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For golfers searching for a coastal golf
experience in the Brunswick Isles area of
North Carolina, should be at the
top of the must-play list. This par-72, Arnold
Palmer design overlooks a tidal basin, which
impacts play on seven holes. An assortment of
marshes, ponds, streams, and lakes influence
play on another nine holes. With six different
tees on every hole, it’s not difficult finding your
comfort zone at Rivers Edge.
“At Rivers Edge, no two holes are the same and
the stretch along the river was done in such a
way that to replicate it today would be difficult,
if not impossible,” noted Jeff Pianelli, head golf
professional at Rivers Edge.
When playing the seven holes along the
Shallotte River, take the time to admire Mother
Nature’s beauty. Sightings of osprey, turtles,
fox squirrels, and the occasional alligator are
common place. Fortunately, Palmer provided
ample room on the seven tidal basin holes for
golfers to find the fairway and the greens. If you
veer too far off the beaten path, it’s advisable
to drop another ball and keep playing. It’s a
lesson quickly learned.
At Rivers Edge, the first four holes are inland,
but water does come into play on each hole,
especially “Mr. Happy’s Pond,” which borders
the 2nd green. At the 5th, a short par three,
you’ll see the Shallotte River, and while the 5th
is not long, it does require a 100 percent carry
from the tee. Make sure that you don’t under
club here, it’s tough getting up and down from
the bottom of the marsh. After disappearing
into the countryside for the next two holes,
the course re-emerges into the tidal basin for
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