The Cliffs: North & South Carolina. Founded in 1991, these master-planned communities grew throughout the 1990s and 2000s, attracting golf courses by Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Jackson, Ben Wright, and Gary Player. Now named as some of the Best Residential Courses by Golfweek and the Best Golf Communities to Live in North America by Golf Magazine, The Cliffs offer members a bevy of features: seven clubs, seven nationally recognized golf courses, six wellness centers, a marina and beach club, opportunities for watersports, cycling, hiking, and tennis, an equestrian center, wine clubs, an organic farm, and more than 25 restaurants and private event facilities. In short, you never have to travel far to spend time at the green, enjoy your favorite pastimes, and savor a delicious meal.