A Lifestyle of Golf Communities in Stuart FL

South Florida is a golfer's paradise. Gentle hills and rustling palm trees line challenging courses alive with wide water hazards and deep sand dunes. Hundreds of courses dot the South Florida landscape, each with its own unique pace of play. But no other golf course in the sunshine state can compete with the award-winning Golf Communities in Stuart FL. Here, life isn't simply a sport, but a lifestyle.

Golf Communities in Stuart FL

In Stuart, local golf, tennis and boating communities meet as one at award-winning Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club. Beautifully situated along the pristine waters of the St. Lucie River, Harbour Ridge is a private community in the heart of Florida's Treasure Coast. Here, country club living transcends beyond the traditional and into an all-encompassing experience. Members enjoy the casual Treasure Coast lifestyle with all elegance and amenities one comes to expect from an award-winning community. Twenty-eight distinct villages offer dazzling waterfront views of Florida's natural beauty all within reach of Florida's finest beaches, attractions and boutique shopping centres.

Golf

Harbour Ridge is the proud home of Stuart's two finest golf courses. Both the Golden Marsh and River Ridge courses offer a unique style of play in a serene environment. Habor Ridge golf courses are designed to be challenging for even the most skilled players, yet accessible for all levels. The product of course design masterminds, Pete and P.B. Dye and Joe Lee, our courses are focused not only focused on benefiting the golfers but committed to environmental preservation as well. Expect vast wetlands, thick marshes and tall pines.

Yachting

The ocean is only a short boat ride away. Harbour Ridge's three Marinas are located in along the open Intracoastal Waterway with direct access to the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Ninety-eight slips range in size from 24-60 feet in length to provide a waterfront haven for anglers and boating enthusiasts. Our Yacht Club is headed by a Waterfront Director and proud member of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs.

Learn how to own a piece of pristine Stuart Golf Community, Harbor Ridge Golf, Yacht & Country Club and come be our guest.

Tennis is Growing in Popularity

The Tennis Industry Association which is the sport’s promotional organization just released the latest statistics which show that tennis is the only traditional activity in the top ten of sports and activities that can show a growth in participation.  Tennis has added 658,000 players in the last year with overall participation reaching 17.7 million.  The all-important frequent player category accounts for 30%.

Expenditure on tennis was $5.5 million which was up 5% from the previous year.  The reasons for growth include a great workout in a short time frame, the social aspect of doubles play which accounts for most club tennis, relative low startup cost compared to say golf and vastly improved instruction.  A USTA initiative “Try Tennis Free” has been attracting new adult players and encouraging lapsed players to return to the game.  All in all the future is looking very bright for further increases in tennis participation.

Enjoy a Set of Tennis at Harbour Ridge

Tennis lovers rejoice. The beautiful master tennis courts of the Harbour Ridge Golf & Country Club are the setting for every tennis aficionados dreams. Our focus is to deliver top-quality playing environments for the sole enjoyment of our members and their guests. The athletic offerings of Harbour Ridge don't end there. Our grounds are filled with activities for adventurous and outdoor spirits. Try your hand at a round of golf, a stroll down the marina or a tranquil master yoga class. We invite you to be our guest and experience the beauty of Harbour Ridge for yourself.

"What better way to enjoy your friends or sharpen your focus than out in the Florida sun, playing a set of tennis at Harbour Ridge. "
-Harbour Ridge

Steffi Graf's Historical Tennis Match

Sports History was made 26 years ago at the French Open title when Steffi Graf defeated Natsaha Zvereva. Both girls were teenagers in the prime of their athletic careers. This match defied the long history of victories at the French Open and inspired many children in the game of tennis. Read more in the article below.

On this day in 1988, Steffi Graf won her second French Open title with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Natasha Zvereva. The match, which lasted all of 32 minutes, set the record for shortest women's singles title match at a Grand Slam in the Open Era. It also marked the first time a French Open finalist failed to win one game, and was the first time since 1911 at any Grand Slam final that a title was decided by a 6-0, 6-0 score.

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