On Monday, my wife and I closed on our first home. While it is not on a golf course, I can promise you that the front yard rivals the rough we’re getting ready to see next weekend at Oakmont Country Club.

Enjoy today’s homes. -Connor

Approach Shot ($500K-$5M)

Wilmington, NC

💵: $2,100,000 | 📍: Wilmington, NC | ⛳️: Country Club of Landfall (Marsh Course)

On Landfall’s Marsh Course fairways, this 4,000-sq-ft home offers a grand veranda and updated kitchen, ideal for coastal golf living. The expansive family room flows effortlessly for entertaining fairway fans. Its Lowcountry charm elevates Wilmington’s golf haven. This Jack Nicklaus-designed course weaves through tidal marshes. Landfall’s Marsh Course is renowned for its stunning Intracoastal Waterway views.

Editor’s Note: The koi fish pond in the foyer with a porcelain cat statue peering over the edge is certainly a choice!

Approach Shot ($500K-$5M)

Middleton, WI

💵: $3,000,000 | 📍: Middleton, WI | ⛳️: Pleasant View Golf Course

Overlooking Pleasant View Golf Course’s rolling fairways, this 5,200-sq-ft estate boasts a spacious terrace and gourmet kitchen, perfect for vibrant golf gatherings. The open great room flows seamlessly for hosting course enthusiasts. Its modern elegance shines in Middleton’s golf community. This public course offers 27 holes of scenic Wisconsin beauty. Pleasant View’s diverse layouts challenge golfers with stunning bluff views.

Editor’s Note: This house appears to have just enough tree coverage to protect the house/yard from errant golf balls while also allowing the owners to sneak onto the course for a few practice shots at twilight.

Approach Shot ($500K-$5M)

Frankfort, IL

💵: $1,600,000 | 📍: Frankfort, IL | ⛳️: Prestwick Country Club

Steps from Prestwick Country Club’s scenic greens, this 4,500-sq-ft estate boasts a spacious patio and chef’s kitchen, perfect for fairway entertaining. The airy great room welcomes golf buddies in style. Its modern elegance shines in Frankfort’s golf community. This classic course, designed by Pete Dye, offers a championship layout. Prestwick’s rolling fairways have challenged golfers since 1960.

Editor’s Note: Big fan of the resort style pool here. I will say this, if they throw in the pinball machine with the house, I’m selling it and putting the proceeds towards golf lessons for my brother Evan.