Taylor Morrison Announces Grand Opening of 18-Hole Championship Golf Course at Esplanade at St. Marys in Coastal Georgia

Resort lifestyle community features 1,300 homes and extensive amenities

ST. MARYS, Ga., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Most Trusted^® Home Builder Taylor Morrison is celebrating the grand opening of its 18-hole championship golf course at Esplanade at St. Marys, the first Esplanade resort lifestyle community to come to the Greater Jacksonville market.

Learn more about Esplanade at St Marys here.

Designed by award-winning C.W. Golf Architecture, the course features breathtaking views and tee locations for all skill levels—making it both friendly and challenging. The course also features an Aqua Range, Pro Shoppe, and Café. 

"Esplanade at St. Marys offers an unforgettable golf experience with stunning views of the natural beauty of the surrounding area," said Mike Block, General Manager at Esplanade at St. Marys. "With five teeing options ranging from 3,500 to 7,000 yards, this course is an incredible golf destination for players of all levels and a place for residents to connect while staying active and enjoying the outdoors."

Upon completion, this highly anticipated 1,250-acre golf course community will bring more than 1,300 single-family homes, signature resort-style amenities, and wellness programs to the region. Additional planned amenities include:

• Culinary Center with casual and upscale dining experiences
• Wellness Center with state-of-the art fitness center with saunas and cold plunge
• Signature spa services with a full-service Spa and Salon offering skin, hair, and nail treatments
• Tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts
• Resort-style pool and spa with towel service and pool-side cabanas
• Poolside Bahama Bar with full-service dining
• Bark Park
• Walking trails

"St. Marys offers a nostalgic charm and beautiful, nature-rich setting that's ideal for introducing our first Esplanade community in the area," said Jeremy Hampson, Jacksonville Division President. "Between the 18-hole championship golf course, extensive amenities, and thoughtfully designed homes, this community reflects how unique the Esplanade lifestyle truly is."

Ideally located near the Georgia-Florida border, Esplanade at St. Marys offers easy access to coastal escapes and cultural attractions in both states. Residents will enjoy close proximity to shopping, dining, entertainment, and top-rated schools, as well as transportation corridors that run north/south and east/west across the state including I-95, Hwy 17 and GA 40.

Priced from the $400s to $1 million+, homes at Esplanade at St. Marys range from 1,580 –3,730 Sq. Ft. with 2–4 bedrooms, 2–5.5 baths, and 2–3-car garages. Residents can choose from an array of 13 beautifully designed one- and two-story floor plans.

"The excitement around Esplanade at St. Marys has been building for quite some time, and we're thrilled to unveil this stunning golf community," said Cammie Longenecker, Taylor Morrison's President of Resort Lifestyle. "From spectacular resort amenities to concierge services, wellness programs, and more, residents will find endless opportunities to build meaningful connections and experience an unmatched lifestyle that feels like you're living on vacation every day." 

Taylor Morrison's Esplanade brand has more than 30 communities across the country and plans for continued growth, most recently launching in markets including Las Vegas, Nevada; Charlotte, North Carolina; St. Johns, Florida; Temecula, California; and Sacramento, California.

For more information about Taylor Morrison and Esplanade, and to receive the latest updates on upcoming communities, please visit www.taylormorrison.com.

About Taylor Morrison

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Taylor Morrison is one of the nation's leading homebuilders and developers. We serve a wide array of consumers from coast to coast, including first-time, move-up, luxury and resort lifestyle homebuyers and renters under our family of brands—including Taylor Morrison, Esplanade and Yardly. From 2016-2026, Taylor Morrison has been recognized as America's Most Trusted^® Builder by Lifestory Research. Our long-standing commitment to sustainable operations is highlighted in our annual Sustainability and Belonging Report.

For more information about Taylor Morrison, please visit www.taylormorrison.com.

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