Tellico Village in Loudon and Monroe Counties TN (south of Knoxville) offer golf with three course and the Tellico Lake for great boating and fishing. Although not an age-restricted community, it has self-selected that way -- 70% or so are over 55 +. The many activities and a sense of community made it attractive for us, and good golf weather for MOST of the year is a plus. Knoxville has an amazing array of cultural and sports activities and the Great Smoky Mountains are nearby.
There are other golf and lake communities in the area for shopping around...
Laura from TN
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Aug 23, 2009 07:47:08 AM
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Sqboszpx
of DC
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Jul 14, 2009 08:34:46 AM
golfer's paradise
When it comes to retirement and golf they go hand in hand, says my boyfriend 47, Mesa,AZ Hopefully there will be new golf courses to play by the time he retires. He loves to play new courses and wonders about the economic impact. And what it will do to the new golf course plans? For Arizona and the surrounding States.
Stella
of AZ
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Jun 10, 2009 19:55:12 PM
Affordable Golf and Retirement
Having taken a hit like most of us on retirement savings, I would like to know if there is a list out there of the "Ten Best Places to Retire on a Budget for Golfers. I have received literature from the Cliff's Communities, but alas, its pricey. I am an avid golfer and want to retire in the western US, preferably in a desert area, but not too crowded. Any ideas out there?
Dale Greenberg
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Jan 07, 2009 01:33:04 AM
The Villages in Lady Lake FL
I think you left out a very prominant location!! The Villages in FL is the PERFECT Retirement for Golf and other FUN activities.
Bob
of FL
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Dec 08, 2008 13:01:28 PM
Cliffs - South Carolina & Asheville, NC
I am a golfer and moved to the Cliffs Communities in South Carolina -- located north of Greenville, SC. There are 7 Cliffs developments in the area and each has a good to great golf course. As a golf member of the Cliffs, you can play all of them. Also, Tiger Woods first US golf course is being developed here.
The climate has 4 seasons (summer is hot, but not as hot as the coast, and winter is mild except perhaps in Asheville). The developments are all in the Blue Ridge mountains or in the foothills, and the scenery is spectacular. Several of the developments are on Lake Keowee -- one of the most beautiful lakes in the US.
All in all, a great place to retire -- especially for golfers.
Rick Dyer
of SC
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Oct 03, 2008 17:35:19 PM
You left off Bend OREGON
There are a boatload of courses in Bend Oregon and central oregon. Its dry sunny climate and the backdrop of the cascade mountains make it a wonderful town to live in if you like golfing, skiing and fishing. And biking
sam c.
of ID
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Sep 20, 2008 15:40:25 PM
Golf in SC
One drawback to SC is the summer heat and bugs, particularly "no seeums". is that so? NF in VA
Norbert Flatow
of VA
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Jul 18, 2008 10:33:22 AM
Kiawah
My dad lives on Kiawah Island, SC, and I have to say that there is no better place for golfers. I grew up very near Lemont, and although it has some nice courses it is a pale comparison to Kiawah. With 4 unbelievable public courses, including the 5-star Ocean Course, 2 private courses, and many other courses nearby, like Seabrook's 2 private courses and all the courses near Charleston. Not to mention the 10-mile beach and the breathtaking landscape. If you can afford it, I can think of no better place
Brian
of DC
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Jul 17, 2008 15:32:14 PM
Grand National Golf located in OPELIKA, Al.
Grand National's Golf, on the Robert Trent Jones Trail, is one of the best courses in the country. It is located in OPELIKA, Al. 5 miles from Auburn, but in OPELIKA, Al.
Laura from TN of TN @ Aug 23, 2009 07:47:08 AM
Sqboszpx of DC @ Jul 14, 2009 08:34:46 AM
Stella of AZ @ Jun 10, 2009 19:55:12 PM
Dale Greenberg @ Jan 07, 2009 01:33:04 AM
Bob of FL @ Dec 08, 2008 13:01:28 PM
Rick Dyer of SC @ Oct 03, 2008 17:35:19 PM
sam c. of ID @ Sep 20, 2008 15:40:25 PM
Norbert Flatow of VA @ Jul 18, 2008 10:33:22 AM
Brian of DC @ Jul 17, 2008 15:32:14 PM
Henry of AL @ Jul 01, 2008 09:41:54 AM
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