When most people think about living in a golfing community, they picture 
themselves in Florida, California, Arizona or the Carolinas, which for years have had established golf communities. They don’t think about moving to the New Orleans area, where golf is a year round activity with our sub-tropical environment. If you are a golfer relocating to the New Orleans West Bank or even looking for a great place to purchase a second or vacation home, check out these courses and communities that would be perfect for you.
English Turn
Located in Algiers, LA, English Turn is a Jack Nicklaus designed, 18 hole course, listed as one of the Top 100 Golf Communities by Travel & Leisure in 2006. The 18th hole has consistently ranked as one of the most challenging in the country by the PGA.
Living in English Turn
A short 8 mile commute from downtown New Orleans, English Turn is one of the most prestigious and private communities in the metropolitan area. This secure, limited access, country club community offers not just a championship golf course, but a Tennis and Swim Pavilion, private fitness center, children’s activities, and private parks and play areas. There are stunning views from many of the homes available for sale. Are you convinced yet? Contact me for more information on buying your next English Turn home. New construction and resale homes are currently for sale from $379,900 for a cozy 3 bedroom home to $1,499,000 for an expansive, custom waterfront property. Home owner fees may apply.
Timberlane
Centrally located in Gretna, LA, Timberlane Golf and Country Club features an 18 hole, par 72 course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. On site amenities include a pro shop, a library of golfing books and videos available to members, and two grills for a snack or meal after the round is complete. Other activities include a Junior Golf Program, Tournament Activities, and Member Appreciation Nights.
Living in Timberlane
Only 3 miles from the center of New Orleans, Timberlane offers exceptional homes, nestled along the greens of the golf course. Resale homes are currently available from $265,000 for a 3 bedroom starter home to $1,400,000 for a spacious, renovated home overlooking the 5th hole. Contact me for more information on buying your next home in Timberlane.
Public Golf Courses on the West Bank
Brechtel Park
Located in Algiers, LA, Brechtel Park Golf Course offers an 18 hole, par 70 course. Nearby subdivisions include Tall Timbers, Park Timbers, Real Timbers, Walnut Bend and Algiers Point. Recent average home sale prices in the area are $175,487.
Bayou Barriere
Located in Belle Chasse, LA, Bayou Barriere Golf Club offers 3 different 9 hole courses. Belle Chasse has become a destination of choice on the West Bank of New Orleans, offering new construction and resale homes for sale. Recent average home sale prices in the area are $241,230.
Stonebridge
Located in Gretna, LA, Stonebridge Golf Course offers 3 different 9 hole courses and a newly renovated clubhouse. Spanning the city limits between Gretna and Harvey, LA, the Stonebridge subdivision is a semi-gated community of custom homes. Lots are still available, priced from $69,900 to $149,000. Recent average home sale prices in the area are $344,813.
TPC of Louisiana
Host of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans PGA Tour event, the 18 hole, par 72 TPC of Louisiana opened in Avondale, LA in April, 2004. Designed by Pete Dye, the course sits on 250 acres across the Mississippi River, about 12 miles from downtown New Orleans. TPC offers group and individual lessons, PGA Professional staffed golf shop and the TPC Grill, featuring New Orleans cuisine. There are beautifully constructed, newer homes available in the area in the $200,000-$300,000 price range.
The next time you are looking for the perfect golf community in the New Orleans area, remember to visit the West Bank. Contact Lisa Heindel, REALTOR® to buy, sell or relocate to any of these great New Orleans West Bank areas.
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