by Robert Borges on July 23, 2020
Every golfer in the world thinks of The Masters at Augusta National when you mention golf in the state of Georgia. But that’s just one among hundreds of idyllic golf courses of all skill levels that adorn The Peach State. If you’re looking to retire or settle down in a place that boasts some of the nation’s finest courses, here are a few great options spotlighting the most affordable golf communities in Georgia.
Lake Arrowhead- Waleska, GA
Home priced from the mid $300,000s
A 7,100-yard, 18-hole Highlands Course is the centerpiece of this affordable Georgia golf community, having earned a reputation as one of Georgia’s top championship golf courses and is "The Best Golf Course in Cherokee County" according to Cherokee Life Magazine. Members and guests enjoy amenities, including a fully stocked clubhouse, fine dining at the Highland Grill, and a veranda with long-range mountain views. A full suite of recreational amenities includes two swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, nature trails, community parks, a sandy beach and a private marina on one of the cleanest lakes in the state.
Osprey Cove- St. Mary’s, GA
Homes priced from the $300,000s
Centered around a nationally-ranked Mark McCumber golf course, this gated golf community in Georgia encompasses a wide range of affordable homesites, home designs and existing homes to suit a variety of budgets and lifestyles. In addition to world-class golf, residents enjoy a newly-renovated clubhouse, a kayak rack, tennis courts, walking and biking paths, and The River Club including a state-of-the-art fitness center, a junior Olympic swimming pool, and a marshfront Tiki Hut. The community dock provides a direct navigable link via the St. Marys River to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean.
Savannah Quarters- Savannah, GA
Homes priced from $300,000
With quality real estate for as low as $300k, this affordable Georgia golf community features an 18-hole Greg Norman Signature Golf Course, a resort-style swimming pool and fitness center, tennis courts, fine dining and gracious Southern service. Residents love this community because they’re at the epicenter of all of the culture, history and the eclectic vibe of downtown Savannah and the beaches of Tybee Island and Hilton Head, while still enjoying the convenience of a community built with a modern, active lifestyle in mind.
The Landings- Savannah, GA
Homes priced from the mid $400,000s
Another affordable golf community in beautiful Savannah, this one was named the “Best Planned Community of 2017" by Savannah Magazine and “One of America’s Healthiest Clubs” by Prevo Health Solutions. Offering an extraordinary country club lifestyle, members have full access to six championship golf courses, great court sports (34 tennis courts, paddle ball, pickleball, bocce), and a 48,000-square foot fitness center, and nearly 100 diverse social clubs. Hard to believe homes here start in the $400,000s.
