I’m Gigi M. Knudtson, and for more than a decade I’ve worked with buyers who were drawn to luxury real estate near championship golf courses for the lifestyle as much as for investment potential. In my experience, these properties can be deeply rewarding—but only when expectations are grounded in how golf communities actually function day to day.
A championship course is generally designed to host professional or high-level amateur tournaments, with longer yardage, tournament infrastructure, and strict maintenance standards. In property listings, this label usually signals:
When clients ask me why these properties hold their appeal, the answers are consistent:
Across U.S. markets, homes adjacent to championship courses commonly trade at a premium compared to similar square footage elsewhere in the same ZIP code. That premium is influenced by:
However, appreciation is not uniform. In slower markets, golf-course premiums can stagnate longer than city-center property values.
These rarely appear in glossy listings:
If you love quiet mornings, spend a full weekday and a full tournament weekend in the neighborhood before committing. I’ve often seen buyers surprised by the difference.By Gigi M. Knudtson, Founder
Property law and taxation can materially affect ownership near golf courses. Below is a simplified comparison of how selected states typically treat three common issues: HOA disclosure rules, property tax reassessment practices, and short-term rental restrictions in planned communities.
Regulations change frequently, and local ordinances may add further restrictions.
Properties near elite courses tend to be less volatile than general suburban housing but not immune to downturns. Course closures, ownership disputes, or declining tourism can materially affect values.