With the holiday season here, it’s the perfect time for a golfer’s holiday wish list for their new property. The perfect golf home will have a wonderful mix of the best location, amazing amenities, and a vibrant lifestyle. When looking to buy a new golf home around the holidays, inspiration can be a great place to start.
Scroll through REMAX’s luxury listings and try to think about the amenities you would like in your own golf home. Location may be the most important factor on your wish list, or maybe the best clubhouse is your main priority. Either way, now is the perfect time to turn those dream amenities into the ultimate golfer’s home wish list. Take a look at these properties that have the perfect combination of extras for you to consider:
Location, Location, Location (But Make It Golf)
You could be golfing at a beautiful golf property in the Northeast, U.S. and that may be the perfect location for you. However, maybe you'd prefer a year-round course where you can be teeing up on the green during the holidays in December?
Picking a location to put on your holiday wish list is a must. Whether you'd like to be golfing somewhere year-round like San Diego, or take a break in the winter in New Hampshire, you really can't go wrong. It all depends on your preference and which location you'd like on your specific golfer's home wish list.
Amenities That Matter
It's always fun to consider what is inside and around your golf home. It's even more fun to put your golf home dreams on a holiday wish list. Now what are some common amenities in a golf course home? Some may include:
- Backyard practice area where you can have your own small chipping zone with a net
- Heated sauna of hot tub for days when you just need to relax after playing
- Golf cart storage area with charging capabilities
- Outdoor living space to sip coffee while watching the first groups tee off in the morning
- Storage for all your golf accessories
There are endless amenities you can put on your golfer's home wish list but be sure to add the ones that matter most to you.
Golf Home Vibe Check
When deciding what to put on your golf home property wish list, there's also the neighborhood and community to think about. A must have on your list may be a walkable neighborhood. One with easy access to the course and surrounding dining and shopping areas. You may feel the opposite and dream of a rural golf community where you'll be miles away from your neighbor. Think about what matters most to you and your environment.
Included in the golf home vibe check is of course, the course itself. Some golfers may want a golf course that has character and variety. Others may enjoy a more traditional or upscale course that caters to exclusivity. Quality practice facilities nearby can matter to some. That can include a real driving range and short-game area, that can make a huge difference to those looking at properties. Let's also not forget the clubhouse vibe. Think if you'd like it to be welcoming and warm, or more of a luxurious vibe.
Lifestyle Extras
Beyond the golf essentials, the perfect home should make life easy. Reasonable membership or HOA fees with transparent costs are essential. Guest-friendly policies that let you share the game with friends and family without hassle are always good too.
Low-maintenance landscaping for your home means more time on the course and less time mowing and cutting down trees. It's important for the house itself to have good bones too. Think about what you want in your own golf home and put it on your wish list. Do you want open floor plan? A ton of natural light? Possibly a master suite with a view? The options are endless.
The Intangibles That Matter Most
These are the things you won't always see in listing photos but can make all the difference. A true golf community can have active leagues, regular games, and neighbors who share your passion. This turns a golf house into a golf home.
Safety and security can matter to some too. Whether through gated access or a close-knit neighborhood be sure to note which kind of community you would like to live in. Also, future-proofing for long-term living like accessibility, vibrant surroundings, and a culture that values pace of play, means your dream home can stay perfect for years to come.
Making It Real
Everyone's perfect golf home might look a little different. Maybe you want the energy of a resort, the exclusivity of a private club, or the affordability of a public-course neighborhood. That's the beauty of golf real estate, there's truly something for everyone. Overall, the best golf home makes the golfing lifestyle effortless.
It removes the friction between wanting to play and actually playing. It surrounds you with people who share your love for the game. It gives you space to practice, improve, and enjoy golf at your own pace. So, whether you're actively looking to buy a golf home, or just dreaming about one, it's always fun to make a golf home wish list. And if that special someone in your life happens to be reading this and has some connections in golf real estate, then maybe you'll be getting everything on your holiday wish list.
What's on your golf home wish list? A backyard green, the perfect location, or something else entirely? Connect with a REMAX luxury agent to start brainstorming.
