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For golfers searching for a coastal golf

experience in the Brunswick Isles area of

North Carolina,

Rivers Edge

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 2

nd

green. At the 5

th

, a short par three,

you’ll see the Shallotte River, and while the 5

th

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

Rivers Edge: A True Memory Maker By Mike May

NWO Golf Links