Golf Communities: A Hole-in-One for Millennials

Once seen as a dying breed, private golf communities are experiencing a rise in popularity thanks to their newest fans: Millennials.

According to Realtor.com, private golf communities have received 2.6% more views per property than typical listings in Q1 2024. Developers are transforming these communities into amenity-rich lifestyle hubs full of attractive resort-style pools, exclusive dining experiences, and extensive social programming. This, coupled with golf’s resurgence during the pandemic and a record year for rounds played in 2023 per the National Golf Foundation, has resulted in a Millennial migration to private golf communities and retirement-style living.

Leading real estate developer Kolter Urban is currently exemplifying this trend with The Island at West Bay Club in Estero Bay, Florida. This development is working to maximize their buyers’ private community experience by providing them the ability to enjoy the exclusive West Bay Club, including a newly renovated private Beach Club facility and an 18-hole championship golf course, right in their backyard.

Private residences, like The Island at West Bay Club, are taking residential communities to the next level through their exclusive luxury experiences.

Examples of private golf communities include:

• The Island at West Bay Club (FL West Coast): The Island features a 24-story tower with 86 residences boasting Gulf of Mexico and championship golf course views. Amenities include a rooftop wine bar, state-of-the-art fitness center, resort-style pool, golf simulator room, coffee bar, club room, private guest suites, pet-friendly facilities, and underground parking with electric car charging. Residents enjoy a premier lifestyle with the ability to access additional West Bay Club amenities.

• • Top West Bay Club Amenities: The Niblick (members-only grille), private Beach Club and exclusive Bay House Activity Center

• Summit Club Residences at Armonk (NY): Located in Westchester’s sole residential golf community overlooking the Summit Club’s Rees Jones-renovated golf course, these residences span six buildings offering four single-level floor plans. Residents can enjoy access to exclusive amenities such as a new state-of-the-art pool house with a fitness center, outdoor poolside restaurant and bar, enhancing the unique lifestyle at Summit Club.

• • Top Summit Club Amenities: The Summit Outdoor Oasis, club dining options, six Har-Tru tennis courts, and two pickleball courts

• Akoya at Boca West Country Club (FL East Coast): Set on a lush seven-acre site, Akoya offers a departure from typical country club living with a 10-story contemporary building housing 113 spacious, flow-through residences. Inspired by global resort and residential trends, Akoya grants unmatched access to golf, tennis, dining, and social events. Amenities include valet parking, 24-hour front desk service, direct elevator entry, a dog park, pool, gym, and social party room.

• • Top Boca West Amenities: Four championship golf courses, eight on-site dining venues and Aquatics Center complete with a cascading waterfall