Once thought of has a luxury reserved only for the most wealthy homeowners, golf course communities today are found in a wide variety of price ranges and locations. While some of the more elite and prestigious golf communities remain beyond the budget of many retirees, a number of residential golf properties are reasonably priced and may be considered to be among the best places to live in the U.S.
For instance, there is a growing trend by developers of manufactured home communities and affordably-priced retirement communities to include golf courses as one of their primary amenities. Whether you prefer an inland locale such as the mountains of western North Carolina or the more "links" style courses of a coastal area, the selections listed here should meet the requirements of the most discerning golfer.
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The Gates, conveniently located near downtown Savannah in an area rich with beauty and history, blends the beauty of nature and high quality craftsmanship with traditional neighborhood values in a private, gated retreat. Featuring six flexible one and two story single family homes on 230 wooded and lagoon home-sites, the Gates is across the street from a magnificent Greg Norman Signature Golf Course and only a short drive from the beaches and golf courses of Hilton Head Island.
With homes starting in the low $100s and resting among the fairways of the Wellman Club Golf Course, Persimmon Fields is a bold, new concept in community development promising to set higher standards of living at economical prices. Located in Johnsonville, Persimmon Fields has been thoughtfully planned so residents may enjoy the peaceful and interactive experience of a tightly knit community. Only forty-five minutes from Myrtle Beach, Persimmon Fields provides easy access to the coast, yet because of its rural charm, feels a world apart.
A limited selection of homesites is now available in this 5,000 acre active lifestyle community in the Golf Capital of Tennessee. You’ll find a host of amenities with four lakes, a 100 slip marina, 18 hole golf course, indoor and outdoor pools, nature trails, tennis courts and much more. Located on top of the panoramic Cumberland Plateau, our residents enjoy a mild climate surrounded by the great outdoors. All lots priced at $14,900.
Legacy Lakes is a new residential community located in the Sandhills, the historic golfing region encompassing the small towns of Aberdeen, Southern Pines and Pinehurst. With an established world-class Jack Nicklaus course as its cornerstone and a host of other amenities, Legacy Lakes is certain to become the standard for luxury golf course living in the area.
This premier Coastal Carolina golf community offers the best in coastal living. If you are looking for affordable retirement living near beaches and golf courses, Brunswick Plantation and Golf Resort is the perfect choice. Conveniently tucked away from the crowds, but just minutes away from Myrtle Beach, SC and Wilmington, we have been voted one of the Top 50 golf resort communities in the U.S.
Conveniently located on the edge of Phoenix and in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, The Fairways at Pueblo Mirage affords the opportunity to live in the affordable comfort of a large and luxurious manufactured home while enjoying all the amenities of a first-class golf resort. With their generous front porches and tree-lined sidewalks, these fully landscaped homes offer the friendly feeling of a small town neighborhood.
Just a short drive from metro Atlanta, yet nestled in the beautiful Georgia countryside, Sun City Peachtree, an active adult community by Del Webb, offers everything from sports, fitness, and events to clubs, classes, and workshops. And, there is a full-time Lifestyle Director who makes sure you find what you want to do. Here, a dazzling recreation campus, wonderful homes, and a championship 18-hole golf course will create a dynamic setting for your new life.