If I could have water at every tee between the greens we'd sell more homes. But there has to be some grass. Wherever there are lakes or streams, people buy homes or put lots. So we're going to maximize utilization of water features. It's good for real estate and it's good for the course.
Native pines surround the course and create the landscaping within the community.
There is also a variety of players and non-players living in golf course communities. On average, most communities expect approximately 35 percent of their homeowners will have private course memberships or play the daily fees public courses. A variety of amenities draw non-players to a golf course community. Some of the most popular locations within these communities are lots directly adjacent to the course. Even non-golfers want these locations, if for no other reason than the property values.