Vol. 15, No. 875 December 6, 2013 Circ. 24,500
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* Golfweek’s Best Residential Golf Courses
* NEW THIS WEEK: Fountains Country Club, FL Joins GCHN
* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – FL, GA & SC Homes
* TODAY’S New Discovery Packages – Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, FL
* What’s Happening At… – PGA Village Verano, FL
* Community News & Updates – Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…in Bay Islands, UT, FL, ID
* New Communities Recently Added – Golden Ocala, FL
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming December 10!
Colleton River Plantation, SC: Nicklaus course lands in Top 100.
Good Morning! Golfweek Magazine’s 100 Best Residential Golf Courses are in the spotlight this morning and GolfCourseHome Network communities are in the mix. See the winners below, plus today’s deals, stay’n play, events, news and more!
Mortgage News: U.S. mortgage rates jumped to the highest since September as investors speculated that the Federal Reserve will slow bond purchases aimed at keeping borrowing costs down, Bloomberg News said. Mortgage rates have climbed from a near-record lows in May as the Fed weighs how soon it should scale back its stimulus.
Purchases of new homes rebounded in October from the lowest level in more than a year, indicating buyers are starting to take higher rates in stride. New-home sales jumped 25% to a 444,000 annualized pace, following a 354,000 rate in the prior month that was the weakest since April 2012, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
GOLFWEEK’S BEST RESIDENTIAL COURSES
Kiawah Island, SC: Captures two spots on the Top 100.
Warm congratulations to the GolfCourseHome Network communities whose golf courses were just named to Golfweek Magazine’s prestigious ranking of the 100 Best Residential Courses in America.
Known as one of the most exhaustively researched best-of lists, it includes courses found at no fewer than nine GolfCourseHome Network communities. Here are the honored courses, in order of how they ranked, with the year opened and the architect noted for each:
24. Kiawah Island (Cassique Course) Kiawah Island, SC 2000, Tom Watson
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31. Frederica Golf Club, St. Simons Island, Ga., 2004, Tom Fazio
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Currahee Club, GA: Jim Fazio course is in the top 50.
42. Currahee Club, Toccoa, Ga., 2004, Jim Fazio
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49. Red Ledges Golf Club, Heber City, Utah, 2009, Jack Nicklaus
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71. Reynolds Plantation (Great Waters Course) Greensboro, Ga., 1992, Jack Nicklaus
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84. Colleton River Plantation’s (Nicklaus Course) Bluffton, S.C., 1992, Jack Nicklaus
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Daniel Island, SC: Returns to the 100 Best list.
89. Daniel Island (Ralston Creek) Charleston, S.C., 2006, Rees Jones
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92. Kiawah Island (River Course) Kiawah Island, S.C., 1995, Tom Fazio
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95. Fiddler’s Creek Golf Club, Naples, Fla., 2002, Arthur Hills
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96. Desert Mountain (Chiricahua Course) Scottsdale, Ariz., 1999, Jack Nicklaus
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NEW THIS WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME
FLORIDA
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Wycliffe Golf & CC, FL: 3-BR golf view home for $375,000.
> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL is spotlighting a 3-BR/3-BA golf home at 10774 Greenbriar Villa Drive. This home has neutral ceramic tiles throughout with high-volume ceilings that feature crown moldings with recessed lighting.
Its large, open floor plan includes an island kitchen, new appliances and a breakfast area overlooking the dining and living areas. Master bedroom has tray crown molded ceilings and access to patio through sliding glass doors. Listed at $375,000. Send me more information about Wycliffe!
Savannah Quarters, GA: Estate home features a gourmet kitchen.
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA presents a 5-BR/4.5-BA estate home with 4,300 sf of luxurious living. With a split open floor plan and hardwood flooring throughout, this well-sited and lushly landscaped home is impressive inside and out.
The gourmet kitchen has a large breakfast bar, stainless steel appliance a breakfast area and a keeping room. The master suite downstairs is complemented by two guest bedrooms on that level. Two patios, one open and one enclosed, make for fine outdoor entertaining. Listed for $599,000. Send me more information about Savannah Quarters!
Sea Pines, SC: Signature Rentals now available at 20% off.
> Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC is showing two new Signature Rentals, each at 20 percent off any 2013 rental or 15 percent off a 2014 rental. Check out the 5-BR/5-BA single-family home at 9 Wren Drive in the South Beach section of the community, which is newly furnished, sleeps 12-14 and is on the fifth ocean row.
Or stay in the 4-BR/3.5-BA pool-view home at 2204 Heritage Villas in Harbour Town, which sleeps eight. It offers a great location with easy access to free pool, tennis, and bike paths. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
DISCOVERY PACKAGES
Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, FL: 10% discounts.
> Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala FL invites winter visitors to Stay and Play in a luxury residence enjoying amenity specials designed exclusively for Play and Stay guests. Accommodations are now offered at 10 percent discounts on regular rental rate.
Minimum stay is two nights. Amenity deals include equestrian riding lessons at $40 per hour, rounds of golf at $90 and private golf lessons with John Elliot Jr. at $180 per hour. A junior lesson is just $130 and golf clinics are $20 per person. Send me more information about Golden Ocala!
NEW THIS WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME
FLORIDA
> Fountains Country Club is a private country club community on 865 lush Florida acres with a 54-hole golf complex as its centerpiece amenity. The community consists of 19 neighborhoods that offer an array of residential options, including single-family homes, condos, townhomes and villas. Professional security is provided round-the-clock.
Real Estate: Fountains CC
- Homes located in 19 neighborhoods
- Residential options including single-family homes, condos, townhomes and villas
- Condos from $40,000
- Homes from $100,000
- Professional security service
- Send me more information about Fountains Country Club!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
PGA Village Verano, FL: Holiday events include tree lighting.
> PGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL is coordinating a schedule of festive holiday events from around the community. It all starts tonight with the Traditional Tree Lighting Celebration, which runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Sat., Dec. 7 it’s the Festival of Lights, Parade and Tree Lighting, a daylong event from noon until 10 p.m. The Tradition Medical Center has a Holiday Open House, also on Saturday, from 1 p.m to 4 p.m. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ: New Lifestyle & Fitness Director.
> Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ has appointed Tyler Mayer as its new Director of Lifestyle and Fitness. Mayer’s qualifications include a B.S. degree in Health and Exercise Science and a Masters in Sports Management.
Mayer joins Blackstone following nine years as the Sports Club Manager at Arrowhead Country Club. Blackstone Country Club features a 24-hour, 3,000-sf, state-of-the-art fitness facility. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Pristine Bay, Bay Islands: Beach homes from $416,000.
> Pristine Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands’ last Phase II properties are now offered at a 20 percent discount. The 2-BR/2-BA Beach View Villas are $416,000–down from $520,000. Beach View Residences, with 3-BR/3-BA, are now $548,000—down from $685,000. Send me more info…
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT’s new maintenance-free Club Cabins are available in limited supply. They range from 1,800 to 2,500 sf with 2-BR and 3-BR options. Send me more info…
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL’s 3-BR/2-BA single-family home at 1120 Sandlake Road is a ranch-style residence with 11-foot ceilings and a water view. Master suite is oversized with luxury bath. Enjoy a gas fireplace and a screened lanai. Lists for $260,000. Send me more info…
> Teton Springs Resort, Victor ID’s most recent listing is a 7,000-sf home on one-half acre, with southerly views of golf, a creek and a lake. Listed for $1,290,000. Send me more info…
Discovery Packages
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL: Getaway from $375/couple.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL’s Be Our Guest program includes 2 nights’ lodging, golf, a couple’s dinner and more. Price is $500/couple for Club version $375/couple for Marina version. Refundable with purchase of property. Send me more info…
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
FLORIDA
Private, gated community, 1,150 acres, Ron Garl golf course, equestrian center, spa, fitness, tennis, resort-style pool, lots from $70,000, townhomes from $250,000
VERMONT
> Quechee Lakes, Quechee
4-season resort community, 5,200 acres, 2 golf courses, skiing & other winter sports, lake activities, lots from $58,500, townhomes and single-family homes from $125,000
MARYLAND
> The Moorings at Dockside Circle, Inner Harbor Baltimore
Gated waterfront community, nearby marinas, Inner Harbor views, upscale condo/townhouses, 3 BRs and up to 4.5 BAs, 2-car garages, priced from $1.15 million to $1.3 million
> Deep Creek Mountain at Deep Creek Lake
Mountain retreat with golf, lake, wooded and mountain views, adjacent to Wisp Golf and Ski Resort and Deep Creek Lake, lots from $84,900 to $249,000+
MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS
> The Boathouse, Edgartown
Private club community, recreational amenities, private wine room, spa, fitness, nearby golf, homes from $1,895,000
> Tashmoo Woods, Vineyard Haven
Set on Lake Tashmoo with direct ocean access, tennis, swimming pool, golf next door, condos/single-family homes from $560,000
GEORGIA
> Currahee Golf Club, Toccoa
The Currahee Club is a 1,200-acre private, gated residential club community set in foothill splendor along the shores of Lake Hartwell near the Georgia-South Carolina line.
FLORIDA
> Sawgrass Country Club, Ponte Vedra Beach
Private, 1,250-acre gated community, 27-hole championship golf by Arnold Palmer, racquet club, private beach club, new fitness complex, homes, condos and cottages from $200,000
