Triangle Golf Events Spring 2015

Triangle Golf Events Spring 2015

Raleigh, Cary Golf Tournaments

Spring in the Triangle is a great time to get outside and enjoy the many local golf courses.

We all braved the Winter, some of us even played through. But now that Spring is upon us, I know I for one will be looking forward to many of these Golf Tournaments around the Raleigh and Cary area.

What can be better than getting out for some fresh air, meeting some new people and supporting a great cause!

Take a look at these fun Triangle Golf Events this Spring 2015. Whether you want to watch the pros, get involved in a charity, network, or just have fun, there is a venue for you. If you know of any other upcoming events, let me know so I can add them to the list!

Wake Tech’s Seventh Annual Athletic Golf Tournament
Date: April 24, 2015
Venue:  Eagle Ridge Golf Club
This tournament will include four-person team play, men and women, and captain’s choice. Individuals welcome! For more information, contact Ali Lewis, alewis2@waketech.edu or 919-866-5173.

13th Garner Chiropractic Open Golf Tournament
Date: April 24, 2015
Venue: Lonnie Poole Golf Course in Raleigh - NC State University Campus
This year the tournament will continue to benefit children's health & wellness programs, the Choboy Tennis Academy @ NC State, children that have lost parents (or have been injured) during military duty (www.PatriotGolfDay), the Community of Hope Charity, and our newest addition...The Garner Chiropractic Players Scholarship, in cooperation with the Garner Trojan Club/Garner Magnet High School.

Another worthy cause is the American Institute of Architects Triangle Chapter Golf Tournament that raises money to provide a scholarship to an undergraduate student and a fellowship to a graduate student enrolled in the architecture program at North Carolina State University’s College of Design.
AIA Triangle Golf Tournament
Date: May  1, 2015
Venue: Lonnie Poole Golf Course - NCSU - Centennial Campus

One of the biggest golf events of the year is the Rex Hospital Open. The Rex Hospital Open is part of the Web.com Tour, the playing field where future golf stars compete to earn their PGA TOUR cards. This is a great event for the whole family with a lot of different activities over the course of the week.
Rex Hospital Open
Date: May 25 – 31, 2015
Venue: TPC at Wakefield Plantation

If you are looking for a more unique golf experience, try out this event. The Leisureman Triathalon was created for individuals who enjoy relaxing sports and a bit of friendly competition. Each event combines golf, bowling, and poker to provide participants with the ultimate “triathlon” experience.
Leisureman Triathalon
Date: May 14-15, 2015
Venue: Lochmere Country Club and The Alley Bowling

If you can't make it to one of these tournaments, here is a list of local Triangle Golf Courses where you can get out and enjoy the wonderful North Carolina weather that is on the way.

Are you considering buying a golf course property? Contact Me! I specialize in selling homes in Golf Course Communities in Wake and surrounding counties. I'd love to help you find your dream home on the green!

MacGregor Downs Country Club

MacGregor Downs Country Club

Superior Lifestyle, Lovely Homes, Excellent Amenities & Great Location

What more could you ask for when looking for the perfect place to call home? MacGregor Downs offers a lifestyle like no other golf course community in North Carolina.

The scenery alone sets the community apart from all other golf course communities in the Triangle. The established neighborhood is situated in an excellent location in Cary and convenient to great schools, shopping, the hospital and easy access to major roadways. Tree lined streets meandering through rolling hills offer a true North Carolina picturesque landscape. The changes every season are breathtaking. Homes are situated on large lots and offer more privacy than most golf course communities. All of the homes are custom built and present their own unique style, yet create a sense of community and feeling of charm that you can't get from master planned developments.

MacGregor Downs appeals to its residents because of the laid back atmosphere and unpretentious style. While the homes are certainly in the luxury caliber of properties, the neighborhood has a charm unlike any other in the area. The rolling hills, tree lined streets, large lots, and meandering 18 hole golf course gives MacGregor Downs a unique feel.

The MagGregor Downs Country Club is very family oriented and offers social activities centered around making friends and having fun. Whether you are a golfer, tennis player, or just like to relax by the lake side pool, the Club offers something for everyone. 

If you are looking for a large home in a fantastic neighborhood, come take a look at MacGregor Downs. You will get more than a lovely home, you will get a lifestyle that is unmatched by any other neighborhood in Cary.

Take a look at this video and see why people love living in Macgregor Downs. Contact me today for a personal tour. I have lived in MacGregor Downs for many years and would welcome the opportunity to show you everything it has to offer. I specialize in North Carolina Golf Course Communities, so let's meet and find the home that meets all your dreams of living on the green.

Contact Us at Jim Cleveland Homes, Keller Williams, for more information about living in MacGregor Downs Country Club. Jim has lived in MacGregor Downs for many years and is happy to share his knowledge and love of this wonderful Cary Golf Course Community.

Pros and Cons of Buying a Home on the Golf Course

Pros and Cons of Buying a Home on the Golf Course

Cary and Raleigh Area Golf Course Communities 

Living on a golf course is more than just having a perfectly manicured garden to overlook. It's also a lifestyle. The last thing you want to do is pay a premium for a home that comes with additional features you might not want or need.

People with a passion for golf - the sounds, the fresh air, the comrade, the scenery - happily pay a premium to live their dream. To be able to walk out of their patio on a quiet weekday afternoon and practice their putting is well worth it to them. Just being able to ride their golf cart to the course and play anytime they want is very appealing to many people. All of the social activities and events that go along with golf course living are also a bonus to those seeking that lifestyle.

Ask yourself these questions and see if living on a golf course is right for you.

Are you a golfer? Most people that live on a course want to live there because it is a golf course. If you don't love the atmosphere and the activity you may regret it. Yes, it's a pretty view, but there will be people on the course too. Most of your neighbors, that will probably be their passion. Will you have anything in common?

Do you like quiet Saturday mornings? Visit the home during the week and on a Saturday morning to get a feel for noise and traffic. Maybe you enjoy the crack of a club hitting the ball and the banter of golfers on the course - and it will be a perfect fit.

Is the home in the flight path of balls? Talk to the Pro Shop and regular golfers on the course. Ask their opinions about which areas are more prone to hitting homes. Talk to your insurance agent if such damage is covered. Is this a risk you are willing to take? Maybe a broken window time to time is a small price to pay for living in your dream home.

Do the other neighborhood amenities appeal to you? Most golf course communities offer many other nice amenities such as a pool, tennis courts, gym facilities and more. Check to see which amenities are included (if there are separate membership fees) and if you will use all of them.

Are you social? Living in a golf course community can be a great way to socialize and meet people with similar interests. Generally communities like this are pretty tight knit and making new friends is easy. If you like seclusion and privacy, a golf course home may not appeal to you.

Are there any other costs? In some golf course communities, the golf membership is part of the Home Owners Association dues and in some communities Membership is separate. The costs can also vary widely. Do your research on these fees and make sure it's in your budget to maintain an annual membership. Find out what other costs are associated with owning a home on the golf course. Are there any maintenance requirements on your part to keep your yard looking good from the course?

Are you OK with being part of an HOA? Home Owners Associations (HOA) impose standards and rules when it comes to the upkeep, style and improvements of homes in the community to maintain property values and ensure conformity. Golf Course Communities may have even more rules, especially for homes directly along the course. Check to make sure the rules are those you are willing and able to abide by.

If you are in the market for a Golf Course Property in Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Chapel Hill, Durham, Wake Forest or any areas surrounding the Triangle area of North Carolina, please contact me.

As a former Golf Pro, full time Realtor and resident of MacGregor Downs Country Club, I can offer you a wealth of advice and insight on purchasing a golf course property in any of our beautiful local golf course communities. If you need a referral outside of the area for a golf course property specialist, contact me. I have an extensive network of Agents I can refer.

CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF GOLF COURSE PROPERTIES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THE TRIANGLE

Cary, NC Golf Courses

Cary, NC Golf Courses

Golf Courses and Golf Course Communities

For the golfer, living in Cary, NC is like living in paradise. The area is home to world class golf courses, with the perfect climate to allow golfing year round.

Fall is the perfect time to get out and hit the green in NC. The air is crisp and cool and the leaves are starting to put on their seasonal show. Lucky for us, our winters are fairly mild here so many die hard golfers are playing through to spring. But in my opinion, Spring and Fall are the best times to play local courses.

In addition to fine golf courses and golf course communities, Cary also offers many other recreational opportunities. Many communities also off tennis and swimming clubs as well as biking and walking trails. The Town of Cary Parks and Recreation Department also offers a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities year round.

Private and semi-private golf courses in the Cary area include:

Prestonwood Country Club, Cary

MacGregor Downs Country Club, Cary

Lochmere Golf Club - Semi-private, Cary

Devils Ridge Golf Club, Holly Springs, NC

Raleigh Golf Association, Raleigh

Brier Creek Country Club, Raleigh

Raleigh Country Club, Raleigh

Carolina Country Club, Raleigh

North Ridge Country Club, North Raleigh

Old Chatham Golf Club, Durham

Public golf courses near Cary include:

Lonnie Poole Golf Course at NC State University, Raleigh

Wildwood Green Golf Club, Raleigh

401 Par Golf, Raleigh

Knight’s Play Golf Center, Apex

Lakeshore Golf Course, Durham

For a locator map, reviews and statistics, visit North Carolina Golf

Whether you’re a pro or just a happy hack, you’ll love playing the variety of gorgeous golf courses in Cary, NC.

If you are looking for a perfect golf course view or golf course community home for sale, contact me. I am the local expert on golf course properties and I often know about homes coming up for sale, before they hit the market. If you have a specific neighborhood or a specific type of home in mind, I will find it for you. I will network, knock on doors, send letters and do what it takes to get you into the home of your dreams. If you have a golf course property to sell, I will find you find a buyer!

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The Preserve at Jordan Lake - Neighborhood Open House

The Preserve at Jordan Lake - Neighborhood Open House 

Tour 12 Spectacular Golf Course Community Homes

Saturday August 3, 2013 from 1 - 4 pm

Located at the shores of Jordan Lake, just south of Chapel Hill and west of Raleigh in Chatham County, The Preserve at Jordan Lake is a golfers dream neighborhood.  This luxury home community is built around an 18-hole championship golf course, that according to Golfweek Magazine, was rated one of the Top 40 golf courses in the country. In addition to the spectacular golf course, neighborhood amenities include:

•    Community Clubhouse 

•    Swimming Pool 

•    Exercise Facility 

•    Walking Paths

•    Tennis Courts

The community clubhouse offers features junior-Olympic sized pool and a fully equipped fitness center. With tennis courts, scenic walking trails, and playgrounds for children you don't even have to leave the neighborhood to find something fun to do.  Homes are situated on large private lots, many with golf course views and wooded lots.  The rolling hills, manicured lawns, and picturesque streets make this one of the area's premier communities.  

Minutes away you can enjoy boating, sailing or fishing at Jordan Lake's 9 recreation areas and numerous boat ramps. The Preserve at Jordan Lake is exclusive and secluded, yet a short distance from nearby shopping, restaurants and major metro amenities.  Chapel Hill, Durham, Research Triangle Park, Cary and Raleigh are all within a quick commute.  The Streets at Southpoint Mall is a great shopping destination featuring Nordstrom, Macy's and Dillard's along with all other major retail shopping chains and restaurants.  

Nearby Fearrington Village features a quaint village square with two fabulous restaurants, a Spa, boutiques, wine shop, deli and ice cream shop, book store and other unique shops.  The Fearrington House Inn is a member of Relais & Chateaux, an association of the finest hotels and restaurants in the world.  Special events throughout the year are featured in the Village.  

The Preserve at Jordan Lake Golf Club is a semi-private golf course offering one of the best golfing experiences in the area.  A Davis Love III signature course, The Preserve has been designated as an Audubon International Certified Sanctuary Golf Course. The rolling, heavily treed North Carolina Countryside has been skillfully molded into a championship course reminiscent of the old traditional courses found in the Northeast. 

Come experience the lifestyle The Preserve at Jordan Lake has to offer this weekend.  An exclusive neighborhood open house will be held Saturday August 3, 2013.  Pick up a map and tour flyer at the front gate and prepare for a luxurious journey through one of Chapel Hill's most coveted neighborhoods.

Homes on Tour Will Include:

128 Brown Bear

59 Ruffed Grouse

380 The Preserve Trail

39 Forked Pine Ct

111 Mountain Heather 

327 Davis Love Dr

204 Bear Tree Creek

15 Grey Squirrel

19 New Rhododendron 

442 Mountain Laurel

179 Mountain Laurel

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