PGA MUSEUM OF GOLF SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTS CLUBMAKERS HALL OF FAME MEMBER JACK WULLKOTTE

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Professional Clubmakers Hall of Fame Member Jack Wullkotte, who made golf clubs personally for Jack Nicklaus for nearly four decades, as well as for the likes of Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Greg Norman, Curtis Strange, Nick Faldo, Bob Toski and Louise Suggs, will be the next featured speaker in the PGA Museum of Golf Speaker Series at PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Wullkotte, who has been in the golf business since starting as a caddy in 1940, will take part in a special fireside chat on Tues., Dec. 6, from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., in the Museum, located at I-95, Exit 121 (St. Lucie West Blvd.). The event is open to the public with complimentary admission.

In 1947, Wullkotte began a storied career at MacGregor, designing golf clubs for many of the legends of the game before becoming Nicklaus’ clubmaker in 1974. He retired from Nicklaus Companies earlier this year to work for Club Masters, a renowned clubfitting firm in North Palm Beach, Fla. In addition to the Professional Clubmakers Hall of Fame, Wullkotte is a member of both the Palm Beach County Golf Association Hall of Fame and the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame.

Attendees will also be able to review the Museum’s new exhibits, which include a 6-foot tall mannequin fitted with the attire Keegan Bradley wore to win the 93rd PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club in August; plaques and memorabilia honoring the seven recent inductees into the PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame; and a tribute to the PGA Cup, featuring the Llandudno International Trophy, which was retained by the United States over Great Britain & Ireland in September.

While Museum hours are typically 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, through Christmas, the facility will be specially opened for the Speaker Series event. Admission is free year-round.

For more information, please visit www.pga.com/museum or call 800-800-GOLF (4653). The PGA Museum of Golf is located at 8555 Commerce Center Drive, adjacent to the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance, in PGA Village.

Verano realtor event gathering

Nearly 65 real estate brokers in the Treasure Coast recently attended a special broker event at PGA Village Verano, intent upon learning more about the stability of Kolter Homes in the marketplace and visiting the community’s clubhouse.

It was a perfect evening, as the brokers enjoyed the sunset on the lanai overlooking the resort pool, and toured the clubhouse, including the indoor lap pool at the state-of-the-art fitness center that is open to the residents of PGA Village Verano. Kolter Homes’ sales executives said the enthusiasm was contagious, and the brokers were “excited to see a committed builder build an exceptional facility like we have at PGA Village Verano.” For more information and photos from this event, please visit Kolter Homes on Facebook.

A number of area realtors gathered for drinks at good times at Verano.

PGA Village Golf Club

Nowhere else on the Treasure Coast of Florida can residents of a gated community enjoy the beauty of three championship golf courses and not have to pay to keep them mowed, manicured and maintained.

Nowhere else but PGA Village Verano, whose next door neighbor just happens to be the PGA of America’s own PGA Golf Club, where PGA Professionals come to learn all the new teaching techniques, and everyday golfers flock to play a round on one of the three signature golf courses or hone their skills at the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance.

And that’s not all.
• Residents of PGA Village Verano have special access to PGA Golf Club via a new golf cart trail and special privileges as well.
• Residents can also enjoy their own clubhouse, complete with fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, Har-Tru tennis courts, even a bocce court.
• All this, and homes beginning in the mid-$200,000s, with large kitchens, private master suites, wide open entertaining areas, dens, even golf cart storage in some of the garage spaces.

Want to learn more? Visit VeranoFlorida.com or call 772-345-5041.

The beach, time and time again, brings families together – dogs included.  For the fortunate families who live at The Falls, the beach is only minutes away.  Jensen Beach, a recreational hotspot, offers something for everyone with BBQ areas, volleyball courts, a boardwalk, a quaint seaside concession and of course, spectacular beachfront.  There are countless other beaches in Martin County as well, all of which can be found along the scenic route A1A.

The beach is lovely, but a good education comes first.  And Martin County has become a first pick for parents who value top-notch schools.  The Falls of Jensen Beach allows for its younger residents to attend a host of A-rated schools, such as Jensen Beach High School.  In fact, Newsweek has ranked the high school as one of the top schools in the nation for the past two years.  Stuart Middle School offers schooling for sixth through eighth grade and will provide the much needed skills and knowledge for the challenging high years ahead.  Jensen Beach Elementary is one of the most well-established and respected elementary schools in the state, with some of the country’s best teachers.

After school and work, families at The Falls can find themselves shopping or dining seemingly right next door.  The Treasure Coast Mall features a variety of big-name department stores as well as dining venues and a 16-theater movie complex.  Shopping and dining also abound along US1 where all of life’s necessities and pleasures can be found.

Beyond the stellar location, The Falls of Jensen Beach offers three beautiful home designs, feature 3 – 5 bedrooms and 3-car garages with total sq. ft. ranging from 3,500 to 4,500.  Offering unmatched value these new homes are priced from the $300s and include a free pool for a limited time.

For more information on The Falls at Jensen Beach, visit its Martin County Sales Center located at Tres Belle Estates – in Stuart.  Take US1 South to Cove Road and make a right, Tres Belle Estates will be on your left.

For additional information and pricing visit KolterTheFalls.com or call 888-385-2740.

Verano offers spacious floorplans with exquisite views

Kolter Homes is estimating the 12 residences will be completed by the end of the year.

Kolter plans to have several upgrades as part of the attractive mid-$200,000 price for these dozen homes, but buyers who wish to add personalized touches are encouraged to move quickly to choose their Phase I home and provide the builder with their wish list.

The two floor plans under construction are the Giordana and the Alessa, the floor plans selected most often by residents already enjoying the PGA Village Verano lifestyle.

With 1,600 square feet of living space, the Giordana offers two bedrooms, including a spacious and private master suite, complete with two closets—one a walk-in, and a bath that includes a Roman tub and separate shower. The floor plan offers a convenient den, and a large great room that is the center of the entertainment area. The kitchen includes a convenient breakfast area.

The Alessa, with 2,054 square feet, features three bedrooms in a private wing of the home that includes a master suite with two walk-in closets, and luxurious bath. The great room opens to the island kitchen and the breakfast area, and this space, plus the formal dining room, provide exceptional entertainment options. It is perfect for family living, with informal buffets as well as sit-down dinners in the dining room. Homebuyers can opt to make the dining room a secluded den, if they choose.

Residents of PGA Village Verano enjoy a private clubhouse with its state-of-the-art fitness center, two swimming pools—an outdoor resort-style pool and an indoor lap pool, Har-Tru tennis courts, bocce courts and half basketball court.

The opportunities to enjoy the Verano lifestyle don’t end there. Residents have special access to their neighbor, PGA Golf Club, which features three signature golf courses by Pete Dye and Tom Fazio, as well as exceptional instruction by PGA Professionals at the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance.

Those who want more information about the 12 new homes now being constructed at PGA Village Verano and the options available for a short time for homebuyers of these residences, should visit www.VeranoFlorida.com

Residents gather at the Verano club house for a Holiday celebration

Even the threat of an afternoon thunderstorm couldn’t keep the PGA Village Verano residents away from the July 4 pool party, as they gathered in the patio area of Club Verano, the community’s clubhouse beside the outdoor resort style pool.

Most of the residents turned out for the event, several of them bringing guests, where they renewed acquaintances with their Verano friends and in some cases, got to know neighbors a little bit better. Some of the residents discovered they had been teachers before coming to Verano and compared notes. Others talked golf—a popular topic at PGA Village Verano in Port St. Lucie, since homeowners at Verano have special resident-only access to their next door neighbor, the PGA Golf Club and its three enticing golf courses.

Golf, fitness, tennis and the two pools, including an indoor lap pool at Club Verano are important to the residents, but friendships are another reason for choosing the Kolter Homes community. Once at established in the community, the residents often find they have mutual interests.

“After I moved here I found out this is a very dog-friendly community,” said Angela Gardella, who is a volunteer with Dogs and Cats Forever rescue organization in Port St. Lucie. She was making the rounds, letting neighbors know about the group and the upcoming events to raise funds for the organization, including an Oct. 23 residents-only Dog Show in the grassy area next to Club Verano and the “Night at the Races” fundraiser Nov. 13 at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center.

The Fourth of July party is part of a monthly schedule of get-togethers for residents of PGA Village Verano, while other special events, such as the Amazing Verano Race, offers residents a chance to be part of a year-long event that earns points for participating in a variety of activities, with the winner receiving a cruise for two.

Those who want information about this interesting and lively group of residents should call 772-345-5041 or visitwww.VeranoFlorida.com.

Verano celebrates 4th of July

Most of the residents turned out for the event, several of them bringing guests, where they renewed acquaintances with their Verano friends and in some cases, got to know neighbors a little bit better. Some of the residents, such a Donna Tiveri and Mary Lou Flynn, discovered they had been teachers and compared notes, while others talked golf—a popular topic at PGA Village Verano, with the PGA Golf Club and its three enticing golf courses next door to the community.

Homeowners at PGA Village Verano have special resident-only access to PGA Golf Club, making the community’s next door neighbor one of the best reasons for deciding to move to the community. But friendships are another reason for choosing the Kolter Homes community, and PGA Village Verano in Port St. Lucie, Florida is attracting new residents from northern states as well as Canada. Once at established in the community, the residents often find they have mutual interests.

“After I moved here I found out this is a very dog-friendly community,” said Angela Gardella, who is a volunteer with Dogs and Cats Forever rescue organization in Port St. Lucie. She was making the rounds, letting neighbors know about the group and the upcoming events to raise funds for the organization, including an Oct. 23 residents-only Dog Show in the grassy area next to Club Verano and the “Night at the Races” fundraiser Nov. 13 at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center.

The camaraderie among the residents was evident during the event, with hugs, handshakes and back slaps as the neighbors greeted each other, but no one got a better reception than resident Bob Fromm, whose arrival was greeted with enthusiasm and an arms-up cheer from a table of his neighbors.

Christopher Dobek, club manager, was bartender for the afternoon event, and kept the refreshments flowing, while a picnic buffet offered in the adjacent fitness center was a definite hit with the residents and their guests. Activities director Christine Castellino circulated among the PGA  Village Verano residents, while she took photos of the event.

The Fourth of July party is part of a monthly schedule of get-togethers for residents of PGA Village Verano, while other special events, such as the Amazing Verano Race, offers residents a chance to be part of a year-long program that earns points for participating in a variety of activities,  with the winner receiving a cruise for two.

Those who want information about becoming a part of this interesting and lively group of residents should call1-800-680-8175 or visit www.VeranoFlorida.com.

Everyone is enjoying the social atmosphere at Verano

More than 80 residents attended the Kolter sponsored barbecue in the clubhouse at PGA Village Verano on April 26. 

What's a BBQ without a little rain?

 Even the heavy rains couldn’t dampen the party atmosphere and everyone had a great time.

The clubhouse was packed with residents old and new. Hot dogs, burgers and assorted drinks, decorations and service items were provided by Kolter, while residents brought their favorite dishes to pass potluck-style. The event started promptly at six p.m. and continued well in to the evening, with residents eating, drinking and making merry despite the storm raging outside.

New friendships were made and recipes exchanged over dinner, where many residents were overheard discussing their interest and excitement at the announcement that two new models will be available in the newly opened Phase II. The Bella Sera and Collina models are new to the Verano portfolio and sure to spark plenty of interest in potential new buyers. Residents reported that they are looking forward to seeing construction progress in Phase II, and anxious to meet the new friends and neighbors who will make such a welcome addition to the Verano community.

PGA Village Verano is one of the few new construction communities whose atmosphere echoes the welcoming neighborhood feel of an earlier era. From the Amazing Verano Race to the smaller events, parties, picnics and barbecues that go on all year long, Verano is reminding residents what it really means to be a neighbor, and the fun of all those “block parties” and neighborhood barbecues they grew up with. With its warm, welcoming people, access to PGA golf, its wide range of floor plans and luxurious high end finishes and amenities, all at affordable prices, it’s no wonder PGA Village Verano is one of the most popular communities in Port St. Lucie – and with Phase II now underway, it looks as though its popularity, like its friendships, is only going to grow.

Call or visit PGA Village Verano today to find out how you can get your own piece of the modern community with the timeless neighborhood feel – PGA Village Verano.