Golf has been popular since the turn of the 19th century, but increasingly, the affluent are seeking out fairways that can be lived on in luxurious style, serving as the nexus of their social network.
In 2024, there were approximately 3,200 golf facilities in the country with a real estate component, whether as part of a residential community or a resort real estate complex, according to the National Golf Foundation.
But experts say that the COVID-19 pandemic was really when the “golf lifestyle” exploded. Suddenly, being outside and engaging in an activity where you could easily “social distance” from the other players had immense appeal…