Families, empty-nesters and bachelor types who may have had the idea to invest in a second-home rolling around in the back of their minds were reinvigorated in their searches in 2020 as the pandemic turned the world on its head. Reports claim that golf course properties saw a resurgence in the months following the COVID-19 outbreak, especially those in remote destinations. Many coming from larger, populous cities took the search for a secluded second residence more seriously. Locations within driving distance from buyers’ primary residences allowed them to travel between the two frequently, making the purchase seemingly more sound. With places of business and schools going remote for a period of time, now is a great an opportunity as any to pass the time at a golf course community.
Vacation homes with access to a golf course are optimal for the golf enthusiast of the family and if the whole household plays: even better! But, that’s not all that is offered within a luxury association such as this. Golf may be the primary attraction; however, most residences of this caliber will also offer equestrian facilities, Club access, salon and spas, fine dining and a bustling social calendar. Business men and women, along with their school-age children, also have ample amenities to work from home with high-speed internet and stellar cell reception despite the secluded locale. Golf has remained one of the few activities people can still participate in amid the pandemic because it is played outdoors with a generous amount of personal space. Most courses were allowed to continue operations throughout the shut-down.
Reports claim a typical amount of time for a person to purchase within a community is more than two years from their first visit. Now, buyers are acting within the first weeks and months. People feel safer buying and living within private communities rather than those that are frequented by the public. Golf course communities with restricted access, such as those on private islands, are even more appealing. The exclusivity and additional free time has encouraged people to purchase and play now, more than ever. Rounds have increased, as well as the number and demographic of players. Where communities were typically seeing just the husbands semi-regularly, now the whole family comes out for a round as
often as every day.
Find the perfect golf course property for your family among the estates to follow.
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Old Palm Golf Real Estate
Connie McGinnis & Becky D’Angelo | 866.499.6742
connie.mcginnis@oldpalmgolfclub.com
www.oldpalmgolfclub.com
Henderson, Nevada
Luxury Estates International
Kamran Zand | 702.530.9263
Kamran@LuxuryEstates.com | luxuryhomeslasvegas.com
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate
Ron Willard II | 540.537.1915
ron@thewillardcompanies.com
TheWillardEstate.com
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Old Palm Golf Real Estate
Connie McGinnis & Becky D’Angelo | 866.499.6742
connie.mcginnis@oldpalmgolfclub.com
www.oldpalmgolfclub.com
Scottsdale, Arizona
Silverleaf Realty
Laura Lester | 480.734.7273
llester@silverleaf.com | silverleaf.com
Palm Beach, Florida
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Gary Pohrer | 561.262.0856
Gary.Pohrer@elliman.com
www.ThePohrerGroup.com
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Old Palm Golf Real Estate
Connie McGinnis & Becky D’Angelo | 866.499.6742
connie.mcginnis@oldpalmgolfclub.com
www.oldpalmgolfclub.com
Brentwood, Tennessee
Pilkerton Realtors
Donnie Stanley | 615.473.6619
stanleyd@realtracs.com
DonnieStanley.com
