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Old 03-15-2009, 07:34 AM
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Couple of observations....

On another thread, we were discussing progress of building houses; there was an estimate of up to 5,000 houses still to be built of north of 466A. Even in a decent real estate climate, that equates to at least 2 years before they cross the highway. I can't see them building and opening CC golf courses south of 466A that far in advance of having housing around them.

There is a formula used for # of golf holes per thousand population. This is part of the master planning with Sumter county. This ensures that golf courses will continue to be built.... as evidenced by new execs being built north of Sandhill.

What I'm not sure of, and hopefully someone else will pipe in.... does this formula only apply to the amenity supported exec golf courses or also to the privately owned CC courses? If only to the execs, then the Developer can determine when and where to build champ courses based on market conditions. But, as others have noted, if CC courses help sell houses then they will be built.
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