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Casa del Lago Stay 'n Play Offers a Winter's Escape & 5% Discount on Condo Purchase

Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic: Your Winter Escape

Casa del Lago, the prestigious planned community that is home to the Dominican Republic’s signature golf residences and a Gary Player signature golf course, is offering a winter Stay 'n Play that will also get you on property in time to take advantage of a five percent pre-construction discount which will expire soon.

Construction at the community is progressing rapidly. The community's first building goes under roof in January and will be complete by June 2010.

Visit on a Stay 'n Play Package
Your Stay 'n Play package includes three night's accommodations at the nearby Embassy Suites (includes breakfast and happy hour), two rounds of golf on the Gary Player championship course and two meals at either the golf or Beach clubhouse.

Enjoy all amenities, including golf course, private beach club and equestrian center.

The grand clubhouse at Casa del Lago.

Note that a club membership is included with your purchase of one of Casa del Lago's finely apointed condominiums. Annual dues are only $750/year and include all greens fees and a 25 percent discount (bill and tax) from your club food/beverage and pro shop purchases.

Direct flights to Las Americas (SDQ) Dominican Republic airport put you only 15 minutes from Casa del Lago.

New Communities Newsletter Dec. 22: Holiday Events, Fundraisers & More

Montreux G&CC:  Deep luxury home price reduction.

NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
    Vol. 12, No. 468  Tuesday Dec. 22, 2009  Circulation: 30,920
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  USA   Mexico  Canada  Caribbean  Luxury Golf Communities
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This Week's Headlines:

Watch for the 2009 Index!
* Deals & Specials of the Week

* Special Community Events
* Community News & Updates
* News Shorts
* This Month's Spotlighted Communities
* Coming in 2010

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Welcome to the last regular issue of New Communities Newsletter for 2009. There will be no issue on Friday (Christmas Day) or Friday Jan. 1. Watch next Tuesday for the 2009 GolfCourseHome Index of articles and stories. You can see the 2008 Index here. We wish you and your families a Happy and Safe Holiday Season! And thank you for visiting the GolfCourseHome Network! -- David Lott, Founder & Publisher.

DEALS & SPECIALS OF THE WEEK

Montreux Golf & Country Club, NV alerts buyers to a deep price reduction on a luxury model home in The Chalets at Montreux. Now offered at $1,649,000, this four-bedroom, four-bath home has been reduced by $350,000. Price also includes an equity social membership at the club. Home features an open great-room floor plan and many upgrades, along with a three-car garage. Click here for more  information about Montreux Golf & Country Club!

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SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS

Brunswick Forest, NC members are enjoying a busy social calendar for December, including themed dining every Wednesday night. Members will also take part in a craft fair and a cookie swap at the Fitness and Wellness Center, capping the month with a festive New Year’s Eve bash. Click here for more information about Brunswick Forest!

Hampton Hall, SC celebrates the season with a New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance beginning at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31. Holiday cocktails and a Carolina barbeque dinner are on the menu. Price is just $12 per person. Click here for more information about Hampton Hall!

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COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES

Reynolds Plantation, GA, announced that The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Reynolds Plantation were honored with 2010 Forbes Four Star Awards by Forbes Travel Guide, formerly the Mobil rating. Of the 8,000-plus hotels and resorts Forbes Travel Guide rates, only 214 achieve five- and four-star Award status. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Reynolds Plantation is one of only 125 spas to reach that level. Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation!

Indian River Colony Club, FL and its members are raising funds and gathering gifts to donate to U.S. service men and women returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Christmas trees, stockings and individual gifts will be given to the troops. Generous contributions totaling $13,252 have been received to date, with more anticipated, from an upcoming fashion show. Click here for more information about Indian River Colony Club!

Carolina Country Club, SC congratulates member Hunter Harrington on a successful winter campaign competing in top junior tennis events throughout Florida. He won the age 16 bracket of the Eddie Herr International then reached the quarterfinals at the prestigious Junior Orange Bowl in Miami. Harrington credits Anthony Stewart, Carolina Country Club’s director of tennis, for helping him succeed. Click here for more information about Carolina Country Club!

Frenchman’s Reserve, FL was the host site for a successful Swinging for Scholarships Golf Classic, benefiting Take Stock in Children. The tournament took in $140,000, which will underwrite scholarships and mentor services for children from low-income families. Click here for more information about Frenchman’s Reserve!

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NEWS  & DEALS SHORTS

> Champion Hills, NC members have been visiting the North Carolina Arboretum to see an interesting display of small American folk art houses...

> Lake Blackshear Plantation, GA now offers two attractive Stay n' Play package featuring golf and accommodations starting at just $62....

> Barton Creek Resort and Spa, TX's Romantic Retreat starts at $199/pp and includes luxurious king bed accommodations, dinner, daily breakfast and free champagne on arrival....

> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, FL's new Fitness Fore Golf program will improve your overall health and sharpen your golf swing. Sign up and get access to Lake Jovita’s first-class practice facilities and its two championship golf course after 4 pm daily....

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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES on the GolfCourseHome Home Page.

Cliffs at Keowee Springs
Six Mile, South Carolina

Casa del Lago
Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic

Cliffs at Mountain Park
Travelers Rest, South Carolina

Regency at Dominion Valley
Haymarket, Virginia

River Wilderness
Parrish, Florida

Blackstone
Peoria, Arizona

* Watch for a special double issue on Dec. 28, the 2009 GolfCourseHome Index.

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MORE NEW COMMUNITIES COMING ONLINE IN 2010!

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* Hampton Lake, SC
* Savannah Lakes Village, SC
* Rive Isle, FL

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New Communities Newsletter, Dec. 18: Stay'n Plays, Romantic Retreat & More

Lake Blackshear Plantation, GA: Stay n' Play starts at $62.

                     NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
    Vol. 12, No. 466  Friday Dec. 18, 2009  Circulation: 30,925
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  USA   Mexico  Canada  Caribbean  Luxury Golf Communities

This Week's Headlines:

* Deals & Special of the Week
* Special Community Events
* Community News & Updates
* News Shorts
* This Month's Spotlighted Communities
* Communities Coming in 2010
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Thank you for making Tuesday's online newsletter such a success. So much so that we are continuing to go online for the rest of the year. Watch for the last regular issue of the year next Tuesday, no issues on Christmas and Jan. 1  and a special double issue on Dec. 28, the Annual GolfCourseHome Index of all the year's stories and Network news. Watch for it!

DEALS & SPECIALS OF THE WEEK

> Lake Blackshear Plantation, GA now offers two attractive Stay n' Play packages. The first provides a one-night stay at the Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club, plus two rounds of golf at Ironwood Golf Club at Lake Blackshear Plantation. Total price is $89 plus tax. The other option is a one-night stay with complimentary breakfast at the Best Western in Cordele, plus two free rounds at Ironwood Golf Club in Lake Blackshear, for $62 plus tax.  Click here for more information about Lake Blackshear!

> Barton Creek Resort and Spa, TX offers a Romantic Retreat package with rates starting at $199 per person. It includes luxurious king bed accommodations, dinner in either the 8212 Wine Bar & Grill or Hill Country Dining Room, daily breakfast and free champagne on arrival. Package available with golf or spa upgrade. Restrictions may apply. Click here for more information about Barton Creek!

> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, FL has a new Fitness Fore Golf program designed to improve overall health and sharpen golf swings. Sign up and get access to Lake Jovita’s first-class practice facilities and its two championship golf course after 4 pm daily. Enrollees also receive five sessions with a certified personal trainer plus use of the junior Olympic pool. Standard fee of $1,000 is reduced for a limited time to $250. Click here for more information about Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club!

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Boca Woods Country Club, FL: Members raise funds.

SPECIAL EVENTS

> Boca Woods Country Club, FL recently hosted the Annual Fireman’s Ball to recognize the men and women of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Station 51. A community club, the Friends of Fire Rescue 51, provided the firehouse with a new large-screen TV, a check for vertical flashlights and ongoing funds for cable service and the station food pantry.  More than 200 Boca Woods Country Club members and guests attended the event.  Click here for more information about Boca Woods Country Club!

> Hampton Hall, SC will host a Silent Auction and Charity Golf Tournament benefitting the American Cancer Society next month. The auction begins Jan.9 and runs through the tournament date, Saturday, Jan. 23, on Hampton Hall's Pete Dye-designed course. Festivities include a Mixed Couples Scramble, complimentary beverage cart service and a cocktail reception. Field is open to all residents of Hampton Hall and all Lowcountry residents. Cost: $35 for Members, $50 for the public Click here for more information about Hampton Hall!

Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club, NC: Award winner.

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COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES

> Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club, NC was honored in the LINKS Magazine 2009 Smart Buying Guide among 300 premier residential golf communities. Cummings Cove was the one golf community region-wide to be chosen as "Best for Convenience to City Life." LINKS cited Cummings Cover for its “tranquil seclusion in the Blue Ridge Mountains and proximity to thriving shops, restaurants, galleries and attractions of nearby Asheville." Click here for more information about Cummings Cove!

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NEWS  SHORTS

> Sea Pines, SC is bracing itself for the 9th Annual Polar Bear Jump, taking place at 10 a.m. on Dec. 31 at the Harbour Town Pool in Sea Pines. Participants will warm up with complimentary hot chocolate and refreshments before braving the chill water. 

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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.

Blackstone
Peoria, Arizona

Cliffs at Keowee Springs
Six Mile, South Carolina

Casa del Lago
Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic

Cliffs at Mountain Park
Travelers Rest, South Carolina

Regency at Dominion Valley
Haymarket, Virginia

River Wilderness
Parrish, Florida

* The last regular issue of 2009 of New Communities Newsletter arrives early Tuesday morning, Dec. 22nd! Watch for a special double issue on Dec. 28, the 2009 GolfCourseHome Index.

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MORE NEW COMMUNITIES COMING ONLINE IN 2010!

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* Hampton Lake, SC
* Savannah Lakes Village, SC
* Rive Isle, FL

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GolfCourseHome News Special Edition: Great Values, Reduced Prices & More

Mariner Sands, FL: Stay 'n Play includes lunch and dinner.    

                    NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
    Vol. 12, No. 466  Tuesday Dec. 15, 2009  Circulation: 30,950
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USA   Mexico  Canada  Caribbean  Luxury Golf Communities

This Week's Headlines:

* Deals & Special of the Week
* Special Community Events
* Community News & Updates
* Discovery Tours - Stay n Play
* Limited Time Offers - Deals expiring on/before Dec. 31st.
* Great Real Estate Values
* Reduced Home & Lot Prices
* This Month's Spotlighted Communities
* Communities Coming in 2010

SPECIAL EDITION - Send us your feedback!

Welcome to a special edition of New Communities. The entire issue is featured on the GolfCourseHome blog. Please let us know what you think of the idea, what features you like or dislike, what feature you would like to see more of and any other comments you would like to make. We welcome your feedback!

DEALS & SPECIALS OF THE WEEK

> Mariner Sands Country Club, FL is offering a Stay & Play program starting Jan. 20 and running through Apr. 20, 2010. Guests experience full use of all club amenities during their 3-day/2 stay, including 36 holes of golf, nine Har-Tru tennis courts, plus the club pool and fitness center—with a personal golf cart is at their disposal. Accommodations are in two-bedroom, two-bath golf cottages on-site. Included are two dinners and three lunches each for $399 inclusive per couple.  Click here for more information about Mariner Sands!

> Barton Creek Resort and Spa, TX invites golfers to try its Fazio Unlimited Golf package. Play the Fazio Foothills and Fazio Canyons courses—both on Golf Magazine's "Top 100 Courses You Can Play." Rates start at $211 per person. Package includes: Luxurious resort accommodations, daily breakfast, unlimited golf on either course, replay rounds for $25 cart fee per player, unlimited use of practice facilities and day-of-arrival golf at the twilight rate. Click here for more information about Barton Creek!

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SPECIAL EVENTS

> Lakewood Ranch, FL will welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates’ new Florida State League team to Manatee County with a street party on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch tonight at 6 p.m. The Pirate organization will publicly announce the name and logo of the new minor-league franchise at the event. Minor- and major-league players will be on Main Street to sign autographs and greet the community. Click here for more information about Lakewood Ranch!

> The Club at Olde Stone, KY has two fine events upcoming. This Friday, Dec. 18, staff at Olde Stone will wrap presents for members free of charge while they enjoy a wine tasting or dinner. On New Year’s Eve, Skip Bond and the Fugitives will perform as Olde Stone rings in 2010. The night will be capped off with a champagne toast at midnight and breakfast buffet immediately following. Click here for more information about The Club at Olde Stone!

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COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES

> Harbor Hills Golf & Country Club, FL has opened the first phase of its new Bella Vista private enclave and delivered the first custom home there. Bella Vista offers broad vistas and rolling hills and many of its remaining homesites feature prime golf-course views. Custom home features include a casita, courtyard, infinity pool, wine cellar, theatre room and gourmet kitchen. Click here for more information about Harbor Hills!

> The Bay Club, MA congratulates its head golf professional, Greg Yeomans for winning 2009 Player of the Year honors in the Cape Cod chapter of the the New England PGA.  Yeomans played in 10 of the 15 events scheduled and had four first-place finishes, including one of the major events, the Match Play Championship. He also played with Bay Club members in many pro-am events. Click here for more information about The Bay Club!

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DISCOVERY TOUR - STAY 'N PLAY

> Running Y Ranch, OR's Holiday Season Escape includes accommodations in a luxury 2-bedroom Chalet for only $139 for the first night, just $99 for each additional night and includes spa treatments, horseback riding, miles of walking and biking trails, and more....

> Champion Hills, NC is offering a Broadway Dream Vacation Package to New York City for Jan. 22-25. Trip includes 3 nights’ for two at the Westin Times Square, plus tickets to “Jersey Boys” and “Ragtime,” backstage tour, dinner with the stars and more....

> Dataw Island, SC's Experience Dataw visitation package is only $299 per person, and includes a 2-night stay for two in a luxury villa unit, real estate tour of Dataw and more....

> Governors Club, Chapel Hill, NC,'s Discovery Tour includes a stay at one of three local inns, recommended restaurants and activities, VIP tour of the community, Chapel Hill and nearby Jordan Lake, plus golf and use of amenities....

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LIMITED TIME OFFERS - Deals expiring on/before Dec. 31st.

> The Bridges at Preston Crossings, TX, will waive interest and principal payments for one year on property purchased before Dec. 27....

> Owen Glen, GA: Take a tour of the community and received a $60 certificate redeemable for golf at Old Union at Owen Glen. Offer good til Dec. 31....

> The Settings of Lake Rhodiss, NC is now providing a dock permit for every available dockable homesite. Any interested buyer can tour the community from now through Dec. 31 and pay just $99 for a 3-day/2-night visit....

> Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club, NC membership promotion, which waives membership deposits, will end Dec. 31st. Golf, sports and social memberships are also available at bargain prices....

> Bald Head Island, NC: Buy two nights and get a third night’s lodging at no additional charge in a Bald Head Island rental property, any time through Jan. 4, 2010....

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GREAT REAL ESTATE VALUES

> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC's new Builder Showcase Program kicked off recently with 20 new home plans. Homes range from 2,500 to 4,100 sq. ft. Price per square foot begins as low as $178....

> Glacier Club, CO presents a 2 BR, 2 BA Fox Run Condo, for $265,000, that comes with furniture and furnishings included that is within walking distance of the village of Bigfork and Wayfares State Park....

> Dataw Island, SC is waiving the membership initiation fee for the first 3 months for all new country club members....

> Heritage Wake Forest, NC's Heritage Crest townhomes come with luxury amenities, yet are priced like standard-equipment units. Complete with garages, these 1,700- to 2,600-sq.-ft. townhomes start in the $220,000s....

> Reverie on the Ashley, SC: buy a selected condo at the north Charleston marina community and receive a free sponsored membership to Briar’s Creek Golf Club....

> The Preserve at Grand Lake, OK is now offering savings of up to $40,000 on prime lake property. Currently there are homesites in the community, complete with boatslip, starting at just $19,900....

> Teton Springs, Teton Valley, Idaho, has one of it popular Warm Creek cabin homesites for sale for just $185,000. Set on nearly two-thirds of an acre, it features 360-degree views of golf, water and mountains....

> Bright’s Creek, NC, will include a Lifetime Club Membership when you purchase this beautiful 5-BR home sited above the golf course’s No. 11 green. Priced at $1.295 million—well below construction cost, this slate-roofed, 4,400-s.f. residence also has $45,000 in furnishings that can be negotiated....

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REDUCED HOME & LOT PRICES

> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada offers a first year of interest-free mortgage payments when you purchase a waterfront/view lot. Recently reduced waterfront lots start at $129,900, waterview lots start at $44,900....

> The Bridges at Preston Crossings, TX has reduced prices on three homesites: prices range from $99,900 (golf view) to $120,000 (wooded half-acre, near clubhouse) ....

> See More Packages, Discovery Tours and Stay n' Play Here!

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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.

River Wilderness
Parrish, Florida

Blackstone
Peoria, Arizona

Cliffs at Keowee Springs
Six Mile, South Carolina

Casa del Lago
Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic

Cliffs at Mountain Park
Travelers Rest, South Carolina

Regency at Dominion Valley
Haymarket, Virginia

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* The next New Communities Newsletter arrives early Friday morning, Dec. 18th!

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MORE NEW COMMUNITIES COMING ONLINE SOON!

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* Hampton Lake, SC
* Savannah Lakes Village, SC
* Rive Isle, FL

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Specials Include Holiday Specific Deals, Price Reductions, Free Dock Permits, More

The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC is a mountain community.

The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC just announced a new Builder Showcase Program designed for homesite buyers wishing to save money, time and hassle without sacrificing quality. The new Showcase kicks off with 20 new home plans, including the attractive Summer Cove Cottage. Homes in the program range from 2,500 to 4,100 sq. ft. Price per square foot begins as low as $178. Click here for more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!

Running Y Ranch, OR announces its Holiday Season Escape visitation package. Offer includes accommodations in a luxury two-bedroom Chalets for only $139 for the first night and the just $99 for each additional night. Package guests will enjoy spa treatments, horseback riding, miles of walking and biking trails, town center with shops and more. Offer is valid through March 31, 2010. Click here for more information about Running Y Ranch!

Champion Hills, NC, and its local Flat Rock Playhouse theatre offer a Broadway Dream Vacation Package to New York City. Trip is scheduled for Jan. 22-25 and includes three nights’ deluxe accommodations for two at the Westin Times Square. Also, two front orchestra seats to “Jersey Boys” and “Ragtime” with a “cast talkback” and backstage tour, cocktails and Q&A with play producers, private dinner with the stars, plus a third performance Off-Broadway. Price is $2,399 per couple. Click here for more information about Champion Hills!

Dataw Island, SC invites visitors to escape winter’s chill with its Experience Dataw visitation package. Priced at only $299 per person, the package is based on a two-night stay for two guests in each luxury villa unit. A real estate tour of Dataw is required with the offer, which is subject to availability.  Click here for more information about Dataw Island!

LIMITED TIME OFFERS - Deals that expire on or before Dec. 31st.

The Bridges at Preston Crossings, TX, will waive interest and principal payments for one year on property purchased before Dec. 27....

Owen Glen, GA: Take a tour of the community and received a $60 certificate redeemable for golf at Old Union at Owen Glen. Offer good til Dec. 31....

The Settings of Lake Rhodiss, NC is now providing a dock permit for every available dockable homesite. Any interested buyer can tour the community from now through Dec. 31 and pay just $99 for a 3-day/2-night visit....

Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club, NC membership promotion, which waives membership deposits, will end Dec. 31st. Golf, sports and social memberships are also available at bargain prices....

Bald Head Island, NC: Buy two nights and get a third night’s lodging at no additional charge in a Bald Head Island rental property, any time through Jan. 4, 2010....

PRICES REDUCED

Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada offers a first year of interest-free mortgage payments when you purchase a waterfront/view lot. Recently reduced waterfront lots start at $129,900, waterview lots start at $44,900....

The Bridges at Preston Crossings, TX has reduced prices on three homesites: prices range from $99,900 (golf view) to $120,000 (wooded half-acre, near clubhouse) ....

GREAT VALUES

Glacier Club, CO presents a 2 BR, 2 BA Fox Run Condo, for $265,000, that comes with furniture and furnishings included that is within walking distance of the village of Bigfork and Wayfares State Park....

Dataw Island, SC is waiving the membership initiation fee for the first 3 months for all new country club members....

Heritage Wake Forest, NC's Heritage Crest townhomes come with luxury amenities, yet are priced like standard-equipment units. Complete with garages, these 1,700- to 2,600-sq.-ft. townhomes start in the $220,000s....

Reverie on the Ashley, SC: buy a selected condo at the north Charleston marina community and receive a free sponsored membership to Briar’s Creek Golf Club....

The Preserve at Grand Lake, OK is now offering savings of up to $40,000 on prime lake property. Currently there are homesites in the community, complete with boatslip, starting at just $19,900....

Teton Springs, Teton Valley, Idaho, has one of it popular Warm Creek cabin homesites for sale for just $185,000. Set on nearly two-thirds of an acre, it features 360-degree views of golf, water and mountains....

Bright’s Creek, NC, will include a Lifetime Club Membership when you purchase this beautiful 5-BR home sited above the golf course’s No. 11 green. Priced at $1.295 million—well below construction cost, this slate-roofed, 4,400-s.f. residence also has $45,000 in furnishings that can be negotiated....

DISCOVERY TOUR - STAY N PLAY

Governors Club, Chapel Hill, NC,'s Discovery Tour includes a stay at one of three local inns, recommended restaurants and activities, VIP tour of the community, Chapel Hill and nearby Jordan Lake, plus golf and use of amenities....

See More Packages, Discovery Tours and Stay n' Play Here!

Owen Glen Offers FREE Discovery Tour, Terra Vista Deal Choices Include Spa, More

Terra Vista of Citrus Hills, FL offers low density living.

Terra Vista of Citrus Hills, FL invites interested buyers to choose from two Discovery Tour Packages. Enjoy a three-night stay for $199 that includes overnight accommodations, use of BellaVita Spa & Fitness Center, tennis courts and all club amenities, or a two-night stay for $149 with the same privileges. Click here for more information about Terra Vista!

CORRECTION
Owen Glen, GA: There is no charge (not $350) for this Discovery Tour when booked through a sales agent. We regret the error. Choose one of three experiences—golf for two on the Old Union Golf Course at Owen Glen, a wine-tasting tour of Crane Creek Vineyards, or a guided trail ride at Trackrock Riding Stables. Package includes breakfast for two and dinner for two. Click here for more information about Owen Glen!

Owners Club at Hilton Head, SC Stay 'n Play Package Offers Accommodations, Golf

Owners Club at Hilton Head offers fractional ownership.

The Owners Club at Hilton Head, SC has a 3-day/2-night Stay'n Play Package providing accommodations plus two rounds of golf at The Golden Bear Country Club at Indigo Run. Cost is just $495 which will be applied towards your purchase at closing. Buyers enjoy all club amenities with purchase of four weeks annual usage. Offers are being accepted starting at $35,000 for a 1/13 deeded interest. Click here for more information about The Owners Club at Hilton Head!

Hilton Head Lakes Special Offers Dining, Kayaking; Hammock Dunes Shows Home

Hilton Head Lakes, SC is a private, lakefront community.

Hilton Head Lakes, SC is offering a “Sea of Possibilities” getaway special. The offer includes two nights accommodations with breakfast; a tour of Hilton Head Lakes; a $50 dining certificate at the Sea Trawler restaurant and a choice of the following: kayak touring, round of golf for two, or a dolphin tour. Price of $149/person is cut in half if your trip is booked and toured before Nov. 30. Click here for more information about Hilton Head Lakes!

Hammock Dunes Private Community, FL is showing a new Featured Home with three bedrooms, two full baths and two half baths, priced at $1.2 million. Built in 1996, the residence is set on 130 feet of Florida's East Coast Canal. Outside, the home offers landscaped design, exotic trees and plants and a lighted path leading to a boat dock, lift and private deck. Home also has a lanai and pool. Click here for more information about Hammock Dunes Private Community!

Deals Abound at Golf and Waterview Communities in Florida, Carolinas & More

Casa del Lago and many others are offering stellar deals.

Welcome to a Special Deals & Steals issue of GolfCourseHome's New Communities Newsletter, featuring the best Fall Stay 'n Play packages, weekend packages and sales promotions from Florida to Colorado. It is still a buyer's market and you are in the driver's seat. Read below for more.

SPECIAL FALL DEALS & STEALS

Dominican Republic

Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic and Guavaberry Golf Club offers a can't-miss Discovery Package. From now through the end of this year, interested property buyers can visit Casa del Lago and have travel costs of up to $3,000 credited to settlement of their purchase. Package guests receive complimentary rounds of golf and lunch for two at the golf or beach club. Click here for more information about Casa del Lago!

Colorado

Cobble Creek, CO is offering special terms on a patio homesite for future building or retirement. Payments are as low as $294.53 per month. Homesites at this golf community offer spectacular views of the San Juan Mountains. Click here for more information about Cobble Creek!

Florida

Frenchman’s Reserve, FL is participating in Toll Brothers’ National Fall Sales Event. Through Oct. 4, buyers at Frenchman’s Reserve can take advantage of special savings and incentives. Offerings include an excellent selection of mortgage programs with attractive interest rates, including both fixed and adjustable rate mortgages. Click here for more information about Frenchman’s Reserve!

Jupiter Country Club, FL is featuring an outstanding Quick Delivery Home, the Casa Vicenza/Mediterranean. Originally listed at $1,899,995, it has been reduced by $400,000 to $1,499,995. A full equity golf membership is included. Click here for more information about Jupiter Country Club!

Mariner Sands Country Club, FL announces special Stay & Play rates through November. The $399 inclusive package includes: accommodations for 3 days & 2 nights, three lunches, two dinners and all the golf or tennis you can play. Click here for more information about Mariner Sands!

Harbor Hills Golf & Country Club, FL has Get Away & Play package including two nights hotel accommodations with golf or tennis for two. Price: $169. Package guests are invited to night to dine at the country club with Harbor Hills members. Click here for more information about Harbor Hills!

Willoughby Golf Club, FL offer a three-day, two-night Discovery Tour, featuring golf at Willoughby’s Arthur Hills-designed golf course, a sports massage, dinner, tennis, swimming and a private tour. Click here for more information about Willoughby Golf Club!

Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, FL's Discovery Stay Package includes a stay in a fairway villa, a round of  golf or a game of tennis. Use of the club pool and full run of the many eateries on property included. Click here for more information about Golden Ocala!

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL has special pricing on a two-bedroom, river-view condo that is furnished, turn-key and has golf cart included, for $199,000. Also a three-bedroom, three-bath renovated condo with river views for $549,000.  Click here for more information about Harbour Ridge!

Georgia

Callaway Gardens, GA says earn an additional night at no extra charge when you buy one night (Sun.-Tue.) in the new luxurious Lodge. Package includes accommodations and use of amenities. Click here for more information about Callaway Gardens!

North Carolina

River Landing, NC is offering an enthralling Murder Mystery Weekend, Oct. 23-25 in a 2-night, 3-day getaway. Interact with the cast of the theatre troupe on Saturday night to help reveal “Who Dun It?” Includes gourmet dinner in the new River Landing Clubhouse, personal community tour. Also includes round of golf for two, use of all amenities, accommodations, continental breakfasts for just $139 per couple. Click here for more information about River Landing!

Brier Creek Country Club, NC is also part of the National Fall Sales Event offered by Toll Brothers through Oct. 4. Buyers can custom-design their dream kitchen assisted by the Toll Brothers Design Studio. Ask for the no-cost kitchen upgrades. Click here for more information about Brier Creek Country Club!

Brunswick Forest, NC celebrates the opening of Cape Fear National golf club with a special “Sneak Peek” package October 16-18 weekend. This $179 3-day/2- night package includes accommodations for two, plus parties, an Oyster Roast and golf for two at Cape Fear National. Click here for more information about Brunswick Forest!

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC has extended its Discover Balsam Package thru November 30. Priced at $199 per night, it includes accommodations in a private mountaintop cabin. Click here for more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!

South Carolina

The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC is offering a Discovery Package. Stay in the community’s exclusive Guest House and enjoy a private real estate tour, continental breakfast, wine & cheese, and $100 a night in merchandise credits. Priced from $145 a night per suite. Click here for more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!

Dataw Island, SC has a 3-day, 2-night Experience Dataw Package. which features golf at one of two championship courses, dining, tennis, swimming and a private tour. Package is valued at over $700 and priced at just $299. Click here for more information about Dataw Island!

Texas

Barton Creek Resort and Spa, TX offers an Unlimited Championship Golf package. With rates starting at $236 per person, golfers get luxurious resort accommodations, daily breakfast and access to the Crenshaw Cliffside and Palmer Lakeside courses. Click here for more information about Barton Creek!

River Landing's Murder Mystery Weekend Creates Compelling Reason for an Oct. Visit

River Landing, NC: Clubhouse is setting for mystery.

With its bright sunny days and cool nights, October is a perfect time to head for the Carolinas. That’s why River Landing has added yet another great reason for a weekend visit to this beautiful and complete coastal Carolina residential community. 

The popular Murder Mystery Weekend, to be staged October 23-25, 2009, has proven to be a popular event as community visitors interact with members of a talented theatre troupe during a Saturday evening of fun and surprises as all participants test their sleuthing skills to reveal “Who Done It.”

Clubhouse Diner
Included in the evening’s activities is a gourmet dinner served in The River Room inside the new River Landing Clubhouse which opened in April, 2009.

Visitors will also enjoy a personal tour of River Landing’s beautiful neighborhoods, amenity centers, all its natural beauties and a look at the community’s newest neighborhood, The Vineyards.

The Murder Mystery Weekend is a two-night, three-day getaway that also includes a round of golf for two, full use of all amenities, comfortable accommodations, continental breakfasts--all for just $139 per couple. (Request more information.)

Weekends include championship golf.

Southern Hospitality Getaway
For those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Murder Mystery Weekend dates, River Landing’s thoroughly enjoyable Southern Hospitality Getaway is an apt alternative. Available at any time, this Getaway is designed to add interest, enjoyment and a full measure of cordiality to every visit to this master-planned, golf community in Wallace, NC.

The Getaway includes:

• Luxurious on-site accommodations complete with continental breakfast each day
  
• A personal VIP tour of River Landing’s beautiful neighborhoods, amenity centers, all its natural beauties and a look at our newest neighborhood offering, The Vineyards
  
• Owner-for-the-Stay privileges so visitors can enjoy all River Landing amenities: play a round of championship golf, serve up a little tennis, go swimming in the indoor or outdoor pools, join in on exercise and fitness sessions, work out with modern cardio equipment, stroll along quiet nature trails and much more
  
• Learn about local wines with a tour and tasting at the nearby Duplin Winery
  
• Get a taste of River Landing with a complimentary Gourmet Dining Certificate in the elegant new River Landing Clubhouse
  
• Available for just $139 per couple.

For More Information
Either weekend offering gives visitors the best way to see, experience and actually feel how well River Landing can fit into their future. Reservations are being accepted now, so call today at 888-285-4171, or click here to request more information.

The Brunswick Isles Golf Trail Features Both Great Golf & Real Estate Options

Lockwood Folly, NC: A stop on the Brunswick Golf Trail.

Straddling the border of North and South Carolina, the Brunswick Isles Golf Trail offers more than 400 golf holes and plenty of real estate opportunities.These layouts have won numerous major awards from all the national golf publications, so you are guaranteed world-class golf and a memorable time.

The Trail, which was organized in 2008, stretches 60 miles from Southport, N.C. to North Myrtle Beach, S.C., winding through the unspoiled coastal area known as the Brunswick Islands. Many courses are so close that golfers can easily play two or more different courses in a day.

Real estate buyers will enjoy the benefit of having so much top-quality golf available within about an hour's drive. And just a bit further to the south is Myrtle Beach and even more great golf.

Here is information about three Trail members that also are part of a master-planned, golf course community and offer real estate.

The northernmost course on the Trail is The Bald Head Island Club, a layout that Golf Digest calls “one of the Top 50 Courses In Myrtle Beach.” A 20-minute ferry ride takes you from Southport, N. C. across the Cape Fear River to the island where you’ll be treated to a picturesque layout that roams over dunes and along the oceanfront. Homesites range from the $300,000s to $2 million while homes range from the $400,000s to over $4 million.

Lockwood Folly Country Club is the next stop on the Trail. This course near Holden Beach was designed by Willard Byrd and offers Tifdwarf Bermuda greens. Set on a former seaside hunting preserve, this visually grand layout with salt marsh and freshwater hazards offers an exciting day of golf in a beautiful setting.

Lockwood Folly offers a variety of homes and homesites.  Homesites, based on the view, are either interior, golf course view, waterway or river view, and range in price from $70,000 to $895,000.

To the south in Sunset Beach, N.C. is Ocean Ridge Plantation, home of the 4 “Big Cat” courses: Lion’s Paw, Panther’s Run, Tiger’s Eye and Leopard’s Chase.

Taming the cats begins with Lion’s Paw, one of  Golf Digest’s “ Top 50 Courses In Myrtle Beach.” A Willard Byrd design, it features boldly-contoured bent-grass greens and mounds of sugar-white sand marking deep bunkers and high embankments.

Tigers Eye Golf Course Different challenges are served up by the other three cats, all designed by architect Tim Cate. Panther’s Run, ranked by Links Magazine as one the “Top 30 Courses in Myrtle Beach,” offers wide, open fairways with little mounding.

Tiger’s Eye — one of “America’s Top 100 Greatest Public Courses” (Golf Digest) — challenges golfers with abundant natural waste areas, dazzling scenery and elevation changes reminiscent of the North Carolina sand hills.

Leopard’s Chase, which debuted as one of Golf Digest’s “Best New Public Golf Courses $75 and Over” for 2007, and Golf Magazine’s “10 Best New Public Golf Courses in the United States,” features undulating greens, varied terrain and striking natural vistas.

Luxury custom-homes, single-family homes begin in the $300,000s to $1 million+. Single-family homesites with golf course views, water views, and/or nature views begin in the low-$100,000s and run to $500,000+.

For golf package information, contact the various communities.

  

Brunswick Forest Celebrates Cape Fear National Opening w/ Sneak Peak Weekend

Brunswick Forest, NC: Cape Fear National to open.

Brunswick Forest, a 4,500-acre master planned community located 10 minutes south of Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC, is celebrating the opening of Cape Fear National®  with a special “Sneak Peek” October 16-18 weekend offering.

Cape Fear National is the newest golf course in the Coastal South.  The first 18 holes of a planned 27-hole complex will open later in October to the general public as a premium daily fee course, but Brunswick Forest officials are setting aside a limited attendance “Sneak Peek” preview weekend earlier in the month.

A $179 three day/two night package includes accommodations for two in a luxury hotel in Wilmington’s Historic Downtown, plus:

    • A Friday evening welcome party and cocktail reception in Brunswick Forest’s downtown office

    • A Saturday evening Oyster Roast and Chowder Fest with live entertainment and trolley transportation to and from your hotel

    • A round of golf for two at Cape Fear National

   • Click here for more information about Brunswick Forest or call Toll Free: 888-371-2434 or 910.371.2434

Golden Ocala Offers Spa, Dinner Specials, Harbour Ridge Announces Special Pricing

Willoughby Golf Club, FL is a private golf community.

Willoughby Golf Club, FL announces its new three-day, two-night Discovery Tour. The package includes a round of golf at Willoughby’s Arthur Hills-designed golf course, a pampering sports massage at the Woodhouse Day Spa (no charge) then dinner at the Willoughby clubhouse prepared by Chef Jimmy. Play tennis on the Har-Tru courts, swim in the pool or just relax. Included is a private tour of Willoughby or a tour of downtown Stuart. Please note: Accommodations are limited. Click here for more information about Willoughby Golf Club!

Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, FL's Discovery Stay Package includes accommodations in a beautifully appointed two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath villa ight on the famous Ron Garl-designed championship golf course. Play a round of golf or a game of tennis. Relax by the pool and make sure to save time for an afternoon at the Spa & Salon. Enjoy a variety of delicious eateries from a casual, poolside al fresco meal to a fun, informal grill or elegant gourmet fine dining. Click here for more information about Golden Ocala!

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL announces special pricing offers on two outstanding residences. In Bayhead Village, a two-bedroom, river-view condo that is furnished, turn-key and has golf cart included is available for $199,000. In the Riverside Village Atlantis Collection is a three-bedroom, three-bath renovated condo with panoramic views of the St. Lucie River. Priced at $549,000.  Click here for more information about Harbour Ridge!

Barton Creek Labor Day Package Is All-Ages Fun, With Golf, Hiking, Wine Reception

Barton Creek, TX is a golf and spa resort.

Barton Creek, TX has an outstanding Labor Day Weekend Stay Package now available, plus a full schedule of family-fun activities. Stay Friday and Saturday nights and extend your stay over Sunday or Monday for a discounted rate, with rooms starting at $99 (plus tax and resort charge). Events include the Labor Day Kids Camp, poolside cookouts, the Taste of America wine reception, a “beat the pro” putting contest, guided hikes, scavenger hunts and golf promotional rates. Click here for more information about Barton Creek!

Quail Ridge, The Landings and Others Offering Discounts, Free Memberships

Ocean Ridge Plantation, NC has won numerous awards.

Ocean Ridge Plantation, NC is offering to pay for the entire cost of a golf membership at the community, covering play at all five of its championship golf courses. A $25,000 value, the membership is included when you purchase a homesite. Views from currently available homesites include fairway views or views of ponds and preserves. Click here for more information about Ocean Ridge Plantation!

Quail Ridge, FL, located just south of the Palm Beaches, is offering a 25 percent discount on club entry fees. The discount has spurred sales at the community, resulting in 43 sales year to date versus 33 sales in all of 2008. There's still time left to take advantage of the promotion if you put a property under contract prior to Sept. 30. (It don’t have to close, just be under contract to purchase) and you can take the discount. Click here for more information about Quail Ridge!

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL announces new incentives to entice seasonal renters to come to Harbour Ridge for the 2009-2010 season. Renters at Harbour Ridge are issued their own temporary membership number from the club and have full privileges in the Club. Renters pay discounted green fees and can use the new state-of-the-art fitness center or the 10 Har-Tru tennis courts at no charge. Click here for more information about Harbour Ridge!

The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA announces a limited-time offer to prospective members to join the Landings Club at a discount. From Aug. 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010, reduced joining fees will be offered for all three Club membership levels. In order to qualify, you must be a Landings property owner. So now is the time to visit The Landings, purchase your dream home and join the Club. Click here for more information about The Landings!

River Landing's Southern Hospitality Getaway Package Offers Owner Privileges

River Landing: Offers championship golf

Now that River Landing's elegant new Clubhouse is open, the community wants to make sure people experience it and has introduced the new Southern Hospitality Getaway.

This Getaway is designed to add interest, enjoyment and a full measure of cordiality to every visit at this beautiful community in Wallace, NC. The new package includes:

• Luxurious on-site accommodations complete with a delicious continental breakfast each day

• A personal VIP tour of River Landing’s beautiful neighborhoods, amenity centers, all its natural beauties and a look at the community's newest neighborhood offering, The Vineyards.

• Owner-for-the-Stay privileges so visitors can enjoy all River Landing amenities: play a round of championship golf, play tennis, go swimming in the indoor or outdoor pools, join in on exercise and fitness sessions, work out with modern cardio equipment, stroll along quiet nature trails and much more.

• Learn about local wines with a tour and tasting at the nearby Duplin Winery

• Get a taste of River Landing with a complimentary Gourmet Dining Certificate in the new River Landing Clubhouse

The Southern Hospitality Getaway costs just $139 per couple. Reservations are being accepted now, so call today at  888-285-4171. Or click here to request more information.

Brier Creek CC's Fly n' Buy Program Will Return Up to $2,000 in Travel Expenses

Here's a trip that will pay for itself. Take advantage of Brier Creek's Fly and Buy Program: Visit Brier Creek Country Club in Raleigh, NC, buy a home and receive up to $2,000 in travel expenses at settlement.

Make your appointment before August 31 and enjoy a free round of golf and dinner for two at Brier Creek during your stay.

The community offers luxury condominiums, townhomes, single-family homes and ranch-style homes surrounding an Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course form the $200,000s to almost $2 million.

 Call 919-206-8655 to set up your appointment, or click here to request more information.

Stay and Play Deals From SummerGlen, Galingayle, Olde Stone and More

Bald Head Island is the southernmost of NC's cape islands.

Bald Head Island, NC is offering a special Father's 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.

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 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, Offers Special Discovery Visit in Rustic Cabin

Take advantage of Balsam Mountain Preserve's "Discovery Visit," a special offer that is available until September 4th.

A family focused club community located in the mountains of western North Carolina, only 354 homesites will nestle into this 4,400-acre private community, creating a low density of an average of one home for every 12 acres.

Your visit includes:

• Time to golf, hike, horseback ride, fish, visit the Naturalists at The Nature Center, or simply enjoy the cool weather and spectacular mountain vistas at elevations up to 5,400 feet
  
• Accommodations for two nights in a private residence club cabins at $199 per night
  
• Cabins come complete with indoor and outdoor fireplaces. Breakfast is included in your stay.

On your visit you will also have an opportunity to discover the many shopping, dining, and cultural opportunities offered in the nearby charming towns of Waynesville, Dillsboro and Sylva--each just about 10-minutes from the main gatehouse.

• To reserve your Balsam Mountain Preserve "Discovery Visit" dates, please call us at (866) 452-3456

Wachesaw Plantation Offers 2-Day Package Exclusive to GolfCourseHome Visitors

Wachesaw Plantation Club is offering a special Weekend Package that is exclusive to GolfCourseHome visitors.

The package includes two nights accommodations on the Plantation in a quaint, fully-equipped, two-bedroom, two-bath cottage. Included in your package is

• One round of golf for two on the award-winning Tom Fazio golf course
  

• Lunch at Kimbel's Restaurant, Wachesaw's private dining facility overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and the club's beautiful and award-winning 18th hole.

• Full use of all club amenities including tennis, dining, swimming and golf

• Plus, hot tub at the pool complex and a sauna and steam room in the clubhouse

• Brief historical tour of the Plantation, community and amenities

• Cost: $350/night/for two

And as an enticement to join the club, if you play the course, but do not stay over, you will be refunded the $155 golf fee upon purchase of a membership.

And if you already own a vacation home in the community and are interested in purchasing a National Membership, you can play a round of golf, make your decision to join the club, and then be immediately credited the $155 golf fee amount.

Bald Head Island Offers Extend-a-Stay thru May with Three Nights for Price of Two

If you’ve waited until the last minute to book your May vacation on Bald Head Island, you’re in luck. Bald Head Island Limited is offering its Extend-a-Stay special through the entire month of May, including Memorial Day weekend:

• Vacation anytime in May and get three nights for the price of two, or seven nights for the price of five.*

To get started, contact Bald Head Island for homes available for rent. Call 1-800-973-8932 when you’re ready to book.

 *Offer expires May 31, 2009 and does not apply to all accommodations or to existing bookings. May not be used in conjunction with other offers. Some restrictions apply.

The Club at Olde Stone, KY, Announces Its Newest "Stay and Play” Golf Packages

The Club at Olde Stone, Alvaton, KY, announces its newest "Stay and Play” Golf Packages. A minimum stay of two nights' stay includes accommodations, unlimited golf, cart and range Balls. The cost from Tuesday - Wednesday is $169 per person, per night; and Thursday - Sunday: $189 per person, per night. Click here to request more information.