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	<title>55Places.com Blog &#187; Golf</title>
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	<description>Find 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities</description>
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		<title>Golf Course Living Doesn&#8217;t Have to Be Expensive</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ness</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While searching for active adult communities, many people avoid those with golf courses because they assume the monthly Home Owners Association fees will be higher or that they will have to buy a golf membership even if they never set foot on the greens. They don’t want to pay for an amenity that they will never (or rarely) use. ]]></description>
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		<title>8 Awesome Golf Communities in Florida</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Florida Golf Communities]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Ten years ago, a conversation about retirement was sure to bring up two topics: golf and Florida. Times are changing and retirement today has a much more diverse landscape. Some active adults prefer to settle in a more urban environment which offers all four seasons; some retirees prefer basketball or online gaming over hitting the links. Yet, despite the wider range of activities available to active adults, there will always be plenty of retirees who continue to enjoy the spectacular golf courses in sunny Florida.]]></description>
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		<title>Yoga &amp; Golf Makes For One Great Game</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flexibility, strength and mental clarity are all important elements of golf. They are also three of the benefits achieved through regular yoga practice. Given this, its no wonder that yoga is becoming a popular form of golf fitness training. Today it's easier than ever to start a yoga routine thanks to its surge in popularity.  Yoga classes can be found at gyms, through local park district programs and at active adult communities. ]]></description>
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		<title>Golf Course Design: What an Award-Winning Designer Brings to an Active Adult Community</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Active Adult Communities]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Descriptions of the golf courses at active adult communities often include a mention of the golf course designer. What does this say about both the golf course and the community?

Golf courses are often the central feature of an active adult community. Their design must incorporate beauty, challenging play, and flexibility for players of various skill levels. In many active adult communities, prime home sites feature golf course views. A professional golf course designer understands how to balance beauty and playability to meet both the needs of golfers and the surrounding homeowners.]]></description>
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		<title>Retirement Living: Are Golf Communities a Nicety or Necessity?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Active Adult Communities]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There was a time when an active adult community was unlikely to succeed if it didn’t have its own golf course. Nowadays, age restricted communities come in all sizes, and their amenities do not necessarily include a golf course. In fact, intimate active adult communities with few amenities are also becoming more prevalent.

As active adult community builders are designing communities to attract buyers with various interests, different categories are beginning to emerge. There are sprawling resort-style communities with anywhere from 1,500 to well over 7,000 homes, and more intimate communities that may have as few as 100 homes. Each type of community offers its own retirement lifestyle.]]></description>
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		<title>4 Great Golf Communities for Active Adults in Texas</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Golf]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Active Adult Communities]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As active adults continue to look beyond Florida and Arizona, Texas is rapidly becoming a popular retirement destination. The diverse landscape, warm year-round temperatures, and strong economy have drawn the attention of both retirees and active adult community builders. Texas has many beautiful and challenging public golf courses that are located near, or even adjacent to active adult communities. Those who plan to retire to Texas, and have their hearts set on a true golf community, do have some great options. ]]></description>
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		<title>6 Great Golf Retirement Communities in Southern California</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:28:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gorgeous mountain views, lush landscaping, and beautiful water features draw golfers to the courses found throughout Southern California. Though other activities are also popular, golf remains a central feature of many Southern California active adult communities, where championship courses provide beautiful scenery that often winds throughout a community.

Golf enthusiasts who are looking for an active adult community in the Southern California can choose from a variety of impressive locations. Many 55+ active adult communities offer both championship 18-hole golf and 9-hole leisure courses. As the central feature of these communities, golf courses are often designed by well-respected architects and impeccably maintained to provide both superior play and a spectacular setting.

When considering Southern California’s beautiful golf courses, these 6 active adult communities are well worth a second look:]]></description>
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