Significance

• Living in a golf retirement community allows a person to play or practice the game of golf on a daily basis. Golf retirement communities offer residents a chance to enjoy golf on a private golf course with added amenities geared toward retirees such as shuttles to area attractions, personal caddies and private golf lessons. Having a home that is a part of a golf community also allows residents to enjoy a relaxing and picturesque landscape.
  
  

Benefits

• Some benefits that may be included in a golf retirement community are minimal work required for residents to take care of their yards and the exterior of their living space. Most retirement communities implement association dues that cover home repairs, landscaping expenses and garbage pickup. Other than having stellar views of the course and certain holes, most golf retirement communities are located in semi-private settings with trees or landscape dividers to provide privacy and personal space from neighbors when needed. Early tee times as well as private golf leagues are also an added benefit to living in a golf retirement community.
  
  

Features

• Many golf retirement communities are gated, which brings peace of mind and assurance to residents that they live in a safe environment and can play golf without having to worry about public patrons or distractions. Pro shops exclusive to the community offer golf attire, golf equipment and essential golf supplies. Some communities feature professional golf instructors and teachers who offer golf lessons, tips and instructions for those who want to improve their game. Manicured greens, white sandy bunkers and well maintained gardens offer a sense of tranquility to residents. Many golf retirement communities feature banquet hall facilities that are perfect for seasonal and holiday events. Restaurants, private dining and buffet style luncheons are also popular features at many golf retirement communities, making food affordable and convenient.
  
  

Size

• Golf retirement communities vary in size. Most communities are constructed around one golf course as condos and townhouses line the edges of the course. Some golf retirement communities are quite large and substantial in size with more than one golf course. In large home communities, a residence may sprawl over 1200 square feet and have spectacular views of the course from several angles. Smaller homes or bungalows may line the interior of a larger community but may not offer as pristine or large of a viewing area compared to homes built on the edge of the course but these properties still receive full access to the amenities of the golf retirement community.
  
  

Effects

• The convenience and amenities of the golf retirement community allow for someone to live in the same location for several years at a time. Most are handicap accessible. Cost efficiency is something that many seniors and retirees are searching for to help aid in their budget. Living in a golf retirement community saves on the gas of having to drive to another golf course or restaurant on a frequent basis.