Welcome to the 2010 GolfCourseHome Index, your guide to the major articles, awards and stories of the year. It's your introduction to the weath of information available during the past 12 months to subscribers of the GCH New Communities Newsletter which feature special deals, price reductions, golf travel, stay and play packages, golf package, real estate promotions and more twice a week, plus links to the articles, news and announcements below.
It's been a busy year, yet we expect 2011 to be even busier. We wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year! Enjoy!
HEADLINES
2010 GCH Dream 18 - Great Residential Golf Holes
2010 GolfCourseHome Home 'Best of the Best' Rankings
Golf Magazine's 'Top 100 Courses You Can Play' Features Courses You Can Live On
Golf Digest Names Cliffs at Keowee Springs an 'America's Best New Private Course'
Top Golf Communities Are Available in America's Most Affordable Places to Retire
Ballyhack Ranked No. 15 on Golfweek Magazine's 2010 Top 40 'Best New Courses'
Has Tiger Wood's Bulging Disc Sparked Some Questions about Your Own Neck?
Introducing the GolfCourseHome® Network Exclusive Links Card-- Play Golf for Less!
250+ Courses Honor GCHN Links Discount Card Including 15 Golf Community Layouts
Intracoastal Waterway Cruise to Golf & Waterfront Communities
DAY 1 - Havre de Grace, MD - Engine Trouble
DAY 2 - Alligator River Marina, NC - River Forest, NC
DAY 2: A Visit to River Dunes, Oriental NC
DAY 3 - The Oriental Boat Show Is a Town-Wide Celebration
DAY 4 - Tiptoeing Past Firing Lines to North River Club & Brunswick Forest
DAY 5 - St. James Plantation Marina - New Home Construction
DAY 6: Charleston's Mega Dock Is a Showcase for the World's Most Beautiful Yachts
Day 6: Daniel Island's Mitchell Wharf Offers Deepwater Docks, River Views
Day 6: Harbour Town Yacht Club with All the Trimmings on Hilton Head Island
Day 7: Discovering Windmill Harbour's Elegance and Privacy on HHI, SC
Day 8: Going 'Outside' to Fernandina & The Peaceful Marshes at Oyster Bay Harbour
GolfCourseHome Magazine Launched Featuring GCH Dream 18 Great Golf Holes
GolfCourseHome Magazine Now Available for iPad on Magcloud-Magazine-Stand App
Dog-Friendly Communities Catering More to Both Owners and Their Canine Friends
Hills Quarter Sailors Find Their Safe Harbor at Rappahannock River Yacht Club
Quail Ridge's Bill Ely, a Retired General, Shoots His Age in the Game for a Lifetime
5 Questions to Ask of an Interior Designer or Community Design Center Specialist
On Mother's Day: We Salute These Spirited Companies Offering Hope, Love & Affection
Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC to Re-Open Thanks to Residents & Vestlyn BMP Support
Bay Club Member Peter Uihlein tops David Chung to win U.S. Amateur Championship
2008 Clubhouse Fire Sparks Carolina Trace Members to Build Back Better Then Ever
Real Estate Sales at Brunswick Forest, Wilmington, NC Top $30 Million for 2010
Carolina Colours, NC, Opens Front Nine with Capacity Crowd, Rave Reviews
Bay Club at Mattapoisett MA Earns Its 7th Audubon Society Silver Certification
Landings Resident Dr. Elizabeth Miller to Run 60 Miles on Her 60th Birthday for Charity
New Communities on the GolfCourseHome Network
Arizona
Terravita, Scottsdale - Master-planned, gated community by Del Webb, 823 acres, health and fitness centers, outdoor spa, miles of trails, desert and golf view homes from $275,000
Delaware
Bayside, Selbyville - Near Assawoman Bay, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, several environmental awards, tennis, canoeing, trails, homes from $299,990
Heritage Shores, Bridgeville - Active 55+ community set between the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay, Arthur Hills golf, Fitness & Aquatic Center, lots from $99,990
Florida
Boca Woods Country Club, Boca Raton - Two championship golf courses, swimming pool, valet parking, 24/7 security, homes with golf or lake views from the $200,000s
Heron Creek, North Port - 676-acre gated golf community, 27 holes of Arthur Hills golf, 21,000 square foot clubhouse, tennis, wedding facilities, homesites from $65,000
Rive Isle Golf & Nautical Estates, Parrish - Gulf Coast waterfront estate community, Ted McAnlis golf, lodge overlooking Manatee River, homesites from the $100,000s
Sailfish Point, Stuart - 532-acre sea island surrounded by ocean and inlets, Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, marina and yacht club, active social scene, homesites from $475,000
Solivita, Poinciana - 55+ community with two championship golf courses, indoor and outdoor pools, 19,000 square foot clubhouse, lifelong learning classes, homes from the $100,000s
Georgia
Achasta, Dahlonega - Reynolds Signature Community, 1,058 acres, mountain environment, Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, clubhouse, pool, spa, homesites from the $100,000s
Sanctuary Cove, St. Simons Island - 18-hole Fred Couples Signature Golf Course, clubhouse, tennis, day dock - deepwater, riverfront, lakefront and marshfront homesites from $49,900
Savannah Quarters, Savannah - Greg Norman golf, 29,000 square foot clubhouse, swim and fitness center, several neighborhoods, custom homes from $388,500, lots from $59,900
Massachusetts
The Residences at Black Rock, Hingham - 357-acre community just south of Boston in coastal MA, award-winning Brian Silva course, pools, tennis, homes from $950,000
The Villages at Brookside, Bourne - Championship golf, resort style pool, clubhouse with grill, easy access to Cape Cod beaches and shopping, homes from $345,000
Willowbend Country Club, Mashpee - 27 holes of championship golf, clubhouse, fitness complex, pools, tennis, spa, homesites from $269,000, condos from $275,000, estate homes from $730,000
Michigan
Forest Dunes, Roscommon - Championship golf by Tom Weiskopf, 15,000 square foot Adirondack-style clubhouse, easy access to Huron National Forest, trails, homesites from $59,000, homes from $259,000
North Carolina
Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake - Gated community on 1,700 acres, fishing, tennis, spa, Davis Love III golf, homes and homesites from the $130,000s
Carolina Colours, New Bern - Coastal community with waterway access, William Love golf, social pavilion, homesites from $60,000, homes from the $200,000s
Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro - Easy access to Research Triangle, Fred Couples signature golf, pool, tennis, clubhouse, basketball courts, homesites with nature views from the $90,000s)
Jefferson Landing, Jefferson - Private gated community, Blue Ridge Mountain views, championship golf, 32,000 square foot clubhouse, homesites from the $40,000s
North River Golf Club, Beaufort - Oceanfront sporting estate on 620 acres, 18 holes of championship golf, boat coral, walking trails, homes from the low $230,000s
Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover - Blue Ridge Mountain community, award winning golf, equestrian center, pools, full service spa, homes from $399,000, homesites from $99,000
Scotch Hall Preserve, Merry Hill - Inner Banks community, private award-winning Arnold Palmer golf course, 107-slip marina, pool, homesites from $125,000
South Carolina
Hampton Lake, Bluffton - Lake community minutes from Hilton Head, overlooks 165-acre lake, 340-acre nature preserve, spa, boatslips, homes from the $200,000s
Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head Island - 4,000-acre community on Port Royal Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway, boating, tennis, four golf courses, condos from $175,000
The Sanctuary, Bluffton Private Residence Club within Hampton Lake, furnished and accessorized fractional homes, Pete Dye golf, spa, fitness, priced from the $175,000s
Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick - Lakefront community with 1,200 nautical miles of shoreline, protected by parks and forest, golf, marina, homesites from $180,000
Texas
The Bridges at Preston Crossings, Gunter - Fred Couples golf, close to shopping, several lakes nearby, pool, tennis, clubhouse with dining, homesites from the $50,000s
Lake Ridge, Cedar Hill - Jeff Brauer golf, sports facilities, fishing pond, walking and jogging trails, clubhouse and grill, nearby marinas, close to Dallas, homesites from the $90,000s
The Reserve at SugarTree, Lipan - Gated community, award-winning golf, clubhouse, amenity center, walking paths, fishing on nearby Brazos River, homesites from $23,000
Virginia
Brickshire, Providence Forge - Between Richmond and Williamsburg, Curtis Strange Signature Golf Course, clubhouse, swimming, trails, nature preserves, homes from the low $300,000s
Hills Quarter, Irvington - 475-acre community in famed Northern Neck area, clubhouse with pools, tennis, year-round panoramic views, planned winery, homes from $299,000
Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke - Private mountainview community on 370 acres, championship Lester George golf, dining, 75 estate-size homesites from the $170,000s
River's Bend, Chester - Set on the James River, Steve Smyers golf, tennis, riverfront pier, tennis, pool, racquet club, nature trails leading to the river, homes from $180,000
New Communities on the WaterViewHome Network
Caribbean
Caribbean Golf & Ocean House, St. Kitts ~ Rentals Only~
Delaware
Florida
Frenchman's Creek, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Indian River Colony Club, Viera, Florida
Oyster Bay Harbour, Fernandina Beach, Florida
Rive Isle Golf & Nautical Estates, Parrish, Florida
River Wilderness, Parrish, Florida
Sailfish Point, Stuart, Florida
Georgia
Sanctuary Cove, St. Simons Island, Georgia
North Carolina
Scotch Hall Preserve, Merry Hill, North Carolina
South Carolina
Hampton Lake, Bluffton, South Carolina
Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville, South Carolina
Hilton Head Plantation, Bluffton, South Carolina
The Sanctuary, Bluffton, South Carolina
Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick, South Carolina
Wild Wing Plantation, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Windmill Harbour, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Texas
Dancing Bear Ranch, San Antonio, Texas
The Reserve at SugarTree, Lipan, Texas
There are many benefits of living on a golf course, or in a golfing community. The Bridges at Preston Crossings is located in Gunter, Texas and features its very own Fred Couples Signature Golf Course. Check out this blog on the benefits of living on a golf course. http://www.bluegreencommunities.com/golf-course/
Posted by: The Bridges at Preston Crossings | December 30, 2010 at 06:02 PM