It looks like Reserve residents are hitting the practice facility to keep their game in peak condition! The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Jack Nicklaus golf course is a fun challenge for golfers of all levels, and activity is beginning to pick up with the warmer spring air.
Jack Flanagan hit a fairway four metal wood in the hole from 172 yards for an eagle three on hole # 2. Congratulations, Jack!
Everett Kliphouse hit a drive and nearly missed his second shot completely, but hit his third into the hole for an incredible birdie three, “the hard way’ at hole # 10. Never give up, right Everett? Great job!
The Reserve's 7,112-yard Jack Nicklaus Signature Course (74.2 Rating, 142 Slope) enjoys sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views across Lake Keowee.
The South Carolina Golf Course Rating Panel began selecting the Top 50 golf courses in the state in 2005. Criteria used in the judging includes course routing, variety, strategy, equity, memorability, aesthetics and experience. The 2010 list was announced this past weekend at the panel’s annual awards dinner at Seabrook Island Resort. The Reserve at Lake Keowee has appeared on this list since it began, and joins prestigious courses such as Harbour Town Golf Links, host of the Verizon Heritage, once again as one of South Carolina’s best courses for 2010.
Watch a video tour of The Reserve’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Course here, or view a photo gallery here.
US AIRWAYS MARCH 2010 – “This isn’t your average downtown. This isn’t a block or two of renovated warehouses, pricey bistros, and contemporary art galleries. What Greenville, South Carolina, has done to its downtown makes other cities green with envy — think inventive restaurants, locally owned boutiques, a stellar arts scene, and a 30-acre park with pedestrian bridge and waterfall. (And that’s barely skimming the surface.) Located just two hours from Atlanta and Charlotte, this is one cool city, with forward-thinking leaders and a clear-cut plan that has transformed downtown into the destination it is today. Read the feature profile of Greenville, South Carolina.
Builder Magazine includes Greenville, SC in their Top-20 list of Healthiest Housing Markets for 2010. The article states, “Now that the housing recovery is nearly upon us— most economists expect a full-fledged recovery to begin this year—it’s time to figure out which markets will be the front-runners. Based on last year’s performance, especially the level of building permits pulled in the fourth quarter, it’s already clear that some markets are poised to grow at a faster pace this year than others in 2010.”
Read the article and see the complete list of Top-20 markets here.
The Reserve’s new “Birthday Club” held its inaugural party Friday night celebrating 6 of our member’s birthdays with 27 of their family and friends in attendance. Balloons, gifts and a special strawberry shortcake birthday cake highlighted the evening. This is going to be a monthly event so if you have a birthday coming up call the Concierge to sign up.
Reserve at Lake Keowee Residents clean a 4-mile stretch of Hwy. 133 in Pickens County, SC.
As part of The Reserve’s commitment to “going green,” the Community Foundation has adopted a four mile portion of Highway 133, which borders The Reserve. Part of this commitment is to clean the section four times a year. The first sweep of the highway took place in February — thanks to the 31 volunteers who made our first Adopt-A-Highway sweep a success! The number of people committing an hour and a half of their time and the amount of litter removed from outside our community was extraordinary. Volunteers scoured our four miles of roadway collecting 80 full bags of litter and 13 bags of aluminum cans which were sorted separately for recycling.
31 Reserve at Lake Keowee Volunteers gather at the Hill House before setting out to help with the Adopt-a-Highway project.
“We can all be proud of the part we played. Our stretch of roadway looks wonderful and, best I can tell, we all had fun making it that way. Experiences shared by some of the teams were side-splitting and memorable,” says Reserve Member, Janet Greiner.Three more cleanups are scheduled in 2010 and the next date is May 17th. Contact me at kgravely@reservekeowee.com to sign up.
The Coventry is one of 22 home plans currently featured in The Reserve Builder Showcase.
More than 20 showcase home plans are now featured on The Reserve website, including an online flipbook, home renderings, and brochures with floorplans.
Director of sales Chuck Walsh explains, “The home designs are unique, available exclusively at The Reserve in the Lake Keowee area, and can be customized to the customer’s individual tastes and needs in a matter of days. And since these plans have been pre‐approved by our Architectural Review Committee, and costs are already organized and communicated on the front end, buyers are able to feel confident and in control of the process from day one.”
The Reserve at Lake Keowee has partnered with Greenville’s annual art festival—ARTISPHERE to create a new getaway contest showcasing one of Lake Keowee’s most exciting communities and Greenville’s signature art festival. The prize winner will be announced April 30th, winning luxury accommodations, a credit for club and lake activities at The Reserve, and $1,000 in gift certificates to spend on art along artist’s row.
“We are excited to come together with The Reserve at Lake Keowee to promote the arts in this unique way,” said Kerry Murphy, the festival’s Executive Director. “This getaway weekend is a first for ARTISPHERE, and it dovetails so nicely into The Reserve community’s existing Artist-in-Residence program that we feel sure this contest will get a high response from our web site visitors and those who plan to join us for ARTISPHERE this spring.”
Read the full story here.
Enter here to win the ARTISPHERE Getaway Weekend.
Fall brings a river of colors to The Blue Ridge Mountains
The Reserve Community Foundation is delighted to welcome John Smith of Hendersonville as this year’s Artist in Residence. He captures the magic of the mountains through his photography, and we love the fact that he’s self-taught from an early age, and that he is willing to share his gift with not only our members and their families, but to the community-at-large around The Reserve. We hope his personal classes and art show at our own Hill House Gallery will draw a great crowd during his stay with us.
Read the full story here.
View a gallery of John’s photos here.
I am excited to introduce a new event at The Reserve. We call it simply the “General Manager’s Roundtable”. On the last Friday of every month I will be hosting an intimate and informal lunch with three couples from The Reserve. This is an opportunity for us to become more familiar with each other and for me to help answer any questions you might have. I will be encouraging dialogue and look forward to your comments and suggestions.
So Please Join Me……
This will be a complimentary lunch in the Grille Room at 11:30 am. While there is no time limit, I expect it will last approximately 1 ½ hours. If you will be at The Reserve on the last Friday of any month please call the Concierge to sign up. Sign up will be on a first come first served basis. I look forward to seeing you at the “Roundtable”.
The Market is a favorite gathering spot in The Reserve village.
The Reserve welcomes new market manager Lisa Wiznitzer.
Feb 19, 2010 – New market manager and Pickens native, Lisa Wiznitzer, received a warm welcome last night at The Reserve Market. More than 75 members and guests attended, enjoying new menu samples like beef tenderloin custini and mediterranean shrimp, as well as an open new look for the Market. Lisa is returning to the upstate from Atlanta with fifteen years of restaurant and catering experience and plenty of fresh ideas. “Atlanta has a natural curiosity for cuisine and entertainment, and I feel that same energy here at The Reserve,” said Lisa. “Last night was more than a homecoming for me, it was a celebration of new beginnings to kick off the spring season!”
Valentines Day 2010 – A rare dusting of snow adds brilliance to The Reserve before quickly melting into the mountain waters of Lake Keowee. View more memories from our first ten years in our 10th Anniversary photo gallery.
July 2008 — The Reserve welcomed more than 2,600 guests who toured the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Magazine 2008 Showhouse. Each guest enjoyed a boat ride from the new 200-slip Marina in The Reserve Village to the Keith-Summerour-designed showhouse—a contemporary lakefront residence set high above a quiet cove with a private dock and two story outdoor living area with sweeping views. Ticket sales raised more than $25,000 for Oconee Hospice of the Foothills.
Clemson home games kickoff with the tradition of southern cuisine and the team running down the hill past Howard's Rock to ignite the fans.
The Clemson University Athletic Department has just announced the Tigers’ Football schedule for 2010. Lake Keowee is only 20 minutes from Death Valley in Clemson, South Carolina, so quite a few Reserve members enjoy spending their fall afternoons on the Clemson campus cheering on the Tigers.
Clemson roots extend well within the gates of The Reserve, where Coaches Dabo Swinney and Oliver Purnell, Clemson Alumni and parents of current students enjoy having a lakefront retreat so close to their alma mater!
Feb 5, 2010 – From the CNBC.com slideshow “…for many retirees, relocation means a migration south, to warmer climates, and Greenville, South Carolina is a top destination. Described as having a “family-friendly” vibe, Greenville experiences an average of 220 sunny days per year…features a pedestrian-friendly main street, a performing arts center that hosts events such as touring Broadway shows…and was identified by AARP Magazine as one of the best places to “live the simple life.”
Jack Nicklaus Signature Course on Lake Keowee, South Carolina.
Congratulations to active golfer, member of the PGA Hall of Fame, and Reserve resident, Hubie Smith! Hubie has shot or beat his age 600 times. This is an incredible feat for many to accomplish even once, but Hubie has managed to stay on top of his game through the years and may not stop until he reaches 1000 rounds equal to or below his age. Keep on swingin’ Hubie!
Read more about why Hubie and his wife, Pamela, chose to live on Lake Keowee, South Carolina on page 5 in our Reflections Newsletter.
Reserve residents take their furry friend for a walk along the 1/2-mile waterfront Marina Park at The Reserve at Lake Keowee.
When an exercise program begins to become redundant, working out with a friend or family member can often make a workout more enjoyable. Making workout dates with a training partner can be a great way to stick with a routine in the midst of a busy schedule.
Taking family walks, hikes, or kayaking excursions, as well as playing a round of golf, tennis, volleyball or football together can offer fun and fitness for everyone!
- Check The Reserve events calendar for wellness activities and fitness events.
Clemson University ranks 33rd (in-state) and 32nd (out-of-state) on the Kiplinger’s Personal Finance list of the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges for 2010.
Congratulations to nearby Clemson University who recently ranked as one of the nation’s 50 best values in public colleges and universities in the “The Princeton Review Best Value Colleges for 2010” announced by The Princeton Review and USA TODAY.
“Congratulations on your 10th Anniversary! We knew early on that The Reserve would be enjoyed for generations. The course creates a natural gathering spot in the heart of the village, with dramatic lake and mountain views that players will remember long after the last putt.”
