for four top teams. Winners will receive Delta tickets for any destination in the continental U.S. Click here for more information about Callaway Gardens!
St. James Plantation, SC: Custom home on the ICW.
St. James Plantation, SC, announces a new custom-designed Featured Home which showcases the architectural features of a classic Southern home. Set right on the Intracoastal Waterway, the great room, dining room and guest rooms all offer access to a screened porch overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. The homes comes with 4-bedrooms, 5 1/2-baths, 4,700 square feet of space and is listed for $1.6 million. Click here for more information about the St. James Plantation Featured Home!
The Cliffs at Keowee, SC reports that resident Darryl Holland, 42, has lowered his average score by 10 strokes after just 10 hours of lessons with instructor Brett Latchum at The Cliffs' International Institute of Golf. A lawyer in nearby Greenville, Holland had never broken 100 before and now averages about 98 and has a low score of 86. The students of IIG also include former U.S. Open winner Geoff Ogilvy. Click here for more information about The Cliffs at Keowee, SC!
Reynolds Plantation, GA offers 99 holes of golf.
Reynolds Plantation, GA, in partnership with the Oconee Performing Arts Society, announces the Village Battle of the Bands, to be held Saturday, September 12. Local bands will compete from 5 pm to 9 pm for the title of 2009 Village Band and a contract to perform at the Fall Picnic at Lake Oconee Village on Saturday, October 10th. A total of eight bands will qualify for the competition. Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation!
Callaway Gardens, GA invites visitors to enjoy a Sky High Hot Air Balloon Package on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6. The festivities will be highlighted by the luminous sight of a balloon glow on Friday evening. There will be morning balloon flights on Saturday and Sunday. Between balloon launches, the days are filled with entertainment, family activities, exhibits, demonstrations, music and more. Click here for more information about Callaway Gardens!
Edgartown Residence Club, MA reminds its fractional owners they have an opportunity to see up-close some of Edgartown's most beautiful and historic homes on the Third Annual Edgartown House Tour. The tour will be held today from 2 pm to 4:30 pm. In addition to four of Edgartown's finest homes, the tour includes tea and refreshments in the Habitat for Humanity Decorator Show House Gardens and the Captain Thomas Mellen House at the Decorator Show House and Gardens. Click here for more information about Edgartown Residence Club!
The Landings at Skidaway Island, GA has introduced Children's Golf Birthday Parties. Children ages 4 to 17 can now celebrate their birthday with family, friends and The Landings Club Golf Professional Staff. Parties include a 45-minute golf clinic with instruction, games and prizes, plus a golf gift for the birthday child and a golf treat bag for guest children. Loaner golf clubs and equipment are available. Click here for more information about The Landings!
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.
Daniel Island, SC holds open house today and tomorrow.
Daniel Island, SC hosts its Weekend Open House this weekend, June 6-7. This two-day event will open the doors to some of the island’s most desirable homes–in the south end neighborhoods on Saturday and in Daniel Island Park on Sunday the 7th. Hours are 2 to 5 pm both days. A diverse selection of more than 40 island homes will be featured. Click here for more information about Daniel Island!
Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC announced that Business North Carolina magazine had named Balsam Mountain’s Arnold Palmer Signature design the No. 1 New Course in the state for 2009, and one of the top 25 overall. Judging was done by a select panel of regional golf experts and announced by the editors of Business North Carolina in the magazine’s current issue. Click here for more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
NEWS SHORTS
> Lake Ridge, TX is celebrating 15 years as a community with a series of festivities and events....
> Teton Springs, ID and the Teton High Redskins welcomed competing high school teams in the first golf tournament of the season at the community’s Headwaters Club, home course of the Redskins team....
> Hampton Hall, SC is looking ahead to a series of fun community events for June, including the Beach Party on June 7 at the Entertainment Club, the start of Kid’s Fitness Camp on the 15th and Ladies’ Night Out on the 17th....
> The Cliffs Communities, NC recently began offering a new cottage collection, Straus Lake Cottages, at its High Carolina community, site of Tiger Woods' first U.S. golf course design....
DEALS SHORTS
> Verano, FL is participating in Kolter Homes Spring Home Clearance Sale—prices on single-family homes and club villas now start in the upper-$100,000s....
> 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...
> 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 $2000 in travel expenses at settlement ....
> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada offer for June: Any interested buyer who flies in for a tour and makes a purchase will have their airfare paid by Sunset Dunes...
> Wachesaw Plantation Club, SC is offering a special Weekend Package exclusive to GolfCourseHome visitors. Details here> http://golfne.ws/8ngz....
The Club at Olde Stone, KY offers golf, swimming, more.
The Club at Olde Stone, KY will be hosting a 5k run, 5k pump and run, 5k
wheel chair race, 5k walk, and 1 mile Kids Fun Run on Saturday, June 27th.
Proceeds go to Operation PRIDE, which is a non-profit organization that
works to beautify Bowling Green. The club will kick off the race with a pasta
party the night before. Click here for more information about The Club at Olde Stone!
Pauma Valley Country Club, CA marked the club’s summer opening on May 6th with the first of its weekly Picnic by the Pool BBQ events. Attended by some 50 members, the event was enhanced by beautiful weather. Members chatted while sipping their favorite drink and catching up on the events of the winter. Then the guys took to the grills and showed their BBQ stuff. Click here for more information about Pauma Valley Country Club!
Heritage Wake Forest, NC is pleased to announce that the community won a record seven awards at the 2009 Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) awards banquet held in Raleigh, NC last month. Awards included Development Company of the Year, Best Land Plan for a Master Community, Best Master Planned Community Landscape Design, and Best Master Planned Community Recreation Design. Heritage Wake Forest features 24 unique neighborhoods. Click here for more information about Heritage Wake Forest!
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...
Amelia Island Plantation, FL will hold benefit this weekend.
Amelia Island Plantation, FL will hold its 8th Annual Wine & Art Fest this Memorial Day Weekend with a reduced rate--33 percent lower than the 2008 rate. Friday night begins the celebration with an elegant four-course gourmet dinner. Saturday’s wine tasting, art display and live jazz entertainment will be held on the grounds and porches of The Spa & Shops. Reservations are required. Beneficiary of the event will be Rescuing Animals in Nassau (RAIN). Click here for more information about Amelia Island!
River Wilderness, FL's Nine, Wine & Dine events are making Friday afternoons memorable ones. Golfers compete in varied and challenging games. Then the field heads to the Clubhouse for hors d’oeuvres, full entree buffet and manned pasta station. The festivities continue with music and dancing. Click here for more information about River Wilderness!
NEWS & DEALS SHORTS
> Time is running out at The Resort on Eagle Mountain Lake, TX which is including a one-year golf membership to any buyer who closes on a home during the month of May....
> The Preserve at Grand Lake, OK is offering Grand Lake homesites with boat slips from just $29,900 during a special Memorial Day Weekend sale....
> 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....
DISCOVERY TOURS - STAY 'n PLAY
> 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....
> Bald Head Island, NC is offering a special Fathers Day Package that features a discount of 25 percent on accommodations on stays of two nights or more from June 19 through 26, plus a $100 gift certificate...
> The Club at Olde Stone, KY is now offering “Stay & Play” golf packages that have a two-night minimum stay and include unlimited golf...Galingayle, GA is offering a Discovery Stay for two nights at the James Madison Inn and a private tour of the Galingayle property and homesites....
The Preserve at Wolf Laurel, NC Buck House.
The Preserve at Wolf Laurel, NC is taking bookings for spring stays at Buck House, the historic B&B lodging within The Preserve’s unique Dreamdale compound. An 11-acre complex alongside Bald Mountain Creek, Dreamdale features a springhouse, a frame insulated apple house, an old store, creekside swings, ponds and the Buck House. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Buck House is a restored 4,472-square-foot Colonial Revival dwelling. Click here for more information about The Preserve at Wolf Laurel!
The Resort on Eagle Mountain Lake, TX announces the opening of its new, state-of-the-art fitness facility. The new facility is much larger than its predecessor and more completely outfitted. Each piece was carefully selected, including cardio equipment, pin select machines, dumbbells, loading machines, electronic bikes, walkers and elliptical machines. Click here for more information about The Resort on Eagle Mountain Lake!
Wachesaw Plantation, SC and its Ladies Association will hold a gardening event, “It’s All in a Container” at Kimbel’s Restaurant on Mar. 31. Featured speaker is Christine Todd of Brookgreen Gardens, who will give a demonstration on container gardening and identify local plants that grow best in containers. Brookgreen Gardens is a National Historic Landmark with one of America’s most prized collections of figurative sculpture in an outdoor setting. Click here for more information about Wachesaw Plantation!
The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA will be hosting a Landscape Expo for residents on its athletic field on Mar. 22. Experts in various fields will provide presentations and offer advice and consultation on a number of topics including Curb Appeal, Southern Plantings the Gardening Calendar, Lagoon Ecology, Irrigation Systems, and more. Exhibit tents will fill the athletic field with vendors displaying their wares, illustrating services, selling plants and shrubbery, and raffling off prizes. Click here for more information about The Landings!
Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC: Cherished stop for the PGA Tour.
An added bonus to living at a community with a championship golf course is the opportunity to watch future and current champions right out your back door as they compete in professional tour events. The number of properties endorsed by the PGA, LPGA, Champions and Nationwide Tours (along with the USGA and leading amateur tournament groups) is extensive and many of them are featured on GolfCourseHome.
In addition to the chance to present competition on a world-class golf course, pro tour organizers are attracted by the well-organized professional staff at these communities and the welcoming spirit residents display.
If you are investigating golf communities as a future home for vacation, retirement or investment, use these events as a good reason to come by and see the community at its very best. Then, when the cheering stops, you can return for a more intimate visit that shows you the community as an everyday setting for country club living. Here’s the schedule for 2009.
SOUTH CAROLINA
> Sea Pines, Hilton Head
April 16-19 - PGA TOUR Verizon Heritage
One of the original great golf communities in the U.S. remains a fitting home to one of the most cherished stops—by players and golf fans alike—on the entire PGA Tour. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Verizon Heritage will tee off the week after the Masters, April 16-19, on the subtle Lowcountry contours of Harbour Town Golf Links, the most famous of the four championship courses at Sea Pines. Boo Weekley is the two-time defending champion of this event, which is always so well managed by the PGA Tour and the staff of the 5,200-acre community. Gallery the Verizon Heritage and you’ll get a chance to explore the deep-water Harbour Town Yacht Basin, South Beach Marina, 14 miles of paved biking and leisure trails plus elegant dining in a host of memorable settings. Click here for more information about Sea Pines!
GEORGIA
May 2 - 10 Tail $50,000 Pro Challenger Tennis Championship
The Landings on Skidaway Island, Savannah, GA will
be hosting the 2009 Tail $50,000 Pro Challenger from May 2 - 10, 2009
at their Franklin Creek Tennis Center. This tournament will be the
warm-up for the French Open and will give players an
opportunity to prepare for play on the red clay courts of the Roland
Garros Stadium. In addition to the professional matches, the week-long
event will include a Kid's Day, Military Day, Seniors Day, and a ProAm with proceeds being donated to Hospice Savannah. Click here for more information about The Landings!
VIRGINIA
May 7-10 LPGA TOUR Michelob ULTRA Open
The LPGA Tour takes its show on the road to such far-off venues as Brazil, Thailand and Singapore during the early months of the season. For players and U.S. fans alike, arriving at Kingsmill in mid-spring (this year’s dates are May 7-10) offers a return not just to American soil but a wealth of early American history at Williamsburg. For the pros, it’s a chance to compete on the premier Kingsmill layout, the River Course, in the LPGA’s Michelob ULTRA Open. The resort community’s golf amenity also comprises the Plantation Course by Arnold Palmer and the classic parkland Woods Course by Tom Clark—plus Bray Links, a nine-hole par-3. Click here for more information about Kingsmill!
NORTH CAROLINA
> Bright’s Creek, Mill Spring
> Carolina Country Club, Spartanburg
May 14 -17 Nationwide Tour BMW Charity Pro-Am
Running from May 14 to May 17, the BMW Charity Pro-Am is one of the most important events on the 2009 Nationwide Tour calendar. When the tournament descends on 5,000-acre Bright’s Creek and the community’s Blue Ridge Mountain grandeur, it’s a backdrop befitting a prestigious sponsor and the important fundraising and public-relations aspects of the pro-am. For spectators, it’s a chance to see movers and shakers from throughout the Southeast in their golf element on a knockout of a Tom Fazio championship course. The Nationwide BMW Charity Pro-Am boasts an extremely large field of professionals and amateurs, which requires multiple courses. That’s why Bright’s Creek is one-third of a three-course rotation including The Carolina Country Club (see below) and a local private club, as well. Click here for more information about Bright’s Creek!
SOUTH CAROLINA
> The Carolina Country Club, Spartanburg
May 14 -17 Nationwide Tour BMW Charity Pro-Am
Designed by the acclaimed Southeastern architect Tom Jackson in 1984, The Carolina Country Club golf course is a handsome, tree-lined layout enhanced by lakes and streams. Co-hosting the BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament with Bright’s Creek (see above), it can throw a robust back-tee Slope rating of 139 at Nationwide Tour contestants. The club offers not just championship golf but 10 lighted tennis courts, a swim club, dining facilities, and a banquet hall. Ideal for evening events during golf competitions, the community’s Holly Hall is a 7,000-square-foot post-and-beam edifice with a cathedral ceiling and rich millwork throughout. Click here for more information about The Carolina Country Club!
ALABAMA
> Ross Bridge, Hoover
May 15-17 Senior PGA TOUR Regions Charity Classic
If you’re on a spring blossom tour through Alabama or playing your way down the famed Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, it’s well worth stopping at Ross Bridge and its top-tier resort amenities, including the Renaissance Ross Bridge hotel. You’ll be able to catch the senior golf action at the Regions Charity Classic, which takes place the weekend of May 15-17. The course setup crew from the Champions Tour has the option of stretching this RTJ-designed brute out near 8,000 yards, but even for a $1.7 million pro tournament they select a far tamer yardage. The defending champion is Andy Bean, who held off Loren Roberts for a one-stroke victory in last year’s event. Click here for more information about Ross Bridge!
NORTH CAROLINA
> Wakefield Plantation, Raleigh
May 28-31 Nationwide Tour Rex Hospital Open
Just having the initials “TPC” in your club’s name doesn’t mean you host a tour stop. For the Tournament Players Club Wakefield Plantation, it’s a fitting honor to have hosted the Nationwide Tour since 2001, one year after the club’s 7,257-yard Hale Irwin-designed golf course opened. This year’s tournament, the 2009 Rex Hospital Open, takes place May 28-31. Wakefield Plantation is a dream locale for tournament organizers, players and gallery. It’s a 2,200-acre community with world-class golf, tennis, swimming, playgrounds and clubhouse activities. Plus, it’s conveniently located between the Carolina coast and the Blue Ridge Mountains. A short drive away is Research Triangle Park, RDU International Airport and downtown Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham. Click here for more information about Wakefield Plantation!
NEVADA
> Montreux, Reno
August 6-9 PGA Tour Legends Reno-Tahoe Open
In high summer, it’s a challenge for any golf event to find a venue free of oppressive heat and humidity. The PGA Tour responds to that challenge by detouring to the high Sierra for the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. The host site is Montrêux, a private, gated golf community bordering Toiyabe National Forest in the Sierra Nevada mountain range near Lake Tahoe. It’s home to the only Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course in northern Nevada and it’s the layout you would have to tame this August 6-9 in order to join such noted past winners as Scott Verplank, John Cook and Steve Flesch in order to take the biggest share of the tournament’s $3,000,000 purse. Click here for more information about Montrêux!
VIRGINIA
> Homestead Preserve, Hot Springs
Sept. 12-17 Senior Women's Match Play
For as long as the U.S. Golf Association conducts its 13 annual championship events, it will gladly return to The Homestead and that grand old resort’s beloved Cascades Course. All the top senior-division players in women’s amateur golf will gather in Hot Springs for an intriguing week of match-play competition this Sept. 12-17. Many will stay around afterward to enjoy the Virginia mountain scenery, a premier resort spa, elegant dining and the iconic beauty of the property. Tournament-goers will enjoy the same luxuries, plus a chance to tour two residential opportunities, The Homestead Preserve and the Owners Club at the Homestead. Late summer, the customary time for the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur, will also be ideal for enjoying and exploring this distinctive American place. Click here for more information about Homestead Preserve!
NORTH CAROLINA
> Rock Barn Golf and Spa, Conover
Sept 18-20 PGA TOUR Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn
The PGA Tour’s 50-and-up circuit makes a swing along the Eastern Seaboard after Labor Day, starting with the Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn (Sept 18-20, 2009). The community’s two 18-hole courses—one by Tom Jackson, one by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.—give Rock Barn superior flexibility in accommodating members as well as the Champions Tour field before and during the competitive rounds of the event. Along with the superior golf amenity, fans, players and officials get to appreciate the scenic valleys and hills that frame the property. Swing-weary Champions Tour players would be wise to stop in at the Rock Barn Spa for muscle-toning treatments that could provide the necessary edge. Click here for more information about Rock Barn!
SOUTH CAROLINA
Oct. 22-25 Nationwide Tour Championship
A coveted title, first-place money of $180,000 and full eligibility on the PGA Tour for next season is on the line when the Nationwide Tour comes to Daniel Island for the season-ending Nationwide Tour Championship, held Oct. 22-25 this year. The 72-hole competition is played on the younger of two standout championship courses at Daniel Island, the Rees Jones-designed Ralston layout. Members and residents at this award-laden community with its 23 miles of rivers and creeks also enjoy the Tom Fazio-designed Beresford Creek course. The community is great for exploring, should you attend the Nationwide event. It’s a beautifully laid out property of traditional neighborhoods, club amenities, parks, shops, restaurants, schools, churches and more. Click here for more information about Daniel Island!
Colonial Heritage, VA will hold a Valentine's Day celebration.
Colonial Heritage, VA welcomes romantic revelers to its Valentine's Day Celebration Dinner, with live entertainment. The event is Saturday, Feb. 14 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. with music provided by Hot House. The repertoire of this entertaining dance band includes jazz, big band, classic rock, country, pop and blues. The evening’s menu will center around entrees of beef tournedos and chicken piccata. Click here for more information about Colonial Heritage!
The Founders Club, FL recently captured another award for its quality, lifestyle and beauty when it was named “Best New Community” by Sarasota Herald-Tribune readers. The Founders Club is also distinguished as a “Top 100” club community by LINKS magazine and by Travel + Leisure Golf magazine. It is one of only 11 communities in the state of Florida to receive both awards. Click for more information about The Founders Club!
The Highlands, VA has just completed its private clubhouse featuring a dining facility headed by a master chef. Most of the homes in The Highlands have third levels, golf course views, acre-plus homesites, and a price range beginning at $400,000 plus. In addition to the community’s 65-acre lake, ideal for canoeing and fishing off a dock, there is a fitness center, an 18-hole championship golf course with a new pro shop, plus a water park, tennis courts, and a picnic pavilion with a playground. Click here for more information about The Highlands!
The Links at Gettysburg, PA has a full holiday calendar.
The Links at Gettysburg, PA reminds one and all that December is a busy social month for the community. The Links at Gettysburg homeowner Holiday Party, held in the main clubhouse on Dec. 7, was a spirited success and upcoming on December 14th is the homeowner Holiday Home Tour. Six homeowners at the Links will open up their homes to all the residents. Wine, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and holiday cheer will be enjoyed by all. Click here for more information about The Links at Gettysburg!
Hampton Hall, SC has scheduled a Wine Tasting and Local Craft Sale on Friday, Dec. 12 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Members and their friends are invited to enjoy a glass of wine and browse local crafts such as pottery, jewelry, woodwork, paintings and more. Light refreshments will be offered. Some featured artists are Cheryl Eppolito, Johnnie Griner, Molly Carrington, various artist from the May River Gallery. Click here for more information about Hampton Hall!
Reynolds Plantation, GA has set two dates for its annual “Holiday Party in The Pines” celebration—guests may sign up for either—on Thursday, Dec. 18 and Friday, Dec. 19. The festive affairs begin at 7 pm at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation and include dinner and dancing amidst The Lodge’s holiday decor. Guests will enjoy live musical entertainment from The Coconut Groove Band. For guests with children, the resort will offer its kid-friendly program, Ritz Kids. Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation!
Dataw Island Club, SC announced that Ted Bishop, a golf member and winter resident of Dataw Island, was elected secretary of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of America. Bishop is also the director of golf at The Legends of Indiana Golf Course in Franklin, Ind. With his election as secretary, Bishop will automatically become the 38th president of the PGA of America in four years. The PGA is the world's largest sports organization with more than 28,000 members and apprentices. Click here for more information about Dataw Island!
Lakewood Ranch, FL will hold Tour of Homes this month.
Lakewood Ranch, FL will spotlight a new village and neighborhoods during its annual Tour of Homes event, which that runs from Nov. 7 to Nov. 23. There are more than 30 luxury model homes open for touring. Guests will be able to see the newest village, Country Club East, a private, gated community. So far, there is an 18-hole course there, designed by architect Rick Robbins. A clubhouse is planned to open in the next few years, followed by more golf and other amenities. Click here for more information about Lakewood Ranch!
Fiddlers’ Creek, FL is set to host the fifth annual Boys & Girls Club Charity Golf Tournament. The event will be played on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Fiddler’s Creek Golf Club.A major funding source for the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County, it annually raises some $200,000. The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County hopes in the future to establish a club golf team, giving the area’s youth, who traditionally have missed out, a chance to participate in the sport. Click here for more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
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