A growing number of people are choosing to purchase a home in a golf community. Even non-golfers. From the investment potential to the safe, sun-kissed lifestyle, discover the joys of owning a golfing home.
Indian Wells Golf Resort, a desert golf course in Palm Springs, California, USA.
According to FloridaRealtors, a growing number of US millennials (those born between 1981-1996) are choosing to purchase a property in a private golfing community. Not a golfer? Perhaps surprisingly, not everyone buying in a golfing community is either. We investigate what is so attractive about life in a private golfing community and where to look for a home.
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1. Year-round golfing; superb facilities a given
Head to the US – a golfer’s dream.
Obviously, if you are keen golfer, there are evident perks to purchasing a property on a private golf community. Your days can consist of rolling out of bed, grabbing some breakfast and heading out to the course.
The US is home to some of the most legendary golf courses of all time, with a brilliant variety in courses. Even if you buy a home in a lesser-known or new golfing community, expect world-class facilities as the standards are so high . You will also have easy access to watching professional golfers at their best.
Plus, states like Florida, California and Arizona boast of warm, sunny climates that allows for year-round golfing, a luxury not often found in other countries.
2. An outdoorsy lifestyle, even for the non-golfers
What about the golfing widows? What is it in it for them other than peace and quiet while their partners are out playing golf? Often, private golfing communities are equipped with state-of-the-art fitness facilities, be it gym, swimming pools and tennis courts. Then there’s always the option for a scenic stroll.
3. Safe and family-friendly
The perfect place to raise a champ…
Buyers find private golf communities safer and more family-oriented than the city. Private golf communities also possess the inbuilt security of gates and high monitoring. At the same time, their resort-style living with amenities an easy reach away means that you do not feel disconnected. As well as golfing buddies, often, there are social events and dining options on the resort.
4. Tremendous views
Golf courses are expertly landscaped to be the best for the players, the eyes and the surrounding environment. You could be looking out to lush valleys, majestic mountains and the vast Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy your morning coffee, sitting on your terrace, taking it all in.
5. Good investment potential
Golfing community homes usually have higher resale values than average suburban properties. Plus, if you don’t want to be a full-time resident, you can rent out your home and make some extra cash. This news that millennials are increasingly interested in private golfing communities suggests that the investment potential is only going to blossom more.
Where to buy a golf home
Pebble Beach golf course.
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida: Set amidst a lush tropical landscape, the golfing communities are known for their high-end luxury and meticulously manicured greens. The PGA National Resort and Spa, host to numerous professional golf tournaments, is located in the area. Living here offers the unique opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the finest golfers in the world.
Scottsdale, Arizona: Here, golfing communities are set against the dramatic backdrop of the Sonoran Desert, offering breathtaking vistas of rugged mountains and cacti-dotted landscapes. The region boasts top-tier facilities, including the TPC Scottsdale, a public golf course that hosts the annual Waste Management Phoenix Open.
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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina: Hilton Head Island combines the allure of beachfront living with the luxury of golfing. Its golf communities are woven amidst lagoons, maritime forests, and the stunning Atlantic coast, offering a unique golfing experience. Moreover, the island is home to the Harbour Town Golf Links, a PGA Tour golf course known for its iconic lighthouse.
Asheville, North Carolina: Golfing communities are nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with panoramic views of rolling hills and verdant forests. In autumn, the fall foliage makes for a particularly charming backdrop for a game. Asheville is also known for its rich arts scene and historic architecture, offering a cultured lifestyle beyond the greens.
Pebble Beach, California: Pebble Beach is synonymous with iconic golf. The Pebble Beach Golf Links is regularly citied as one of the most beautiful in the world. Plus, living here you get to enjoy relaxed, coastal Californian lifestyle.
