Vol. 15, No. 879 December 27, 2013 Circ. 24,500
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In this Issue
* Communities New to the GCH Network in 2013 – 22 communities in 11 states
* Coming in 2014 to GolfCourseHome – What to watch for
* Golfweek’s Best Residential Golf Courses – Nine GCH Communities make the grade
* 2013 Community Awards & Honors – GCH communities earn recognition
* The Real Estate Recovery – It’s taken a while longer, but golf/waterview communities are coming back
* Building & Construction – New Homes, Upgrades & More
* 2013 Deal of the Day – All the Deals, All Year Long
* 2013 Real Estate Listings – Homes & Lots Featured for Sale
* Stay & Play and Discovery Packages – Visits for playing and buying
* Watch for our first issue of the New Year on Jan. 3, 2014!
Good Morning! Welcome to the 2013 GCH Annual Index which catalogs all golf and waterview communities that joined the GCH Network this year, plus links to stories and other important articles.
Our next issue is Jan. 3, 2014. We wish you a Happy and Successful New Year! — David Lott, Founder/Publisher
COMMUNITIES NEW TO GOLFCOURSEHOME IN 2013
Communities are organized by state in alphabetical order featuring the starting prices for real estate in bold.
ARIZONA
DC Ranch, AZ: Mountain living, homes from $400,000.
> DC Ranch, Scottsdale – Private, gated mountain community, Tom Weiskopf golf, pool, clubhouse, trails, condos from $250,000, homes & lots from $400,000
> Mirabel Golf Club, Scottsdale – Private, gated desert golf community in Scottsdale, 3,000 feet in elevation, majestic mountain views, Tom Fazio golf course, homesites from high-$100,000s, villas from the $500,000s
CALIFORNIA
Pauma Valley Country Club, CA: Homes from $350,000.
> Pauma Valley Country Club, San Diego – Gated country club community, equestrian center, winery, fractional real estate available, homes from $350,000
FLORIDA
Fountains Country Club, FL: Coastline homes from $40K.
> Fountains Country Club, Lake Worth – Private, gated coastline community in Palm Beach County, 54 holes of golf, clubhouse, dining, trails, condos from $40,000
> Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala – 1,150-acre private, gated community with 24-hour security, 18-hole Ron Garl-designed golf course, 77,000-SF clubhouse, spa, equestrian facilities, real estate from $70,000
> Sawgrass Country Club, Ponte Vedra Beach – Set on 1,250 acres, beach club, oceanfront deck, dining, 27 holes of golf, fitness, trails, spa, homes from $200,000s
World Golf Village, FL: Condos from $100,000s.
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine – Two championship courses, miles of private sidewalks, park, swim and tennis center, spa, condos from $100,000s
> Boca Woods Country Club, Boca Raton – Gated South Florida community, golf, tennis, fitness, lake and golf views, single-homes from $80,000
> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington – Two golf courses, multi-level clubhouse, tennis complex, fitness, spa, dining, activities manager, 14 neighborhoods, condos from $50,000, homes from $55,000
GEORGIA
Currahee Club, GA: Mountain & lake views.
> Currahee Club, Toccoa – Private, 1,200-acre gated community in the Blue Ridge Mountain, lake and mountain views, homes from $300,000 to $1 million+
MARYLAND
Deep Creek Mountain, MD: Lots from $84,900.
> Deep Creek Mountain at Deep Creek Lake, McHenry – Private, gated mountain and lake community, Hale Irwin golf, lots from $84,900
MASSACHUSETTS
Mink Meadows Golf Club, MA: Homeowners enjoy private beach access.
> Mink Meadows Golf Club, West Chop – Golf club on Martha’s Vineyard, private association beach, clubhouse, short walk to town, homes from $949,000
The Boathouse, MA: Martha’s Vineyard community.
> The Boathouse, Edgartown – Private Martha’s Vineyard club community, water access, private wine room, deck, docks, spa, tennis, fitness, homes from $1.895M
> Tashmoo Woods, Vineyard Haven – Private Martha’s Vineyard community, trails, Mink Meadows golf nearby, condos from $560,000, homes from $1.299M
> Willowbend Golf Club, Mashpee – Private Cape Cod community, award-winning golf course, tennis, pool, fitness & spa, gourmet dining, real estate from $275,000
NORTH CAROLINA
Brunswick Forest, NC: Lots from $75,000.
> Brunswick Forest, Leland – Private resort community, Tim Cate golf, river club, trails, fitness, lots from $75,000, townhomes from $205,000
> Connestee Falls, Brevard – Private gated mountain community, 18 holes of golf by George Cobb, wellness center, homes from $125,000
Cypress Landing, NC: Close to Intracoastal.
> Cypress Landing, Chocowinity – Award-winning golf, fitness center, tennis, marina w/ Intracoastal access, homes from $200,000
PENNSYLVANIA
Treasure Lake, PA: Lakefront community.
> Treasure Lake, DuBois – Gated golf and lakefront community, 9,000 acres, two golf courses, 24 hour security, lots from $20,000, homes from $450,000
SOUTH CAROLINA
Moss Creek, SC: Equestrian club, homes from $182,900.
> Moss Creek, Hilton Head Island – Private Hilton Head Island community, two championship golf courses, yacht club, equestrian center, homes from $182,900
> Windmill Harbour, Hilton Head Island – Private Hilton Head Island community, golf by Gary Player, Clyde Johnson & Bobby Weed, homes from $289,000
TEXAS
Summit Rock, TX: Jack Nicklaus golf, spa, homes from $100,000s.
> Summit Rock, Horseshoe Bay – Golf and lake community within Horseshoe Bay Resort, Jack Nicklaus golf, tennis, spa, dining, homesites from the low $100,000s
VERMONT
Quechee Lakes, VT: Skiing, tennis, trails.
> Quechee Lakes, Quechee – Golf, four-season Quechee Club, downhill ski area, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, 35 miles of trails, homes from $125,000, townhomes from $96,000, lots from $58,500
VIRGINIA
Glemore, VA: Gated community, homes from $400,000.
> Glenmore, Keswick – Private, gated golf and equestrian community on 1,500 acres, golf by John B. LaFoy, homesites from $159,000, homes from $400,000
COMING TO GOLFCOURSEHOME IN 2014
Here’s a partial list of new communities coming to GolfCourseHome.com and WaterViewHome.net in 2014.
Minto at Florida’s New Sun City Center, FL: Coming in 2014.
- Minto’s New Sun City Center, FL
- Tower Ridge, Oak Bluffs, MA
- Major’s Cove, Oak Bluffs, MA
- Plus more from Florida and the Carolinas
GOLFWEEK BEST RESIDENTIAL GOLF COURSES
Frederica, GA: St. Tom Fazio course ranks No. 31.
> Known as one of the most exhaustively researched best-of lists, Golfweek Magazine’s prestigious ranking of the 100 Best Residential Courses in America includes courses found at nine GolfCourseHome Network communities. Here are the winners.
2013 COMMUNITY AWARDS & HONORS
The Landings, GA: A 6,500-acre island, it wins on preservation.
> From environmentalism to Parade of Homes to Community of the Year, GCH Communities took many a bow. Here are the ones that shined.
THE REAL ESTATE RECOVERY
Ibis Golf & CC, FL: Enjoys a 57% jump in home sales.
> Golf communities have taken a little while longer to get in the swing of the real estate recovery. But 2013 was the year that many began to join the party. Here are the winners and their tales of success.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
Sailfish Point, FL: Adding sports bar, beach club & more.
> Another sign that communities are recovering is investment. Many clubs are renovating and upgrading their facilities–from new pools to new clubhouses and more–to maintain their position as among the best. Here are the clubs making investments, how much they’re spending and what they’re spending on.
2013 DEAL OF THE DAY
Jupiter CC, FL: Toll Bros. National Sale brings in sales.
> A popular new feature, Deal of the Day featured special promotions, reduced prices and attractive add-ons from golf and waterview communities every week. Here they all are.
2013 REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC: New homes a big hit.
> The year 2013 was the first year that the Golf Course Home Network started presenting home and homesite listings. They were a huge success, generating inquiries about specific properties in addition to requests about the communities in general.
Expect to see even more listings in 2014. You can see current listings for each community by visiting their Featured Community page, or you can see them all here.
STAY & PLAY, DISCOVERY & VISIT PACKAGES
Anderson Creek Club, NC: $99/couple getaway.
> Discovery Packages are affordable travel packages designed with the real estate buyer in mind. Find your best deal & community here.
> GolfCourseHome presents great travel deals on all year long for golf, tennis, wine tours and other activities. Here are the most recent ones and some you may have missed.
