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Not necessarily related to a particular state or location, but valuable information nevertheless.
Perfect Golf Home Search Subject of Our May Newsletter
The first quarter of 2019 has been a good one for at least a few couples seeking a golf community home. In January, I learned that clients had purchased a piece of property at Reynolds Lake Oconee, with...
Not Out of Woods: Tiger Victory Good, But Looming Tax Issue Vexes Industry
According to a report by The National Golf Foundation, the golf industry had a very good year in 2018, with participation up for the first time in 14 years despite a small drop in the number of...
Done Deal: Cliffs group of communities sold to Kiawah owners
For months, rumors have been strong in and around the Cliffs communities in the Carolinas that South Street Partners, the firm that owns the amenities at Kiawah Island, were negotiating to purchase The...
Carolina (Golf) On My Mind
Golf Community Reviews is my day job, but every couple of months I moonlight for CarolinaLiving.com, where you will find a few dozen articles you have not read in this space, all dedicated to the...
Golf Course Closures Create False Negative
We are in that season again, the one in which the mainstream media decides it has been a few months since they published its previous “golf is dead” article. The thesis always goes something like this:...
Your Health & Timeshares
You probably can’t find two more unrelated topics than timeshare ownership and healthcare, unless you believe that stress can cause many health issues and timeshare ownership, according to those who...
New Year’s Resolution? Take the Money and Run…South
The housing market has peaked, according to the mainstream media and some economists who follow home sales closely. Much of the blame, if you can call it that, is laid at the feet of Millennials, those...
Special Post Election Report in Our Monthly Newsletter
Last Thursday, families gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving. Many probably gave thanks after the meal that political discussions did not ruin the meal. For those contemplating a move to a golf community...
Midterms: “Purple” Golf Communities Still a Rarity
I am working on a “Post Election Special” for the December issue of Home On The Course, our almost-monthly newsletter. I had been hoping that my research would show more and more golf communities...
Ryder Cup thoughts
Jet lag has its compensations. After my return from a 10-day trip to Scotland, I kept falling asleep around 8 pm EDT –- 1 a.m. Edinburgh time –- and waking up between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Connecticut...
Golf, a Miracle Cure for What Ails Ye
I met up with my friend Bob this week at the Crail Golfing Society for a round on the famed Balcomie Links, although not quite as famous as Carnoustie, which Bob, who lives in North Carolina, and his...
An Alternative to the Typical Scotland Golf Trip
When I think of St. Andrews and all the wonderful courses in the area, I am reminded of the old Yogi Berra attributed quote about a particular restaurant: “No one goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.”...