Best Golfing Communities to Retire

The Best Golfing Communities to Retire to in 2015

If you consider yourself a golfer, you’ve probably dreamt of a retirement filled with beautiful weather, long fairways, navigable hazards and perfect putting greens. But in order to make that happen, you need to start looking for the perfect retirement location now, especially if you plan to retire in the next 15 years or so.

While there are a wealth of retirement communities that can provide you with access to the links, it can take a decent amount of research to find the right golfing community for you. As a golfer, there will be golf-related considerations to be taken into account like greens fees, country club memberships, and how many courses are nearby. Nevertheless, it’s important to remember that finding the right retirement community is about more than golf. It’s about balancing your ideal location with any other wants and needs you have.

Prioritizing your list of retirement wants and needs is the first step toward a happy retirement. Some of the wants and needs you’ll want to consider include proximity to family and loved ones, weather, cost of living, available amenities, and access to proper health care. In fact, access to proper health care should be high on any retiree’s list of priorities. Determining what local health and wellness facilities you will have access to and what types of medical care they can offer is important when deciding where to retire. Don’t forget to take your future medical needs into account when looking into these facilities.

Once you have your priorities laid out, you can use the guides below to really start your search for the retirement community that’s right for you.

The Landings on Skidaway Island - Savannah's Choice for Island Living

Savannah, Georgia

The Landings on Skidaway Island is a private gated community known as much for its beauty as for its personality. Located on the Intracoastal Waterway and just 12 miles from the charming and historic city of Savannah, GA, The Landings celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2012. Read More...

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K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Orlando

Kissimmee, Florida

Four Seasons at Orlando is a 55+ community in Kissimmee, Florida. This active adult community is situated within the 600-acre Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club, offering a championship golf course, recreation, and an array of amenities and activities. Planned amenities include a 12,000-square-foot clubhouse with swimming pool, fitness center, a card room, arts & crafts room, a cafe and more. Read More...

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Birchwood at Brambleton

Brambleton, Virginia

Life Refreshes at 55! Birchwood at Brambleton is the freshest, youngest feeling 55+ community in Northern Virginia. In fact, it is outright fun - tailor-made for people who never learned how to act their age and perfectly located for keeping connected. Read More...

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Cresswind at Victoria Gardens

DeLand, Florida

Discover the distinct difference in active living, nestled within the scenic beauty of historic DeLand, Florida at Cresswind at Victoria Gardens. Cresswind at Victoria Gardens is the natural choice in a master planned community, tucked away from the hustle and bustle, yet centrally located with all the amenities to enjoy, near great shopping, dining, and entertainment. DeLand is home to one of the top Main Streets in America. Read More...

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Tellico Village - Tennessee Retirement Communities

Loudon, Tennessee

Tellico Village is a lakeshore community in east Tennessee that offers a unique combination of natural beauty, mild four-season climate, outstanding recreational facilities and close proximity to Knoxville and the Smoky Mountains. Read More...

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Albemarle Plantation - North Carolina Gated Communities

Hertford , North Carolina

On the North Carolina's Inner Banks is a golf and marina community with a lifestyle like no other! Perched between historic Edenton and Elizabeth City, NC, it's an easy drive to any major city along the coast going north or south. With easy access to Tidewater Virginia and the Outer Banks of North Carolina, you will experience small town charm and big city culture at its finest. Read More...

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Briarwood - Active 55+ Resort

Port Orange, Florida

Step into this active 55 plus community just minutes from the beach in Port Orange, Florida and be amazed at how affordable a resort lifestyle can be! You will discover friendly people, luxury amenities and homes for sale and rent. Read More...

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Retire Arkansas

Little Rock, Arkansas

Arkansas is home to diverse cities and communities, each with something unique to discover - from metropolitan areas to rural settings, and adventure sports to relaxing retreats. No matter where you choose to visit or relocate, you'll find friendly and helpful people everywhere you go. Read More...

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Cresswind at PGA Village Verano

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cresswind at PGA Village Verano is a 55+ gated neighborhood within the gates of PGA Village Verano. This new age-restricted neighborhood features four unique floorplans, exclusive to Cresswind at PGA Village Verano. Cresswind neighbors enjoy access to Club Talavera's amenities including a 27,000 sq. ft. Social Center and 13,000 sq. ft. Fitness Center, as well as its own neighborhood pool and pool house. The social clubs and full-time Lifestyle and Activities Director make it easy to try new activities along with meeting your neighbors and lifelong friends Read More...

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West Villages Florida

Venice, Florida

West Villages Florida combines timeless preserve lands with new homes, bringing the best of both worlds to its residents. Just 15 minutes from the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, West Villages communities offer the amenities of coastal living in an area of reprieve and solace. Read More...

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Ladera San Jose

San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur Los Cabos, Mexico

Ladera San Jose is a planned community located in the tourist corridor of San Jose del Cabo, the more family and arts oriented town in the Los Cabos area. The project was designed by renowned Mexican architect Agustin Landa, who was inspired by the strong natural sense of the land and the ocean and mountain views. Read More...

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Red Ledges Utah

Heber City, Utah

Red Ledges is a 2,000 acre, four-season community only minutes from Park City, UT, offering the ideal balance of convenience, privacy and luxury along with a lifestyle to engage the whole family. Read More...

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Villages of Citrus Hills - Florida Gated Communities

Hernando, Florida

Terra Vista is among Florida's most amenity rich country club lifestyles set in unique surroundings characterized by rolling hills and towering oaks. Read More...

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Minto at TwinEagles

Naples, Florida

Minto is proud to bring over a half-century of achievement to Naples by introducing magnificent single-family and estate home to the premier country club community of TwinEagles. Priced from the low $500s to over $1 million, these masterfully crafted residences are a sensational value. And that value is even more amazing once you discover that a golf membership is included in the price of every new Minto home! Read More...

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Long Cove Club

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Long Cove Club is the hidden jewel of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. A private residential club filled with spectacular homes and warm and friendly people. The world renowned private Pete Dye Golf course is just one of many amenities and experiences that make life at the Club so engaging. Behind the gate, you'll find a rich palette of lifestyle options to suit every taste. Read More...

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