Making a home on a golf course

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Life on the fairway can be grand. Image provided by Flickr user Dru Bloomfield

Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Whether you are an avid golfer or simply enjoy being around the sport, golf course living provides an opportunity to live within some beautiful surroundings. It may surprise you to learn that living in a golf community is more affordable then what you might think, and with an array of options, there really is something for everyone, whether you want to be on the course or close to it.

Before you tee up to purchase a property, there are several important aspects to consider when buying a home in this setting. Consider the following:

Private Clubs Aren’t the Only Option
A lot of people think private golf courses are the only option for golf living but both semi private and equity membership clubs are options that might give you what you’re looking for without the luxury cost of a private club. Here is some info about both options:

Semi private or public golf course communities – these have golf courses located within them where you don’t have to be a member. Take into consideration that you will have outsiders with access to the community and scheduling tee times may be more difficult since they are not private. The advantage is the flexibility of having the golf amenities nearby to use when you wish. Membership costs in these types of communities may be significantly less than that of a private club. Home values in these communities may also be more affordable than those located near a private club.

Buying in a golf course community is about buying into a lifestyle. Make sure that the surroundings you are paying for will help you achieve what you are looking for, whether that is being able to play golf whenever you want, beautiful scenery as well as the increased social opportunities that come from living within this type of set-up.