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Ultimate Guide

TO GOLF COURSE LIVING AND GREAT ESCAPES • 2017

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Fiddler’s CreekNaples, Fla.

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The Virginian Golf ClubBristol, Va.

COURTESY OF THE VIRGINIAN GOLF CLUB

PGA West (Norman)La Quinta, Calif.

COURTESY OF PGA WEST

The properties showcased within the Resort, Residential and Caribbean/Mexico advertorial sections of this issue are featured advertisers.

RESORT COURSES

33 Eseeola Lodge at Linville Golf Club

35 Ak-Chin Southern Dunes

37 Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

39 Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Plantation

41 Destination Kohler

43 Erin Hills

45 Firekeeper Golf Course

47 Indian Wells Golf Resort

49 La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West

51 Mauna Kea Golf Course

53 Pechanga Resort & Casino

55 Ram Hills Golf Club

57 Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club

59 Reflection Bay

61 Streamsong® Resort

63 Tobacco Road Golf Club

65 Turning Stone Resort Casino

RESIDENTIAL COURSES

73 Old Tabby Links at Spring Island

75 Black Diamond Ranch

77 The Cliffs

79 Desert Mountain Club

81 Fiddler’s Creek

82 The Club at Rock Creek

83 Rock Creek Cattle Co.

85 The Virginian Golf Club

CARIBBEAN & MEXICO COURSES

93 Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club

95 Mayakoba Golf & Resort

97 Puntacana Resort & Club

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1. Wade Hampton ClubCashiers, N.C., 1988Tom Fazio Avg. rating: 7.97

2. Rock Creek Cattle Company » p.83Deer Lodge, Mont., 2008Tom DoakAvg. rating: 7.79

3. Gozzer Ranch GCArrowpoint, Idaho, 2007Tom FazioAvg. rating: 7.60

4. Huntsman SpringsDriggs, Idaho, 2009David McLay KiddAvg. rating: 7.55

5. Colorado GCParker, Colo., 2007Bill Coore, Ben CrenshawAvg. rating: 7.53

6. EstanciaScottsdale, Ariz., 1995Tom FazioAvg. rating: 7.53

7. Oak Tree NationalEdmond, Okla., 1975Pete DyeAvg. rating: 7.48

8. Shooting Star GCTeton Village, Wyo., 2009Tom FazioAvg. rating: 7.44

9. Castle Pines GCCastle Rock, Colo., 1981Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 7.37

10. MountaintopCashiers, N.C., 2007Tom FazioAvg. rating: 7.30

11. Pronghorn (Fazio)Bend, Ore., 2006Tom FazioAvg. rating: 7.26

12. Mayacama GCSanta Rosa, Calif., 2001Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 7.24

28. The Stock FarmHamilton, Mont., 1999Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.98

29. Quarry at La QuintaLa Quinta, Calif., 1994Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.97

13. Mountain LakeLake Wales, Fla., 1917Seth RaynorAvg. rating: 7.23

14. Long CoveHilton Head Island, S.C., 1982Pete DyeAvg. rating: 7.21

15. The Madison ClubLa Quinta, Calif., 2006Tom FazioAvg. rating: 7.21

16. The RimPayson, Ariz., 1998Tom WeiskopfAvg. rating: 7.19

17. Martis CampTruckee, Calif., 2007Tom FazioAvg. rating: 7.19

18. John’s Island WestVero Beach, Fla., 1989Tom FazioAvg. rating: 7.12

19. Jupiter Hills Club (Hills)Tequesta, Fla., 1970George FazioAvg. rating: 7.10

20. Patriot GCOwasso, Okla., 2010Robert Trent Jones Jr.Avg. rating: 7.10

21. Grandfather G&CCLinville, N.C., 1968Ellis MaplesAvg. rating: 7.09

22. Forest Highlands (The Canyon)Flagstaff, Ariz., 1989Jay Morrish, Tom WeiskopfAvg. rating: 7.08

23. Concession GCBradenton, Fla., 2006Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 7.06

24. Clear CreekTahoe, Nev., 2009Bill Coore, Ben CrenshawAvg. rating: 7.06

25. GC at CuscowillaEatonton, Ga., 1998Bill Coore, Ben CrenshawAvg. rating: 7.05

26. Diamond Creek GCBanner Elk, N.C., 2003Tom FazioAvg. rating: 7.00

27. LahontanTruckee, Calif., 1999Tom WeiskopfAvg. rating: 6.98

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37. Kiawah (Cassique)Kiawah Island, S.C., 2000Tom WatsonAvg. rating: 6.91

38. Rainmakers GCRuidoso, N.M., 2008Robert Trent Jones Jr.Avg. rating: 6.90

30. Spring Island/Old Tabby Links » p.73Okatie, S.C., 1994Arnold Palmer, Ed SeayAvg. rating: 6.96

31. Paa-Ko Ridge GCSandia Park, N.M., 2000Ken DyeAvg. rating: 6.95

32. The Glacier Club at TamarronDurango, Colo., 1975Arthur HillsAvg. rating: 6.94

33. Snake River Sporting ClubJackson, Wyo., 2006Tom WeiskopfAvg. rating: 6.93

34. Rock Creek Golf Club of IdahoCoeur d’Alene, Idaho, 2012Tom WeiskopfAvg. rating: 6.93

35. Forest Dunes GCRoscommon, Mich., 2003Tom WeiskopfAvg. rating: 6.93

36. Stone CanyonTucson, Ariz., 2000Jay MorrishAvg. rating: 6.92

39. Frederica GCSt. Simons Island, Ga., 2004Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.90

40. Tradition at La QuintaLa Quinta, Calif., 1998Arnold Palmer, Ed SeayAvg. rating: 6.89

41. Cliffs at Mountain Park » p.76Travelers Rest, S.C., 2013Gary PlayerAvg. rating: 6.83

42. Talisker Club at TuhayeTuhaye, Utah, 2005Mark O’MearaAvg. rating: 6.82

43. Southern HighlandsLas Vegas, 1999Robert Trent Jones Jr.Avg. rating: 6.82

44. Black RockCoeur d’Alene, Idaho, 2003Jim EnghAvg. rating: 6.82

45. Forest Creek GC (North)Southern Pines, N.C., 2005Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.81

46. The PreserveCarmel Valley, Calif., 2000Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.80

Rock Creek GC of IdahoCoeur d’Alene, Idaho

Wade Hampton ClubCashiers, N.C.

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47. Sailfish PointHutchinson Island, Fla., 1984Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.80

48. The Ford PlantationRichmond Hill, Ga., 1988Pete Dye, Tim LiddyAvg. rating: 6.79


49. Stone Eagle GCPalm Desert, Calif., 2005Tom DoakAvg. rating: 6.79

50. Black Diamond Ranch (Quarry) » p.74Lecanto, Fla., 1988Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.78

55. Spanish Oaks GCBee Cave, Texas, 2002Bobby WeedAvg. rating: 6.71

56. Old Waverly GCWest Point, Miss., 1988Bob Cupp, Jerry PateAvg. rating: 6.70

57. Briggs Ranch GCSan Antonio, 2001Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.70

58. Olde StoneBowling Green, Ky., 2006Arthur HillsAvg. rating: 6.68

59. El Dorado CCIndian Wells, Calif., 2003Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.67

60. GC at RavennaLittleton, Colo., 2007Jay MorrishAvg. rating: 6.67

61. Quintero GCPeoria, Ariz., 2000Rees JonesAvg. rating: 6.66

62. KohanaikiKailua-Kona, Hawaii, 2014Rees JonesAvg. rating: 6.64

63. Promontory (Painted Valley)Park City, Utah, 2007Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.64

64. Club at Carlton Woods (Fazio)The Woodlands, Texas, 2004Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.64

65. EscondidoHorseshoe Bay, Texas, 2006Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.64

66. Redlands MesaGrand Junction, Colo., 2001Jim EnghAvg. rating: 6.64

67. Currahee ClubToccoa, Ga., 2004Jim FazioAvg. rating: 6.64

68. TetherowBend, Ore., 2008David McLay KiddAvg. rating: 6.62

69. Black RockHingham, Mass., 2002Brian SilvaAvg. rating: 6.62

70. Kiawah Island (River)Kiawah, S.C., 1995Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.60

71. Colleton River (Nicklaus)Bluffton, S.C., 1992Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.59

72. Golf Club at Briar’s CreekJohn’s Island, S.C., 2001Rees JonesAvg. rating: 6.58

Currahee ClubToccoa, Ga.

51. Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards » p.73Sunset, S.C., 1999Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.76

52. Glenwild GCPark City, Utah, 2001Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.76

53. Adena G&CCOcala, Fla., 2015Frank Stronach, Doug CarrickAvg. rating: 6.72

54. The Bear’s ClubJupiter, Fla., 2000Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.71

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73. Spanish PeaksBig Sky, Mont., 2006Tom WeiskopfAvg. rating: 6.58

74. Forest Creek GC (South)Southern Pines, N.C., 1996Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.58

75. Dalhousie Golf ClubCape Girardeau, Mo., 2002Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.58

76. Rancho Santa Fe CCRancho Santa Fe, Calif., 1927Max BehrAvg. rating: 6.57

77. Desert HighlandsScottsdale, Ariz., 1984Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.56

78. Troon G&CCScottsdale, Ariz., 1985Jay Morrish, Tom WeiskopfAvg. rating: 6.56

79. The Bridges at Rancho Sante FeRancho Santa Fe, Calif., 2001Robert Trent Jones Sr.Avg. rating: 6.55

80. Victory Ranch GCPark City, Utah, 2009Rees JonesAvg. rating: 6.53

81. Isleworth G&CCOrlando, Fla., 1986Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay, Steve SmyersAvg. rating: 6.52

82. Ballyhack GCRoanoke, Va., 2009Lester GeorgeAvg. rating: 6.52

83. Mirabel ClubScottsdale, Ariz., 2001Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.50

84. Golf Club at SouthShoreHenderson, Nev., 1996Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.50

85. Red Ledges GCHeber City, Utah, 2009Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.49

86. Club at Carlton Woods (Nicklaus)The Woodlands, Texas, 2001Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.49

87. Golf Club of Georgia (Lakeside)Alpharetta, Ga., 1991Arthur HillsAvg. rating: 6.46

88. Forest Highlands (The Meadow)Flagstaff, Ariz., 1999Jay Morrish, Tom WeiskopfAvg. rating: 6.46

89. The Virginian » p.84Bristol, Va., 1993Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.45

90. Vaquero ClubWestlake, Texas, 2001Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.45

91. Reynolds Lake Oconee (Great Waters)Greensboro, Ga., 1992Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.45

92. Golf Club at Fiddlers Creek (Creek) » p.80Naples, Fla., 2002Arthur HillsAvg. rating: 6.44

93. Hideaway (Dye)LaQuinta, Calif., 2001Pete DyeAvg. rating: 6.44

94. Champion Hills GCHendersonville, N.C., 1991Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.44

95. The Powder Horn GCSheridan, Wyo., 1997Dick BaileyAvg. rating: 6.43

96. Pine Canyon ClubFlagstaff, Ariz., 2004Jay MorrishAvg. rating: 6.42

97. Kinderlou Forest GCValdosta, Ga., 2004Davis Love IIIAvg. rating: 6.42

98. Wexford Golf ClubHilton Head, S.C., 1984Willard ByrdAvg. rating: 6.41

99. Las Campanas (Sunset)Santa Fe, N.M., 2000Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.41

100. Lake Nona GCOrlando, Fla., 1984Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.41

Reynolds Plantation (Great Waters )Greensboro, Ga.

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101. Las Campanas (Sunrise)Santa Fe, N.M., 1993Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.40

102. Belfair GC (West)Bluffton, S.C., 1996Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.40

103. Big Horn GC (Canyons)Palm Desert, Calif., 1998Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.39

104. Trump National Golf Club JupiterJupiter, Fla., 2002Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.39

105. Wickenburg RanchWickenburg, Ariz., 2015Wendell Pickett, Bill BrownleeAvg. rating: 6.38

106. Harbor ClubGreensboro, Ga., 1991Jay Morrish, Tom WeiskopfAvg. rating: 6.38

107. Cliffs at Walnut CoveArden, N.C., 2005Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.37

108. Farms Golf ClubRancho Santa Fe, Calif., 1998Pete Dye, Perry Dye, John Fought, Tom LehmanAvg. rating: 6.37

109. The Golf Club at Devils TowerHulett, Wyo., 1997Dick PhelpsAvg. rating: 6.37

110. Loxahatchee ClubJupiter, Fla., 1984Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.36

111. Vintage Club (Desert)Indian Wells, Calif., 1983Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.36

112. Creighton FarmsAldie, Va., 2008Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.35

113. Haig PointDaufuskie Island, S.C., 1986Rees JonesAvg. rating: 6.34

114. Cordillera RanchBoerne, Texas, 2007Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.33

115. The Gallery (North)Marana, Ariz., 1998John Fought, Tom LehmanAvg. rating: 6.33

116. The Wilderness Club of MontanaEureka, Mont., 2009Nick FaldoAvg. rating: 6.33

117. MontreuxReno, Nev., 1997Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.32

118. Desert Mountain (Chiricahua) » p78Scottsdale, Ariz., 1999Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.31

119. Bright’s Creek GCMill Spring, N.C., 2006Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.30

120. Silverleaf GCScottsdale, Ariz., 2002Tom WeiskopfAvg. rating: 6.30

121. Toscana CC (South)Indian Wells, Calif., 2005Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.30

122. Club at Porto CimaLake of the Ozarks, Mo., 2000Bruce Borland, Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.29

123. Reserve at Lake KeoweeSunset, S.C., 2002Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.29

124. Black Creek GCChattanooga, Tenn., 1999Brian SilvaAvg. rating: 6.28

125. The Gallery (South)Marana, Ariz., 2004John FoughtAvg. rating: 6.28

126. White Horse GCKingston, Wash., 2007Cynthia Dye McGareyAvg. rating: 6.27

127. Old MarshPalm Beach Gardens, Fla., 1988Pete DyeAvg. rating: 6.26

128. The TerritoryDuncan, Okla., 2005Randy HeckenkemperAvg. rating: 6.24

129. Colleton River (Dye)Bluffton, S.C., 1998Pete DyeAvg. rating: 6.24

130. Tullymore GCStanwood, Mich., 2001Jim EnghAvg. rating: 6.22

131. Golf Club at Irish CreekKannapolis, N.C., 2007Davis Love IIIAvg. rating: 6.22

132. Quechee Club (Highland)Quechee, Vt., 2002Geoffrey S. Cornish, William G. RobinsonAvg. rating: 6.21

133. Vintage Club (Mountain)Indian Wells, Calif., 1981Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.20

134. 3 Creek RanchJackson, Wyo., 2005Rees JonesAvg. rating: 6.19

135. Old North State Club (Uwharrie Point)Albemarle, N.C., 1992Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.19

136. Aspen LakesSisters, Ore., 2000William OverdorfAvg. rating: 6.19

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137. Spring Creek GCZion Crossroads, Va., 2006Ed CartonAvg. rating: 6.19

138. TPC Snoqualmie RidgeSnoqualmie, Wash., 1999Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.19

139. Somerby Golf ClubByron, Minn., 2004John FoughtAvg. rating: 6.19

140. Troon North (Monument)Scottsdale, Ariz., 1990Jay Morrish, Tom WeiskopfAvg. rating: 6.18

141. Old American GCThe Colony, Texas, 2009Tripp Davis, Justin LeonardAvg. rating: 6.18

142. Golden Ocala G&CCOcala, Fla., 1986Ron GarlAvg. rating: 6.17

143. Hammock Dunes (Creek)Palm Coast, Fla., 2003Rees JonesAvg. rating: 6.17

144. Tidewater PlantationMyrtle Beach, S.C., 1993Ken TomlinsonAvg. rating: 6.17

145. Berkeley Hall (North)Bluffton, S.C., 2001Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.16

146. Superstition Mountain (Lost Gold)Supersition Mountain, Ariz., 1998Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.16

147. PGA West (Nicklaus Private)La Quinta, Calif., 1987Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.15

148. Coyote Springs (Chase)Coyote Springs, Nev., 2008Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.15

149. TPC PotomacPotomac, Md., 2009Jim Hardy, Steve WenzloffAvg. rating: 6.14

150. Schaffer’s MillTruckee, Calif., 2008John Harbottle, Johnny MillerAvg. rating: 6.14

151. Treyburn CCDurham, N.C., 1990Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.14

152. Linville Ridge CCLinville, N.C., 1983George CobbAvg. rating: 6.14

153. Seven Canyons GCSedona, Ariz., 2003Tom WeiskopfAvg. rating: 6.13

154. Cherry Creek CCArapahoe, Colo., 2002Jack Nicklaus, Jack Nicklaus IIAvg. rating: 6.13

155. Trump National Colts NeckColts Neck, N.J., 2004Jerry PateAvg. rating: 6.12

156. TPC Craig RanchMcKinney, Texas, 2004Tom WeiskopfAvg. rating: 6.11

157. Southern Hills Plantation ClubBrooksville, Fla., 2005Pete DyeAvg. rating: 6.11

158. Saddle Creek GCCopperopolis, Calif., 1996Tad Buchanan, Carter MorrishAvg. rating: 6.11

159. Landfall CC (Dye)Wilmington, N.C., 1987Pete DyeAvg. rating: 6.11

160. Desert Mountain (Geronimo) » p.73Scottsdale, Ariz., 1989Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.11

161. Belfair GC (West)Bluffton, S.C., 1996Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.09

162. Gaillardia CCOklahoma City, 1998Arthur Hills, Tom KiteAvg. rating: 6.08

163. Grizzly Ranch GCPortola, Calif., 2005Bob CuppAvg. rating: 6.07

164. Carnegie Abbey GCPortsmouth, R.I., 2000Donald SteelAvg. rating: 6.06

165. Andalusia CCLaQuinta, Calif., 2006Rees JonesAvg. rating: 6.05

Saddle Creek Golf ClubCopperopolis, Calif.

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166. Hideaway (Clark)LaQuinta, Calif., 2004Clive ClarkAvg. rating: 6.04

167. The River ClubSuwanee, Ga., 2005Greg NormanAvg. rating: 6.04

168. Parkland G&CCParkland, Fla., 2004Greg NormanAvg. rating: 6.04

169. Orangeburg CCOrangeburg, S.C., 1959Ellis MaplesAvg. rating: 6.04

170. The Peninsula GCMillsboro, Del., 2006Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.03

171. Golf Club at Gray’s CrossingTruckee, Calif., 2007Jim Hardy, Peter JacobsenAvg. rating: 6.02

172. Talis Park GCNaples, Fla., 2004Pete Dye, Greg NormanAvg. rating: 6.02

173. Greystone (Legacy)Birmingham, Ala., 2000Rees JonesAvg. rating: 6.02

174. Black Diamond Ranch (Ranch) » p.74Lecanto, Fla., 1996Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.02

175. Superstition Mountain (Prospector)Supersition Mountain, Ariz., 1997Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 6.01

176. PGA Golf Club (Wanamaker)Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1999Tom FazioAvg. rating: 6.01

177. Aspen GlenCarbondale, Colo., 1997Jack Nicklaus, Jack Nicklaus IIAvg. rating: 6.00

178. Conestoga Golf ClubMesquite, Nev., 2010Gary PanksAvg. rating: 5.99

179. DarkHorseAuburn, Calif., 2002Keith FosterAvg. rating: 5.99

180. Dakota Dunes GCDakota Dunes, S.D., 1991Arnold Palmer, Ed SeayAvg. rating: 5.99

181. Shark’s Tooth GCLake Powell, Fla., 2002Greg NormanAvg. rating: 5.98

182. Santaluz ClubSantaluz, Calif., 2002Rees JonesAvg. rating: 5.98

183. Lochen HeathWilliamsburg, Mich., 2001Steve SmyersAvg. rating: 5.98

184. Frenchman’s Creek Beach & CC (North)Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., 1971Bob Cupp, Jim Fazio, Gardner DickinsonAvg. rating: 5.98

185. Cliffs of Glassy » p.76Landrum, S.C., 1994Tom JacksonAvg. rating: 5.98

186. TPC SugarloafDuluth, Ga., 1997Greg NormanAvg. rating: 5.97

187. Headwaters Club at Teton SpringsVictor, Idaho, 2005Gary StephensonAvg. rating: 5.97

188. The Golf Club at Red RockRapid City, S.D., 2002Ron FarrisAvg. rating: 5.97

189. TPC SummerlinLas Vegas, 1992Bobby WeedAvg. rating: 5.97

190. Winchester GCMeadow Vista, Calif., 2000Robert Trent Jones Jr.Avg. rating: 5.96

191. Miramont GCBryan, Texas, 2006Robert Trent Jones Jr.Avg. rating: 5.96

192. Sand Creek CC (Creek/Marsh)Chesterton, Ind., 1979Ken Killian, Dick NugentAvg. rating: 5.96

193. Scotch Hall PreserveEdenton, N.C., 2008Arnold PalmerAvg. rating: 5.96

194. Brickyard at RiversideMacon, Ga., 2004Mark McCumberAvg. rating: 5.96

195. Orchid Island Golf & Beach ClubVero Beach, Fla., 1990Arnold Palmer, Ed SeayAvg. rating: 5.95

196. Rancho La Quinta (Jones)La Quinta, Calif., 1995Robert Trent Jones Jr.Avg. rating: 5.95

197. Tennessee National GCLoundon, Tenn., 2006Greg NormanAvg. rating: 5.95

198. Berkeley Hall (South)Bluffton, S.C., 2002Tom FazioAvg. rating: 5.95

199. Old GreenwoodTruckee, Calif., 2004Jack NicklausAvg. rating: 5.94

200. Royal Oaks CC (Houston)Houston, 2000Brian Curley, Lee SchmidtAvg. rating: 5.94

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Seven communities. Seven championship golf courses. One membership. That’s the beauty of The Cliffs. What’s more,

there’s no shortage of breathtaking views and peaceful, natural retreats among The Cliffs’ 20,000 acres nestled deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains in upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. Members can choose from three distinct lifestyles in three unique settings: on the lake, in the mountains or just outside Asheville.

Lake Keowee is home to three Cliffs communities featuring courses designed by Tom Fazio and Jack Nicklaus. The Fazio-designed course at Keowee Vineyards features eight holes right on Keowee and fi ve offering views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and Fazio himself noted that the 17th might be the most picturesque in all of South Carolina. At Keowee Springs, Fazio’s second Cliffs design, a set of family tees provides a fl exibility of play. Meanwhile, The Cliffs at Keowee Falls, Nicklaus’ second

Signature Golf Course at The Cliffs, is set among thousands of acres of untouched forest and miles of pristine shoreline.

In the mountains just north of Greenville, S.C. are three Cliffs communities featuring very distinct golf experiences. Glassy, The Cliffs’ original course, is located atop a 3,200-foot plateau and treats golfers to spectacular 50-mile views from one of the most scenic holes in the country, while the

Valley course winds its way around creeks, hillsides, lakes and forests. The newest Cliffs course is Gary Player’s links masterpiece at The Cliffs at Mountain Park. This sprawling, walkable course

folds delicately into the topography of the land around it, running along the banks of the North Saluda River with mountain ridgelines as the backdrop.

The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, just minutes from downtown Asheville, N.C., boasts a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course routed through mountain meadows, between oaks and evergreens and around streams and creeks. The southern exposure of the course offers year-round golf, and residents enjoy the convenience of the nearby city while being nestled within the natural boundaries of Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

In addition to seven unique golf experiences, Cliffs members also have easy access to a variety of amenities, including 17 dining venues, six wellness centers, tennis courts, an equestrian center, marina, hiking trails, vineyards, beach club, even

an organic farm. Although private and secluded, the communities are only minutes away from two of the South’s most vibrant cities and less than two hours from Atlanta and Charlotte.

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