Latest Upscale Florida Golf Course Will Open Its Doors Soon
Say you don't know Jack Nicklaus well enough to play The Concession? Lack the connections to finagle a tee time at The Founders Golf Club? Unable to secure a big enough loan to pull off the Ritz-Carlton/Members Golf Club weekend double?
Don't despair. A chance to act the well-heeled big shot - at least for several months - is coming your way.
Barring unforeseen delays, the latest addition to the Florida's collection of upscale courses will open within the next four to six weeks.
And although the Arthur Hills-designed River Strand Golf and Country Club will eventually be as exclusive as the above-named playgrounds, plans are for it to be open to the public until Lennar Homes meets its target of new-home sales - at which point access will be limited to members.
According to Homes' new home consultant Maria Amundson, the community will include about 1,800 residences, including luxury condominiums. Given the fluctuating market, how fast they sell is anyone's guess.
River Strand will also feature tennis courts and a Mediterranean-style clubhouse offering fine dining, a full-fitness center, swimming pool and billiard room.
Located north of Stoneybrook Golf Club (also designed by Hills) in the East Manatee community of Heritage Harbour, River Strand will consist of 27 holes upon completion.
Course superintendent Steve Rodriguez said the first 18 should open by the end of September, followed by the unveiling of the other nine holes in January or February. Many holes will offer spectacular, scenic views of Manatee River tributaries.
Rodriguez is confident there will be no delays leading to the initial opening.
"The grassing started in January, and it is 98 percent grown in. Now, it is just a matter of putting up markers, signage and a temporary (pro shop) facility," he said.
Don't despair. A chance to act the well-heeled big shot - at least for several months - is coming your way.
Barring unforeseen delays, the latest addition to the Florida's collection of upscale courses will open within the next four to six weeks.
And although the Arthur Hills-designed River Strand Golf and Country Club will eventually be as exclusive as the above-named playgrounds, plans are for it to be open to the public until Lennar Homes meets its target of new-home sales - at which point access will be limited to members.
According to Homes' new home consultant Maria Amundson, the community will include about 1,800 residences, including luxury condominiums. Given the fluctuating market, how fast they sell is anyone's guess.
River Strand will also feature tennis courts and a Mediterranean-style clubhouse offering fine dining, a full-fitness center, swimming pool and billiard room.
Located north of Stoneybrook Golf Club (also designed by Hills) in the East Manatee community of Heritage Harbour, River Strand will consist of 27 holes upon completion.
Course superintendent Steve Rodriguez said the first 18 should open by the end of September, followed by the unveiling of the other nine holes in January or February. Many holes will offer spectacular, scenic views of Manatee River tributaries.
Rodriguez is confident there will be no delays leading to the initial opening.
"The grassing started in January, and it is 98 percent grown in. Now, it is just a matter of putting up markers, signage and a temporary (pro shop) facility," he said.
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