Forest Creek Country Club – 2 Championshp Courses
Forest Creek is a private residential golf community that has two legitimate top-100
courses in the US. In its Best 100 Residential golf courses Golf digest ranked Forest
Creek’s North Course #38 and the South Course as #46 in America. Both courses
were designed by Tom Fazio, who designed both courses to give the high handicapper
a chance without destroying the challenge for the good player. The exquisite Men’s
Locker room ranked 13th best locker room in the US by Golf Digest is designed in the
style of a horse stable, with first-class sauna and steam room. Other onsite facilities
include a fantastic swimming complex and professional-type tennis courts. The
recently completed clubhouse with its lake views, veranda and outdoor dining areas,
create the perfect setting for members and their guests.
Click Here for more information on Forest Creek Golf Club Membership.
Country Club of North Carolina - 2 Championship Courses
CCNC , a private gated golf community, golf is one of the most prestigious clubs in
the US.CCNC lies on over 2000 acres of land which include three lakes (the largest,
Lake Watson, is sixty acres) and two eighteen-hole golf courses of world-class
caliber. Both CCNC courses are rated in the top 15 in North Carolina and the
Dogwood course has been rated as one of the top courses in the world. If you’re
interested in a private golf community it doesn’t get any better than CCNC. CCNC is
centrally located near the area shops, the Pinehurst Village and the best local
restaurants. A guest at CCNC was quoted "If heavens any better than this, I don’t
think I can stand it". Both courses and the clubhouse have recently been renovated.
Click Here for more information on CCNC Golf Club Membership.
Pinewild Country Club – 2 Championship Courses
Located just one mile from the quaint and historic Village of Pinehurst, Pinewild
offers its residents a gracious and private lifestyle, with spacious home sites and
pristine views surrounded by two of the most beautiful golf courses found anywhere
in the world. The Magnolia Course was designed by Gene Hamm and has played host
to the PGA tour qualifying school, US Open qualifying as well as the LPGA’s
Pinewild Championship. The Holly Course, designed by Gary Player, is a panoramic
beauty that offers a challenge to high handicappers as well as the serious
championship caliber players.
Click Here for more information on Pinewild Golf Club Membership.
Pinehurst Resort offers unlimited golf privileges at 9 championship courses including the 1999, 2005 and 2014 Pinehurst #2 US Open Course, for under $500/month. In addition to golf, a Pinehurst Membership includes access to fantastic outdoor pools and The Lake Pinehurst Marina, Pinehurst Championship Tennis Courts, Lawn Bowling and Croquet Clubs, Pickle Ball Courts, two fitness centers, as well as use of the Pinehurst Members Club. There are no minimum restaurant charges, no charges for hitting unlimited range balls at four driving ranges, and a members discount on equipment and food at several resort restaurants. Click Here for more information on Pinehurst Resorts Golf Club Membership.
When I retired from a Fortune 500 company my search for the best golf retirement community included
No matter how many communities I searched I kept coming back to Pinehurst, NC. Pinehurst offers a great climate for year round golf (less than 3”/year snow, low property taxes (taxes on a $400,000 home is about $3200/year), low crime rate (Pinehurst has one of the lowest crime rates in the US), great medical facilities (First Health, located in Pinehurst is a top 100 hospital and Duke Hospital, located in Durham is often referred to as the best hospital in the US), and plenty of things to do or get involved in.
Pinehurst - Best Golf Retirement Communities in the USA
It is my opinion that Pinehurst, often referred to as the "Home Of American Golf",
offers the best golf retirement community values in the United States. With over 45 golf courses located in and around Moore County, the Pinehurst area offers golf in private gated retirement communities, such as the famed Country Club of North Carolina, Forest Creek, Pinewild Country Club, as well as The Pinehurst Resort with membership at 9 championship courses, including the Pinehurst #2 US Open Course.
Low County and City taxes -The combined county and city taxes on a $400,000 home is typically less than $3,500/year. When moving to Pinehurst, several homeowners often save enough in property taxes to pay for a full membership.
Great Medical Facilities - First Health of the Carolinas, a private, not-for- profit health care network is headquartered in Pinehurst. Its nearly 4,200 employees serve 15 counties in the mid-Carolinas. First Health in Pinehurst is licensed for three hospitals with 582 beds and also includes facilities for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, an inpatient hospice house, and community outreach programs. Reid Heart Center Moore Regional has gained acclaim for its outstanding heart services led by expert physicians and surgeons who provide the region with the highest level of care and services. In 2011, First Health celebrated the opening of Reid Heart Center: the First Health Cardiac and Vascular Institute, a modern health care facility worthy of the health care professionals who practice inside its walls. Several of the best hospitals in the U.S. are also located only a few miles away in Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham areas.
Fantastic Climate - With an average snowfall of less than 3 inches/yr, the Pinehurst area has a climate suited for almost any kind of outdoor activities. Unlike many golf retirement communities, Pinehurst offers an uncrowded and relaxed golfing experience. As a member at Pinehurst or any of the other golf communities, you will golf here will make living here a virtual golfer's paradise.
In addition to numerous golf communities,Moore County offers some of the best horse farm communities in the USA with outstanding riding trails and numerous equestrian activities. The Moss Foundation provides over 4000 acres open to the public with riding trails that are virtually unspoiled by progress and development. The Moore County area also has some of the best equestrian trainers with several Olympic trainers located in the county.
In addition to golf, the Pinehurst area offers the opportunity to join almost any type of club found in cities much larger than the Pinehurst area. The Sandhills Community College also offers numerous adult classes and opportunities to get educational credits in several areas.
Please feel free to review the Local Area guide and Community profile on the right side of this page to explore the area in more detail. If you have any questions you can email me at gopinehurst@gmail.com or call me at (910) 528-4652.
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Reid Heart Center: the First Health Cardiac and Vascular Institute, a modern health care facility worthy of the health care professionals who practice inside its walls. Several of the best hospitals in the U.S. are also located only a few miles away in Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham areas.
Low County and City taxes -The combined county and city taxes on a $400,000 home is typically less than $3,500/year. When moving to Pinehurst, several homeowners often save enough in property taxes to pay for a full membership.
Great Medical Facilities - First Health of the Carolinas, a private, not-for- profit health care network is headquartered in Pinehurst. Its nearly 4,200 employees serve 15 counties in the mid-Carolinas. First Health in Pinehurst is licensed for three hospitals with 582 beds and also includes facilities for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, an inpatient hospice house, and community outreach programs. Reid Heart Center Moore Regional has gained acclaim for its outstanding heart services led by expert physicians and surgeons who provide the region with the highest level of care and services. In 2011, First Health celebrated the opening of