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Kurt Russell, Lucas Black & Greg Kinnear Lead Cast of Celebs at BMW Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX

Kurt Russell is flanked by two of his fellow celebrities who are playing in the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX.

Since 2001, 89 celebrities have played in the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation. Twenty-four celebrities are scheduled to participate in the 2011 tournament, which concludes on Sunday, including seven first-time* participants. See clebrity names and event schedule below.

    Lucas Black, actor (Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift)
    Brad Brownell, Clemson Head Basketball Coach *
    Mark Bryan, Hootie and the Blowfish lead guitarist
    Andy Buckley, actor (The Office) *
    Javier Colon, musician and contestant on NBC's The Voice
    Jeffrey Donovan, actor (Burn Notice) *
    Don Felder, former lead guitarist for the Eagles
    Colt Ford, country music artist*
    Bruce Greenwood, actor (iRobot) *
    Wayne Gretzky, NHL Hall of Fame Member
    Oliver Hudson, actor (Rules of Engagement)
    Janet Jones-Gretzky, actress (Police Academy 5)
    Josh Kelley, musician
    Greg Kinnear, actor (You've Got Mail)
    Cheech Marin, actor/comedian (Cheech and Chong)
    Rob Morrow, actor (Numb3rs) *
    Terry O'Quinn, actor (LOST)
    Michael Pena, actor (Shooter)
    Joe Don Rooney, Rascal Flatts lead guitarist
    Kevin Sorbo, actor (Hercules: The Legendary Journeys)
    Danny Sullivan, former racing driver and 1985 Indy 500 winner *
    Gary Valentine, actor/comedian (King of Queens)
    Patrick Warburton, actor (Seinfeld)

CLEMSON CONNECTIONS -- Seven players who played college golf at Clemson University are entered in the BMW Charity Pro-Am -- Tommy Biershenk, Brent Delahoussaye, Brian Duncan, Elliot Gealy, Matt Hendrix, Kevin Johnson and Charles Warren. In addition Tigers' head basketball coach Brad Brownell is a participant in the pro-am portion of the event. The Clemson campus is located 35 miles from Greenville, S.C.

To purchase tickets for the 2011 tournament contact one of the tournament's 26 charities or call 864.297.1660.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Thursday May 19
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation - Round 1 - Thornblade Club, The Carolina Country Club and Bright's Creek Golf Club

The Spinx Concert Series presents An Evening at the Hotel California with Don Felder (formerly of the Eagles) - Peace Center Amphitheatre (Downtown Greenville - To purchase tickets ($20 each) call 864.233.5421. 

Friday May 20
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation - Round 2 - Thornblade Club, The Carolina Country Club and Bright's Creek Golf Club

The Spinx Concert Series presents The Celebrity Concert - Peace Center Amphitheatre (Downtown Greenville) - To purchase tickets ($20 each) call 864.233.5421.

Saturday May 21
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation - Round 3 - Thornblade Club, The Carolina Country Club and Bright's Creek Golf Club

Mike Creery First Tee Love for the Game Junior Golf Day - Thornblade Club Practice Range - Immediately following the conclusion of the 3rd Round. For more information visit bmwcharitygolf.com.

Sunday May 22
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation - Round 4 - Thornblade Club

New Communities Newsletter, May 20: Palmetto Dunes, SC Joins GCH

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  NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 12, No. 614   May 20, 2011  Circ. 28,175 
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Palmetto Dunes, SC: Miles of Hilton Head beaches.

 Today's Headlines   

    *  Palmetto Dunes, SC Joins GolfCourseHome
    *  Today's New Deals & Specials
    *  Community Special Events & News
 
    *  Best Real Estate Deals by State of 2011
    *  Florida Real Estate Deals
    *  Best Stay 'n Play Deals By State of 2011 

    *  Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome      
    *  This Month's Spotlighted Communities
    *  New Communities Coming Online Soon!       

    *  Next Issue: 'Top 10 Most Visited Communities,' Oceanfront lots on PEI, Canada, New Stay'n Play & More! Coming Tuesday, May 24th!

Good Morning!  Palmetto Dunes, SC, a landmark Hilton Head resort community with a 3 golf courses, an 11-mile lagoon and nature conservancy joins the GolfCourseHome Network today.

Home to highly praised golf courses by top architects, Palmetto Dunes is where families and couples have come for decades to enjoy active, modern marinas with great dining and entertainment. It’s a also a pioneer in land conservation, with miles of exploring through Lowcountry nature, both on trails and waterways. See below for more information, plus today's stay'n plays, real estate deals and more!

NEW TODAY ON GOLFCOURSEHOME!

GEORGIA
=> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island
Three golf courses, deepwater marina, two oceanfront hotels, golf-view homes from $650,000

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TODAY'S NEW DEALS & SPECIALS

   >> Real Estate Deals

> Kiawah Island, SC's Best Buy” for May is a lovely home that's been reduced to $995,000. This fairway-view residence at 6 Ocean Green Drive has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and is located near the Turtle Point neighborhood pool. The living room has superb views and gives onto a screened porch, while a fireplace adds architectural interest. Dining area provides golf views and access to porch for alfresco dining. Click here for more information about Kiawah Island!

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   >> Getaways & Stay 'n Play 

> St. James Plantation, Southport NC presents its Plantation Preview Package, featuring golf on the Members, Players or Founders Club course—your choice. Priced at just $149 per person, it includes two nights’ accommodations and three days to experience the community. You get a round of golf for two, VIP Club Access and a guided real estate tour. Offer good through Dec. 31. Click here for more information about St. James Plantation!

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS

> Scotch Hall Preserve, Merry Hill NC invites golf fans out on the week of May 23-29 as it hosts the inaugural Avoca Classic at Scotch Hall Preserve, a sanctioned stop on the famed Hooters Professional Golf Tour. Tuesday will feature the Tommy Davis Nationwide Insurance Shootout, contested among 10 two-player teams, each comprised of a Hooters Tour Professional and an amateur in a fun-filled 9-hole event. Also, on Tuesday afternoon, tour pros will be available for a Free Junior Clinic.   Click here for more information about Scotch Hall Preserve!

> Treasure Lake, Dubois PA is all set for its annual Kid's Carnival, coming up tomorrow, Sat., May 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at New Providence Beach on the lake. Come and enjoy all the fun activities that the Treasure Lake Community has put together for families coming out to visit. There will be face painting, sand art, food vendors, crafts, fire truck tours, games of skill and balloon art. Tickets are just $6 per person, with kids under two admitted free. Click here for more information about Treasure Lake!

> Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club, Hendersonville NC pays tribute to U.S. military service people with a ceremony tomorrow, May 21, which is Armed Forces Day. The community invites active-duty members of the military to play golf free tomorrow, the 21st, as a token of appreciation for the dedication and sacrifices all members of the military put forth on our behalf. Click here for more information about Cummings Cove!

> The Vineyards, Naples, FL and its golf staff look forward to an active tournament program that continues through the summer months. The regular Men’s and Ladies’ Day formats are extended, and the staff will set up games for all year-round golfers to participate in. Highlights include the Memorial Day and July 4th golf team competition on Monday May 30th and Saturday July 2nd with tee time starts. Click here for more information about The Vineyards!

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BEST DEALS OF 2011 

   >> Best Real Estate Deals of 2011

Arizona
Delaware
Georgia
Idaho
Massachusetts
Missouri
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Washington
CANADA

Arizona 

> Blackstone, Peoria AZ has an unprecedented value available to the savvy buyer on a building lot along the golf course. This lot originally sold for $475,000 and is now listed for just $179,000. It measures one half acre in size and is professionally graded for construction. 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...

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Delaware 

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE's unprecedented 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...

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Georgia

> The Georgia Club, Statham GA's special Invitational Golf Membership can be paid for in installments spread over six years with no interest. Pay your first installment now and receive complimentary golf carts for the remainder of 2011, or delay first payment for one year. You’ll also get complimentary green-fee and cart-fee passes to give to friends, business associates or relatives—that’s a $780 value. Send me more info...

 > Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA has a special incentive for GolfCourseHome Network subscribers. Receive $20,000 in FREE Options & Upgrades, if you’re one of the first three pre-sales of a new, maintenance-free, Villa Townhome with prices starting in the mid-$200,000s. The Westbrook Villas is also offering free-standing Villas and single-story floorplans. Send me more info...

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Idaho

> Teton Springs, Victor ID’s newest listing is a superior 4-bedroom mountain retreat that comes fully furnished and with golf membership included for only $949,000. In addition to 18- and 9-hole courses, the Headwaters Club also includes the outstanding Headwaters Grille, a 25-meter pool, plexi-pave tennis courts, hot tubs, kids Geyserland, plus miles of bike trails and a fitness and free-weight facility. Send me more info...

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Massachusetts

> 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 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...

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Missouri

> 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…

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North Carolina 

> Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club, Hendersonville, NC is taking a popular approach to golf club fees: Now with the purchase of a developer homesite with Blue Ridge Mountain and golf course views, you'll receive a Free Membership--either Golf, Sports or Social. Prices range from the $60,000s to $200,000s. In addition, there is special pricing on new spec homes with golf course views from the  mid-$300,000s. Resale homes are offered from the $200,000s to $900,000s. Send me more info...

 > Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC has select homes discounted in price or given a special Buyer's Incentive allowance of anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000. New condos and townhomes are available from $139,900 to $269,900. New homes range from $229,900 for Carriage Homes to $699,000 for larger residences.  Send me more info...

 > 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. Send me more info...

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Pennsylvania

> 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… 

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South Carolina

> Hampton Hall, Bluffton SC now lets you Try Before You Buy property there with several classes of membership that you can take advantage of so you can experience the Hampton Hall lifestyle. You enjoy use of all amenities and the championship golf course. Options include the Discovery, Prestige and Refundable Equity plans. Details are readily available on each. Send me more info...  

> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC is listing a prime homesite that is over one half-acre in size with prime views for the extremely low price of $14,900. Located at 30 Inverness Drive, this golf-and-lagoon-view site is well treed and very private. It’s a unique entrée into one the most prestigious golf communities in the Carolinas. Send me more info...

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Texas

> 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!

> Lake Ridge, Cedar Hill TX is spotlighting a beautiful pond-front homesite (#2416) that just came back on the market at $49,900. The site in this Bluegreen Community is heavily wooded with large hardwood trees and a sparkling pond right in the backyard. Surrounding it are rolling hills and a golf course lifestyle close to the urban sophistication of Dallas. 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…
 
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Virginia

> Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA is listing a four-bedroom home that is assessed at $260,000 for just $210,000. Home is in foreclosure with 3.5 baths, a bright ambience and working fireplace. First- and second-floor  master bedrooms. A limited 2-year warranty is provided to buyer. Send me more info...

 > Greensprings West, Williamsburg VA has its last five available homesites value-priced from the $360,000s. Builder is Ryan Homes, style is single-family, views are of the Williamsburg National Golf Course. Choose designs with up to five bedrooms.   Send me more info...

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Washington

> 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…

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CANADA

> 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…

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FLORIDA DEALS  

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL's Getaway Package for prospective home buyers at this Space Coast community popular with the military set is good just until May 31. Enjoy nearby hotel accommodations for 2 nights and explore IRCC. For just $99 per person, you get lodging, a round of golf on the club’s championship course and dinner at its private At Ease Club.  Send me more info...

 > World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL announced special pricing for Estate Homesites. These homesites, listed in the $100,000s, each afford a highly pleasing view, of the King & Bear golf course, water-to-golf views or untouched conservation lands. In World Golf Village, there are no time constraints on when a lot owner must build. The community is home to the World Golf Hall of Fame, IMAX® Theatre, a year-round heated Junior Olympic pool, lighted tennis courts, fitness center and clubhouse. Send me more info...

 > Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is spotlighting the Barcelona Model by Skyway Builders. This well-crafted GREEN Home has over 3,000 sq.ft. of space and features 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths plus a state of the art kitchen and wet bar. Special features include paver lined driveway, high impact, insulated hurricane-resistant glass, plus security system. As a special incentive, the buyer receives an Associate Golf Membership valued at $5,000. Send me more info...

> The Vineyards, Naples, FL presents savings of up to $100,000 on 2- and 3-bedroom Vista Points condominiums, now thru June 1. Ten of these 1,772-sf to 2,245-sf residences are listed at prices from $344,000 to $577,000. Each comes with a full golf membership, representing another $35,000 in savings. These are Regal-design mid-rise condominiums overlooking Vineyards’ stunning golf course. Send me more info...

 > Victoria Park, Deland FL lets you receive up to $5,000 in free designer upgrades from the community’s builders and design your own free trial membership at Victoria Hills Golf Club if you buy a new home by June 30. Send me more info...

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   >> Best Discovery & Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011

Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas

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Delaware

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE invites you to experience the benefits of the Premier Club. As a cardholder you will receive a free round upon joining, enjoy year round savings on green fees and Golf Shop merchandise as well as earning points towards more free rounds. Join anytime and enjoy a full year of program benefits. Click here for more information about Heritage Shores! 

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 Florida

> 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...

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Georgia

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA, presents the Reynolds Golf Experience, valid now through July 4 and starting at $299 per person per night. Play all day on six superb championship courses and stay in a deluxe cottage or condominium. Also enjoy use of the Swim & Tennis Club, plus dining privileges at great eateries and access to boat rentals on beautiful Lake Oconee. Send me more info...

> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA announces membership initiations are now available beginning as low as $2,000. The course is managed by Troon Golf, giving members the added benefits of the Troon network of clubs with Troon Advantage and Troon Privé. Golf members are able to play more than 60 Troon courses world-wide with preferred rates and tee times. 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…

>  Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA  invites you on its 3-day / 2-night Discovery Tour Getaway. Includes a R.E. tour, 2-night accommodations in Historic Savannah, lunch for two at the Savannah Quarters C.C. and a carriage ride of Historic Savannah. All for $199 for two.    Send me more info...

> 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). Send me more info...

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Massachusetts 

> Willowbend Country Club, Mashpee MA has a Spring Golf Special open to the public, through May 15. Pay just $225 per person to play 18 holes with golf cart, then enjoy dinner at the club and a night’s lodging in a villa suite. Or, make a day visit for golf only and pay just $100 for golf fee. 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…

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Michigan

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI is running a Spring Tuneup Special to help you get your game in shape for the season after a lengthy Michigan winter. From now until May 10 you can play 18 holes on what Golf Digest calls one of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses for just $50 when you mention Spring Tune Up Special. Send me more info...

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Missouri 

> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO has announced Stay 'N' Play pricing. For just $116 per person per night, stay in the heart of the Branson Strip and play No. 1-ranked Branson Creek
Golf Club.  Send me more info...

> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO and its hospitality partner Clarion Hotels have announced their May-thru-October golf Stay 'N' Play pricing for 2011 and the deals are excellent as always. For just $116 per person per night, stay right in the heart of the ranson Strip, and play beautiful Branson Creek Golf Club, ranked  the #1 Public course in Missouri by Golf Digest.  Rates include 18 holes of golf with golf cart and practice balls. Send me more info...

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New Hampshire

> Owls Nest, Thornton, NH opens up its beautiful homes and townhomes for the ultimate in Golf and 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. Click here for more information about Owl's Nest!

  > 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....

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North Carolina

> 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...  

  

> Ocean Ridge Plantation, Sunset Beach NC's Visitation Package includes 3 days/2 nights’ accommodations in a handsome cottage along the golf course, clubhouse dining certificate, a round of golf on one of the community’s championship courses, plus a VIP tour. Send me more info...

 > Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club, NC's twilight golf has begun, running Monday-Friday throughout the season. Senior golfers enjoy a $10 discount, play for $25 (regular rate is $35). Tee times may be booked by calling the golf shop at 800-958-2905 or 828-891-9412. This par-71, mountain golf course is famous for its beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views. Send me more info...

> 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.  Send me more info...

> 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. Send me more info...

> 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...

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Pennsylvania

> The Links at Gettysburg, PA provides a $10 Off coupon for golf that you can access on-line by clicking on the link at the end of this news item. Just print out the coupon, call the pro shop and mention the $10 off coupon to book your tee time and present the coupon at check-in. Also, when you finish your round, bring your scorecard into the Red Rock Grille for the "Pay What You Score" draft beer special. For example if you shoot a 90, your first draft beer will be 90 cents.  Send me more info...

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South Carolina

> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC's Sneak-a-Peek Discovery Visit package for 3 days/2 nights is just $295/couple 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. Take a picnic-boat cruise or a trolley tour of historic Savannah, Georgia. Send me more info...

> Dataw Island, SC's Springtime at Dataw package includes 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. Send me more info...

> Hampton Hall, Bluffton SC presents its Member for a Day Package, priced at just $130 per couple for the day. You get a round of golf for two on the community’s Signature Pete Dye Course plus a Couples Massage at the Hampton Hall Spa and Fitness Center, lunch at the Hampton Hall Golf Grille, and use of all amenities. Try the 14,000-sq.-ft. Health and Fitness Club, with its indoor lap pool, aerobics room, outdoor swimming pool, 4 clay and 2 lighted tennis courts. Send me more info...

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Texas

> 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…

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NEW THIS WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME!

SOUTH CAROLINA
=> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort is the "jewel in the crown of Hilton Head Island." Located along three miles of pristine white sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, it enjoys a reputation for outstanding luxury for visitors and residents alike.

Three world-class golf courses showcase the natural beauty throughout the community and provide challenging golf for all levels of play.  Mediterranean-style Shelter Cove Harbour and deep water marina offer a delightful waterfront setting for shoppers and diners. Dockage for private boats, sailboats, and luxury yachts is available. Charters are on site for off-shore fishing, nature tours, and dolphin cruises.

For the tennis enthusiast, Palmetto Dunes Resort has been ranked No. 2 in the world for Best Instructional Programs and Events.  The tennis center has 23 clay and two Nova "Pro Bounce" courts of which eight are lighted for night play.  Daily round robin tournaments and a wide array of instructional programs are ideal for visitors and locals alike. 

For Water Lovers: An 11-mile salt water lagoon winds throughout the plantation providing beautiful waterfront properties.  Owners and guests can use the waterway to enjoy the well-preserved natural areas of Palmetto Dunes, a habitat for over 40 species of birds and fish. Kayaks and canoes are readily available.
 
Real Estate: Palmetto Dunes, SC

• Detached luxury homes (eligible for managed rental pool) 
  • Small vacation homes and residences from $400,000 
  • Golf view homes from $650,000 
  • 11-mile lagoon views from $600,000 
  • Ocean-oriented homes from $650,000 
  • Oceanfront homes from $3,000,000  
• Palmetto Dunes villas (eligible for managed rental pool)
  • 1-bedroom from $160,000
  • 2-bedroom harbor view from $275,000
  • 2-bedroom ocean view from $450,000
• Leamington Private Residences (no short-term rentals)
  • Single-family homes
  • Wooded views from $500,000
  • Golf views from $800,000
• Townhomes
  • Ocean view from $3 million 
  • Short term rental permitted 
• Villas 
  • 3-bedroom ocean-oriented from $900,000
  • 3-bedroom oceanfront from $2 million 
  • Short term rental permitted
• Click here for more information about Palmetto Dunes!

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RECENTLY ADDED TO WATERVIEWHOME

FLORIDA
=> Glenmoor, St. Augustine
Active-adult golf community, 36 holes, private lakes, fitness center, clubhouse/lounge, homes from $141,500

MASSACHUSETTS
=> Kiawah Island, SC
Island haven, 90 holes of golf, luxury inn, dining, recreation, homesites from the $200,000s

RECENTLY ADDED TO GOLFCOURSEHOME

GEORGIA
=> Cooper's Point, Shellman Bluff
Award-winning championship golf, tennis, deep-water access, homesites from $36,900, golf condos from $139,900

 FLORIDA
=> Admiral's Cove, Jupiter
976-acre haven, 45 holes of golf, 74-slip marina, tennis, fitness, homes from the $300,000s

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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES

Hasentree, Raleigh, North Carolina

Kiawah Island, Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Sailfish Point, Stuart, Florida

World Golf Village, St. Augustine, Florida

Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, Delaware

Glenmoor, St. Augustine, Florida

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NEW COMMUNITIES COMING ONLINE IN 2011!

* Red Ledges, UT
* Sun City Vistoso, AZ

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We are pleased to add Palmetto Dunes, a landmark Hilton Head resort community with an 11-mile lagoon and nature conservancy, to the  GolfCourseHome Network. Home to highly praised golf courses by top architects, Palmetto Dunes is where families and couples have come for decades to enjoy active, modern marinas with great dining and entertainment. It’s a also a pioneer in land conservation, with miles of exploring through Lowcountry nature, both on trails and waterways.

Javier Colon Returns This Week to BMW Charity Pro-Am Where He Scored an Ace

Javier Colon returns this week to the scene of his ace at the BMW Charity event.

Twenty-three celebrities, including Javier Colon who scored an ace on the first day of competition last year on the 12th hole at the Carolina Country Club, will compete in the 2011 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation.

The event, as in past years, is held at three different venues,  Thornblade Club, The Carolina Country Club and Bright's Creek Golf Club. The event starts on Thursday, May 19 and runs through Sunday May 22.

Celebrities committed to this year's BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX tournament are Lucas Black, Brad Brownell, Mark Bryan, Andy Buckley, Javier Colon, Jeffrey Donovan, Don Felder, Colt Ford, Bruce Greenwood, Wayne Gretzky, Oliver Hudson, Janet Jones-Gretzky, Josh Kelley, Greg Kinnear, Cheech Marin, Rob Morrow, Terry O'Quinn, Michael Pena, Joe Don Rooney, Kevin Sorbo, Danny Sullivan, Gary Valentine and Patrick Warburton.

To purchase tickets for the 2011 tournament contact one of the tournament's 26 charities or call 864.297.1660.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Thursday May 19
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation - Round 1 - Thornblade Club, The Carolina Country Club and Bright's Creek Golf Club

The Spinx Concert Series presents An Evening at the Hotel California with Don Felder (formerly of the Eagles) - Peace Center Amphitheatre (Downtown Greenville - To purchase tickets ($20 each) call 864.233.5421. 

Friday May 20
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation - Round 2 - Thornblade Club, The Carolina Country Club and Bright's Creek Golf Club

The Spinx Concert Series presents The Celebrity Concert - Peace Center Amphitheatre (Downtown Greenville) - To purchase tickets ($20 each) call 864.233.5421.

Saturday May 21
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation - Round 3 - Thornblade Club, The Carolina Country Club and Bright's Creek Golf Club

Mike Creery First Tee Love for the Game Junior Golf Day - Thornblade Club Practice Range - Immediately following the conclusion of the 3rd Round. For more information visit bmwcharitygolf.com.

Sunday May 22
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation - Round 4 - Thornblade Club

Q-School Is Here Again & So Are the Great Dreams of Rookies & Might-Have-Beens

Q-School--crunch time for every starry-eyed rookie and wizened veteran who wants to play their way to, or return to, the big time, the PGA Tour--is here again. It's a tough road and it's a long one.

The first three stages--pre-qualifying, first stage and second stage--consist of 72-hole tournaments. The pre-qualifying stage, which is for players with no prior history of competition, took place in mid-September. We are now up to the second stage which began on Tuesday.

This week the pressure builds to yip-inducing intensity as PGA TOUR members who finished outside the top 150 on the 2010 money list will join the competition and will be desperate to keep their cards. For example, two-time PGA TOUR winner Daniel Chopra is among those entered at the Southern Hills Plantation Club event.

Not Your Ordinary School
Q School is not a traditional school, but there is a classroom where the lessons can both scar and save you. There are no teachers who will pass you just to get you to the next grade. Your teachers are the course, your competitors and yourself. And the mantra for many competitors is try, try, try again. And that's why the stories from Q School are so rich. The dream never dies as long as you can swing a club.

When it's all over and the final putt has been blown or made, the still-standing survivors will have earned their PGA TOUR cards for the 2011 season and their lives will never be the same.

December Is the Decider
In the first stage, tournaments were held on 13 different courses across the country over two weeks. A set number of players from each first stage event then advanced to one of six second-stage venues. The second-stage survivors will then move on to the final stage at Orange County National in Winter Garden, Fla., and commence the final march to fulfilling their dreams Dec. 1-6.

That finale is a marathon of golf contested over six rounds--108 gut-twisting, OMG holes--that determines whether a player goes home to dwell on what might have been or advances either to the Nationwide Tour or, as one of the low 25 finishers, are exempt on the PGA TOUR for 2011.

One of the best books about Q School, "Q School Confidential: Inside Golf's Cruelest Tournament," was written by David Gould, former Links Magazine Editor, and currently an editor for GolfCourseHome.

Here's this week's schedule:

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010
Round 1 Redstone, Humble TX

Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010
Round 1 Southern Hills Plantation, Jacksonville, FL
Round 1 Hombre Golf Club, Panama City Beach, FL
Round 1 Bear Creek Golf Club, Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
Round 1 TPC Craig Ranch, McKinney, TX
Round 1 Bayonet Course, Seaside, CA

 

Watch Future PGA Tour Stars at Daniel Island's Nationwide Tour Championship

Come to the Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island, Charleston, SC, next month and you'll be watching the next generation of stars on the PGA Tour. You can look it up.

The Top 4 players in the FedEx Cup standings heading into this weekend’s BMW Championship are former Nationwide Tour players, and three of which directly ascended to the PGA TOUR via a year-end Top 25 finish on the Nationwide Tour. 

Current No. 1 Matt Kuchar (2006) leads “The 25” graduates, followed by No. 2 Charley Hoffman (2005), and No. 4 Jason Day (2007), with No. 3 Steve Stricker having made the transition via sponsor exemption success in 2006. 

Ryder Cup Team Members
In addition, nine of the 12 members of the 2010 Ryder Cup Team are former Nationwide Tour Players.  The Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island, scheduled October 25-31, 2010, is the  Nationwide Tour’s season-ending event where the top 60 money winners compete for 25 PGA TOUR cards and a spot on the 2011 PGA Tour.

Another impressive statistic includes the fact that 84 of 125 players (67.2%) who qualified for the 2010 PGA Tour Playoffs previously played on the Nationwide Tour.  At this point, 47 of 70 players remaining in contention (67.1%) in the PGA Tour Playoffs previously played on the Nationwide Tour.

“This event is a place where dreams will come true for twenty-five guys, many of whom will go on to become multi-millionaires and superstars of the game,” said Bob Moran, General Manager of the Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island. 

“The excitement is palpable all week on Daniel Island because all sixty players have a chance to place in The 25 by performing well in this tournament.”

In addition to the FedEx Cup success achieved by Nationwide Tour Championship graduates, nine of the twelve members of the 2010 Ryder Cup Team are also former Nationwide Tour players. 

Tickets Fore Charity
Tickets are available now for the Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island through the tournament’s TICKETS Fore CHARITY program at www.NationwideTourChampionship.com.

Celebrities & the Courses They'll Play Announced for BMW Charity Pro-Am

Celebrity course rotations for the upcoming BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation golf tournament were announced today.

Celebrities that are scheduled to compete in this year’s event include: Catherine Bell, Lucas Black, Javier Colon, Don Felder, Thomas Gibson, Oliver Hudson, Rob Marciano, Branford Marsalis, Jennifer Mills, Terry O’Quinn, Michael Pena, Jerry Rice, Jim Rice, George Rogers, Joe Don Rooney, Kurt Russell, Stefanie Schaeffer, Sterling Sharpe, Kevin Sorbo, Kordell Stewart, Dabo Swinney, Paula Trickey, Gary Valentine, Patrick Warburton and Ben Wright.

Celebrities will play the following course rotations:

Thursday

The Carolina Country Club
Catherine Bell
Javier Colon
Oliver Hudson
Terry O’Quinn
Jerry Rice (pro)
George Rogers
Joe Don Rooney
Kurt Russell
Dabo Swinney
Patrick Warburton

Bright’s Creek Golf Club
Thomas Gibson
Rob Marciano
Stefanie Schaeffer
Sterling Sharpe
Kordell Stewart 
Paula Trickey
Gary Valentine
Ben Wright

Thornblade Club
Lucas Black
Don Felder
Branford Marsalis
Jennifer Mills
Michael Pena
Jim Rice
Kevin Sorbo

Friday
 
The Carolina Country Club
Lucas Black
Don Felder
Branford Marsalis
Jennifer Mills
Michael Pena
Jim Rice
Kevin Sorbo

Bright’s Creek Golf Club
Catherine Bell
Javier Colon
Oliver Hudson
Terry O’Quinn
Jerry Rice (pro)
George Rogers
Joe Don Rooney
Kurt Russell
Dabo Swinney
Patrick Warburton

Thornblade
Thomas Gibson
Rob Marciano
Stefanie Schaeffer
Sterling Sharpe
Kordell Stewart 
Paula Trickey
Gary Valentine
Ben Wright

Saturday
 
The Carolina Country Club
Thomas Gibson
Rob Marciano
Stefanie Schaeffer
Sterling Sharpe
Kordell Stewart 
Paula Trickey
Gary Valentine
Ben Wright

Bright’s Creek Golf Club
Lucas Black
Don Felder
Branford Marsalis
Jennifer Mills
Michael Pena
Jim Rice
Kevin Sorbo

Thornblade
Catherine Bell
Javier Colon
Oliver Hudson
Terry O’Quinn
Jerry Rice (pro)
George Rogers
Joe Don Rooney
Kurt Russell
Dabo Swinney
Patrick Warburton

Sunday
All golf is played at Thornblade Club (only the 14 lowest scoring pro-amateur/pro-celebrity teams advance to play Sunday’s final round).

The 2010 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation will be played May 13-16, 2010, at Bright's Creek Golf Club, The Carolina Country Club and Thornblade Club golf courses. All four rounds will be televised live by the Golf Channel.

Savannah Lakes Village to Host in April NGA/Hooters Tour Event for Aspiring Pros

Savannah Lakes Village: Championship course & event.

The National Golf Association’s Hooters Professional Golf Tour, presented by Hooters of America and Naturally Fresh Foods, returns to Savannah Lakes Village April 26-May 2 for The 2010 Savannah Lakes Village Classic, 2010 presented by McCormick County. Request more information.

A portion of the proceeds from The 2010 Savannah Lakes Village Classic will go to benefit The Ed Meyer First Responders.

The 2010 Savannah Lakes Village Classic will be the second major tournament of the season with a purse of $250,000 with an estimated $40,000 going to the winner.

Savannah Lakes Village: Challenging play on Lake Thurmond.

“The #1 goal of The Hooters Tour has always been, and always will be to help professional golfers achieve their dream of playing on The PGA Tour,” said Robin L. Waters, Hooters Tour President. “Playing on a course consistently voted as one of the best by our players will provide invaluable experience to them. We are ecstatic to continue or relationship with Savannah Lakes Village and the Monticello Course.”

There will be a Savannah Lakes Village Junior Clinic held Monday, April 26, 2010 at 4:30 for selected McCormick County middle school students interested in learning the fundamentals of golf.  Also on Monday there will be the Palmetto Angler Fishing Tournament for all the Hooters Tour players. Request more information.

The Savannah Lakes Village Shootout will be Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 1:30.  The shootout is an alternate shot format in which a professional is paired with an amateur and one team is eliminated each hole until one team remains and on Wednesday April 28th there will be pro-am sponsored by Lakeland’s Orthopaedic that gives amateurs the chance to play with the future stars of the PGA TOUR.

The NGA/Hooters Tour is the third largest men’s 72-hole professional golf tour in the U.S. behind the PGA and Nationwide Tours. All told, the NGA/Hooters Tour’s alumni have an impressive 11 majors to their credit.

The NGA/Hooters Tour has helped more than 100 professionals acquire their PGA, Senior PGA, and Nationwide Tour cards. In fact, 48% of the players that earned their 2010 PGA Tour card, and 53% of the players that earned full exempt status on the Nationwide Tour started their careers on the NGA/Hooters Tour. Request more information.

Reynolds Plantation Golf Instructors Graduate Two Students to the PGA Tour

Reynolds Plantation (and the Reynolds Golf Academy) announce that two of its golf students will be competing on the PGA TOUR this year.  Garth Mulroy (left) and Blake Adams finished in the top-25 on the 2009 Nationwide Tour money list to earn their PGA TOUR cards for the 2010 season.  Mulroy is taught by Charlie King; Adams is taught by Charles McLendon.

King and McLendon employ a unique set of principles, outlined in King’s latest book, “The New Rules of Golf Instruction” while working with the professionals.  Adams and Mulroy were not asked to change their swings; the New Rules allow golfers to keep their style of swing while becoming more skillful in critical areas and reaching their fullest potential.  It’s a set of standards that all golfers, including amateurs, can benefit from when choosing an instructor.

Mulroy, from Durban, South Africa, is a student of King, director of instruction at the Reynolds Golf Academy.  Mulroy has five victories worldwide including a 2009 Nationwide Tour win at the South Georgia Classic.  He finished 14th on the 2009 Nationwide Tour money list.

“Congratulations to Garth on getting his PGA TOUR card,” said King.  “It was great to work with Garth last year and see some solid results.  I expect him to have a breakout year on the PGA TOUR this year.”

Adams, a graduate of Georgia Southern University, has been receiving instruction from McLendon, master club fitter and teacher at Reynolds Plantation, for almost two years.  Adams turned professional in 2001 and had a breakthrough year in 2009 with seven top-10 finishes and a third place standing on the Nationwide Tour money list.  His earnings of almost $400,000 set a new Nationwide Tour record for most money earned in a single season without a victory.

“It has been a privilege to work with such a talented player,” said McLendon.  “After working with Blake for almost two years now, it has been exciting to watch him realize his potential. Congratulations to Blake, his family and friends who have supported him along the way.  I wish him much success on the PGA TOUR.”

The Reynolds Golf Academy at Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee, GA, is a state-of-the-art learning center located just an hour’s drive from Atlanta and Augusta and provides instruction for golfers of all skill levels.

Photos:  Top – Garth Mulroy, of South Africa, will compete on the PGA TOUR in 2010.

Bottom – Charles McLendon works with PGA TOUR player Blake Adams at Reynolds Plantation.