Arlington Ridge

Arlington Ridge is a retirement community in Leesburg, Florida, that features a championship 18-hole golf course designed by Gary Koch, where the fairways run near lakes and even brush by centuries-old oak trees and a winding river along the southern edge, and though metal spikes aren't allowed and proper golf attire is required, there's a friendly atmosphere with golfers of all skill levels using five types of tee boxes across a 6,610-yard, par 71 layout with a slope of 117 and a rating of 71.2. Inside, folks can stop at The Village Tavern or try Chesapeake Bay Grille when they get hungry, and there's Chatham's Café for eating too, and when the restaurant isn't open, the bar will still take orders for food which is handy. The community lets residents join golfing leagues, book tee times with features like GolfNow, earn rewards through Troon and Troon Access, and even receive daily video tips, instruction from pro golfers, lessons on driving, iron play, chipping, and putting, while there's also a practice facility, a driving range, and club rental if someone forgets their own set. Beyond golf, Arlington Ridge has a Homeowner's Association, its own Board of Supervisors with a Community Director, event spaces for weddings or banquets, and calendars that list both golf and social events, so people can see what's happening around the place, plus shopping guides and a community newsletter help keep everyone in the loop. The community provides a secure gated entry with a guard at the gate, and offers residents ways to address maintenance or concerns through the website or with staff such as Lee Graffius the District Manager, while Inframark helps manage things for the residents, making sure that everything like roads and shared spaces stays in order. There's also a golf shop with friendly folks like Johnny ready to help and a professional staff for scoring or advice, and you'll find things like a route planner, an interactive map for directions, and a mobile app for booking or checking in on special offers, which is good for people who want to stay connected or plan their day easily. The club's busy events calendar includes golf tournaments, leagues, social outings, showers, and even parties, and visitors can use features like "View Scorecard," "Print your map," and find directions easily online, plus there are programs with tour-level instruction and updates through email, or even a video tour if you want to see what the place looks like before stopping by. While Arlington Ridge offers golf and dining, with private clubs and resort-style daily play, and even resort travel services and golf packages, there's no specific mention of medical services or on-site healthcare, so people interested in that should look elsewhere or ask for more details if that's something they need. The site also points out other housing options like Designer Home Series, Estate Home Series, and RV Home Series available in the community, showing that there are different housing choices within the retirement area, all with access to the club, calendar events, shopping, and local amenities, giving people a place where they can play, meet with neighbors, and find services in one spot, near both lakes and the Ocala National Forest for people who enjoy the outdoors.