StephenWinbaum
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Oct 25, 2005, 1:51 PM
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Golf rules in active living; the preferred form of recreation and leisure for the 55 plus crowd.
Golf provides healthy exercise and quality time with peers, and lures active seniors to warmer climates in search of more comfort. Outdoor leisure and carefree days transform the golf course into the centerpiece of the community.
When building a golf course, providers of active living communities need to establish a master plan with major objectives. An environmental impact report needs to be done to satisfy governmental regulations.
Features of the course design must include: tees, lakes, bunkers, putting greens, cart paths, landscaping, turf design, and drainage plans.
Once the course is up-and-running and packed with active adult golfers, there will be ongoing expenses: - hiring a groundskeeper
- keeping the ecosystem of ponds, trees, fairways, and greens in top shape
- regular raking of the sand traps
- repelling migrant geese and ducks
Golf-centered active communities can have 36-hole golf courses – two separate courses. Master golf design and management companies are hired on and high green fees charged.
Other active communities can provide the recreation of upscale communities, but at a much lower price. Green fees can be as low as $15.00 to $30.00, offered to the retirement community and the public, with yearly and lifetime memberships.
The public classification and open guest policies keeps prices down and still provide for a challenging round on the links. Some active adults prefer a public course where they get to mix with all ages rather than sticking to their peer group.
Many active adult communities can provide year-round golf to members without even offering a built-in course; in many southern states there may be several public courses within five miles from retirees.
Golf-centered communities are a good long-term bet for active adult communities. Baby boomers, the upcoming 55 plus generation, have picked up the joy of golf for relaxation and leisure — just like their parents.
That means – golf will still rule in active living!
Stephen Winbaum is the Communications Coordinator of RetirementHomes.com
(This post was edited by StephenWinbaum on Jun 11, 2007, 9:06 AM)
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