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here are no guarantees in life.

Chances are, though, if you combine

a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course

with a family-oriented, gated resi-

dential community that is debt free

and place all of it 25 minutes away from one of the

most desirable cities in the nation, you can pretty

much guarantee a successful development.

Which is precisely the case at The Club at Longview,

a spectacular community just south of Charlotte,

North Carolina. But what makes The Club at

Longview even more impressive is the fact that

although the property is zoned for 1,200 homesites,

the developers have limited the real estate to a mere

300 homesites.

“From day one, the developers wanted a high-

quality community that would have a low impact on

the environment,” said Neal Vohr, general manager

and COO. “So every decision—beginning with the

180-acre conservation easement that was recorded

before ground was broken to permanently protect the

property from future development—was driven by a

TheClub atLongviewIt’s all about creating value at this gated communityjust south of Charlotte, North Carolina, which offers an ever-evolving list of amenities anchoredby the area’s only Jack Nicklaus Signature Course

ABOVE AND BELOW:The 28,000-square-foot clubhouse offers members a variety of dining options.T

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desire to reward the community’s residents and club

members with great value.”

That value comes in several forms. First and fore-

most is the Charlotte area’s only Nicklaus Signature

Course, which winds through mature pines, oaks,

maples, and hardwoods and features numerous ponds,

streams, and protected wetlands. Nicklaus had carte

blanche to route the course without regard to home-

sites, allowing him to take full advantage of the prop-

erty’s rolling topography. The result is, according to

director of golf James Swift, “a highly playable course

with a dynamic variety of holes you don’t normally

see in a residential club setting.”

However, it’s not just the golf course experience

that provides value. According to Golf Research

Group’s U.S. Golf Real Estate Report, Nicklaus ranked

highest among golf course architects in terms of

adding value to a community. “Homes at Nicklaus

communities are like blue-chip stocks—their value

grows dependably every year,” said Colin Hegarty,

president of Golf Research Group.

And the old-world-style manor homes at Longview

are just as spectacular as the golf course. By maintain-

ing a strict architectural review process and a small

group of builders, the real estate at Longview is very

consistent from one property to another. In fact, when

plans are presented for review, builders must show the

elevation of their property and the neighboring

homes as well to ensure a consistent streetscape and a

neighborhood feel.

In addition, since The Club at Longview is located

just south of Charlotte in Union County, its residents

are rewarded with lower taxes and an award-winning

public school system. Add to that a 24-hour manned

RIGHT: A strict review process

maintains a consistentstreetscape.

ABOVE: The full-servicerange includes three

putting and chipping areas.

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security gate and you can see why a predominant

number of families are choosing The Club at

Longview as their place to call home.

“It is definitely an active membership,” said Vohr.

“So they value the close proximity to Charlotte and

all that it has to offer, but they appreciate the fact

they don’t have to deal with the negatives of a big

city, like higher taxes, traffic congestion, pollution,

crime, etc.”

Of course, there’s no reason to leave Longview,

which in addition to the golf course offers a full-ser-

vice practice range with three putting and chipping ar-

eas; four tennis courts; a 10,000-square-foot activity

center, complete with massage and steam rooms, fit-

ness center, a Youth Lodge with a vari-

ety of children’s activities, an adult

swimming pool and a resort-style

pool for families; and a stunning

28,000-square-foot English country

manor clubhouse featuring multiple

food and beverage options from fine

dining to casual dining to drinks, all

overlooking the 18th hole.

Currently, there are a number of

membership options available: social,

limited golf, and full golf member-

ships, which will be capped at 396. In terms of real

estate, there are multiple phases of development that

offer options for residents based upon their lifestyle

choices, from expansive estate homes

to compact cottage homes and every-

thing in between.

With all that The Club at

Longview has to offer, perhaps its

greatest asset is its ability to adjust to

the needs of its ever-changing mem-

bership. “Clubs are living, breathing

entities,” said Vohr. “They are always

evolving. And we pride ourselves on

working hard to create more value

for our members every day.”

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The Club atLongview

8801 Longview Club DriveWeddington, N.C. 28173

704.443.2500TheClubatLongview.com

PAR: 72 YARDAGE: 7,065YEAR FOUNDED: 2003

ARCHITECT: Jack Nicklaus

TOP: The 381-yard 2ndABOVE: Children’s activities, like this tennis camp, are a top priority.

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THE CLUB AT LONGVIEW8801 Longview Club DriveWeddington, N.C. 28173

704.443.2500TheClubatLongview.com

The 596-yard 6th

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