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Yoga & Golf Makes For One Great Game

by Susan Quilty on August 20, 2010

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.

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Golf Course Design: What an Award-Winning Designer Brings to an Active Adult Community

by Susan Quilty on March 22, 2010

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.

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Retirement Living: Are Golf Communities a Nicety or Necessity?

by Susan Quilty on March 15, 2010

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.

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4 Great Golf Communities for Active Adults in Texas

by Susan Quilty on March 5, 2010

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.

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6 Great Golf Retirement Communities in Southern California

by Susan Quilty on January 18, 2010

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:

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