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4 Great Golfing Destinations for Seniors


October 13, 2014 • Fenny Peiffer

4 Great Golfing Destinations for Seniors

Golf is a popular sport among many 55+ seniors. When considering the best states for golf, you can go through many magazines and publications, such as the Golf Digest, to bring you up to date about the best-golfing destinations. We, at ActiveAdultLiving.com®, have decided to make it easier by providing you with 4 great golfing destinations.

 

California

This state has the greatest number of golf courses according to Golf Magazine. Cypress Point Club, Pebble Beach is ranked number one. Golf enthusiasts are in luck as there are a number of active adult communities in California. Some of these communities also come with their own golf courses. Sun Lakes Country Club in Banning and The Villages Golf and Country Club in San Jose are two such 55+ communities.

 

South Carolina

There are 84 golf courses in the Palmetto state. The highest ranked by Golf Digest is The Ocean Course, Kiawah Island. This is one of four golf courses in the US to have hosted every major PGA event in the country. If you wish to retire in South Carolina, you have access to a number of senior living communities with golf courses. These include Sun City Carolina Lakes by Del Webb in Fort Mill and Cobblestone Park by D R Horton in Blythewood.

 

Florida

There are more than 1,000 golf courses in Florida. Out of these, 5 have been ranked in the Top 100 Courses by Golf Magazine. Florida has golf courses for all skill levels, and this is a plus point and one to consider when you retire to Florida. There are 834 55+ communities in Florida and some feature golf courses. PGA Village Verano by Kolter Homes in Port San Lucie and Kings Ridge at Clermont in Clermont are two such golf course communities.

 

Arizona

Arizona is not only popular because of the Grand Canyon. It is also popular because of its 72 highly-ranked public golf courses. The Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia is considered the best. There are also many golf course communities in Arizona including Trilogy at Vistansia by Shea Homes in Peoria and the Highlands at Dove Mountain in Marana.

These are not the only states famous for their golf courses. These are just four of them. If you wish to know more about golf course communities, visit ActiveAdultLiving.com®. This website will provide you with all the information you need to make your choice.

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