Links Living: Sailfish Point

At this unpretentious, private, sea-island community in one of Florida’s most coveted locations, the emphasis is on quality, not quantity All too often, it’s the latest and greatest that grabs our attention. But when you have a good thing going, not making wholesale changes to your community can be the wisest course of action. Take […]
Links Living: The Cliffs

With an 18,500-acre lake as a playground, the water is proving to be as much a draw to this collection of golf communities as its seven golf courses If you haven’t looked closely at their offerings, you might reasonably assume The Cliffs was a collection of mountain communities. You would be only partly correct. In […]
Links Living West: 3 Creek Ranch

Towering Teton views, blue-ribbon trout fishing, and ranch-sized homesites set this private golf club community a world apart Outdoor enthusiasts need no introduction to Jackson Hole, Wyo. A trout fisherman’s paradise, the migration corridor for wildlife, and set on the doorstep of both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, this place is steeped in natural […]
LINKS Living: Red Ledges

A spectacular mountain setting combined with a family-friendly atmosphere has made this 10-year-old community an instant and continuing success Red Ledges, set in the rugged mountain landscape of Utah’s Heber Valley, recently celebrated its first decade as the most successful private destination community in the Park City region. At the root of its success, beyond […]
LINKS Living: Haig Point

More accessible than ever, this car-free island just across the water from Hilton Head helps residents escape the hustle and bustle There has been a lot of water under the bridge since Haig Point on Daufuskie Island appeared on the inaugural cover of LINKS Magazine (then called Southern Links) in 1988. There’s still no bridge […]
LINKS Living: Cimarron Hills

Once considered too far outside Austin, this Texas Hill Country community now finds itself flourishing in the heart of the region’s real estate boom Timing truly is everything. When Cimarron Hills opened in 2001, the private country club community outside of Austin, Texas, felt like it was just too far away from the action. Turns […]
What’s New at Golf Communities Right Now?
By Bob Dagley Club Membership: All in the Family The “one-membership-fits-all” formula is a thing of the past. From multi-generational memberships to pick-and-choose menus, clubs are trying out new ways to bring more people into the fold. For members, that often means getting more for their dues and/or paying less. John’s Island Club in […]
The Cliffs Communities Continue to Grow and Expand
By Bob Dagley For those who have been paying close attention, the private golf community market has changed in the last few years. And for the better. While once builders told buyers what they should look for in a new home and community, these days it’s the complete opposite. “Now, it’s what do buyers […]
BallenIsles – A World-Renowned Florida Community
With a name that resonates with world-class facilities, this private Palm Beach Gardens club community is enjoying a rebirth with a major clubhouse renovation When it comes to South Florida, addresses do not get much more exclusive than Palm Beach Gardens. One of the world’s most desired destinations, the community is world-renowned for its natural […]
Isleworth Golf & Country Club
Created to entice the world’s greatest golfers, this prestigious private golf club community’s world-class amenities appeal to a wide range of members We are all looking for the same thing—a fun, safe, relaxing place where we can truly be a family surrounded by friends,” says professional golfer and Isleworth member, Nick O’Hern. From the world’s […]