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Five homes ideal for golf enthusiasts From Gary Player’s home in South Carolina to a house that backs on to the private Wentworth Club near London April 1, 2016
171 Black Knight Trail, The Cliffs at Mountain Park, South Carolina, US, $6.6m
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What You’ll Pay for a Basketball Court at Home As March Madness kicks into high gear, a look at the premium for sports courts in homes listed for $1 million and up.
David Schoenfeld’s home near Asheville, N.C., has a sports court in the basement. PHOTO: DAVID SCHOENFELD
By LEIGH KAMPING-CARDER March 24, 2016 10:48 a.m. ET The best way to get the home-court advantage in basketball? Buy a home with its own sports court. About 1,000 luxury homes with basketball courts are for sale, with a median price of $1.86 million—a premium of $215,000, or 13%, over homes without courts. Indoor courts are even rarer and pricier: only 85 are on the market, with a median price of $2.99 million. The numbers are based on a Realtor.com analysis of single-family homes listed for $1 million and up as of March 4 that advertised having a half-court, full court or multisport court.
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While a court is an expensive feature, the sheer space it occupies also contributes to the premium, said Javier Vivas, an economic researcher for Realtor.com, noting that the premium varies widely by market. Homes with courts are typically 29% larger and sit on lots 33% bigger than other homes. “You’re paying more for this luxury, but you’re also getting a bit more space,” said Mr. Vivas. ( News Corp, which owns The Wall Street Journal, also owns Realtor.com, the listing website of the National Association of Realtors.) Home courts are commonly 30 feet long by 50 feet wide but can be almost any size, said Joel McCausland, a regional director at Sport Court, a Salt Lake City-based manufacturer of sports surfacing and
components.
They tend to appeal to buyers with children, who see them as an amenity that will keep kids active and close to home, said Jeff Hendley, a broker with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty in Denver. Still, brokers said that homeowners are unlikely to recoup the cost of installing one when they sell. “There are just so few people asking for it,” said Walt Danley, president of Walt Danley Christie’s International Realty, based in Paradise Valley, Ariz. Their scarcity and versatility could help homes that have them stand out and sell faster, agents said. “One of the reasons why things like basketball courts will create a premium in a home is because there aren’t a bunch of them,” said Kent Smith, senior vice president of real estate at the Cliffs in South Carolina, a private residential community. Installing a court generally costs between $15,000 and $30,000— depending on the size, cost of labor and materials, and features like hoops and lights—and takes a few weeks, said Mr. McCausland. When building his early-retirement home near Asheville, N.C., last year, dermatologist David Schoenfeld, 47, decided to add a sports court in the basement at his son’s request—an appeal that gained traction when a friend endorsed the idea. The 1,400-square-foot court added about 2½ months to the 19-month project and about 15% more to his overall costs, said Dr. Schoenfeld, who declined to disclose the full price tag. Dr. Schoenfeld regularly hosts friends and family on the court, and encourages guests to hang pennants from their alma maters on the walls. And Dr. Schoenfeld’s son? “He thinks it’s the greatest thing ever.”
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The casual style of The Cabin restaurant is a big hit with members at The Cliffs at Mountain Park.
Dining Makeovers The Cliffs, seven private luxury developments in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, are known for their highprofile chefs and outstanding cuisine. But when The Cliffs at Mountain Park opened in 2013, its restaurant, called The Cabin, was very different from the others. “We did not want The Cabin to be like your grandfather’s country club,” said David Sawyer, managing partner of The Cliffs Clubs. “We wanted to take a very casual approach.” The Cabin is more rustic and casual, featuring old planks and attractive stonework. “It was done intentionally, because we realized that our members don’t want to dress up to go out to dinner all the time,”
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Sawyer said. “It’s what’s happening to the restaurant industry as a whole.” The Cabin is just one example of the latest trend in club dining – more casual, more open, less stodgy, in keeping with the changing demographics of club membership. As more clubs adapt their offerings to attract and keep younger, more active members, they are shifting their approach to food and beverage options. At The Cabin, members can wear blue jeans, which used to be a big no-no in the private club world. The whole family is welcome, including the kids, Sawyer said. The Cabin also focuses on its outside dining area, where two fire pits and two fireplaces flicker. Nearby is an oldfashioned party barn, with large windows Club Management | March/April 2017 41
The rustic design of The Cabin is aimed at attracting a younger, family-oriented membership to The Cliffs at Mountain Park.
and 40-foot ceilings, where weddings and other special events are celebrated. When not being used for parties, it’s the golf cart storage area. Because The Cabin quickly became very popular with members, managers at the other six clubs of The Cliffs decided their restaurants could benefit from a more casual feel, Sawyer said. They are removing tablecloths and replacing carpeting with hardwood floors. The new approach has won industry recognition for The Cabin at The Cliffs, which captured first place for best new private club dining facility in Golf Inc. magazine’s 2017 Golden Fork competition. Many private clubs around the country are adopting the laid-back, casual style. Traditional club bars have become pubs. Big-screen TVs are moving into the dining rooms. In some casual eating areas, you might even see members in shorts and polo shirts or workout clothes with the kids and grandkids running around instead of eating – just like home. It’s a way of getting families to dine at the club instead of going to Applebee’s or Chili’s. But making major changes to follow new trends can sometimes require a big price tag. Here is how The Cliffs 42 Club Management | CMAA.org
Clubs and two other clubs, Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart, Fla., and Cape Fear Country Club in Wilmington, N.C., handled their dining renovations.
Present a united front When Cape Fear Country Club launched a major expansion, giving its food and beverage service a more casual atmosphere was the overriding goal. The club surveyed members to find out what they wanted. Sixty-eight percent of those who replied wanted “adult casual dining,” “a bar and grill pub-style venue” and/or “family casual dining.” Seventy-six percent wanted an outdoor terrace and patio for dining. Another frequent request: No strict dress code. Club members, directors and managers were all included on the planning team that set out to reach those goals, Cape Fear General Manager Mary Geiss, CCM, said. Everyone wanted to meet member expectations. Planning began during the Great Recession, and the project was completed in June 2014. It included a redesign by H. Chambers Co., an architecture and design firm that specializes in private
clubs. The original clubhouse had a 2,050-square-foot grillroom for informal dining and a 715-square-foot bar. The bar was popular with members but was small and cramped. The planners decided to change the configuration of that area and add a second clubhouse building. They also created an outdoor dining terrace for 56, a casual dining and bar area in the original clubhouse and a family activities center in the new building, which also has an ultra-casual dining space. The ultra-casual space, designed to seat and serve families, has yielded a 60 percent increase in summer food and beverage sales, replacing an old snack bar by the pool that was torn down. Food and beverage sales overall are up 30 percent, Geiss said. And, she said the new dining area has been a key factor in attracting new members. Willoughby Golf Club officials also use member surveys and focus groups to help determine what members want. The club has a contract with a local consultant, who polls members for their opinions. Those surveys had a major influence on the club’s recent renovation. But there can be skeptics when it comes to going casual.
A new outdoor terrace dining area was a key element in the clubhouse renovation at Cape Fear Country Club.
“Some members had joined The Cliffs in the mid-2000s and were still interested in having some formality and luxury,” Sawyer said. “They were worried that The Cabin wouldn’t meet their standards. But we moved ahead, and the risk paid off.” He said The Cabin beat expectations for revenue by 50 percent last year and is now The Cliffs’ most popular restaurant. No matter where members at The Cliffs live and no matter where the closest clubhouse is, those members can eat at any of the seven clubhouse restaurants. Some may have to drive 20 minutes or more to get to The Cabin. But in its first year, The Cabin had 32,308 covers, and it still averages 32 percent more revenue than other Cliffs restaurants.
Outdoor dining a makeover essential Clubs undergoing dining renovations often increase the size of terraces or add patios. Some wish they had added even more outdoor dining. At Cape Fear, the terrace menu now includes steak and seafood prepared on the grill in a 2,730-square-foot covered
area. The spot is so popular that reservations are required. Portable heaters help extend the outdoor dining season into the fall. Outdoor dining is also popular at Willoughby Golf Club, partly because it allows members to enjoy the warm Florida evenings, General Manager Michele Reilly said. Outdoor space was
a key focus when the club started a $3.6 million renovation in 2011. Among Willoughby’s outdoor options is a cabana bar and grill that was enlarged during the remodel. A new back patio off the clubhouse grillroom has a fireplace and big-screen TVs. This area is the halfway point for golfers and serves lunches and snacks.
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Cape Fear Country Club’s renovated bar and grill offers casual dining.
Besides having the usual favorites on the menu, the cabana bar and grill serves casual, healthful options. Partly because of these changes, lunch business has increased by more than 30 percent. “We knew it would be busier, but didn’t know how busy,” Reilly said. Along with offering more casual food, Willoughby now allow more casual dress when dining. Members can be served while wearing bathing suits or shorts and flip-flops.
Families important, but so are adults At Cape Fear, a 930-square-foot dining area was added adjoining the new family activities center, Geiss said. Parents arrive to pick up their children from games or lessons at the center, then the whole family can eat in the dining area, rather than driving to public restaurants nearby, as was often the case in the past. Meanwhile, the renovated bar and grill at Cape Fear is designed to be
The outdoor patio overlooks the golf course at Cape Fear Country Club.
popular with members who don’t have children or who want to enjoy a night without the kids. Willoughby offers not only a casual bar in the Grille Room but also the Pointe Bar, which is quieter and more adult-oriented. A formal dining room with a crystal chandelier, skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows is used for dinner and sometimes dancing on Friday nights. “Jackets are not required on Fridays, but some members still like to wear them,” Reilly said. The club is now open six nights a
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week at times with activities for members. “Some nights are more formal, and some are more casual,” she said.
Monitor popular off-site spots for menu changes Managers at Cape Fear try to produce menu items similar to those that are popular at family restaurants in the area. Selections include gourmet pizza, craft beers and lots of dishes with lower price points. Occasional special events are great sellers. Half-price appetizers and twofor-one burger nights draw big turnouts, Geiss said. Willoughby also has made an effort to offer menu options at lower prices than families might pay at nearby restaurants. The Cabin at The Cliffs has more casual entrees but still maintains its reputation for great cuisine, Sawyer said. Chefs at all The Cliffs properties understand that they are competing with many outstanding restaurants in nearby towns such as Asheville, N.C., and Greenville, S.C. The menu includes club classics for those who want something traditional. Entrees include hazelnut-encrusted Carolina mountain trout, southern seafood cioppino and grass-fed beef tenderloin. Starters include low country
jumbo crab dip, crispy Brussels sprouts and hickory-smoked pork belly.
Phased remodel can pay off During its makeover, Willoughby Golf Club invested $3.6 million to remake its clubhouse and enhance dining options. The renovation was done in phases, beginning in 2011 with the first bar improvements and ending in 2015 with the outdoor renovations. After the initial bar improvements, food-and-beverage revenue increased by 47 percent. That was followed by the dining room renovations. In the second major phase, another bar was added, as well as the popular patio. Since the remodeling ended, revenue has continued to grow. “Member bar revenue has gone up by 90 percent since 2010,” Reilly said. Willoughby has paid for its improvements with money from a capital fund that new members must contribute to when they move into the community. On occasion, the upgrades are financed through small assessments on members. “We’ve also seen a lot of growth the past several years in the real estate market, which has helped with bringing an increase in new members,” Reilly said. Besides phasing in renovations, Reilly said it was beneficial to do construction during the summer, when many seasonal residents of the Florida club weren’t around. Renovations at Cape Fear Country Club cost $7.7 million. The work also was done in phases, with the new clubhouse building being completed in 2016. There was a small assessment for members in 2013, and the club took on debt for the rest of the expenses. The work has paid off, Geiss said. “We have definitely experienced a surge in members due to the changes,” she said. “We had 89 new member families join last year, while in each of the last four years we had only 45 new members.”
Sunset views of the Boston skyline attract patrons to the Crossing 9’s patio dining at Granite Links Golf Club.
Redesign of public space pays off for club Private clubs that allow public business in their restaurants can often benefit financially by renovating and expanding public areas. Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy, Mass., is an example of a club that found success in opening portions of its facility to non-members. The high-end, semi-private club allows some public play on its golf course, and guests can dine in the club’s Tavern Restaurant along with members, said Diane Brickley, Granite Links membership director. Another restaurant, however, is for members only. But there’s a second semiprivate eating spot at Granite Links: Crossing 9’s Patio & Bar. This seasonal tented venue sits on a spectacular site overlooking the par-5 ninth hole with a backdrop of 7,000 wooded acres. From the spot, you can also see the Boston skyline and enjoy scenic sunsets. This patio area started as a humble turn shack, where golfers picked up water and drinks as they made the turn from one of the club’s three 9-hole
courses to another. But the setting was so stunning that the club decided to add some sit-down seating. In 2015 and 2016, Granite Links invested about a quarter of a million dollars to turn what started as a 150-squarefoot box into a dining and drinking destination that draws hundreds of public customers. The 2,300-square-foot tented dining area adjoins a 1,200-square-foot patio deck. The kitchen was expanded, restrooms were built and a gas fire pit was added, along with outdoor sofa seating. Live music is offered Thursdays through Sundays. Young and old and families with children visit regularly, and there’s a good-size crowd of millennials coming after work and on weekends. It’s open six to seven months of the year. “The investment has more than paid for itself,” Brickley said. “In its first post-renovation season, the facility’s revenue went from a previous average of $450,000 a year to almost $2 million a year.”
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GOLF’S BEST RESTAURANTS
We honor the best new restaurants and the most improved dining facilities in our second annual Golden Fork Awards
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Casual, rustic, local and beloved: This year’s best new and most improved F&B facilities are pulling in golfers and non-golfers alike for experiential dining. BY JACK CRITTENDEN Causal elegance in a lively atmosphere: That phrase sums up most of Golf Inc.’s 2017 Golden Fork honorees. Whether at a private club or a public course, diners today want casual settings, defined by high-quality décor, rustic ambiance and local food offerings. Several of this year’s honorees combine those features with outdoor seating, which provides unparalleled views of the golf course and, in a few cases, of nearby city skylines. For example, Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy, Mass., offers members and nonmembers great views of downtown Boston, 28
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as well as views of the golf course. The private club transformed a turn shack into an outdoor grill and pub, which is open to the public. Granite Links is not the only private club that built a restaurant for the public. Atlantic City Country Club and Centurion Club in the U.K. did the same, allowing them to bring in more revenue and better dining options for members. What they all have in common is that they go beyond basic seating and menus to offer experiential dining — that is, an experience that involves food. Golf Inc.’s second annual Golden Fork
awards recognize 12 golf facilities for either new and most improved dining options. Editors assessed entries based on improvements in revenue, traffic, guest satisfaction, aesthetics, service, menus and capital improvements. Nominees were diveded into four categories: most improved public and private facilities and new public and private facilities. To fall under public, the dining facility must be open to the public, even if the course is only open to members. We honor 12 facilities that are huge financial successes and are moving dining to the next level at golf courses and clubs.
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FIRST PLACE Restaurant: The Cabin Golf Course: The Cliffs at Mountain Park Location: Travelers Rest, S.C.
The Cliffs at Mountain Park opened its Gary Player Signature course in 2013 to rave reviews. But its restaurant, The Cabin, has been even better received. The 4,508-square-foot dining facility is the busiest restaurant in The Cliffs portfolio of seven luxury mountain and lake clubs in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains. It booked 32,308 covers in its first year of operation and averaged 32 percent more than other Cliffs venues in 2016. “We did not want it to be like your father’s country club,” said David Sawyer, managing partner for clubhouses at The Cliffs. “We wanted it to be casual, and to embrace the mountains and the setting.” It’s a restaurant where members can wear jeans and bring their families. “That’s what people want now,” Sawyer said. “We are going in that direction with our other facilities, removing tablecloths in favor of more casual settings, and removing carpeting in favor of wood floors.” Sawyer also focused on high-quality food and hired chefs from acclaimed restaurants. Executive Chef Kevin Furmanek and Sous Chef Scott Denomme are awardwinning chefs, and the staff includes 12 certified sommeliers.
The menu is designed to provide club classics for those who want something traditional while also providing variety. About half of the menu changes on a weekly basis. Entrees include hazelnut-encrusted Carolina mountain trout, southern seafood cioppino and grass-fed beef tenderloin. Starters include the Low Country jumbo lump crab dip, crispy Brussels sprouts and
SECOND PLACE Restaurant: The Lodge at Country Club East Golf Course: Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club Location: Lakewood Ranch, Fla.
Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club opened its Lodge at Country Club East in April 2016 to rave reviews from members, and the new facility has provided a boost to membership sales. The club sought to create a casual restaurant and bar atmosphere while providing outdoor amenities that take inspiration from the history and natural setting of Lakewood Ranch. The main dining room was designed with exposed heavy timbers to create a rustic theme, and with panoramic views of the surrounding golf course. A covered 36
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hickory-smoked pork belly. Sawyer says a favorite is the fig and prosciutto flatbread. The Cabin also has a party barn adjacent to it. It is actually the cart barn, but the club moves the golf cars elsewhere when it is reserved for a wedding or other event. It makes for a rustic setting that has proved to be a popular attraction. They booked 18 weddings in the past year, some with as many as 350 guests.
outdoor patio uses natural stone and heavy timber. An open kitchen allows interaction between diners and chefs as meals are prepared in full view.
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39. Frederica GC St. Simons Island, Ga., 2004 Tom Fazio Avg. rating: 6.90 40. Tradition at La Quinta La Quinta, Calif., 1998 Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay Avg. rating: 6.89 41. Cliffs at Mountain Park » p.76 Travelers Rest, S.C., 2013 Gary Player Avg. rating: 6.83 42. Talisker Club at Tuhaye Tuhaye, Utah, 2005 Mark O’Meara Avg. rating: 6.82
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43. Southern Highlands Las Vegas, 1999 Robert Trent Jones Jr. Avg. rating: 6.82 44. Black Rock Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, 2003 Jim Engh Avg. rating: 6.82 45. Forest Creek GC (North) Southern Pines, N.C., 2005 Tom Fazio Avg. rating: 6.81 46. The Preserve Carmel Valley, Calif., 2000 Tom Fazio Avg. rating: 6.80
30. Spring Island/Old Tabby Links » p.73 Okatie, S.C., 1994 Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay Avg. rating: 6.96
32. The Glacier Club at Tamarron Durango, Colo., 1975 Arthur Hills Avg. rating: 6.94 33. Snake River Sporting Club Jackson, Wyo., 2006 Tom Weiskopf Avg. rating: 6.93 34. Rock Creek Golf Club of Idaho Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, 2012 Tom Weiskopf Avg. rating: 6.93
Rock Creek GC of Idaho Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
35. Forest Dunes GC Roscommon, Mich., 2003 Tom Weiskopf Avg. rating: 6.93
37. Kiawah (Cassique) Kiawah Island, S.C., 2000 Tom Watson Avg. rating: 6.91
47. Sailfish Point Hutchinson Island, Fla., 1984 Jack Nicklaus Avg. rating: 6.80
36. Stone Canyon Tucson, Ariz., 2000 Jay Morrish Avg. rating: 6.92
38. Rainmakers GC Ruidoso, N.M., 2008 Robert Trent Jones Jr. Avg. rating: 6.90
48. The Ford Plantation Richmond Hill, Ga., 1988 Pete Dye, Tim Liddy Avg. rating: 6.79
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31. Paa-Ko Ridge GC Sandia Park, N.M., 2000 Ken Dye Avg. rating: 6.95
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55. Spanish Oaks GC Bee Cave, Texas, 2002 Bobby Weed Avg. rating: 6.71
64. Club at Carlton Woods (Fazio) The Woodlands, Texas, 2004 Tom Fazio Avg. rating: 6.64
56. Old Waverly GC West Point, Miss., 1988 Bob Cupp, Jerry Pate Avg. rating: 6.70
65. Escondido Horseshoe Bay, Texas, 2006 Tom Fazio Avg. rating: 6.64
57. Briggs Ranch GC San Antonio, 2001 Tom Fazio Avg. rating: 6.70
66. Redlands Mesa Grand Junction, Colo., 2001 Jim Engh Avg. rating: 6.64
58. Olde Stone Bowling Green, Ky., 2006 Arthur Hills Avg. rating: 6.68
67. Currahee Club Toccoa, Ga., 2004 Jim Fazio Avg. rating: 6.64 68. Tetherow Bend, Ore., 2008 David McLay Kidd Avg. rating: 6.62 69. Black Rock Hingham, Mass., 2002 Brian Silva Avg. rating: 6.62 70. Kiawah Island (River) Kiawah, S.C., 1995 Tom Fazio Avg. rating: 6.60
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71. Colleton River (Nicklaus) Bluffton, S.C., 1992 Jack Nicklaus Avg. rating: 6.59
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51. Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards » p.73 Sunset, S.C., 1999 Tom Fazio Avg. rating: 6.76
59. El Dorado CC Indian Wells, Calif., 2003 Tom Fazio Avg. rating: 6.67
52. Glenwild GC Park City, Utah, 2001 Tom Fazio Avg. rating: 6.76
60. GC at Ravenna Littleton, Colo., 2007 Jay Morrish Avg. rating: 6.67
53. Adena G&CC Ocala, Fla., 2015 Frank Stronach, Doug Carrick Avg. rating: 6.72
61. Quintero GC Peoria, Ariz., 2000 Rees Jones Avg. rating: 6.66
54. The Bear’s Club Jupiter, Fla., 2000 Jack Nicklaus Avg. rating: 6.71
62. Kohanaiki Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 2014 Rees Jones Avg. rating: 6.64 63. Promontory (Painted Valley) Park City, Utah, 2007 Jack Nicklaus Avg. rating: 6.64
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115. The Gallery (North) Marana, Ariz., 1998 John Fought, Tom Lehman Avg. rating: 6.33
101. Las Campanas (Sunrise) Santa Fe, N.M., 1993 Jack Nicklaus Avg. rating: 6.40 102. Belfair GC (West) Bluffton, S.C., 1996 Tom Fazio Avg. rating: 6.40 103. Big Horn GC (Canyons) Palm Desert, Calif., 1998 Tom Fazio Avg. rating: 6.39 104. Trump National Golf Club Jupiter Jupiter, Fla., 2002 Jack Nicklaus Avg. rating: 6.39 105. Wickenburg Ranch Wickenburg, Ariz., 2015 Wendell Pickett, Bill Brownlee Avg. rating: 6.38 106. Harbor Club Greensboro, Ga., 1991 Jay Morrish, Tom Weiskopf Avg. rating: 6.38 107. Cliffs at Walnut Cove Arden, N.C., 2005 Jack Nicklaus Avg. rating: 6.37 108. Farms Golf Club Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., 1998 Pete Dye, Perry Dye, John Fought, Tom Lehman Avg. rating: 6.37 109. The Golf Club at Devils Tower Hulett, Wyo., 1997 Dick Phelps Avg. rating: 6.37 110. Loxahatchee Club Jupiter, Fla., 1984 Jack Nicklaus Avg. rating: 6.36 111. Vintage Club (Desert) Indian Wells, Calif., 1983 Tom Fazio Avg. rating: 6.36 112. Creighton Farms Aldie, Va., 2008 Jack Nicklaus Avg. rating: 6.35 113. Haig Point Daufuskie Island, S.C., 1986 Rees Jones Avg. rating: 6.34 114. Cordillera Ranch Boerne, Texas, 2007 Jack Nicklaus Avg. rating: 6.33
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130. Tullymore GC Stanwood, Mich., 2001 Jim Engh Avg. rating: 6.22 131. Golf Club at Irish Creek Kannapolis, N.C., 2007 Davis Love III Avg. rating: 6.22 132. Quechee Club (Highland) Quechee, Vt., 2002 Geoffrey S. Cornish, William G. Robinson Avg. rating: 6.21 133. Vintage Club (Mountain) Indian Wells, Calif., 1981 Tom Fazio Avg. rating: 6.20 134. 3 Creek Ranch Jackson, Wyo., 2005 Rees Jones Avg. rating: 6.19 135. Old North State Club (Uwharrie Point) Albemarle, N.C., 1992 Tom Fazio Avg. rating: 6.19 136. Aspen Lakes Sisters, Ore., 2000 William Overdorf Avg. rating: 6.19
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180. Dakota Dunes GC Dakota Dunes, S.D., 1991 Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay Avg. rating: 5.99
191. Miramont GC Bryan, Texas, 2006 Robert Trent Jones Jr. Avg. rating: 5.96
181. Shark’s Tooth GC Lake Powell, Fla., 2002 Greg Norman Avg. rating: 5.98
192. Sand Creek CC (Creek/Marsh) Chesterton, Ind., 1979 Ken Killian, Dick Nugent Avg. rating: 5.96
182. Santaluz Club Santaluz, Calif., 2002 Rees Jones Avg. rating: 5.98
193. Scotch Hall Preserve Edenton, N.C., 2008 Arnold Palmer Avg. rating: 5.96
183. Lochen Heath Williamsburg, Mich., 2001 Steve Smyers Avg. rating: 5.98
194. Brickyard at Riverside Macon, Ga., 2004 Mark McCumber Avg. rating: 5.96
184. Frenchman’s Creek Beach & CC (North) Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., 1971 Bob Cupp, Jim Fazio, Gardner Dickinson Avg. rating: 5.98
195. Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club Vero Beach, Fla., 1990 Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay Avg. rating: 5.95
185. Cliffs of Glassy » p.76 Landrum, S.C., 1994 Tom Jackson Avg. rating: 5.98
196. Rancho La Quinta (Jones) La Quinta, Calif., 1995 Robert Trent Jones Jr. Avg. rating: 5.95
186. TPC Sugarloaf Duluth, Ga., 1997 Greg Norman Avg. rating: 5.97
197. Tennessee National GC Loundon, Tenn., 2006 Greg Norman Avg. rating: 5.95
187. Headwaters Club at Teton Springs Victor, Idaho, 2005 Gary Stephenson Avg. rating: 5.97
198. Berkeley Hall (South) Bluffton, S.C., 2002 Tom Fazio Avg. rating: 5.95
188. The Golf Club at Red Rock Rapid City, S.D., 2002 Ron Farris Avg. rating: 5.97
199. Old Greenwood Truckee, Calif., 2004 Jack Nicklaus Avg. rating: 5.94
189. TPC Summerlin Las Vegas, 1992 Bobby Weed Avg. rating: 5.97
200. Royal Oaks CC (Houston) Houston, 2000 Brian Curley, Lee Schmidt Avg. rating: 5.94
190. Winchester GC Meadow Vista, Calif., 2000 Robert Trent Jones Jr. Avg. rating: 5.96
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even communities. Seven championship golf courses. One membership. That’s the beauty of The Cliffs. What’s more, there’s no shortage of breathtaking views and peaceful, natural retreats among The Cliffs’ 20,000 acres nestled deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains in upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. Members can choose from three distinct lifestyles in three unique settings: on the lake, in the mountains or just outside Asheville. Lake Keowee is home to three Cliffs communities featuring courses designed by Tom Fazio and Jack Nicklaus. The Faziodesigned course at Keowee Vineyards features eight holes right on Keowee and five offering views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and Fazio himself noted that the 17th might be the most picturesque in all of South Carolina. At Keowee Springs, Fazio’s second Cliffs design, a set of family tees provides a flexibility of play. Meanwhile, The Cliffs at Keowee Falls, Nicklaus’ second
Signature Golf Course at The Cliffs, is set among thousands of acres of untouched forest and miles of pristine shoreline. In the mountains just north of Greenville, S.C. are three Cliffs communities featuring very distinct golf experiences. Glassy, The Cliffs’ original course, is located atop a 3,200-foot plateau and treats golfers to spectacular 50-mile views from one of the most scenic holes in the country, while the Valley course winds its way around creeks, hillsides, lakes and forests. The newest Cliffs course is Gary Player’s links masterpiece at The Cliffs at Mountain Park. This sprawling, walkable course
an organic farm. Although private and secluded, the communities are only minutes away from two of the South’s most vibrant cities and less than two hours from Atlanta and Charlotte.
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he Cliffs, though not exactly branded as a golfer’s getaway, is virtually a temple built to worship the sport. Golfers can ascend 3,000 feet to the top of the Glassy Mountain course for panoramic views or play alongside picturesque vineyards and a clear blue lake, or beside a river and in protected woodlands. R ecognized for its commitment to promoting wellness, The Cliffs has developed comprehensive wellness programming, including hundreds of sports, exercise and outdoor adventures across its communities including a thriving cycling community helmed by world-renowned American cycling legend George Hincapie who organized the Tour de Cliffs: an ambitious race along the face of the Blue Ridge Escarpment.
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A single club membership opens the door to seven visionary courses from the world’s top course architects and designers, including Gary Player, Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Wright and Tom Jackson.
With plenty of real estate opportunities to go around, from custom builds to expansive homesites, The Cliffs somehow balances between exclusive and accessible. And the flexible membership options can suit the needs of almost any aspiring member. Starting with the Active Membership, then the Sports Membership all the way up to the Legacy Golf Membership, which, Smith describes as “a family membership instead of a personal membership because it extends to your immediate family including members’ parents, children and grandchildren, not just members who live with you.”
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An exclusive addition of more than 600 acres at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs along the 26-mile long Lake Keowee, the new area is both tranquil and exhilarating allowing residents to enjoy the peace of life at the water’s edge, as well as all the excitement of living at The Cliffs. Whether teeing up for a round of golf, kayaking along shimmering shores, wakeboarding, horse back riding or hiking through protected forests or sharing a meal with friends and family, the new Landing at Keowee Springs lives up to the promises of all of The Cliffs’ other properties: breathtaking surroundings, an active lifestyle, and a community to call home.
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The Cliffs has begun developing one of the few remaining large tracts of Lake Keowee waterfront in a sign its business continues to heal from the Great Recession. The development of nearly 600 acres is the biggest new development for The Cliffs since the recession, when its business collapsed along with other developers around the country. The Cliffs, with headquarters near Travelers Rest, owns and operates seven luxury real estate communities in the Upstate and western North Carolina. It has already built docks and started cutting roads out of the woods for its latest project, which is called The Landing at Keowee Springs. The Cliffs sales team hosts potential buyers of the first 35 lots on site in early June.
Bruce May, co-owner of Jocassee Real Estate in Seneca, said he figures the property is the best of what’s left of Lake Keowee waterfront “For the most part, the biggest and best chunks have already been developed,” said May, who specializes in Lake Keowee homes and isn’t affiliated with The Cliffs. Meanwhile, a Cliffs competitor, The Reserve at Lake Keowee, already is selling off its last sizeable waterfront property, said David Hurst sales director. He said The Reserve has sold 19 of 61 lots on the peninsula property. The new Cliffs development will be located a short drive from Clemson on the southeastern side of Lake Keowee. Kent Smith, chief executive officer of Cliffs Land Partners, the division that handles real estate development and sales, said 160 of the 200 lots will front the water. The development will include a central area with country store, post office, wrap-around pool, bar and fitness facility. Property owners will be able to reach three existing Cliffs golf courses by boat. The Cliffs is still deciding what to charge for lots, but the prices should range between $300,000 and almost $1 million, Smith said. He said the development will be marketed as an extension of the existing Cliffs at Keowee Springs, though the two properties are not contiguous. Smith said The Cliffs bought the property for $19.5 million from investors who had been holding it for Cliffs founder Jim Anthony. Anthony, a former telephone lineman from Pickens County, founded The Cliffs 25 years ago but lost control of it in the wake of the recession. It’s now owned by Arendale Holdings, a luxury real estate developer based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.!
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As the well-traveled legend continues on his mission to make the world a better place to golf, CSQ picks three Gary Player Signature courses worth the drive (or flight) in 2016 BY RYAN BYERS
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inner of 167 professional golf tournaments world-wide over seven decades, including nine majors on both the PGA Tour as well as the Senior PGA Tour, Gary Player is regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of golf. With victories in 27 consecutive seasons (10 more than the closest competitor), the spry legend’s various accolades cover ample ground. A 13-time winner of The South African Open and 5-time winner of the World Match Play Championship, the 80-year-old South African still lives for the thrill of competition. Gary Player’s impact on the game of golf, however, extends beyond his championships. His fitness regimen is legendary. The fact that he’s won 40 tournaments on the senior circuit amplifies this. He was an early advocate of mandatory drug testing and stood his ground against initial backlash. The longtime rivalry he shared with Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus is the height of world-class competition between three guys who actually liked each other. And then there are the golf courses he has designed – upwards of 350 around the world. With more than 50 years of playing professional golf, Player has traveled the globe and played the finest golf courses
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in the world. In the early ’80s he decided to apply all that he has experienced and learned about golf courses to start Gary Player Design. Since the inception of Gary Player Design, they have been a global leader in course design, marketing, and real estate planning services. As of summer 2016, there are projects completed in 38 countries on five continents, as well as current and future projects in the works. It is no wonder that Gary Player Design is regarded as one of the elites in golf course design. Player has a great outlook on his design philosophy. “The design of a golf course is a far more sophisticated process than many people would ever imagine, as it requires not only an understanding of the game, but a great deal of vision and clever planning. To a large extent the topography of the land one works with will determine how the golf course is to be laid out, and in this regard it is always my objective to work as much as possible with the natural topography, environment, and features of the site.”
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couple hours’ drive away. Mission Hills Gary Player Course in Rancho Mirage is among the greatest golf courses in the Coachella Valley. The course opened for play in 1992 and was soon after named one of the Top 10 New Resort Courses in the United States by Golf Magazine. While challenging in its length at just under 7,100 yards and with its small greens and strategically placed bunkers, the Gary Player course was designed with playability in mind. The design of the Mission Hills Gary Player course is phenomenal. Player masterfully used the natural desert surroundings and mixed in multiple water hazards and waterfalls, positioning holes in such a way that the views of the San Jacinto Mountains are dramatic and breathtaking. There is a nice variety of tightly tree-lined fairways (mostly on the shorter par 4 holes) along with wide landing areas on some of the longer holes, however, hitting the fairways is just the first challenge on many of these holes. With a mixture of water on more than half of the holes, endless amounts of bunkers and fast sloping greens, even some of the best players can face quite the challenge out here. With five sets of tees making the course playable for any level of golfer, make sure you choose the right set so that some of the forced carries over water are not too overwhelming. / playmissionhills.com
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ven if you adore South Florida, you probably flirt occasionally with the idea of living somewhere else. Perhaps you’re eyeing a scenic site with resort-style amenities as your personal vacation retreat. Or you resolved to buy a boat and live on a lake in a quaint town after retirement. You’ll browse the Internet. Maybe order some fancy brochures. If you want to delve deeper, you’ll be pleased to know various residential communities offer opportunities to experience the lifestyle directly. Discovery packages, as they’re often labeled, put prospective buyers on the premises, where they participate in recreational activities, dine in restaurants and mingle with the residents. Guests often stay on-site in furnished resident-owned accommodations that are part of a rental pool. “As we spent time on those discovery packages, we met more and more people, many who’ve been here for decades. They’re all happy. That makes a big impression,” says Robert Reeves, who relocated with his wife, Linda, from Delray Beach to The Landings on Skidaway Island in Savannah, Ga. Immersing prospective buyers in the environment showcases property well beyond words and pictures, marketing and sales representatives say. “It’s almost like you have that sensual magical connection once you step out of the car. You see the mountains, the views and the wildflowers. It’s really a one-of-a-kind experience,” says Charner Creecy, senior communications manager for The Cliffs, which features seven masterplanned communities in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and South Carolina. Discovery packages at The Cliffs are $495 in spring and summer and $395 in fall and winter. Exclusively for prospective buyers, the package includes two nights of accommodations for two guests with perks such as golf and a credit for a selection of restaurants. The visit includes a tour of the community with a sales agent and access to amenities and activities.
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At The Cliffs, as with many other communities that offer similar packages, the discovery visit is typically tailored to guests’ interests. Visitors might hit the links on one of seven golf courses, go on a boat excursion at Lake Keowee, play tennis, join a yoga class or explore the sights by bike or horseback. “It’s a two-day look at what your lifestyle would be like if you were at The Cliffs,” Creecy says. On their discovery visits to The Landings on Skidaway Island, Robert and Linda Reeves played tennis and tooled around the island on bicycles. They loved the weather, the natural beauty, the people and a laid-back, unhurried ambience. “It blew us away,” Robert says. Scoping out the social scene during a discovery visit is important for some guests. The Cliffs 96
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residents, who are from around the globe, are active in a variety of pursuits, ranging from a group that sips Scotch in a mountaintop pavilion to a non-profit organization that raises money to support local schools. “It’s a very, very rich sense of community and very welcoming.” Creecy says. Denis Beaulieu, a resident of Boca Raton and The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in Asheville, N.C., shares his enthusiasm for The Cliffs when he’s introduced to prospective buyers. He and his wife purchased property several years ago and built a vacation home overlooking the ninth green on the golf course. “It’s like a summer camp for adults,” he says.
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communities in North and South Carolina. Discovery visits are $395 and $495 for two nights for two. Amenities include seven golf courses, tennis and fitness facilities, marina, equestrian center, beach club on Lake Keowee and more than a dozen restaurants. The seven venues include some 1,600 homes and 1,000 lots. Most homes range from $240,000 to $6.5 million. Call 866-411-5771 or visit cliffsliving.com.
Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro,
Ga. Lifestyle Package, $249 per night up to three nights, with accommodations onsite or at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, which is on-site. Package includes golf or boat excursion and dining credit. Community includes about 2,500 homes and additional lots, six golf courses, four marinas, tennis facilities and nine restaurants and snack shops. Lots range from $100,000 to $1.5 million. Most condos and homes range from $400,000 to $4 million. Call 800-8005250 or visit reynoldslakeoconee.com.
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Savannah, Ga. Discovery packages are $249 for two for two nights or $375 for three nights, including golfing or boat ride, realestate tour, access to pools, tennis and other club amenities. Community includes about 4,400 homes and 100 lots, two marinas, six golf courses, tennis, dog park and four clubhouse restaurants. Lots range from $100,000 to $1 million. Most homes range from $300,000 to $2.5 million. Call 800841-7011 or visit thelandings.com.
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Fla. Stay-and-play package is offered to prospective buyers and others; $325 per person to Oct. 31 for one night and $400 per night per home for additional nights. Community includes about 550 single family homes and 200 lots. Home prices range from $150,000 to $1 million. Two 18-hole golf courses and a nine-hole golf course are on-site. Call 352-234-8855 or visit blackdiamondranch.com. 98
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When golf legend Gary Player arrived by helicopter at The Cliffs at Mountain Park a decade ago to announce plans for the golf course his company was designing there, part of the vision was a villagestyle commercial development at its hub. Work on the Village at Mountain Park, as it was called, began, but its development stalled with the 2008 housing crisis. This week, a new owner closed on the 18-acre property near the intersection of U.S. 25 and State 11, and the dream of a village with residential, commercial, retail, medical and office space – open to the public – is on its way to being fulfilled. “People will see this village and it will become, I think, in itself a destination,” said Steve Hamblen of Fairview Builders, the developer. Construction is scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2017. A completion date hasn’t been announced. The roads and utilities, and some businesses, including a dental practice, several doctors’ offices and the Cliffs Information Center, are already in place. The Cliffs at Mountain Park Wellness Center will open at the site in January. “So in a way it’s just like moving in and building it out to what everyone thought was going to happen,” Hamblen said. A veterinary office and a wine and cheese shop are among businesses that have expressed interest in operating at the Village, said Kent Smith, president of Cliffs Land Partners. This will cut down on travel time for residents who go to Greenville or Hendersonville, North Carolina, for some goods and services, Smith said. “It will offer conveniences not only to those property owners but VILLAGE AT MOUNTAIN PARK
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the residents of northern Greenville County as well,” he said. “It will morph into kind of a hub for conveniences and socializing for fellow members.” Now that the housing market has recovered and the Cliffs has experienced healthy sales – more than $100 million in 2016, with 125 houses currently under construction – the time was right to go ahead with the village’s construction, Smith said. The Village at Mountain Park will include 10 luxury waterfront homes with panoramic golf course views, a bed and breakfast, assisted and independent living facilities and a public square with retail and commercial space. Although the Gary Player Group, which
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originally planned on operating its golf course design business from there, has moved its operation to downtown Greenville, the new development marks another sign of the continuing recovery of The Cliffs, which went into bankruptcy during the Great Recession. Founded in 1991 by Jim Anthony, a former telephone company lineman, The Cliffs encompassed thousands of acres of scenic, luxury resort-style developments in the Upstate and western North Carolina and was hitting its stride by 2006 with the likes of Gary Player and Tiger Woods designing golf courses. Player planned to move his world headquarters there, an idea later abandoned as the demand for new golf courses crashed along with the economy after 2008.
A new company called Silver Sun Partners re-assembled many of the pieces of Anthony’s former empire by 2013. Community leaders say the importance of The Cliffs to the Upstate goes beyond the more than 500 jobs that the communities provide. In addition to the payroll, The Cliffs generates property tax revenue for local governments and draws affluent newcomers who donate to schools and patronize downtown restaurants. Cliffs marketing — amounting to more than $10 million a year in its heyday, according to a former top salesman — gave the Upstate national exposure and meant business for local advertising firms. And conservationists say The Cliffs plays a key role in maintaining the character of Scenic Highway 11.
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hen I was asked to pull together a collection of residential communities for Upscale Living Magazine, it was a bit of an overwhelming request with all of the fantastic options available throughout North America today. To make it even more challenging, we are now seeing many of the hotels such as Montage Deer Valley and Four Seasons Scottsdale offer residential options that still enjoys all of the benefits of the hotels. This is becoming a very desirable option for vacationers who want a “home away from home,” as well as many older residents who still want the freedom in their everyday life, but also want to know that the hotel services are available to them when desired. As with many of the leading communities, golf is the centerpiece
of the community, which is simply part of the lifestyle for many of these residents; but there are also ski in/out capabilities, equestrian programs, tennis clubs and other perks that make these communities a diverse collection of options. For many of us living in larger cities, the term “community” is almost a foreign term. However, escaping to the suburbs to enjoy the many simple luxuries that come with the residential community lifestyle looks pretty good when learning more about this collection that offers a wide range of budget options, but all having the services and amenities that makes them a perfect fit for many searching for their next home. | DAMON M. BANKS
FLOR I DA BOTANIKO WESTON A cutting-edge collection of 125 single-family homes on an inactive portion of the Bonaventure Country Club in Weston, Florida, Botaniko Weston is allowing an opportunity to live in this very desirable area of Florida. Botaniko is a game-changer for Weston, which is a city known for its VIP and celebrity residents, a top 15 best place to live in America, and touts the lowest crime rate per capita in the country. Not a bad combination for a solid foundation, which is being made even better with these unique modern homes. Prices start at $1.7 million, and expecting to deliver beginning early 2016.
ONTA RIO CANADA COBBLE BEACH Located just two hours northwest of Toronto, Cobble Beach is situated in a beautiful setting on Lake Huron’s magnificent Georgian Bay. This vibrant, four-season community has proven to be an up-and-coming hotspot for this area of Ontario for both active individuals and families seeking a vacation home or full-time residence. Set among 600 acres, there are multiple home choices of all budgets, but all with million-dollar views since careful attention has been made by the developers to maximize the water and golf course views. The links-style Cobble Beach golf course is world-class, and other golf and community amenities make this a very desirable place to call home.
TEXAS CORDILLERA RANCH When looking for a community with a bit of everything for the entire family living in Texas, Cordillera Ranch always rises to the top of the list. Located 30 minutes northwest of San Antonio, Cordillera Ranch is an 8,700-acre master-planned residential community. There’s a lot of buzz about the recently released lots fronting its Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course, since these are the development’s first residential golf course frontage lots to be made available in seven years. Residents can join The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch, which features seven resort-style clubs in one location – The Golf Club, The Social Club, The Tennis & Swim Club, The Equestrian Club, The Rod & Gun Club, The Spa & Athletic Club and The River Club.
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HAWAI I KUKUI’ULA Located on the sunny south shore of the island, the 1,010-acre residential community offers an expansive selection of custom ocean-view homesites, plantation-style cottages and luxury bungalows. Kukui’ula also has 15 cottages available for nightly rental. Residents and guests have access to an array of luxury amenities, including: private $100 million clubhouse; 25,000 square foot full service spa-sanctuary; Tom Weiskopf-designed 18-hole golf course; upcountry farm & lake for residents; and island pursuits program (adventures include hiking one of the most dangerous trails in the world; access to an isolated jungle with steep volcanic slopes; sailing a traditional Hawaiian canoe; and more).
NEW ME XI CO LAS CAMPANAS This luxury master-planned, gated community is set on 4,700-acres in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Las Campanas is a luxury golf community like no other, and offers custom and semi-custom residences and homesites. In this secluded haven, with more than 300 days of sunshine a year and an abundance of outdoor and artistic pursuits, you’ll find that it’s an extraordinary place to call home. Las Campanas is home to The Club at Las Campanas, which is the only exclusive country club of its kind in New Mexico, and features a world-class Equestrian Center, two award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses and the Hacienda Clubhouse.
VIRGI N I A MAGNOLIA GREEN Magnolia Green is central Virginia’s premier multi-generational, active-lifestyle residential community. Located just minutes southwest of Richmond, it is home to an abundance of activities for fun-loving families and active individuals. An array of parks and hiking trails, along with a vibrant restaurant and shopping scene, together create an all-inclusive life of luxury complemented by a heralded school system. The Magnolia Green Golf Club has just completed a $3 million renovation that extended the course to now be an amazing 18-holes of championship golf at its finest. Owned by iStar Residential, one of the largest investors in luxury condominium, multifamily and master-planned communities in the U.S., Magnolia Green features a variety of beautifully designed homes.
F LOR I DA MEDALIST VILLAGE The Medalist Village is a premier private residential golf community in historic Hobe Sound with new estate homes starting at $1 million. Founded by golfing legend Greg Norman in 1995, the unique development is surrounded by 870 acres of untouched, pristine natural Florida preserve. With only 119 residences, the community provides a level of privacy that is often difficult to find in Florida. Nestled among the preserve sits the Medalist Village Club and Spa, a Greg Normandesigned par-3 golf course, 2 Har-Tru tennis courts, world-class spa and fitness facilities, and the distinctive Aussie Pub. Also behind the gates is the famed Medalist Golf Club.
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MOUNTAINSIDE AT NORTHSTAR Mountainside at Northstar is located on the picturesque mountain between The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and the Village at Northstar. Seamlessly integrated with the mid-mountain terrain, the four-season community boasts a vision to offer turnkey outdoor experiences for owners, with extensive plans underway for over $1 billion in new amenities and unique real estate offerings. Mountainside Northstar is anchored by The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and includes Trailside Townhomes; Martis 25, a collection of twenty-five ski-in/ski-out custom home sites; Home Run, a community of sixteen luxury ski-in/ski-out residences; the latest Stellar Residences, six singlefamily homes and Stellar Townhomes, a group of ten townhomes and one single-family home.
OREGO N PRONGHORN, AN AUBERGE RESORT Set on 640 acres of land amidst a lush juniper forest in Bend, Oregon, Pronghorn’s luxurious real estate options include villas, estate homes, estate homesites and timeshare residences. Within the privately gated community, homeowners can take advantage of several resort amenities including a full-service spa, two world–class golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Fazio, multiple restaurants and access to countless outdoor activities. The property recently announced a $20 million investment for a new guest Lodge, as well as a spa and enhancements to existing facilities to be completed in Summer 2016, making it a great time to look at Pronghorn for that Oregon full-time or vacation residence.
A RIZO NA RIO VERDE Located in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains at the edge of the Tonto National Forest, Rio Verde is an active adult community that has easy access to Scottsdale and Phoenix. The awardwinning resort community features 36 holes of parkland-style golf, a par-3 course and world-class practice facilities, tennis, pickleball, hiking / walking trails, fitness center, Saddle Club, an art studio and other amenities. The 27,000 square foot contemporary, southwestern-style clubhouse is the center of Rio Verde social life, offering a wide variety of dining options and activities. Hearth-fired, homemade pizza and other casual fare is available at the Verde Pub, while fine dining in the Copper Room offers members access to professional chefs and world-class service.
SOU TH CAR O L I NA SEABROOK ISLAND Located just a short drive from the quintessential southern city of Charleston, Seabrook Island is a beautiful escape that delivers a peaceful resort vibe with a true sense of community. With a recent addition of the beautiful clubhouse, beach club, lake house and more, the challenging golf courses are merely a small part of the entire seaside club experience found at Seabrook Island. While the facilities provide all the desired services and amenities expected of an exclusive club membership, the 2,200-acre barrier island has been tastefully developed to accent the pristine homes found among the natural environment. And for members with horses, special rates apply for boarding at the state-of-the-art equestrian center.
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THE RESIDENCES VICEROY SNOWMASS Anticipate a level of personalized service and indulgent amenities beyond all expectations. From the 7,000 square foot Ute-inspired wellness spa to a slopeside all-season swimming pool and private heated cabanas, The Residences Viceroy Snowmass embraces the timeless “mind, body & spirit” ethos of the region. With Viceroy’s ski valet, Concierge, and personal chef services, every stay becomes a truly leisurely, fully curated vacation experience. A number of studio, one, two and threebedroom units are available, which have a sophisticated feel with a touch of that authentic rustic styling. These range from 375 to 2,150 square feet, and priced between $279,000 and $1,856,000.
TEXAS TRADITION CLUB Traditions Club is a private golf and residential community in Texas A&M’s Aggieland. Located in Bryan-College Station, the club rests in the shadow of the University, and is in the heart of The Research Valley’s “One Health Plus Biocorridor.” Amenities include a 21,000-square foot, fourbuilding clubhouse with locker rooms; 25-meter junior Olympic lap and sport-leisure pools; family swim center and a fully equipped fitness center. Overlooking stately oak trees, gently rolling terrain and the lush green fairways of this impressive golf course, the Traditions Club and Community is an enclave of custom estates, Game Day Cottages, cozy casitas, villas, garden homes and luxurious condominiums. Additionally, Mahogany Drive has just been unveiled as the newest gated and elite enclave of 30 very desirable homesites.
CA L IFO R NI A HIGHGATE AT SEVEN OAKS This summer is an exciting time for Highgate at Seven Oaks, as this private gated community developed by Castle & Cooke launches as the newest part of the Seven Oaks master community. Castle & Cooke’s commitment to beautiful, safe, lifestyle-enhancing communities will be highlighted at Highgate by greenbelts, roundabouts, pedestrian friendly tree-lined streets and lush landscapes. At the center of the community is a large central park, which enhances the feeling of the community among these homes within the 443 acres. Other attractive amenities include a new elementary school tentatively scheduled to open in 2017, a pool and clubhouse in the active adult neighborhood and a community spray park.
NORT H CAR O L I N A THE CLIFFS The Cliffs make it difficult to describe with all this collection of seven premier private, luxury mountain and lake communities located in the Blue Ridge Mountains between Greenville, South Carolina and Asheville, North Carolina have to offer. Through one membership, Cliffs members enjoy access to events, activities and amenities at all seven communities including seven championship golf courses, five wellness centers, 21 restaurants and private event venues, clubhouses, marinas, beach club, tennis complexes, equestrian center, hiking trails, wine clubs, an organic farm and more than 1,000 year-round social activities creating timeless experiences. With so many offerings, this summer also launches Dockside at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, which is a new collection of lakefront properties.
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