Turning Back the Clock: Course Corrections
Stale. Tired. Overgrown. Past its prime. Those aren’t words you want to hear describing anything, but they’re particularly hurtful when attached to golf courses. Bad enough if you’re talking about a Mom-and-Pop nine-holer charging a few dollars a round. But for a private residential course? Pure poison. To attract new members, keep existing members happy, and remain in the spotlight, upscale […]
What Golf Resorts Are Doing to Stay Relevant
In case you haven’t noticed, golf resorts are stepping up their game like never before. Putting courses and short courses are all the rage. Developer Mike Keiser is opening a new must-play course on almost an annual basis. And while new course design has taken a back seat, resorts are pumping significant money into restoring, […]
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 […]
Belfair – South Carolina Golf Community
By Graylyn Loomis In 1811 William Telfair and Betsey Bellinger of Savannah, Ga., were married and built a plantation in Bluffton, S.C. They called it Belfair, a combination of their two names. Today, more than 200 years later, that rich history and tradition remain a key part of Belfair—recognized by its half mile avenue of […]
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 […]
Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club
At this sophisticated seaside sanctuary with its small-town charm, a refresh of its big-time amenities has wowed everyone, especially its members When you are part of a cherished, one-of-a-kind paradise, like Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club, it is tempting to leave everything “as is,” but members decided that enhancements could be made without changing […]
Golf, Health, and Wellness at the Bonita Bay Club
It’s not enough to offer extraordinary golf and tennis today. Bonita Bay Club makes sure its members stay fit and are healthy enough to enjoy Club life for many years. If you’re standing still, you’re losing ground. That is the philosophy that Bonita Bay Club, the largest club in southwest Florida, lives by. While health and […]
The Reserve Club
By Bob Dagley The perfect mix of solitude and convenience, this private community blends harmoniously with its desert surroundings If you crave seclusion and serenity in a private golf club and residential community, The Reserve Club in California’s Coachella Valley should be high on your list of places to ponder. Minutes from the Rodeo Drive […]
The Smart Home Has Arrived
At golf communities around the country, smart technology is making life safer, more enjoyable, and easier to control.
10 Tips To Owning a Home Overseas
Thinking of buying your golf dream house in another country? There’s a whole wide world of things you need to know first.
