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Scott Kauffman, Senior Real Estate Columnist

Scott Kauffman is the world’s leading journalist on golf course real estate and luxury resort-style development, and has more than 20 years of full-time newspaper, magazine, broadcast and public relations experience.

After working in staff positions with USA TODAY, The Orlando Sentinel and The Golfweek Group from 1990-2004, Kauffman started his own media company (Aloha Media Group LLC) to focus on the high-end leisure real estate industry. He also became a licensed Florida real estate broker and established an independent commercial real estate brokerage firm (Aloha Realty Group LLC).

Based in the Orlando, Fla., area, the University of Hawaii graduate has written for more than 25 national golf and luxury lifestyle publications in his award-winning career, including Links, Golf Connoisseur, Private Air, Unique Homes, Luxury Living, Florida Travel & Life, Estates West and Resorts & Great Hotels. Kauffman also has co-authored several books.

Most recently, Kauffman was profiled in a golf course real estate article by Smart Money magazine and was interviewed by CNN’s Lou Dobbs for his headline-breaking story on the $820 million sale of Pebble Beach to a group led by Arnold Palmer, Clint Eastwood, Peter Ueberroth and Richard Ferris.

Besides RealEstateChannel.com, other notable media outlets where Kauffman’s work regularly appears are: Urban Land, Robb Report Vacation Homes and Robb Report Collection; Ocean Home; Tee It Up; Fairway Living, Golf Business, Ideal Living, www.PrivateClubMembers.com and Nicklaus and Player magazines.

Kauffman lives in the Orlando area with his wife and two daughters. He can be reached at iwritegolf@gmail.com

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Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/29/10 2:29 PM

(ROANOKE, VA) -- With its sights set on providing the ultimate destination golf retreat, Ballyhack Golf Club celebrated its one year anniversary this month by driving a stake in the ground - literally. Read More
Achasta, Reynolds Signature Community to Host Major Golf Event

Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/29/10 8:30 AM

(DAHLONEGA, GA) -- A new collegiate match-play style golf tournament featuring 48 schools from all three divisions of the NCAA debuts next month at Achasta, a Reynolds Signature Community one hour north of Atlanta. Read More
Tom Hoch Selected by Petroleum Club of Tulsa to Create Master Plan

Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/23/10 9:30 AM

(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK) -- Tom Hoch - a pioneer in revenue-based design and turn-key, design-build interior architecture solutions -- has been selected by the Petroleum Club of Tulsa to complete a master plan to serve as a catalyst for the 5-star club's future growth, prosperity and overall position as one of the country's great city clubs. Read More
PGA of America Appoints New Golf Properties Director

Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/23/10 9:15 AM

(PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL) -- The PGA of America has named Corey Aurand as its senior Director of PGA Golf Properties, which presently encompasses the facilities at PGA Village St. Lucie, Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/22/10 1:14 PM

(MEXICO CITY, MEXICO) -- Schmidt-Curley Design, a leading golf course architectural firm, recently celebrated the opening of the front nine holes and practice facility at Mexico's Amanali Country. Amanali is a luxury, master-planned community. Read More
Bonita Bay Club East Offers Unlimited Golf Privileges

Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/19/10 8:00 AM

(BONITA BAY, FL) -- Unlimited golf and an exceptional environmental setting make Bonita Bay East's Passport Program one of this summer's best golf deals. Located in North Naples, the 1,400-acre pure golf facility features two award-winning Tom Fazio-designed championship courses. Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/15/10 3:00 PM

(SPRUCE CREEK, PA) -- The new River Village at the HomeWaters Club East is now open and ready for the 2010 fishing season. Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/09/10 9:00 AM

Montage Deer Valley Property Launches Private Residences Montage Model Living Room (PARK CITY, UT) -- Montage Residences Deer Valley, 81 private residences atop the 174-room Montage Deer Valley, is scheduled to open this winter on a coveted on-mountain Empire Pass... Read More
Osoyoos' Newest Lakefront Resort Celebrates Summer Opening

Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/07/10 9:00 AM

(BRITISH COLUMBIA) -- Watermark Beach Resort, a $75 million four-star waterfront resort and hotel recently announced rareEarth Project Marketing is launching its final phase of real estate in a provincial area known as Osoyoos. Read More
Fractional Ownership Makes Waves in Wisconsin-area Golf Course, Lake

Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/06/10 8:30 AM

(CHICAGO, IL) -- Chicago-area families with an affinity for golf and lake vacations can now enjoy a new Lake Geneva, Wisc., retreat at a fraction of the cost of whole ownership. Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/02/10 9:49 AM

(LEWISTON, NY) -- Dignitaries from the Seneca Nation of Indians and Seneca Gaming Corporation recently celebrated the ceremonial first drive at the new Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course here in upstate New York. Read More
Billy Casper Golf to Manage City of Troy (Mich.) Golf Courses

Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/02/10 9:00 AM

(VIENNA, VA) -- Billy Casper Golf has been retained by the City of Troy, Mich., to manage its Sanctuary Lake and Sylvan Glen golf courses. Read More
Las Colinas Golf & Country Club Opens in Spain

Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/01/10 9:31 AM

(ALICANTE, SPAIN) -- Troon Golf, the world's largest golf course operator, opened Las Colinas Golf & Country Club this week along Spain's Mediterranean coast. Read More
Newly Renovated Manitou Passage Golf Club Re-Opens

Posted by Scott Kauffman 06/28/10 8:30 AM

(GLEN ARBOR, MI) -- Manitou Passage Golf Club, an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course situated close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Leelanau, re-opened for play June 18 after an extensive renovation to the course. Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 06/24/10 2:34 PM

Creighton Farms Breaks Ground on New Clubhouse(ALDIE, VA) - More than 100 members gathered June 15 on a large field at Creighton Farms, an exclusive residential golf community located in Virginia's historic Loudoun County, for the groundbreaking of a new... Read More
Hale Irwin Celebrates Opening of Lodestone Golf Club

Posted by Scott Kauffman 06/24/10 2:20 PM

(MCHENRY, MD) -- An area of Western Maryland known as the "Lake Tahoe of the Atlantic" recently celebrated the opening of a new 18-hole private golf course called Lodestone Golf Club. Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 06/18/10 8:30 AM

Hyatt Regency Curacao Golf Resort Now OpenBack of hotel and pool at night (WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO) -- Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina recently bid "bon bini," or welcome in Papiamento, to its first guests on this Dutch-influenced Caribbean... Read More
Panama's Red Frog Beach Rainforest Resort & Marina Comes to Life

Posted by Scott Kauffman 06/16/10 11:30 AM

(BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA) -- A growing trend in tourism is travelers are seeking destinations that offer more than just a chance to enjoy the beauty and peaceful nature of local beaches. Read More
KemperSports Tapped to Manage Tapatio Springs Resort

Posted by Scott Kauffman 06/15/10 11:56 AM

(BOEME, TX) -- KemperSports, one of the country's leading operators of golf and country club communities around the country, has been picked to manage Tapatio Springs Resort and Conference Center here in Texas Hill Country. Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 06/10/10 3:46 PM

Former PGA Tour Executives Start New Management CompanyHole 9 (PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL) -- After starting and running the PGA Tour's highly acclaimed TPC Network for 25 years, Pete Davison is back in the golf and country club business with... Read More
New $100 Million Oceanfront Community Announced for Vancouver's Bowen Island

Posted by Scott Kauffman 06/10/10 3:45 PM

(BOWEN ISLAND, VANCOUVER, CANADA) -- Vancouver developers Don Ho and Edwin Lee officially announced June 10th the details of their newest project, The Cape on Bowen, ... Read More
Gary Player, Abu Dhabi Investors Start $1 Billion Distressed Asset Fund

Posted by Scott Kauffman 06/09/10 9:00 AM

(PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL) - Four months after Gary Player highlighted a celebrated grand opening at his signature Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 06/04/10 8:30 AM

Private Pronghorn Community to be Managed by Troon GolfPronghorn PGA Tour Club (BEND, OR) -- Pronghorn, a highly acclaimed 36-hole private golf resort community, is now being managed by Troon Prive - the private club division of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Troon... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 05/28/10 9:00 AM

(PHOENIX, AZ) - As part of a major redesign in conjunction with its new Camelback Ballroom, Starwood's flagship Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz., will be breaking ground on a major enhancement to the Oasis Nine, part of its 27-hole regulation-length golf course. Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 05/21/10 8:30 AM

(KIAWAH ISLAND, SC) -- After acquiring the luxurious Kiawah Island, S.C., resort community in 1988, Kiawah Partners chairman/CEO Buddy Darby has seen his fair share of economic downturns. Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 05/14/10 8:30 AM

(FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA) -- Following a successful sales season in 2009, construction is moving forward on home sites at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 05/07/10 9:00 AM

Destination Club Quintess Signs PGA Tour Club DealResidence - Los Cabos (BROOMFIELD, CO) -- The luxury destination club Quintess, Leading Residences Worldwide recently announced a reciprocal agreement with The Tour Club that provides Quintess, LRW members with access to several... Read More
Luxury Living

Posted by Scott Kauffman 04/29/10 5:20 PM

(PANAMA CITY, PANAMA) -- In preparation for its grand opening, Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower Panama commissioned Miami based furniture designer Adriana Hoyos to develop various design concepts for the residential portion of the development. Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 04/27/10 9:25 AM

(BEND, OR) -- Pronghorn, a highly acclaimed upscale 36-hole private golf resort community, will soon be adding another jewel to its development with the opening of the Tour Academy. Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 04/16/10 9:00 AM

Starwood Capital Developing Out New Beach Club Resort Community(LOS CABOS, MEXICO) -- Starwood Capital Group, in collaboration with The Koll Company and Del Mar Development, is embarking on one of Cabo's newest upscale residential beach club resorts in the heart... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 04/09/10 9:30 AM

Group Metro Celebrates Grand Opening of MarbellaGroup Metro Marbella (JUAN DOLIO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC) -- Group Metro, the Dominican Republic's leading real estate and transportation company, together with their partner Frank Pimentel of Cotuicar announced March 29 the grand opening of... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 04/02/10 9:00 AM

Salish Cliffs Golf Club at Little Creek Casino Resort Slated to Open in Fall(SHELTON, WA) -- The Squaxin Island Tribe is getting set to open its new Salish Cliffs Golf Club, the much-anticipated 18-hole course and amenity of the Little... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 03/26/10 8:30 AM

China's Mission Hills Resort Community Announces Summer GolfathonMission Hills Golf Club - Olazabal Course Hole 3 (SHENZHEN, CHINA) -- Mission Hills Shenzhen, the world's largest golf facility, announced March 24 it will host the seventh annual Golfathon this summer.... Read More
St. Regis Completes Vertical Construction at Bal Harbour Resort Project

Posted by Scott Kauffman 03/19/10 9:30 AM

(BAL HARBOUR, FL) - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announced March 16 that in less than 24 months since the implosion of the landmark Sheraton Bal Harbour, Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 03/12/10 9:00 AM

St. Kitts' Ocean's Edge Resort Completes First Villa HomeOcean's Edge Beach Clubhouse (FRIGATE BAY, ST. KITTS) -- Property owners at Ocean's Edge Resort will soon be enjoying the luxury community's first completed villa. Located on the eastern Caribbean island of... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 03/05/10 8:30 AM

Star Island Miami Brokerage Firm Toni & Techrin Closes 2 Star Island Homes(MIAMI, FL) -- Despite a challenging market, Toni Schrager and Techrin Hijazi of the Miami luxury waterfront realtor duo Toni & Techrin are spinning quite a success story... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 02/19/10 9:00 AM

Golf Club Holdings Introduces the Tour Club(PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL) - High-net worth individuals and corporations have a new way to entertain themselves and clients thanks to the recently announced Tour Club. Owned and operated by Golf Club Holdings LLC,... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 02/12/10 8:45 AM

Miraval Spa Introduces New Residential OfferingsMiraval Vista View (TUSCON, AZ) -- A second - or even third - home purchase in today's real estate climate may be driven as much by lifestyle considerations as by aesthetic and investment value. Such... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 02/05/10 8:30 AM

New Laurel Mountain Manors Debut at Olde Mill in Blue Ridge Mountains Olde Mill Golf Course (LAUREL FORK, VA) -- Olde Mill, a golf course community here in the Blue Ridge Mountains, just announced release of the Laurel Mountain Manors.... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 01/29/10 8:30 AM

Conestoga Golf Club at Sun City Mesquite Opens to PublicConestoga Golf Club (MESQUITE, NV.) -- The Del Webb Sun City real estate brand is now making an active retirement play in this Nevada desert town with the announcement this week... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 01/22/10 8:15 AM

Troon Golf to Manage Bay Area Diablo Grande Golf & Country Club(PATTERSON, CA) -- Troon Golf, the world's largest golf course management company, announced Jan. 12 it will take over management of Diablo Grande Golf & Country Club in Patterson,... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 01/15/10 8:30 AM

St. Johns Golf Course Billy Casper Golf Purchases St. Johns Golf & Country Club From St. Joe Company (VIENNA, VA) -- Billy Casper Golf, America's second-largest golf course owner/operator added to its portfolio with the recent purchase of St. Johns... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 01/08/10 8:30 AM

Golf Club Scottsdale Clubhouse Golf Club Scottsdale to Add New Practice Facility Amenities(SCOTTSDALE, AZ) -- The Golf Club Scottsdale, one of the top-ranked private golf-only clubs in the country, is building on its acclaimed reputation with news of an expanded... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 01/01/10 8:15 AM

Trump Expands Golf Empire with New Golf Course Acquisitions(NEW YORK, NY) -- Donald Trump did some Christmas shopping on the golf course, walking away with two new courses to his growing golf empire. Both of the courses Trump purchased were... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 12/25/09 6:23 PM

Ritz-Carlton Destination Club Opens North Lake Tahoe Location(TRUCKEE, CA) -- The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club announced the opening of its newest property Dec. 18 here near luxurious Lake Tahoe. The Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe, a ski-in/ski-out mountain retreat, is now... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 12/18/09 8:45 AM

Sicily's Verdura Golf & Spa Resort in Sicily Poised for 2010 OpeningVerdura Golf - View towards Centro from Pool (SICILY, ITALY) -- Golfers and resort travelers will soon be able to experience a unique new golfing experience on Sicily's southwest... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 12/11/09 8:35 AM

Hualalai Resort Reports Unveils $40 Million Enhancement(KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII) - Hualalai Resort, one of the most luxurious residential golf course communities in the world, is closing in on $130 million in resort sales this year, spurred by $43.5 million in sales... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 12/04/09 8:30 AM

Reserve at Lake Keowee Unveils New Builder Showcase Homes(SUNSET, SC) -- The Reserve at Lake Keowee, a private lake, mountain and golf course community near Greenville, unveiled the first 20 new home plans in its Builder Showcase Program in collaboration... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 11/27/09 8:15 AM

Benchmark Hospitality Adds Villas of Grand Cypress Resort to Management Portfolio(THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS) -- Benchmark Hospitality International recently added The Villas of Grand Cypress Resort to its portfolio of distinctive resorts, conference centers and hotels. The announcement was made earlier... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 11/20/09 8:30 AM

Group Metro Sees Encouraging Market for New Dominican Republic Project(JUAN DELIO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC) -- While many real estate developers from around the world are postponing or canceling projects due to lackluster sales and inadequate funding, Group Metro, one of the... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 11/13/09 8:45 AM

Grupo del Sol Unveils New Eco-Lux Development off Coast of Panama(LAS PERLAS, PANAMA) - Grupo del Sol, one of Central America's most respected and experienced developers, has partnered with the renowned Mexican architectural firm GVA & Associates and Dr. Dan... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 11/06/09 8:30 AM

Canada's Bear Mountain Resort to Host Telus World Skins Game(VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA) -- Bear Mountain Resort, an upscale 36-hole resort community located on Victoria Island, recently announced it will become the new host of the TELUS World Skins next... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 10/30/09 8:15 AM

Jack Nicklaus to Open New Punta Mita Bahia Golf CourseJack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course - Tail of the Whale, 19th hole (PUNTA MITA, MEXICO) -- Punta Mita, one of Mexico's most luxurious resort and residential communities, is preparing for the... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 10/09/09 8:00 AM

Timeshare Industry Proving to be Resilient in Tough Economy(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- Despite tighter credit markets and high unemployment rates, the U.S. timeshare industry continues to demonstrate its resilience.Although overall sales continue to reflect the national trend of lower consumer spending,... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 10/02/09 8:00 AM

Private Equity Residence Club Ownerships Now Available near Lake Toxaway Lake Catatoga (LAKE TOXAWAY, NC) -- A new private equity residence club is going to market near luxurious Lake Toxaway in the North Carolina Mountains. Called Catatoga, the new 308-acre... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 09/25/09 8:00 AM

Ocean's Edge in St. Kitts Announces New Third Phase of Product(FRIGATE BAY, ST. KITTS & NEVIS) -- The autumn is officially here which means that the cold winter weather is just a couple of months away. Does that get you... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 09/18/09 8:00 AM

Hummingbird Beach Resort Generates $4.5 Million in Real Estate Sales(SICAMOUS, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA) -- After bracing for a slow sales season, Hummingbird Beach Resort, a four-season, lakefront resort on Mara Lake, announced this week it has transacted $4.5 million worth... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 09/11/09 8:00 AM

Canada's Okanagan Region to Get New Greg Norman Golf Course (PEACHLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA) -- Hall of Fame golfer Greg Norman recently announced he will be designing a championship golf course on the former fairways of Ponderosa Golf Course in... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 09/04/09 8:00 AM

Newly Redesigned Sky Valley Golf Course Community Releases First New Home SitesSky Valley View (SKY VALLEY, GA) -- Sky Valley Resort and Country Club recently released its first home sites since developer Merrill Trust Communities and Resorts, LLC, purchased the... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 08/28/09 8:00 AM

Troon Golf Picked to Manage Prince's Golf Club in England(SANDWICH, ENGLAND) -- Troon Golf, the world's largest operator of upscale golf course properties, recently announced it was adding Prince's Golf Club to its portfolio of managed courses. Situated on the... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 08/21/09 8:00 AM

Timbers Resorts Announces New Private Residence Club project at Doonbeg, Ireland(CARBONDALE, CO) -- Timbers Resorts, a leading developer of intimate luxury resort properties, announced Aug. 18 its partnership with Kiawah Development Partners (KDP), master developer of Kiawah Island and other... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 08/14/09 8:20 AM

Troubled Ultra-Exclusive Yellowstone Club Finally Sells for $115 Million(BIG SKY, MT) -- Residential and commercial real estate is being traded at drastically reduced prices across the board, and the luxury segment is no exception. One of the latest examples of... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 08/07/09 8:00 AM

Christophe Harbour's Golf and Yacht Community Takes Shape on St. Kitts(CHRISTOPHE HARBOUR, ST. KITTS) -- Affluent individuals are continuing to seek vacation home and investment opportunities in the Caribbean. The market is driven by new resort developments, proximity to the... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/31/09 8:00 AM

Cultural Agility, Flexibility Keys to Successful Robert Trent Jones Golf Courses(PALO ALTO, CA) -- Despite the recent downturn in the golf industry worldwide, golf course architecture firm of Robert Trent Jones II (RTJ II) remains active. RTJ II is currently... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/24/09 8:00 AM

Justice Family Group Acquires Remaining Interest in Greenbrier Sporting Club(WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV) -- The Justice Family Group, LLC, led by Jim Justice, recently completed the purchase of all of DPS Sporting Club Development Company's ownership and interest in The... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/17/09 8:00 AM

What's Old is New Again: The Draw of Architectural Heritage at Homestead PreserveHomestead Golf Academy (HOT SPRINGS, VA) -- Despite the slowdown in real estate sales and home construction nationwide, this well-known mountain resort community continues to draw well-to-do vacation... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/10/09 8:00 AM

Famed Golfer Gary Player Bringing World-Class Golf to Bulgaria(BULGARIA) -- Hall of Fame golfer Gary Player, now one of the sport's leading golf course designers, continues to break new ground in countries where golf is emerging in popularity. And one... Read More
Sanibel Island: A Place of Sanctuary

Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/06/09 11:01 AM

(SANIBEL ISLAND, FL) -- Imagine a place where the environment is in perfect harmony. A place where development, commerce, transportation, entertainment and nature co-exist without colliding. That place is Sanibel and Captiva islands - two little islands tucked hidden away... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 07/03/09 8:00 AM

Ballyhack National Golf Destination Retreat Opens to Fanfare (ROANOKE, VA) -- Ballyhack Golf Club, the country's latest private national golf club, opened June 26 with some local fanfare that featured Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer. Beamer, a partner and member... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 06/26/09 8:00 AM

San Diego's Residence Club on Mission Beach Debuts this Summer(SAN DIEGO, CA) -- The private residence club, an innovative vacation home ownership concept highly successful in some of the world's most renowned destinations, makes its Southern California beachfront debut this... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 06/19/09 8:00 AM

Bonita Bay Opens New Luxurious 25th-Floor Model Residence at Esperia South High-Rise(BONITA SPRINGS, FL) -- Esperia South, the fifth of eight Bonita Bay high-rises planned by The Lutgert Companies here in Southwest Florida, just unveiled its newest model residence on... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 06/12/09 8:00 AM

Oil Nut Bay Resort Hires Chrysler Corporation Exec to Guide Sustainable Development(VIRGIN GORDA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS) -- Oil Nut Bay, a luxury resort-style sustainable development owned by Michigan-based Victor International, recently brought on visionary Dr. Larry Oswald as the resort's... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 06/05/09 8:00 AM

Land Launch Project Marketing Selected to Sell Golf Club at Rise Property(VERNON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA) -- The Rise announced June 1 that Land Launch Project Marketing has been selected to market the existing real estate inventory in its established neighborhoods.... Read More
St. Joe Company Involved in One of Country's Largest Mixed-Use Developments.

Posted by Scott Kauffman 05/29/09 8:00 AM

St. Joe Company Involved in One of Country's Largest Mixed-Use Developments(WEST BAY, FL) - The St. Joe Company, Northwest Florida's largest landowner and one of the state's leading developers of resort-style communities, is embarking on one of the largest mixed-use... Read More
PGA Tour star Fred Couples Opens New Canada Course

Posted by Scott Kauffman 05/23/09 9:00 AM

(VERNON, British Columbia) - 735-acre golf and winery resort, located minutes from the heart of Vernon on a south-facing hillside that overlooks Okanagan Lake. Read More
Cliffs Communities Keowee Golf Course

Posted by Scott Kauffman 05/23/09 1:05 AM

(SIX MILE, S.C.) - The six-hole format is particularly convenient for those with busy schedules. Read More
Orlando Realtor Karen Arbutine Closes Record Home Sale

Posted by Scott Kauffman 05/22/09 9:00 AM

(ORLANDO, FL)-- At a time when the local real estate market is down, Realtor® Karen Arbutine is at the top of her game. So much so that Arbutine, the leading agent for RE/MAX Central Realty, just recorded the largest residential sale in the history of Seminole County. Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 05/22/09 8:00 AM

Robert Trent Jones Sees Great Opportunity for Golf Course Industry; Less Private Golf(PALO ALTO, CA) -- In all recessions or downturns, there is opportunity. That's precisely how Bruce Charlton, immediate past president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects,... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 05/15/09 8:00 AM

Cuba's Varadero Golf Club Plays Host to Inaugural Montecristo Cup (HAVANA, CUBA) -- Palmares SA, the organization responsible for golf in Cuba, hosted the inaugural Montecristo Cup May 2 at the Varadero Golf Club in Varadero, Cuba. The competition, which... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 05/08/09 8:00 AM

PGA of America Breaks Ground on First PGA Village Outside of United States(CAT ISLAND, BAHAMAS) -- The PGA of America is taking its brand to the Bahamas. In its first real estate venture outside of the United States, the PGA... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 05/01/09 8:00 AM

WCI Communities Drives Pompano Beach Resurgence with Great Values (POMPANO BEACH, FL.) -- This lesser-known coastal town between Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale has new luxury real estate life thanks to WCI Communities' newly opened Plaza at Oceanside. WCI Oceanside... Read More
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Launches New Destination Club

Posted by Scott Kauffman 04/28/09 8:00 AM

(ORLANDO, FL) -- Twenty five years after setting a new timeshare standard by becoming the first branded hospitality company to enter the vacation ownership market, Marriott International Inc., is now about to redefine the vacation/destination club industry. Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 04/24/09 8:00 AM

The Els Club at Dubai Sports City Named Runner-up Development of Year (DUBAI, U.A.E.) - The Els Club at Dubai Sports City, the first Middle East golf course designed by golf star Ernie Els, was recently named runner-up international Development... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 04/17/09 8:00 AM

Marriott Vacation Club International Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Timeshare Business(ORLANDO, FL) -- Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI), Marriott International's growing vacation ownership division, announced April 15 the celebration of its silver anniversary of being in the timeshare industry. "Frankly, it's... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 04/10/09 8:00 AM

Ritz-Carlton Managed Abaco Club Debuts New Fractional Ownership Cottages(ABACO, BAHAMAS) -- The Abaco Club on Winding Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Managed Club, announced April 8 the second series of Ritz-Carlton Club fractional ownership residences. This secluded residential development and sporting... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 04/03/09 8:00 AM

Timeshare Industry Conducts Upbeat Annual International Conference in Trying Times(ORLANDO, FL) -- With the global recession continuing to drag on for the 16th month, it's tough for many people to find a silver lining in the cloudy economic conditions, especially... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 03/27/09 8:00 AM

New Dallas-area Golf Community Releases First Wave of Homesites(THE COLONY, TX) -- There was a time when the Dallas area would welcome a dozen new golf courses a year. But the golf course development boom is over, at least in... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 03/20/09 8:00 AM

Honduras' Pristine Bay Resort Project Exhibits High-Profile Presence at Doral(MIAMI, FL) -- Golf fans around the world had their eyes set on Florida's classic Doral Resort and Spa last weekend as Tiger Woods played in his second tournament since coming... Read More
Tavistock Group, Tiger Woods and Friends Host Unique 'Member-Guest' Golf Event

Posted by Scott Kauffman 03/20/09 7:59 AM

(ORLANDO, FL) -- In 2005, when CNBC provided news coverage of the second-ever Tavistock Cup, an annual golf tournament pitting touring professional golf members of Lake Nona and Isleworth Golf & Country Clubs, the cable business news channel billed the private Orlando event as the "Toughest Ticket in Sports." Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 03/13/09 8:00 AM

Steep Discounts, Club Incentives Prove Successful at WCI Communities (PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL) -- Nobody needs to be told it's a fantastic time to buy property in Florida, a highly desirable Sun Belt destination where supply still greatly exceeds demand,... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 03/06/09 9:00 AM

Urban Land Institute Resort Development Conference '09: New Ideas, New Hope(ORLANDO, FL) - Approximately 150-200 of the world's leading resort developers, operators, architects and industry experts gathered here this week at the Urban Land Institute's annual resort development conference, trying... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 02/27/09 8:25 AM

Dakota Mountain Lodge, Golden Door Spa Preparing for Summer Opening(PARK CITY, UT) -- Dakota Mountain Lodge & Golden Door Spa, the first ski property in the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Collection, continues to move forward and reports it will be... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 02/20/09 8:12 AM

Property Sales Exceed Bonita Bay Group's Expectations at Verandah (FORT MYERS, FL) -- With incentives and values leading the way, property sales in Verandah last year leapt far ahead of projections and exceeded the prior year's sales by 139 percent,... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 02/13/09 8:25 AM

Kootenai Recaptures Turn-of-the-Century Luxury Lifestyle, Architecture(SWAN LAKE, MT) -- In the early 1900s, this tiny oasis outside Big Fork was the private playground for some of the biggest tycoons of its time. Names like Vanderbilt, Morgan, Astor, Carnegie and... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 02/06/09 8:29 AM

Pillar Panama Pushes Red Frog Beach Development Back into Action(BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA) -- After being stymied for nearly two years from a labor strike and consequent financial stress, one of Panama's most ambitious luxury resort-style communities is back to... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 01/30/09 8:22 AM

Resort Equities Making Headway in Luxury Fractional Ownership Market Odeon's Penthouse (SAN JOSE, Calif.) -- After decades of making a name as one of the leading West Coast industrial developers, Kimball Small is now making a splash in the shared home... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 01/26/09 2:26 PM

Construction Tops Out at Bonita Bay High-Rise (BONITA SPRINGS, FL) -- A little more than one year after construction started, Bonita Bay's newest luxury high-rise tower, Tavira, has topped out. Bonita Bay Group's Tavira Tower The last major roof slab... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 01/13/09 12:51 PM

Staubach Firm Developing First Jack Nicklaus Club in Bahamas(ROYAL ISLAND, Bahamas) -- Hall of Fame football quarterback Roger Staubach is bringing his game to the Bahamas -- real estate development game that is. Staubach, the longtime great with the Dallas... Read More
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Posted by Scott Kauffman 01/02/09 1:46 PM

Punta Cana Resort Set to Open First Private Golf Club(PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic) -- This venerable resort-style community that first put Hispaniola on the tourism map 40 years ago is about to welcome its first private golf and oceanfront community... Read More
Tivoli Properties Announces Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta

Posted by Scott Kauffman 01/01/09 9:00 AM

(ATLANTA, GA) -- The heart of Atlanta's Midtown Art Center will now feature the area's first Mandarin Oriental hotel and residential development. Read More