Private Golf Community Amenities
It's not just about the golf anymore. For a long time the major marketing message of many golf communities was " championship golf course designed by ..............". That doesn't seem to be enough any more.
New communities are adding more amenities in an effort to distinguish themselves as providers of a more complete family and lifestyle oriented environment. Equestrian centers, hiking and biking trails, fishing, boating, croquet, kids camps, crafts classes, celebrity chefs, on-site naturalists, spas, and a host of other activities are being promoted to prospective buyers.
And it's not just golfers either. Many communities draw non-golfers who want the security of a gated community and the attendant lifestyle.
One note of caution to prospective buyers regarding all the amenity offerings in a new community. In the early stages the cost of providing the amenities is underwritten by the developer. If the long term plan is to turn the community over to a homeowners association it would be worth knowing what plans are in place to retain the amenities if the costs become the responsibility of the association and are to be passed on to the homeowners.
