When you’re ranked Number 1 in the world in Senior Amateur Golf, lifestyle matters. Though Nadene Gole says “it’s not all about playing golf”, and getting quality R&R time is just as important.

Travelling to the South Coast to compete in a multi-day golf tournament in March, Nadene had the opportunity to stay with her long-time family friends Don and Margaret, who happen to be residents at the Links Seaside by Warrigal.

With Nadene’s very impressive golf achievements, paired with the Links Seaside’s strong golfing culture (backing onto the Wollongong Links Golf Course), it was an accommodation match made in heaven. Nadene said being able to come back to the Links Seaside after a day out on the green was exactly what she needed to recharge her batteries, and that it feels like a ‘home away from home’ – with luxury facilities.

When asked about what she feels is important as we get older, she says “being active, having energy, while being in an environment that also allows for a relaxing lifestyle – and the Links Seaside has that”. Nadene was amazed by the range of ‘first-class’ amenities for residents to use, including the lap pool, spa, gym, sauna and steam room, as well as the on-site restaurant, meaning “you never have to leave!”

Being active in a friendly community (in a beachside setting close to Wollongong’s CBD) is what the Links Seaside is all about – with the option to have your own golf cart parking space in the underground secure parking lot, complete with direct access to the golf course. Residents of the ‘retirement resort’ feel supported, not only by each other but by Warrigal too.

Don and Margaret, who have known Nadene for more than 40 years, have lived at the Links Seaside for five years and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. They say it’s not just their panorama balcony view they’re in love with, but the welcoming nature of their neighbours who always greet you with a smile, and offer help wherever they can.

“We will never leave!” Don says, thankful for the way Warrigal have treated residents with respect, and how they have made their requests feel heard and promptly attended to since taking over management of the Links Seaside nearly 12 months ago.

At the conclusion of her week’s stay at the Links Seaside, Nadene celebrated yet another magnificent tournament win, and of her stay commented “Anybody that lives here is very lucky. To be able to come home at the end of the day and look out at that view – what more could you ask for!?”

If you’re looking for a dream lifestyle, find out more about our Links Seaside by Warrigal community village by calling us on 1800 927 744.