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Down to a tee: ideal homes for golfers

The Ryder Cup tees off this weekend at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin (September 24 to 26, 2021). The event is golf’s pre-eminent championship, bringing together 12-member teams from the US and Europe and inspiring keen golfers all over the world to head for the fairways. 

This will be so much easier for those who are lucky enough to live near a great course. Properties overlooking the most famous do not come on to the market often, and golf lovers are prepared to pay a premium to secure one. 

But it’s not just the ability to play golf that drives demand for these homes. More often than not they come with an array of other benefits including a ready-made social life built around a shared love of the sport, the sense of wellbeing that comes with living within a rolling green landscape, and the peace of mind of being able to lock up and leave.  

Here’s a selection of some of the best homes beside renowned golf courses currently available to buy:

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