golf
As a realtor who specializes in golf course communities, I closely follow the changing fee structures of our best local courses. And how the times have changed…The Founders Club (” Best Overall Community” in 2008 and 2009 Parade of Homes) has drastically altered their fee structure to acknowledge the difficulty of attracting members in tough…
Had three guests arrive early from Canada last weekend. Normally I would accompany them on their round at a private course of my choosing, thanks to my local connections. But I was out of town. So how do I show them a great golf day without me there ? Easy….Misty Creek Country Club is a private golf club but just…
Driving through Laurel Oak Country Club is a nature lovers delight. The two championship courses have Audubon certification. Deer and other wildlife are everywhere. But hey…it’s all about golf…the West course ( redesigned by famed “US Open Doctor” Rees Jones ) has five sets of tees and is a fair test for all skill levels….
One need not live in a golf course community in order to be a member there. Take The Oaks Golf and Country Club in Osprey. If you own property in the community you are obligated to be a member. The membership fee is currently $64,500, although roughlytwo thirds of that is refundable equity. But if…
Pope Golf Management took over managing Bent Tree Country Club at the beginning of the year. Doug Mochrie, a teaching pro at Sarasota Golf Club, has been named the new golf pro at Bent Tree.Golf rates are still very attractive, and the community is flush with home purchase possibilities. Single family homes with large lots…
The Meadows Country Club will continue it’s “Kid Play Free” program for 2009. Juniors can play free when accompanied by a paying adult. The program, which began in 2006, was designed to work in tandem with The Meadows involvement with the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association. Mike McClellen, The Meadows Country Club’s director of golf,…
There are some good aspects of a down economy. Not only are home prices in and around Sarasota dropping…but so are initiation and fees at private golf course communities. Take the following for example…The Meadows Country Club has waived its $2000 initiation fee should you agree to be a member for the next two years.In…
Be it a beach front condo, a golf course home or downtown penthouse with a view….. if you delay today …..your choice for that perfect property will be limited.Here in Sarasota it’s just that straight forward.I have been working with buyers recently that have missed out on a deal because they were too concerned about…
Be it a beach front condo, a golf course home or downtown penthouse with a view….. if you delay today …..your choice for that perfect property will be limited.Here in Sarasota it’s just that straight forward.I have been working with buyers recently that have missed out on a deal because they were too concerned about…
Kriek Plans LWR Sports Club/Academy Lakewood Ranch developers hope to turn this region to a home base for tomorrow’s athletic stars. Plans for the $110-million Springbok Sports Club and Academy were unveiled at a special event Thursday morning. The University Parkway facility would house tennis, golf, swimming and gymnastics academies, for use primarily by aspiring…
