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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
March 3, 2023 – March 5, 2023
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> The Top 10 Most Visited Golf & Water View Communities in Feb.
> Getaways – Lake Arrowhead, GA Discovery
> What’s Going On at…
- Birding and Wildlife Events at Palmetto Bluff, SC
- Indian River Colony Club, FL, Honors K-9 Vets
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
> Tofttrees Golf Resort, State College, PA – Hometown of Penn State, fitness center, farm-to-table dining
> Savannah Lakes Village, SC – Lakefront community w/ 36 holes of golf
> Trilogy at Verde River, Rio Verde, AZ – Gated, 55+, hiking, biking, North Scottsdale
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Sea Trail Plantation, NC 3BR, Golf / Pond View $415,000
> Dataw Island, SC 3BR, Saltwater Spa, Patio $693,000
> Savannah Lakes Village, SC New Construction 3BR $307,750
> Quail Ridge, FL Updated Golf View 3BR $450,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> GCH 2022 Annual Index – Best Communities, More
> New! Cardboard Sled Derby at Treasure Lake, PA
> Cajun Chef at Sea Pines Resort, SC
> Arts Festival at Woodside, SC
Golf Retirement Planner
> Retire Savannah: Top 10 Reasons to Retire to The Landings
> Retire to Harbour Ridge, FL – Top 10 Reasons
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, SC
> Retire Melbourne FL: Top 10 Reasons to Choose Indian River CC
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The Top 10 Most Visited Golf Communities in Feb.
New to the Top 10: Mirabel, Scottsdale, cooler by 3,000 ft.
Florida, as expected, continues to dominate the winter months in popularity, but other states are well represented. South Carolina, Georgia and Arizona each tabbed two, most-visited communities, while Florida lead the rankings with four.
New to the Top 10 are Indian River Colony Club, FL, a military friendly club known for its affordable homes, and Mirabel, a private, gated, desert golf community in Scottsdale, AZ.
Top 10 Most Visited Communities in February
- The Club at Ibis, W Palm Beach, FL
- Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC, Palm City, FL
- Sun City River Bend, Hilton Head Island, SC
- Osprey Cove, St.Marys, GA
- The Club at Quail Ridge, Boynton Beach, FL
- The Landings, Savannah, GA
- Trilogy at Verde River, AZ
- Mirabel Golf Club, AZ
- Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick, SC
- Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne, FL
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GETAWAYS & Discovery Visits
Lake Arrowhead, GA Discovery
Lake Arrowhead, GA: Enjoy luxury villa during your stay.
> Lake Arrowhead, Waleska GA is pleased to offer Discovery Stay & Play accommodations in its newly constructed luxury Golf Villa. Guests will be receive a 15-minute presentation describing the community and a tour of model homes.
Stay & Play guests receive 10 percent off dining, boat rentals and golf and have access to tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, basketball, hiking trails, pools, fishing pier, Great Festival Park and more.
Rates are based on a minimum 2 night stay, double occupancy. Weekdays from $169/night. Weekends from $199/night. Single night rate for weekdays & weekends is $229, double occupancy. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Indian River Colony Club, FL Honors K-9 Vets
Indian River CC, FL: Military community honors K-9 vets.
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne-Viera FL will take time for reflection and appreciation on Mon., March 13, for K-9 Veterans Day. On this day, K-9 breeders and handlers honor the service of their canine companions. K-9s serve vital roles in the military and law enforcement.
They get embedded in border patrol and customs, airports, the Coast Guard, the F.B.I., the police, and even the Secret Service. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
Birding and Wildlife Events at Palmetto Bluff, SC
Palmetto Bluff, SC: Nature oriented events coming up.
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC has a pair of events on its Conservancy calendar upcoming next week. On Thur., March 9 from 8 to 10 a.m. it’s a PBC Birding outing that starts at the Wilson Village Post Office and covers the surrounding area. Binoculars and long pants required.
On Fri., March 10 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. there is a Volunteer Day put on by the Land & Wildlife Management division of the Conservancy. Participants will work on an array of day-to-day physical tasks in support of the Wildlife Manager and his crew. Reservations required. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!
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Top Hotel, Healthiest Club, More for Sea Pines Resort SC, The Landings GA
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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
March 17, 2023 – March 19, 2023
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways – The Club at Quail Ridge, FL Stay & Play
> Community News and Updates
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
> Tofttrees Golf Resort, State College, PA – Hometown of Penn State, fitness center, farm-to-table dining
> Savannah Lakes Village, SC – Lakefront community w/ 36 holes of golf
> Trilogy at Verde River, Rio Verde, AZ – Gated, 55+, hiking, biking, North Scottsdale
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Woodside, SC 1-Level Golf View 4BR $545,000
> Grand Haven, FL Updated 3BR, Lanai $458,5000
> Ocean Ridge Plantation, NC Golf & Water View 4BR $865,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> GCH 2022 Annual Index – Best Communities, More
> New! Hilton Head Plantation, SC Crafting Club Hosts Benefit
> K-9 Vets Honored at Indian River Colony Club, FL
> Cardboard Sled Derby at Treasure Lake, PA
> Cajun Chef at Sea Pines Resort, SC
> Arts Festival at Woodside, SC
Golf Retirement Planner
> Retire Savannah: Top 10 Reasons to Retire to The Landings
> Retire to Harbour Ridge, FL – Top 10 Reasons
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, SC
> Retire Melbourne FL: Top 10 Reasons to Choose Indian River CC
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GETAWAYS & Discovery Visits
Quail Ridge, FL Stay & Play
The Club at Quail Ridge, FL: Enjoy members-only amenities.
> The Club at Quail Ridge, Boynton Beach FL extends a warm invitation to Stay & Play, enjoying club activities and amenities just as members do. The complete package is $399 per couple, $299 for a single.
A community tour and preview of available homes will be scheduled. This package includes, for each person, two nights lodging in a spacious condominium, two rounds of golf, $50 in food-beverage credits and use of the Fitness and Tennis centers and swimming pool. No extra charges for gratuities and taxes. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Sea Pines Resort, SC Inn Named Top Hotel
Sea Pines Resort, SC: An award-winning spot.
> Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island SC announced that its luxury lodging property, the Inn & Club at Harbour Town, had been named one of the top five hotels in the country for 2023 by U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in rankings and consumer advice.
It is the third consecutive year, and fourth time in five years, that The Inn & Club at Harbour Town has appeared in the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hotels” rankings, which recognize properties for providing top-of-the-line amenities and hospitality for travelers. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
The Landings, GA Named Healthiest Club
The Landings, GA: Great place to pursue wellness.
> The Landings, Savannah GA has been named one of ‘America’s Healthiest Clubs’ by Prevo Health Solutions. Prevo Health Solutions is the premier wellness solutions provider in the club industry, offering online, onsite and on-target wellness programming to help clubs increase member usage and reduce health care costs.
To qualify as one of America’s Healthiest Clubs, The Landings underwent an onsite evaluation and extensive interviews with key department heads, receiving high scores across every department. Send me more information about The Landings!
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240 Willow Lake Drive, Aiken, SC 29803 – Woodside
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities240 Willow Lake Drive, Aiken, SC 29803
Asking Price: $545,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/3 BAs
There are pleasing golf views from this single-level, all-brick home at 240 Willow Lake Drive in Woodside.
The half-acre lot is low-maintenance and shaded by tall Southern pines.
Improvements include an updated kitchen with custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances, plus an updated luxury bath in the owner’s suite.
Available with purchase is a club membership either to Woodside or The Reserve Club. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
KEY FEATURES: 240 Willow Lake Drive, SC
Enjoy golf views from the spacious sunroom.
> More Community Information: Woodside, Aiken SC
About Woodside, SC
Woodside, SC: Private community in “South’s Best Small Town.”
Woodside is a private, masterfully crafted lifestyle community located in Aiken, South Carolina, a Southern Living Magazine’s “South’s Best Small Town.”
With a year-round mild climate and a selection of amenities and real estate options to match every taste, Woodside continues to set the standard for luxury living in the South.
This gated community is known for a seamless blend of warm sense of community with an active lifestyle. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
Real Estate
Enjoy luxuries at home such as this outdoor living space.
Woodside is distinguished by a vast collection of unique neighborhoods and a variety of lifestyle options, lushly landscaped and thoughtfully planned all throughout.
Woodside’s newest neighborhood, Bristlecone, features sublime views of Woodside’s newest addition to its collection of parks and greenspaces, The Butterfly Park, with direct access to scenic walking trails. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
42 Shinnecock Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32137 – Grand Haven
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities42 Shinnecock Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32137
Asking Price: $458,500 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2 BAs
This split-floorplan home is centrally located at 42 Shinnecock Drive in Grand Haven with easy access to community amenities.
Its stylings include keystone archways, transom windows, chair rails and interior columns.
The kitchen has granite countertops with direct access to the dining room and family room.
The home’s roof was replaced in 2018, the air conditioning in 2017 and the hot water heater in 2020. Send me more about this home in Grand Haven!
KEY FEATURES: 42 Shinnecock Drive, FL
The open layout includes vaulted ceilings.
> More Community Information: Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL
About Grand Haven, FL
Take advantage of Grand Haven’s gorgeous ICW location.
Featuring 1,400 acres of property and 19 villages within its master plan, the community is known for having one of the most breathtaking settings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
A seamless blend of intertwining neighborhoods, natural preserves and inspiring golf vistas make it so.
Natural assets include 4,000 acres of conservation land in two adjacent Flagler County parks. The Atlantic Ocean beaches are just minutes away. There are also two recreation centers providing endless activities. Send me more about this home in Grand Haven!
The Club at Grand Haven
Grand Haven features a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.
The Club at Grand Haven is a central focus. Here residents, members and their families can relax, meet new people, enjoy excellent recreational facilities and participate in a variety of programs and activities.
There is also a challenging Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course that is designed around the area’s lush natural wetlands. Three of its holes are set along the Intracoastal Waterway. Send me more about this home in Grand Haven!
6593 Spencer Place, Sunset Beach, NC 28469 – Ocean Ridge Plantation
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities6593 Spencer Place, Sunset Beach, NC 28469
Asking Price: $865,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/3.5 BAs
This custom-built brick home in Ocean Ridge Plantation enjoys picturesque golf and water views.
Crown molding, built-in custom cabinetry and several tray ceilings contribute to the home’s elegant interior.
Flooring on both levels is pristine oak hardwood and all countertops in the kitchen and baths are polished granite.
On the first floor of this 3,720-sf residence are three bedrooms, an office, 2.5 baths, a formal dining room and a breakfast nook. Send me more about this home in Ocean Ridge Plantation!
KEY FEATURES: 6593 Spencer Place, NC
The home offers golf and water views, sunny spots.
> More Community Information: Ocean Ridge Plantation, Ocean Isle Beach NC
About Ocean Ridge Plantation, NC
Ocean Ridge enjoys fresh breezes from the Atlantic & the ICW.
Ocean Ridge Plantation is known as the most luxurious golf and beach community in North Carolina’s southeast region.
Praised for its elegant country club lifestyle and traditional neighborhoods, Ocean Ridge is awash in fresh breezes from the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Lush landscapes, manicured fairways, protected woodlands, tranquil lakes and miles of scenic trails are the backdrop for a life here among good friends and caring neighbors. Send me more about this home in Ocean Ridge Plantation!
Private Oceanfront Beach Club
The oceanfront Beach Club offers dressing rooms & more.
The community’s private oceanfront Beach Club features coveted private parking and exclusive access to showers, dressing areas, bathrooms, and a well-appointed kitchenette.
Ocean Ridge owners and their guests enjoy an open floor plan that includes spacious oceanfront decks on the club’s second and third floors. Send me more about this home in Ocean Ridge Plantation!
Crafting Club at Hilton Head Plantation SC Benefit, Osprey Cove GA Event
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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
March 10, 2023 – March 12, 2023
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways – Outdoor Adventure at Palmetto Dunes, SC
> What’s Going On at…
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
> Tofttrees Golf Resort, State College, PA – Hometown of Penn State, fitness center, farm-to-table dining
> Savannah Lakes Village, SC – Lakefront community w/ 36 holes of golf
> Trilogy at Verde River, Rio Verde, AZ – Gated, 55+, hiking, biking, North Scottsdale
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Kingsmill on the James, VA Updated 5BR $839,000
> Treasure Lake, PA Lakefront 4BR $699,500
> The Landings, GA 1-Level Golf View 3BR $599,000
> Hammock Beach, FL 4BR, Yard, Spa $890,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> GCH 2022 Annual Index – Best Communities, More
> New! K-9 Vets Honored at Indian River Colony Club, FL
> Cardboard Sled Derby at Treasure Lake, PA
> Cajun Chef at Sea Pines Resort, SC
> Arts Festival at Woodside, SC
Golf Retirement Planner
> Retire Savannah: Top 10 Reasons to Retire to The Landings
> Retire to Harbour Ridge, FL – Top 10 Reasons
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, SC
> Retire Melbourne FL: Top 10 Reasons to Choose Indian River CC
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GETAWAYS & Discovery Visits
Outdoor Adventure at Palmetto Dunes, SC
Palmetto Dunes, SC: Enjoy 4 day/3 nights at coastal community.
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC presents its Outdoor Adventure discovery package, available based on availability. The package includes 4 days/3 nights in a 2-BR resort-view villa and a host of activities, including:
Rates for the package are available on request, and are based on four-person occupancy in a two-bedroom unit. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
HHP, SC Crafting Club Hosts Benefit
HHP crafting club hosts benefit.
> Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC is letting residents know that one of its many activity groups, the HHP Crafters, is actively planning its next Crafts Sale, to benefit Hospice Care of the Lowcountry.
This is a community-based nonprofit organization established to give comfort, honor, and dignity for end of life patients and their families. In 2022 alone, the HHP Crafters donated $19,000 to Hospice Care. In all, the HHP Crafters have donated over $296,000 through their sales. HHP Crafters meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Send me more information about Hilton Head Plantation!
St. Patrick’s Day at Osprey Cove, GA
Osprey Cove, GA: Hosting St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
> Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA will celebrate the Wearing of the Green in fine style, beginning with a St. Patrick’s Day Parade that starts at 4:30 p.m on Fri., March 17 at the River Club and follows a route to the main clubhouse. Residents are invited to decorate their golf carts and bikes in honor of this springtime celebration.
Gathered at the clubhouse will be some of the area’s top food truck vendors serving holiday favorites, including Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbage, Reuben sandwiches and corned beef hash. Send me more information about Osprey Cove!
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108 Jeffersons Hundred, Williamsburg, VA 23185 – Kingsmill on the James
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities108 Jeffersons Hundred, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Asking Price: $839,000 Beds/Baths: 5 BRs / 3.5 BAs
This is a must see in the desirable neighborhood of Jefferson’s Hundred at Kingsmill in Williamsburg, VA.
The primary suite includes a loft (can be used for workout equipment) and a library area.
The spacious kitchen was renovated in 2019 and gained plenty of cabinet space as well as a convenient pantry. And in 2021 an new roof was added and the crawl space was encapsulated with dehumidifier.
A finished room over the garage has an en-suite bathroom–perfect for guests and noisy teenagers..Note that some amenities may require membership to the Club at Kingsmill. Send me more about this home in Kingsmill!
KEY FEATURES: 108 Jeffersons Hundred, VA
The updated island kitchen has granite counters, natural light.
> More Community Information: Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA
About Kingsmill on the James, VA
Kingsmill is set on the James River.
Kingsmill on the James is a private, gated, golf and waterfront resort community set on the banks of the scenic James River near historic Williamsburg, VA.
Covering more than on 2,900 acres, Kingsmill offers a variety of exclusive neighborhoods set against a beautiful backdrop of green rolling hills and stately woods.
Within the embrace of this lush setting, Busch Properties, Inc., one of the Anheuser-Busch Companies, has created a planned community which carefully preserves green spaces and archeologically significant areas, while providing extraordinary residential homesites. Send me more about this home in Kingsmill!
Three Championship Courses
In addition to enjoying a lovely natural setting and mild, four-season climate, residents of Kingsmill on the James have convenient access to three championship golf courses, tennis, sports club with indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
Other amenities include full-service riverfront marina, racquetball courts, exercise room, billiards and card rooms, luxurious, full-service spa and four restaurants. Memberships range from social to bronze through platinum levels.Send me more about this home in Kingsmill!
16925 Treasure Lake Road, DuBois, PA 15801 – Treasure Lake
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities16925 Treasure Lake Road, DuBois, PA 15801
Asking Price: $699,500 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/6 BAs
This finely crafted Cape Cod-style home at 16925 Treasure Lake Road in Treasure Lake offers superb lake views and over 3,800 sf of living space.
The setting is private, scenic and directly on the lakefront, with 150 feet of shoreline.
Its two-story entry leads to an open concept kitchen and great room with fireplace.
The second floor boasts a master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, sitting area and en-suite bathroom. Send me more about this home in Treasure Lake!
KEY FEATURES: 16925 Treasure Lake Road, PA
The home offers direct lake frontage.
> More Community Information: Treasure Lake, DuBois PA
About Treasure Lake, PA
Treasure Lake is set in the Allegheny Mountain foothills.
Treasure Lake is a gated, semi-private community covering 9,000-plus acres in the Allegheny Mountain foothills of north-central Pennsylvania. It is just two hours from Pittsburgh and an hour and 15 minutes from State College.
Admired for its natural woodland beauty and serenity, this rural enclave of 2,400 homes has excellent amenities and a full calendar of activities for adults, children and families. Send me more about this home in Treasure Lake!
Treasure Lake Golf
Casual and competitive golf have been a staple of the community for more than a generation. The 18-hole, par-72 Silver Course measures 6,747 yards from the championship tees. The layout is relatively open and friendly to the beginning golfer.
There are 70 sand traps and water hazards set on flat, open fairways, providing spacious landing zones from four sets of tees. The Silver Course hosted a U.S. Open Local Qualifier in 2011.
The Gold Course has been featured as one of the best and most affordable courses to play in Pennsylvania by Golf Digest. A par-72 course, it measures 6,283 yards from the championship tees. Send me more about this home in Treasure Lake!
3 Isham Lane, Savannah, GA 31411 – The Landings
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement CommunitiesAddress: 3 Isham Lane, Savannah, GA 31411
Asking Price: $599,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2.5 BAs
This single-level home is located at 3 Isham Lane along No. 16 fairway of the Magnolia golf course in The Landings.
It has a sundeck with steps down to a patio and private heated swimming pool.
The home’s split bedroom plan provides extra guest privacy.
Its distinctive features include paneled wainscoting, crown moldings and white ceramic tile floors. Send me more about this home in The Landings!
KEY FEATURES: 3 Isham Lane, GA
> More Community Information: The Landings, GA
About The Landings, GA
Tennis, fitness, golf, biking and much more await you.
Welcome to The Landings, in Savannah, Georgia, a private community of gracious residents, walking and biking trails, deepwater marinas and impeccable club amenities set on an island of unmatched beauty.
The Landings blends together the gentle culture of the South with pristine tidal marshes, moss-draped maritime forests and breathtaking coastal environment.
Named as an Audubon International Certified Sustainable Community–the first in Georgia–this island community leads the state in implementing environmentally sustainable practices in all aspects of island life. Send me more about this home in The Landings!
Real Estate
Homes range from 2-4 bedrooms, beginning at $450,000.
The Landings is a place to start living. With miles of shorelines, inlets criss-crossing the island and perfectly kept golf courses lining the property, there isn’t a more picturesque place to call home.
Whether you are building a custom dream home or purchasing an existing home, The Landings has everything you need. Send me more about this home in The Landings!
20 Blue Heron Lane, Palm Coast, FL 32137 – Hammock Beach
in Golf Homes, Real Estate News, Retirement CommunitiesAddress: 20 Blue Heron Lane, Palm Coast, FL 32137
Asking Price: $890,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/2.5 BAs
This luxurious home at 20 Blue Heron Lane in Hammock Beach was built as an Arthur Rutenberg model and has been lovingly maintained.
Exterior features include a ceramic tile roof, stucco walls and stacked-stone accents.
There are large walk-in closets in every bedroom and the fourth bedroom makes a complete and comfortable guest suite on the second floor.
Eight-foot sliding glass doors from the main living area pocket to the side and open to a large screened lanai with a spa and private back yard. Send me more about this home in Hammock Beach!
KEY FEATURES: 20 Blue Heron Lane, FL
The home offers a screened lanai with spa.
> More Community Information: Hammock Beach Golf Resort and Spa, Palm Coast FL
About Hammock Dunes, FL
Hammock Beach commands two miles of Atlantic coastline.
Hammock Beach is an award-winning golf and oceanfront community located along a sparkling, two-mile stretch of Florida’s Atlantic coastline.
Bordered as well by the Intracoastal Waterway, Hammock Beach is a major reason this area of the Sunshine State’s Palm Coast is known as the Pebble Beach of the East.
The community is just three miles away from Interstate 95, and it provides a luxury resort experience, as well as a family-friendly neighborhood environment, all connected by walking paths and sidewalks. Send me more about this home in Hammock Beach!
Hammock Beach: Tributes to Golfing Greatness
The Jack Nicklaus-designed course offers six ocean holes.
The community’s two renowned golf courses attract devoted players from around the world.
The Jack Nicklaus-designed Ocean Course features no fewer than six picturesque holes routed directly along the Atlantic Ocean.
The Ocean Course’s reputation is further due to its four-hole finishing sequence, nicknamed “The Bear Claw,” with a bow to its difficulty and strategic intricacy. Send me more about this home in Hammock Beach!
K-9 Vets Honored at Indian River CC FL, Top 10 Most Popular Golf Communities
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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
March 3, 2023 – March 5, 2023
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> The Top 10 Most Visited Golf & Water View Communities in Feb.
> Getaways – Lake Arrowhead, GA Discovery
> What’s Going On at…
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
> Tofttrees Golf Resort, State College, PA – Hometown of Penn State, fitness center, farm-to-table dining
> Savannah Lakes Village, SC – Lakefront community w/ 36 holes of golf
> Trilogy at Verde River, Rio Verde, AZ – Gated, 55+, hiking, biking, North Scottsdale
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Sea Trail Plantation, NC 3BR, Golf / Pond View $415,000
> Dataw Island, SC 3BR, Saltwater Spa, Patio $693,000
> Savannah Lakes Village, SC New Construction 3BR $307,750
> Quail Ridge, FL Updated Golf View 3BR $450,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> GCH 2022 Annual Index – Best Communities, More
> New! Cardboard Sled Derby at Treasure Lake, PA
> Cajun Chef at Sea Pines Resort, SC
> Arts Festival at Woodside, SC
Golf Retirement Planner
> Retire Savannah: Top 10 Reasons to Retire to The Landings
> Retire to Harbour Ridge, FL – Top 10 Reasons
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, SC
> Retire Melbourne FL: Top 10 Reasons to Choose Indian River CC
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The Top 10 Most Visited Golf Communities in Feb.
New to the Top 10: Mirabel, Scottsdale, cooler by 3,000 ft.
Florida, as expected, continues to dominate the winter months in popularity, but other states are well represented. South Carolina, Georgia and Arizona each tabbed two, most-visited communities, while Florida lead the rankings with four.
New to the Top 10 are Indian River Colony Club, FL, a military friendly club known for its affordable homes, and Mirabel, a private, gated, desert golf community in Scottsdale, AZ.
Top 10 Most Visited Communities in February
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GETAWAYS & Discovery Visits
Lake Arrowhead, GA Discovery
Lake Arrowhead, GA: Enjoy luxury villa during your stay.
> Lake Arrowhead, Waleska GA is pleased to offer Discovery Stay & Play accommodations in its newly constructed luxury Golf Villa. Guests will be receive a 15-minute presentation describing the community and a tour of model homes.
Stay & Play guests receive 10 percent off dining, boat rentals and golf and have access to tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, basketball, hiking trails, pools, fishing pier, Great Festival Park and more.
Rates are based on a minimum 2 night stay, double occupancy. Weekdays from $169/night. Weekends from $199/night. Single night rate for weekdays & weekends is $229, double occupancy. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Indian River Colony Club, FL Honors K-9 Vets
Indian River CC, FL: Military community honors K-9 vets.
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne-Viera FL will take time for reflection and appreciation on Mon., March 13, for K-9 Veterans Day. On this day, K-9 breeders and handlers honor the service of their canine companions. K-9s serve vital roles in the military and law enforcement.
They get embedded in border patrol and customs, airports, the Coast Guard, the F.B.I., the police, and even the Secret Service. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
Birding and Wildlife Events at Palmetto Bluff, SC
Palmetto Bluff, SC: Nature oriented events coming up.
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC has a pair of events on its Conservancy calendar upcoming next week. On Thur., March 9 from 8 to 10 a.m. it’s a PBC Birding outing that starts at the Wilson Village Post Office and covers the surrounding area. Binoculars and long pants required.
On Fri., March 10 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. there is a Volunteer Day put on by the Land & Wildlife Management division of the Conservancy. Participants will work on an array of day-to-day physical tasks in support of the Wildlife Manager and his crew. Reservations required. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!
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