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~ GCH Network Newsletter ~
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 976 December 30, 2014 Circ. 16,000
2014 GCHN Annual Index
* Coming in 2015 to GolfCourseHome – What to watch for in 2015
* Communities New to the GCH Network in 2014 – FL, NC, SC & VA Communities
* Golfweek’s Best Residential Golf Courses – Eleven GCHN Community courses make the grade
* 2014 Community Awards & Honors – GCHN communities and their employees earn recognition
* Building & Construction – New Homes, Upgrades & More
* 2014 Best Deals – All the Deals, All Year Long
* 2014 Real Estate Listings – Homes & Lots Featured for Sale
* Stay & Play and Discovery Packages – Visit Packages for playing and buying
* Watch for our first issue of the New Year on January 6, 2015!
Good Morning! Welcome to the 2014 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 Tuesday, January 6. 2015. Look for our first all-listing issue on Tuesday Jan. 13. New in 2014, all-listing issues generated great interest this year. So expect to see more in 2015. We look forward to helping you find your ideal second home, retirement residence or vacation home in 2015. Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!—David Lott, Founder/Publisher
COMMUNITIES NEW TO GOLFCOURSEHOME IN 2014
Communities are organized by state with starting prices for real estate in bold and links for requesting more information.
Mariner Sands, FL: The golf is great and so is the dining.
Florida
> Mariner Sands Country Club, Stuart A gated, member-owned community, Mariner Sands offers a full range of amenities, including a 28,000-sf clubhouse, two golf courses, a lush Florida landscape, tennis, fitness, spa facilities, nature trails and award-winning dining. Real estate from $125,000.
PGA National, FL: Spectacular home for pros and duffers alike.
> PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens This 2,340-acre resort and golf community is home to the PGA National Golf Club and Professional Golfers’ Association. Amenities include five golf courses, full-service spa, a 32,500-SF Health & Racquet Club and Har-Tru tennis courts. Real estate from $100,000. Send me more information!
North Carolina
Bear Lake Reserve, NC: Golf and lake living in the Blue Ridge.
> Bear Lake Reserve, Tuckaseegee Bear Lake Reserve is a year-round golf and lake community set along Bear Lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains where residents pursue lake activities, golf, tennis, hiking and more. Homes include custom homes, Craftsman-style cottages, mountain lodges. Real estate from $75,000.
Champion Hills, NC: Tom Fazio loves it, so will you.
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville A private, debt-free community located in a spectacular mountain setting, this western North Carolina retreat offers a highly regarded Tom Fazio golf course, lodge-style clubhouse, extensive amenities, dining options and a full social calendar. Real estate from $45,000. Send me more information!
Virginia
The Virginian, VA: Elegant living in Virginia countryside.
> The Virginian, Bristol An acclaimed, private golf community set 95 miles north of Asheville, NC, The Virginian offers an award-winning golf course designed by Tom Fazio and features a 44,000-SF stone and wood clubhouse, tennis, swimming and more. Real estate starts at $50,000.
South Carolina
Oldfield, SC: Lowcountry style on the court, course, water and trails.
> Oldfield, Oaktie Located almost equidistant from Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, SC, and historic Savannah, GA, Oldfield is an 800-acre golf course community located on the Okatie River, with facilities for golf, equestrian, waterfront activities and the renowned relaxing Lowcountry lifestyle. Real estate from $40,000. Send me more information!
COMING TO GOLFCOURSEHOME NETWORK IN 2015
Here’s a partial list of new communities coming to GolfCourseHome and WaterViewHome Networks in 2015.
Black Diamond Ranch, FL: Get a sneak peak now.
Florida
> Black Diamond Ranch, Lecanto is a private, gated golf community set upong 1,320 acres of unspoiled natural terrain featuring 45 holes of Tom Fazio-designed golf. Its famed Quarry Course is one of the highest rated courses in the U.S. Real estate begins at $15,000 for homesites, $140,000 for homes.
The Islands of RW, FL: Private island with golf/water lifestyle.
> The Islands of River Wilderness, Parrish Situated on the the Manatee River on a 225-acre secluded island, this private, gated, new-home community features estate-sized homesites with harbor, preserve and river views. Amenities includes golf, private docks, fishing kayaking, boating and more. Real estate from the mid-$100,000s. Send me more information!
Wycliffe, FL: Two golf courses, plus spa, fitness and equestrian facilities.
> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington Wycliffe offers two premier championship 18-hole golf courses, along with a multi-level clubhouse, equestrian facilities, spa and fitness facilities and exceptional dining. Fourteen separate neighborhoods offer a wide range of home choices. Real estate from $50,000. Send me more information!
Tennessee
> Tennessee National, Loudon One of East Tennessee’s premier gated golf and waterfront communities and nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains foothills, the community offers a comprehensive range of homesites and styles. Enjoy views of a Greg Norman Signature Golf Course, Watts Bar Lake or a secluded woodlands. A state-of the-art Marina Village and Wellness Center coming soon. Real estate from the $40,000s. Send me more information!
GOLFWEEK BEST RESIDENTIAL GOLF COURSES
Kiawah Island, SC: 2 courses in the Top 100 Best Residential.
> 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 11 courses found at GolfCourseHome Network communities–an increase of two courses over 2013. Here are the winners.
2014 COMMUNITY AWARDS & HONORS
Currahee, GA: 2014 a big one for picking up awards.
> From awards from major golf publications to Parade of Homes to best for retirement and more, GCHN Communities took many a bow. Here are the ones that shined.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
Ibis Golf & CC, FL: Opens its brand-new 15,000-sf sports village.
> A key indication that communities are continuing to recover from the Great Recession is reinvestment. Many clubs are renovating and upgrading their facilities. New tennis courts, new clubhouses, new pools and, of course, new homes and more are being constructed in order to stay current in the competitive golf community market. Here are the clubs making investments and what they’re spending it on.
2014 Best Deals
Kingsmill, VA: Planning a big Ne Year’s Eve.
> A popular feature, Best Travel Deals features special promotions, reduced prices and attractive add-ons from golf and waterview communities. Here they all are.
2014 REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
Moss Creek, SC: 4-BR waterview home for sale.
> Continuing a feature just instituted last year, homes and homesite listings took over as the most popular items in our newsletter in 2014. Thus, it was just a short leap from there to creating our first-ever all-listing issue which also generated great interest. Watch for the first of many planned 2015 all-listing issues with the first on Tuesday Jan. 13. Meanwhile, take a look at all our 2014 listings here.
STAY & PLAY, DISCOVERY & VISIT PACKAGES
PGA National, FL: See the pros on the Honda Classic Discovery Package.
> 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.
