Looking for 2nd "Home Course"

[Jason Tetterton]

I live in Eastern NC, but I'm interested in finding another, "Home Course".  I was hoping to get some suggestions on specific courses or things that I should be looking for in my new second home.  I've been  considering the CC of NC in Pinehurst or some courses in the low country of SC.  But, I wanted to put this on the board and see what some of you guys had to say on this subject.

[Anthony_Nysse]

Chechessee Creek Club.....no questions asked

[JakaB]

I don't know what it costs but I met a guy once who told me he was a member of Pinehurst #2.....that to me would be a perfect second course.   You could get a game with people happy to be there and unless corporate hacks...in love with the game and just flat in a good mood....and you could get that game anytime anyday of the week.   btw...I am curious if that membership still exists and how much it would cost...because at the time I thought Pinehurst was the perfect retirement community if not only for the reasons stated above.  

[Brian_Gracely]

CCNC has a great deal for out-of-Moore-county residents (something like $100/month), and lots of places you could rent if you wanted to stay for the weekend or longer.  Pretty solid 36 holes down there, although they really aren't courses you'd want to walk very often.

Not sure if the Pinehurst stuff still exists, but you used to be able to buy property around Pinehurst and many of the houses would have a "transferrable" membership for like $5-10k.  And I think the Pinehurst CC membership gets to play courses 1-6, with additional fees for courses 7-8.

[Scott_Burroughs]

Yeamans Hall

[John_Cullum]

If I were a northern guy, and had the means and time to make it worth my while, ideally I would want to be a member at Jupiter Hills. Those Carolina courses are real good, but it gets cold up there. You can't plan a week of golf in January in the Carolinas.

Good weather is almost guaranteed in Jupiter. It's a beautiful place. The amenities are aplenty-good restaraunts, plenty for your wife to do, and probably two dozen flights per day to Palm Beach airport.

You'll have to wait a few years to get in, but you can play somewhere else until you do. I'd try to get on the wait list ASAP.

[rgkeller]

Bear's Club in Palm Beach County Florida.

Only $350,000 and you will have an inside track on joining Sebonack for another $650,000.

[JWL]

Jason
If you are looking for something new in the low country, you might want to give The May River Club at Palmetto Bluffs a close look.
It is new and interesting and I think you might enjoy the course.
It is located on Hwy 46, just west of Bluffton on the May River.
It is part of a 23,000 acre development and is possilby the first of several golf courses to be developed over the next 10 years.

[Steve Mann]

i believe cary is referring to mr. de savary's cherokee plantation in yemassee, sc.

that is a league i am quite unfamiliar with.  2.5 million for initiation deposit, whoa!

[Joe Hancock]

Jason,

I'm surprised no one has asked yet, but...what is the type of club you belong to now? Atmosphere? Are you looking for the same qualities, or something different experientially?

Joe

[Bob_Huntley]

Steve Mann wrote:

 " I believe cary is referring to mr. de savary's cherokee plantation in yemassee, sc.

that is a league i am quite unfamiliar with.  2.5 million for initiation deposit, whoa! "

Mr. Unsavory's excesses are obscene and should be "cryit down."  
 
 

[ForkaB]

Bob

I heard recently that the good ole marketplace has "cryit down" the Cherokee business model.  Not sure what the new one is, however.

[Anthony_Nysse]

Cherokee Plantation is over $3 million and has 18 owners, not 18 members, as they like to be called. The course does less than 900 rounds a year.....weird...I've been told that they are looking for a few more owners. When an owenr come and plays, there car is completely detailed and waiting for them after there round.....

[cary lichtenstein]

Seriously, The Ritz in Jupiter, Fl has an excellent course.

[ForkaB]

Thanks, Anthony

I'll tell my source that he was wrong.

[Jason Tetterton]

I am looking for a golf club.  Good players.  Not the ritz or the glamour...just golf.  I like old classic courses, but anything that is a challenge.  

[John_Cullum]

You can join Palmetto for $600.00 a year.

How far do you want to go from home? If traveling a great distance is an option, I'm sticking with Jupiter. It has the added bonus of some of the best light tackle fishing in the world. Plus you can go visit Quassi.

[Dave_Miller]

CC of NC would be my choice.  Great deal also for out of area resident
Best,
Dave

[CHC1948]

I believe Pinehurst is now (or very soon) 12.5K to join, if you own property.  CCofNC is a great choice, however, I'd think about when you could be down there.....weekends are very busy sometimes!  

CHC