In rating the overall satisfaction with all activities, Dataw Island Club members exceeded a comparative database of 27 other communities located in the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida and Arizona, according to the McMahon Group. The 87 percent satisfaction at Dataw Island is above the average of 79 percent at the other clubs surveyed which are located inside similar gated residential communities. Meanwhile, 36 percent of respondents claimed they were very satisfied which is more than 10 percent higher when compared to the other clubs.
“This survey says a lot about our residents, our planning and our future,” said Ted Bartlett, general manager and chief operating officer of Dataw Island Club. “Dataw Island is well-positioned for growth as we emerge from a challenging economic time. The survey is proof of where we have been succeeding and where we need to improve as we move into 2011.”
With only a few exceptions, respondents are very satisfied with the Tom Fazio-designed Cotton Dike and the Arthur Hills-designed Morgan River championship golf courses on Dataw Island. Ninety-seven percent of respondents were satisfied with the overall condition of the golf courses. Other key course aspects with very high satisfaction ratings include the condition of the tees, fairways, greens and landscaping. Respondents commented on the need for improvement of the irrigation systems, condition of the bunkers and cart paths. However, club management is in the process of implementing a plan to address those areas.
Members were also very satisfied with all aspects of the Community Center, plus, the tennis and swimming facilities. Results in all of those areas rated higher when compared to other clubs in the McMahon database.
Respondents cited areas of future improvement at Dataw Island including expansion of dining and physical therapy facilities. Eighty-four percent were in favor of developing a non-resident membership program.
For more information about Dataw Island, call (866) 933-2829.
About Dataw Island
Located just outside of the antebellum town of Beaufort, S.C., Dataw Island combines a life of privacy and luxury. Recognized as one of the top coastal residential communities in the Southeast, this secluded 870-acre gated community offers residents the best in South Carolina Lowcountry living. Adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway and lush marshes, the Dataw community provides residents with the finest amenities in the southeast; two of the finest golf courses, eight Har-Tru tennis courts, championship croquet lawns, indoor and outdoor pools, community and fitness center, boat marina and a wide selection of dining options. For more information, contact Dataw Island at (866) 68-DATAW or visit Dataw.com.
