I'm the Last Man Standing - One Player From 1934 Masters Tournament Remains Stuart, FL - The postman comes every business day to Willoughby Golf Club, dropping off another batch of requests for the last man standing. "It's unbelievable," Errie Ball said of the fan mail that trickles in from strangers. "Every day, a couple of letters to autograph."
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A superbly conditioned Arthur Hills golf course is the centerpiece of this exclusive South Florida country club and gated residential development, which features a total of 375 luxury homes located midway between Palm Beach and Vero Beach in the charming Treasure Coast city of Stuart.
Willoughby is a private member-owned community that occupies a picturesque blend of nature reserves and beautifully landscaped residential properties in Martin County, with a majestic 25,000-square-foot clubhouse, tennis and fitness centers, a large outdoor pool and a six-acre golf practice facility.
The property is home to a cohesive population of energetic and intellectually curious members who participate in a wide range of community events and activities, and fully embrace the active lifestyle this extraordinary development inspires.
Wedged between the bustling Palm Beach area to the south and burgeoning St. Lucie County to the north, Martin County remains an ideal location for those seeking a relaxed Florida lifestyle, with less congestion, low density, lower taxes and an overall "old Florida feel."
Acreage: 403 acres (161 hectares)
Gatehouse: Privacy is assured by gated entry and professional 24-hour security patrols.
Club Structure: Willoughby is a private equity club with mandatory membership for all residents. Full golf memberships are limited to only 300, but homeowners also may opt for associate golf membership or pool, tennis and social membership.
Golf: Arthur Hills' imaginative design for the Willoughby Golf Club preserves the inherent beauty of the lush subtropical landscape, with four sets of tees to accommodate golfers at all levels. From the championship tees used in US Open qualifiers, the course plays to 6,731 yards between towering trees and natural wetlands, over sparkling lakes and around more than 55 ball-gobbling bunkers. The practice facility features a distance-programmed driving range, putting and chipping greens and a wedge and sand iron area for short game refinement.
Clubhouse: The bright and spacious clubhouse provides a perfect blend of refined Florida architecture and first-class social and recreational facilities, including two dining rooms, a comfortable bar and lounge, private meeting and event space, a covered terrace overlooking the 18th hole, two card rooms and a fully stocked pro shop.
Tennis: Members enjoy access to five fully lighted Har-Tru clay courts, with a full-time year-round instructor and an active program of lessons, clinics, tournaments and inter-club matches.
Fitness: The new on-site fitness center offers the convenience of working out in the community clubhouse. Members also may take advantage of Willoughby's special relationship with the elegant Woodhouse Day Spa, offering a comprehensive selection of skin, nail and body care treatments designed for both men and women.
Recreation: In addition to golf, tennis and other recreational amenities, residents participate in an active schedule of community clubs and events, including bridge, reading and choral groups, holiday parties, talent shows and a guest lecture series. Surrounding Martin County has an abundance of parks, nature trails and bike paths to explore, and the development is 15 minutes away from lovely barrier island beaches.
Ocean: Fifteen minutes away from the Atlantic Ocean and local marinas.
Swimming: A heated outdoor pool with a cabana, snack bar and sun deck is located adjacent to the clubhouse.
Boating and Fishing: Martin County is strategically located at the confluence of the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway and the St. Lucie and Indian Rivers, making it a perfect base for sailing, boating and kayaking. Anglers enjoy a wide range of fresh- and saltwater fishing in the area, including superlative offshore game fishing for marlin, sailfish and wahoo. Full-service marinas and fishing charters are easily accessible from the development.
Dining and Shopping: From Stuart's charming downtown historic district to upscale Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Willoughby residents have easy access to an extraordinary selection of restaurants and retailers. Dining options range from casual cafes, family-style restaurants and various ethnic cuisines to the acclaimed 11 Maple Street in Jensen Beach and an impressive list of celebrated gourmet restaurants in downtown Palm Beach.
Area Attractions: In addition to miles of beautiful beaches and waterways, Florida's Treasure Coast harbors an incredible diversity of recreational and cultural attractions, from amusement parks, museums and performance arts venues to polo matches, horse racing and the spring training camps of the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals. The property is less than an hour from Palm Beach and two hours from Miami, with Orlando-area theme parks only about 150 miles away.
Health Care: Martin Memorial Health Systems, four-time national winner of the Top 100 Hospitals award, operates two major hospitals within a few miles of the development.
Homes: The Willoughby master plan encompasses a mix of single-family homes designed to suit differing needs and lifestyles, from two- and three-bedroom golf residences to luxurious estate homes. Prices range from the $500,000's to $1 million or more.
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