Golf communities near the water have held their appeal, even for families that aren’t golf enthusiasts.
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Golf Homes: What $1 Million Will Buy
Do you prefer your golf home to be in the desert or the jungle? Or perhaps South Africa’s wine lands?
A Chat With a Builder of Golf Courses
Jim Fazio has worked on courses all over the world. But the most fun he ever had, he said, was building the Trump International Golf Club.
They May Not Golf, but They Like the Lifestyle
New destinations are gaining favor, according to Sotheby’s International Realty, and some of the best bargains are in Dubai and South Africa.
Japanese Golf Resorts Look to Foreigners to Sustain Growth
“Koreans are fanatical when it comes to golf,” one resort official said. “They can do 36 holes every day.’’
In the Swiss Mountains, a $356 Million Golf Resort Takes Shape
Less expensive than Gstaad or St. Moritz, the Gruyère resort will offer 105 apartments and 27 hotel residences to a mix of Swiss and foreign owners.
In Spain, Buyers Relish Designing Their Own Golf Homes
Some special requests: floor-to-ceiling glass walls, a bathtub with a view, a giant pergola and geothermal heat.
In an Ancient Woodland, One of Italy’s Rare Gated Communities Flourishes
The Olgiata Golf Club opened in 1961 near where the Etruscans’ richest city once stood. Nearby estates range from 1.5 million to 8 million euros.
Donald Trump Jr., in Indonesia, Defends Family’s Global Business
On a trip to promote Trump-branded resorts, the president’s son said his father “wouldn’t make decisions on a country based on a real estate deal.”
Looking Beyond the Golf Course
A developer of high-end golf communities says buyers are seeking additional outdoor activities, like hiking, fly fishing and mountain biking.