Archive: Golf Digest Magazine

Moonlight Basin Files Chapter 11: Moonlight Basin, a high-end golf-and-ski resort with a partially completed Jack Nicklaus course (pictured), has filed for bankruptcy protection. So reports New West. The move came just one day before a foreclosure that would have...; By Peter Finch; Published Nov. 19, 2009; Keywords Big Sky | Jack Nicklaus | Lehman Brothers | Montana | Moonlight Basin | bankruptcy | foreclosure | high-end | ski-and-golf

Rich Folks Live Near Trump Course: We got an email this week from Donald Trump with a photocopy of this Washington Post story attached. Dated Nov. 7, it concerns Loudoun County, Va., and the many yuppies living there.A study found, as...; By Peter Finch; Published Nov. 19, 2009; Keywords Arthur Hills | Donald Trump | Eric Trump | Loudoun County | Tom Fazio | Trump National Washington D.C. | Virginia | yuppies

Amelia Island's Bankruptcy Filing: Amelia Island Plantation has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the Associated Press is reporting. The Florida resort said in court documents it would not have enough cash on hand to meet payroll this Friday...; By Peter Finch; Published Nov. 18, 2009; Keywords Amelia Island Plantation | Florida | Jacksonville | bankruptcy protection | economy | payroll

Waverly Oaks Deal On Hold: Waverly Oaks Golf Club in Plymouth, Mass., was supposed to be plowed under before Christmas. The plan was to turn the daily fee course into a 240-acre movie and TV studio—a "Hollywood East" that would...; By Peter Finch; Published Nov. 11, 2009; Keywords Brian Silva | Hollywood East | Massachusetts | Plymouth | Plymouth Rock Studios | Waverly Oaks | economy | movie studio

The Twisty Tetherow Tale: The short history of Tetherow -- a high-end golf community in Oregon with a highly regarded David McLay Kidd-designed course -- has more than its share of twists and turns. Here's an article in the...; By Peter Finch; Published Nov. 09, 2009; Keywords Arrowood Tetherow | Bend | David McLay Kidd | Oregon | Tetherow | Virtual Realty Enterprises | default | economy | high-end community | lot sales | new course

And He's Off...: Yes, the Donald has begun construction of Trump International Golf Links Scotland— a project he promises will include "the greatest golf course in history." Among the first tasks: planting grass to stabilize its environmentally sensitive...; By Peter Finch; Published Oct. 29, 2009; Keywords Donald Trump | Donald Trump Jr. | Scotland | The Donald | Trump International Golf Links | new courses | protesters | real estate

Balsam Homeowners Rally Against Foreclosure: Balsam Mountain Preserve is a high-end North Carolina community with an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course (pictured) and some big financial problems. But its well-heeled homeowners are fighting back against an impending foreclosure by a lender...; By Peter Finch; Published Oct. 29, 2009; Keywords Balsam Mountain Preserve | Chaffin/Light | Keith Vinson | North Carolina | Seven Falls | Sylva | bankruptcy | default | foreclosure | high-end

'Spectacular' Golf Homes For Sale: "Top Ten Real Estate Deals," a self-described independent web site, is featuring what it considers America's 10 Most Spectacular Golf Homes. Have a look here. Some are nicer than others. In a few, the decor...; By Peter Finch; Published Oct. 27, 2009; Keywords Spectacular | high-end | luxury | top 10

For Sale: Norman's Colorado Digs: It's not on a golf course, per se, but Greg Norman's massive Seven Lakes Ranch in Colorado is for sale...and if you can afford the asking price ($55 million) you can probably afford to build...; By Peter Finch; Published Oct. 27, 2009; Keywords Colorado | Greg Norman | Henry Kravis | Meeker | Seven Lakes Ranch | property for sale

Neighborly Spirit: A group of Reno neighbors is attempting to buy the closed Northgate Golf Course and turn it into a city park. True, it won't be a golf course anymore...but to their thinking, an empty course...; By Peter Finch; Published Oct. 22, 2009; Keywords Nevada | Northgate Golf Course | Reno | closed | development | neighborhood | purchase

Kapalua's Bay Course For Sale: The Bay Course at Maui's Kapalua Resort is on the market and the seller would like roughly $30 million, says the listing agent, Jeff Woolson of CB Richard Ellis. That's $20 million less than the...; By Peter Finch; Published Oct. 19, 2009; Keywords Bay Course | CB Richard Ellis | Hawaii | Kapalua Resort | Kingsmill Resort | Maui | Plantation Course | TY Management | property for sale

Sutton's Boot Ranch Faces Foreclosure: Texas's Boot Ranch Golf Club, with a course designed by Hal Sutton as well as financial backing from the 14-time PGA Tour winner, is about to be foreclosed on, the San Antonio Express-News is reporting.Lehman...; By Peter Finch; Published Oct. 14, 2009; Keywords Boot Ranch | Fredericksburg | Hal Sutton | Ken Jowdy | Legacy Properties | Lehman Brothers | Texas | bankruptcy | foreclosure | golf community | high-end