SOUTH FORBES MASTERPLAN

Scoring a hole-in-one is every golfer’s dream. It is so hard to do; the odds are very high. That’s why golf tournaments accord it such a lofty prize: from the best luxury cars to a cool million or more in cold cash.

When it comes to property and business investments, however, any astute investor – whether a golfing enthusiast or not – must definitely look for sand traps and warning signs, and aim for the best shot to secure a winning investment.

One project that captures all investors’ aspirations is South Forbes Golf City in the Metro Sta. Rosa.

Its prime location and cool climate make it an ideal home. This self-sustaining satellite city hosts a myriad of lifestyle options: from a romantic Mediterranean home at the South Forbes Villas to a resort-inspired residence at the South Forbes Bali Mansions, a lifestyle of french living at Chateaux de Paris and a taste of Thai splendor at Phuket Mansions. In addition, true urbanites can experience luxurious condominium living at the Golf View Terraces just beside perfectly manicured fairways. Residents also have views of Laguna de Bay to the east and Mt. Makiling to the south. In addition, the site’s high elevation makes residents appreciate Tagaytay-like weather year-round.

South Forbes also hosts a City Center, where the whole family can go for a stroll at the mall or sample the latest cuisine. For the business-minded, the City Center is an ideal location to set up a convenience store, flower shop, salon, express mail, and other service shops since South Forbes enjoys proximity to the booming technoparks and prime residential enclaves in the area like Laguna Bel-Air and Ayala West Grove.

For sports-minded and health-conscious individuals, prime amenities are strategically placed within each community. Thus, one can play basketball or badminton within five minutes from the home by going to the nearby pocket park, or cool down for a swim at the village’s very own main clubhouse. With each community having its own set of amenities-filled parks and main clubhouse, congestion will never be a hindrance for some relaxation time.

After these successful developments will rise the development of Education, Business, Wellness, and Leisure Clusters within South Forbes Golf City .

The synergistic contributions of all of these five clusters will not only make South Forbes a world-class fully integrated golf resort city but more important, these will help bring about a better quality of life for the privileged residents.

The developer forsees an Education Cluster that will house the best universities, schools, and specialized institutions such as nursing and IT schools.

Altogether, these institutions will be the training ground for the manpower requirements of call center and business process outsourcing (BPO) companies in the future South Forbes Cyberpark and in the nearby Laguna Technopark.

The Education Cluster also strengthens Metro Sta. Rosa’s strategic position as the University Belt of the South.

The Business Cluster, which includes the South Forbes Cyberpark, will feature world-class, built-to specifications buildings suited for BPOs and call centers.

These will enable the residents and their adult children to build careers within the growing city of South Forbes.

A Wellness Cluster is also being planned to include top hospitals, spas, and specialist clinics to serve the wellness requirements of the young, adult, and even of retiree residents.

The Leisure Cluster will consist of South Forbes’ main attraction: the P500million, all-weather 18hole South Forbes Golf Club designed by the International Management Group (IMG), Asia ‘s leading golf course designer. As if that’s not enough, South Forbes has claimed the distinction of being the first and only member of IMG SportsClub in the Philippines.

Construction is progressing very well and 11 holes are expected to open for play this March, and all 18 holes are targeted for a full opening in December 2007. A business-resort hotel; badminton, basketball, tennis, and squash courts; swimming pools, Jacuzzi, and other amenities make up the top-notch facilities at the Leisure Cluster.

As a bonus, all South Forbes lot and condominium unit owners get a free membership, at absolutely no activation fee, to the South Forbes Golf Club. Its affiliation with the exclusive golf club of IMG SportsClub gives South Forbes members unmatched perks: discounts and playing privileges in 42 top golf courses in Asia, Europe, and North America .

This is the first time a development of this scale and magnitude is being pursued in the Philippines and South Forbes are anticipating a warm reception from entrepreneurs, top professionals, investors, overseas-based Filipinos, and even foreigners who are looking forward to retiring here in the country.