If you are a golfer, active senior living means only one thing: Work can no longer get in the way of your golf game! Many active adult retirement communities are in proximity to exceptional golf courses, and Overture apartments are no exception. We’ve got your golfing needs covered, whether you love the dry heat of the Arizona desert, the tropical feel of a Florida course, or the temperate joys of North Carolina greens. As you continue striving to lower your handicap, any one of these great choices is guaranteed to raise your spirits!

Scottsdale, Arizona

If you choose one of our active senior living communities in the Scottsdale area, your travel time to great golf will be minimal. With 200-ish courses in and around Scottsdale, your next game is literally a chip and a putt away. Arizona’s exquisite weather between October and April gives you plenty of time to reduce your handicap, with a wealth of activities and great restaurants to keep you busy after golf.

The best golf courses in Scottsdale include: 

  • TPC Scottsdale: Host of the PGA Tour’s Waste Management Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale is a fun course with a tour-quality layout.
  • Grayhawk Golf Club: Home to two excellent courses, the championship-caliber Raptor and Talon, a scenic course with unforgettable canyons.
  • We-Ko-Pa Golf Club: Set in the untouched Sonoran Desert, We-Ko-Pa offers the Cholla and Saguaro courses. Saguaro is considered one of the best layouts in Arizona.
  • The Boulders: Located in North Scottsville, The Boulders offers unique holes built around giant boulder formations. 

Orlando, Florida

Golfers of all ages flock to sunny Florida for some fun in the sun. Florida’s east coast is a southern golf capital; Orlando has over 100 public golf courses, a sophisticated restaurant scene, and two Overture active retirement communities, filled with potential golf buddies. 

Here are just five of the many golf courses you can enjoy in Orlando:

  • Bay Hill Club and Lodge: Home of the PGA Tour’s Arnold Palmer Invitational Championship, and designed by Palmer himself. You have to stay at the lodge to play there, but it’s one of those courses that’s on every golfer’s bucket list.
  • The Waldorf Astoria Golf Club: A polished course with strategic bunkering and greens that reward the precision golfer.
  • Orange County National Golf Center: Home to the rolling meadows and lakes of Panther Lake, the center hosts awe-inspiring practice facilities.
  • Ritz-Carlton Golf Club: The Grande Lake course is a local favorite, with a laidback feel and wide fairways.
  • Shingle Creek Golf Club: Known for its elegant water features and playable layout. Arnold Palmer Design Co. redesigned Shingle Creek in 2016.

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Attracting golfers since the late 19th century, Pinehurst offers more than 50 golf courses and fewer than 20,000 people to play them. The city itself was designed by the renowned architect Frederick Law Olmsted, the creator of Central Park. The weather is temperate, and generally only reaches 79 degrees in mid-summer. One round on the Donald Ross-designed Pinehurst #2, and you’ll be hooked. If you lived in one of Overture’s North Carolina communities, you’d never be more than a day-trip away from a fine golfing location.

Imagine teeing off on one of these fantastic courses:

  • Pinehurst #2: Probably the most challenging and enjoyable course in Pinehurst, #2 has hosted multiple U.S. Opens and holds a historic place in American golf.
  • Pinehurst #4: Completely redesigned in 2018, #4 is more forgiving than #2, with natural sandscapes and amazing scenery.
  • The Cradle: A short 9-hole course, The Cradle offers a casual and fun environment for those who use golf as an excuse to get together with friends.
  • Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club: designed by Donald Ross and restored by Kyle Franz, this old-school course offers Ross’s classic routing and fast greens.
  • Tobacco Road Golf Club: A bold course that favors creativity over power, Tobacco Road offers big contours, tricky tiers, and massive bunkers. 

Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Although located in South Carolina, Kiawah Island has a tropical resort ambiance. Approximately 20 miles south of Charleston’s active senior living apartments, the island is 1.5 miles at its widest point. Miles of beach and 30 miles of scenic trails complement its nine incredible golf courses.

Kiawah is an extraordinary golf getaway. Featuring courses designed by Watson, Player, Nicklaus, Dye, Fazio, and Johnston, Kiawah is a major tournament destination.  

Popular Kiawah Island courses include:


  • The Ocean Course: Perhaps the most iconic of Kiawah Island's courses, the Ocean Course features ten seaside holes and is characterized by challenging ocean winds. It has hosted the Ryder Cup, Senior PGA Championship, and PGA Championship.
  • Osprey Point: Beautiful marsh and creek views, coupled with a balance of playability and challenge, make this lush course.
  • Cougar Point: Another course that showcases the island’s marshes, Cougar Point underwent recent renovations to modernize the play, featuring new, revitalized greens, bunkers, and tee boxes.
  • Turtle Point: A tight, technical course, Turtle Point rewards precision in the face of challenging coastal winds.
  • Oak Point: A favorite among golfers who appreciate beautiful surroundings, Oak Point features a rolling layout with expansive fairways.
  • Whether you’re a true fanatic who only plays golf on days that end in “Y,” or a newly initiated enthusiast, any one of these great golf getaway options is precisely what the golf pro ordered. All are close to Overture apartments’ active retirement communities. Drop by our website to discover golf-adjacent Overture apartments near you!