The Top Private Golf Communities in Georgia
Cuscowilla Golf Club
Located on 700 acres on the shores of Georgia’s Lake Oconee, the Cuscowilla Club and Golf Community features the number 1 ranked residential golf course in the United States. Located among a number of world-class golf courses, the community offers a home sites, custom homes, and golf cottages.
Cuscowilla offers residents a number of world-class luxury amenities. Residents can dine at The Waterside Restaurant and Golf House Grill on site. There is also tennis and a swimming pool available. For lovers of the water, Lake Oconee offers boating, fishing, and a number of water sports. There is plenty of activity for the entire family.
Interested buyers can choose from a number of sites. Lot sizes range in size from .36 acres to about 2 acres. Prices go from $100,000 all the way up to over $1 million. There is something to accommodate a number of budgets and interests.
Cuscowilla Golf Community’s greatest attraction, though, is its Coore/Crenshaw designed golf course. Ranked as the best residential course in the country by “Golfweek” magazine, it is a challenging and beautiful regulation course. The course itself makes its way through the meadows and pines of the natural landscape. The signature holes of the course are the challenging one at the opening of the back nine. They run along and carry the lake, across a picturesque inlet that runs along the site of the Club Cottages and Lake Club. With its unique design, both high handicap and scratch golfers can enjoy the generously sized landing areas and well defined fairways.
For more information on this golf community, go to www.cuscowilla.com
Phone: 1-800-458-5351
The Grove at Cuscowilla
A neighborhood located within the unique golf resort community of Cuscowilla is The Grove at Cuscowilla. The neighborhood offers just 34 Cottage Homes, but residents gain the benefit of living one of the country’s richest golf regions, known for its bounty of world-class courses that have been designed by some of the biggest names in golf. Located along the number 1 ranked residential golf course in America, the neighborhood offers a number of benefits to residents.
The Grove was designed with the idea that 34 families will enjoy luxury and a number of fantastic amenities along one of the best golf courses in the world. This private grove of cottages within the Cuscowilla community offers three different models priced from $470,000 to $760,000, depending on model and location.
The Evergreen model is a 2400 square foot, four bedroom, three and one half bath model. It offers built in cabinets, golf cart garage, and stone fireplace.
The Loblolly is a 2,220 square foot, four bedroom, three and one half bath model. It offers a private bedroom plan and an optional outdoor fireplace. There is also a screened in front porch and oversized deck.
Third is the long leaf model. It is a 2,650 square foot model with panoramic windows and a cozy outdoor living area and stone fireplace. Ideal for gatherings are the large open kitchen and living area combo.
Residents will also have access to the number one residential golf course in America. The course is a part of the Cuscowilla community which harbors The Grove. In addition, the region is thick with championship golf courses designed by some of the biggest names in golf course design.
For more information on this golf community, go www.thegroveatcuscowilla.com
Or email: info@thegroveatcuscowilla.com
The Landings on Skidaway Island
The Landings on Skidaway Island is located on 6,500 acres just 12 miles away from downtown Savannah, Georgia. It is a private island community offering luxury and championship golf in an area marked by natural beauty and privacy.
The Landings offer a number of amenities for families and individuals for a luxurious lifestyle. There are three tennis complexes, including 34 courts, a stadium court, and 11 lighted courts. Four different clubhouses are available for casual and fine dining. For those who enjoy exercise, there is a state of the art fitness facility as well as 40 miles of walking and biking trails. There are 151 stocked bodies of water for those who enjoy fishing. There are also three outdoor and one indoor swimming pool, a playground, soccer field, dog park, and village shopping center. The Landings offer residents everything they could ever need right out their door.
This private golf community offers an amazing 6 championship golf courses. Some of the best known designers in the world: Willard Byrd, Arthur Hills, Arnold Palmer, and Tom Fazio have designed these courses. Each of the golf courses has its own unique characteristics so that each experience is new. With such a variety, both high handicapped players as well as experience golfers can enjoy the experience. There are individual lessons, video teaching, and golf schools and workshops available for improving and polishing your game. Facilities are available through membership in the club. Membership is available as subject to the provisions of the Membership Plan established by the club.
For more information on this golf community, go to www.thelandingsfinehomes.com
Phone: 912-713-1800
Savannah Quarters
Located a few minutes’ drive from downtown Savannah and all its history is Savannah Quarters Golf Community, a Greg Norman community offering an easier lifestyle. It is a 2,600 acre residential and commercial community offering a variety of neighborhoods and quarters.
Residents of Savannah Quarters will enjoy a number of amenities for residents and their families. There is a swim and fitness center with a swim complex that interconnects to a junior Olympic lap pool as well as a water slide. Outdoor lovers will enjoy the nature trail. The trail offers an adventure through the surrounding wetlands with views of gorgeous cypress trees and nature preserves. There are also two tennis courts, as well as a fitness center.
The Greg Norman signature golf course is the heart of the Westbrook neighborhood in Savannah Quarters. It is an 18 hole course which can play anywhere from 7,200 yards to 5,400 yards. The highlight is number 15 which challenges players with an island green. Family play is promoted through the course’s “junior tees.”
The Country Club also includes a southern style clubhouse. This center of the community offers locker rooms for men and women, a pro-shop, member’s grille, lounge, and dining area for both casual and formal dining. Views of both the 9th and 18th holes are available from the outdoor dining area. The clubhouse was designed with the idea that it would be the center for the Savannah Quarters community. To incorporate all budgets and family activity levels, the country club even offers a number of different membership options and levels.
For more information on this golf community, go to www.savannahquarters.com
Or email contact@savannahquarters.com
Phone: 1-866-SQuarters
Sanctuary Cove at St. Andrews Sound
For those who enjoy the finer points of coastal living, Sanctuary Cove at St. Andrews Sound is a perfect choice. Located near Jacksonville and Savannah in St. Simons Island, this private golf community and Marina in Georgia offers the luxury of private community living with the convenience of nearby cities with plenty of entertainment and resources.
Home sites at the Sanctuary sit among 300 year old oaks, aquatic views, marshlands, and a championship golf course. With conservation in mind, the community will leave one third of its acreage preserved from development. This preserved land includes sale water marshes as well as coastal wetlands.
Residents will enjoy a marina with deep water access for water sports and swimming. There is also a fitness, swimming, and tennis complex, as well as an Owners Clubhouse. For those who enjoy nature, there are a number of walking trails among the rivers and marshlands of the community.
The golf course is a Fred Couples designed signature course. A championship level course, it is decorated with old living oak trees draped in Spanish moss. Offering a great challenge are the three holds that play onto an island shared by a protected forest. It is a par-72 course that plays out to 7,050 yards. The greens are small and well formed so much that modern equipment cannot be used in mowing them. All of these factors combing to give this fairly new course old time golf feel. The course’s landscape and tee boxes offer a challenge to experience golfers, but entertainment for higher handicapped golfers as well.
For more information on this golf community, go to www.sanctuarycove.info
Phone: 1-888-234-2718
Reynolds Plantation
Just 75 miles east of Atlanta is Reynolds Plantation, a lakeside residential golf community along 50 miles of Lake Oconee. The community is designed to revolve around golf with four championship courses, making Reynolds Plantation the perfect place for the golf enthusiast to call home. Located on land formerly used for hunting and fishing by British Royalty, the community is in a fantastic setting for golf.
First of the courses is the Plantation course designed by Bob Cupp with Fuzzy Zoeller and Hubert Green. When it opened in 1988, it was recognized as one of the top new courses in the country.
The second championship course is a Jack Nicklaus design. Great waters championship course is 7,048 yards long and offers a challenge to any player. The course is decorated with forest, rolling hills, and waterfront holes offering variety and challenge. With a number of tee boxes, the course is playable for most any level of golfer.
Third is the Reynolds National course designed by Tom Fazio. From the championship tees, the course measures 7,015 yards, but offers four sets of tees. Decorating the course are Lake Oconee, hardwood and pine forests, as well as varied lakefront topography.
Finally, the Oconee course is a championship course designed by Rees Jones. It is a course for everyone with tees ranging from championship level all the way to 5,200 yards at the front tees. The lake comes into play on five holes so that golf at the Oconee Course offers challenge as well as a beautiful view.
For more information on this golf community, go to www.reynoldsplantation.com/
Phone: 1-800-800-5250
Osprey Cove
St. Mary’s, Georgia, located just 20 minutes north of Jacksonville is home to Osprey Cove golf community. The community offers private living in an area that is widely considered to be one of America’s “Best Places to Live.” Residents experience a quiet community located conveniently close to the resources and entertainment of the city.
Many luxury amenities are available to residents. Osprey Cove offers, for the fitness enthusiast, a fitness center, tennis courts, and nature preserve that offers biking, hiking, and walking. There is also an event lawn, cabana bar, and restaurant available at the clubhouse. For water sports lovers, there is a marina, fishing, and a boat dock. All available to residents, who can purchase homes in the community ranging in price from $80,000 to over $1million with everything from custom homes to maintenance-free patio homes. The community, overall, offers a close-to-nature atmosphere in a gated golf and club community.
The golf club itself offers an 18-hole, par-72 championship level course. The Mark McCumber design has won a number of awards, including being named one of the top 100 residential courses by “Golfweek” magazine. The course offers enjoyment and challenge to golfers of all levels, as well as beautiful and peaceful views, natural land, and landscaping. The clubhouse sits close to the practice facility. Golfers can improve and polish their game with a number of practice areas. There is a putting green, chipping green with bunkers, and a full driving range with practice bunkers of its own. Residents can play the course year round, since the average winter temperature in Saint Mary’s is in the 60s.
For more information on this golf community, go to www.ospreycove.com
Phone: 888-871-9555
The Harbor Club
The Harbor Club is a golf community located on 1,000 acres of wooded land along Lake Oconee in Georgia. This private community is just one hour from Atlanta and Augusta, so that it is a retreat that still remains close to the business and entertainment of the city. The club has a non-equity, 100-precent, refundable deposit membership program. This safeguards the investment in the club by property owners.
Residents will have access to a clubhouse offering a number of luxury amenities. There is access to a croquet lawn, as well as a fitness center and aerobics room. For dining, there is a formal lounge as well as an informal dining area. There are even men’s and women’s locker rooms as well as card rooms for social occasions.
Harbor Club residents will also enjoy all that is offered by Lake Oconee. The second largest lake in the state, Lake Oconee offers boating, fishing, and water skiing. There is also plenty of area to swim with 374 miles of shoreline.
The golf course itself offers a challenging and enjoyable round for both duffers and experienced golfers. There are many water hazards and Lake Oconee comes into play on a third of the holes on this 18 hole championship course. There are also a number of interior lakes and four creeks in play.
The clubhouse is a 15,000 square foot facility designed by Stephen Fuller. It sits overlooking the 18th green on a bluff. The Croquet lawn and golf practice area are also in view. The building also includes a tennis center, swim facilities, and a fitness area.
For more information on this golf community, go to www.harborclub.com
Phone: 1-800-505-GOLF
When you begin your search for the perfect golf community for you in Georgia, these 8 will get you on the track in a hurry. As you can see, each offers a uniquely wonderful golfing and living experience for you and your family.
