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"Not To Be Missed" Western Golf Properties

Vacation homes and investment properties consisted of 33-percent of the homes sold in the U.S. in 2007, and many of these included golf communities. There is something about looking out your window and enjoying a view of the back nine. Not to mention that more courses these days are being developed with minimal environmental impact – this means more expansive views, wildlife and natural beauty at your doorstep. Of course, the bottom line advantage being, the greens are there ready and waiting; only a few steps from your door.

There are golf communities in every locale imaginable, from tropical ocean properties to world class skiing destinations. Prices range from the mid 200,000's to luxury multi-million dollar estates. Sometimes people overlook the western golf community market, opting for tropical island locations or Florida properties. Many of these areas have a year-round warm dry climate; perfect for golf living. The ski properties not only have exceptional golf in the warmer months, but the rental potential is increased during the winter months.

Here are some the "not to be missed" golf communities in the western market.

Cornerstone Colorado

Cornerstone gets my award for "The Most Unique Golf Community." Set on 6,000 acres in southwest Colorado, Cornerstone boasts rolling meadows and breathtaking mountain views. Greg Norman took a non-invasive, environmental approach when he designed this course that takes advantage of the natural landscape and unique features. The course caters to all ages and abilities; each hole has a minimum of five tees, that range from "Tyke's Teebox" at 50 yards out, to challenging Shark Tees, some 8,000 yards out.

Homes here (or I should say, "Homesteads"), range from village houses on one-fourth acre lots and luxury estate homes on multi-acre parcels, to authentic frontier ranches on up to 100 acres. Residents can tee off in the morning and finish just in time for an afternoon cattle drive.

Glacier Club

Aptly named, The Glacier Club sits at an elevation of 8,000 feet and appears to have carved its way through the surrounding landscape, which includes three million acres of National Forest, and mountainous peaks rising an additional 6,000 feet in height. This natural wonder is actually a private golf and residential community located close to Durango, Colorado.

The challenging 27-holes in The Glacier Club course have a number of elevation changes as they lead you past lakes, streams, aspen groves, meadows, and resident wildlife.

Homes in the Glacier Club are interspersed among the various greens and fairways and back onto National Forest. Property sizes range from over half an acre to over two and a half acres. In addition to luxury custom homes, are a selection of cabins and town homes, designed in a rustic style with heavy timber columns and stone facings.

The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe

The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe is a 540-acre, exclusive golf community in the foothills near San Diego. Reminiscent of the Mediterranean countryside, the homes were designed with a Tuscan-style architectural theme that includes stone exteriors, large fireplaces, exposed wood beams and private garden courtyards.

The golf course was the site of "The Battle of The Bridges," including the famed 2005 match where Tiger Woods and John Daly battled Phil Mickelson and Retief Goosen. The Bridges is a par 71 course with five sets of tee, the furthest being 7,000 yards. Much of the existing terrain was utilized during landscaping and has resulted in a dramatic natural affect with lakes, streams, rolling hills and deep canyons that allow for breathtaking views for home owners and golfers alike.

The Bridges Club consists of a 3,000 square luxurious gathering place with panoramic views offering a dining room, living room, a wine loft with private dining room, Grill Room, card rooms, spas and a pro shop. The adjoining Sports Centre includes a world-class health club and sports facility.

Rainmakers

Lying on 1,000 acres north of Ruidoso, New Mexico, Rainmakers is a golf community intent on setting an example for responsible environment preservation. From the golf course design to the homesites, every effort has been made to preserve the natural vegetation, conserve the water resources and build energy efficient structures.

Homes include Pueblos Town Homes, patio homes, and estate homes; each boasting incredible views of the surrounding Rocky mountains. Convenient on-site recreational activities, shopping, dining, theater and museums, make Rainmakers a perfect residence, retirement getaway or vacation home.

Designed by Robert Trent Jones II, the course at Rainmakers is woven through the natural landscape, resulting in 18 holes of flowing greens, mountain vistas, a lake, and sloping elevation changes.

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