Carolinas Golf Central

A Classic Carolina Creation 18th Green With Shallotte River and Tidal Basin in Background

For golfers searching for a distinct

coastal golf experience, they will be challenged to find a better venue than the Rivers Edge Golf Club, located in the Brunswick Isles area of North Carolina. Rivers Edge -- PlayRiversEdgeGolf.com; 910-755-3434 -- is a golf course that will most certainly find a spot in your top-ten list. This par-72 Arnold Palmer design actually overlooks the nearby tidal basin of the Shallotte River, which impacts play on seven holes, while marshland, ponds, streams, and lakes influence play on another nine holes. “At Rivers Edge, no two holes are the same and the stretch along the Shallotte River was done in such a way that to replicate it today would be difficult, if not impossible,” notes Dan Miller, head golf professional at Rivers Edge. When playing the seven holes along the Shallotte River, take time to admire the beauty of what Mother Nature has created. It’s a key part of the golf experience at Rivers Edge, where you will also see osprey, turtles, fox squirrels, and the occasional alligator. At Rivers Edge, the first four holes are inland, but water impacts play on each hole. At the 5th hole, a short par three, you’ll see the Shallotte River for the first time. Your tee shot on the 5th is a 100 percent carry from tee to green. After disappearing into the countryside for the next two holes, you’ll re-emerge into the tidal basin for the last two holes of the opening nine. The 8th is a splendid downhill par three with the tidal basin behind the green. The par-five 9th is the only hole at Rivers Edge with a name: Arnie’s Revenge. The 9th features two shots over water with a narrow approach to a peninsula green bordered by the tidal basin on three sides. When played into a breeze, the degree of difficulty for Arnie’s Revenge increases. If you play the hole too conservatively, you can easily get a double bogey. If you play the hole too aggressively, your score might soar. Securing a par or better at Arnie’s Revenge is a worthy achievement. “With the tidal change throughout a day, it is not odd to see different aspects of river life during your round,” adds Miller. “What the design may lack in overall yardage, it makes up for in course strategy. Each hole offers a safe route or a risk/reward that can be chosen by the player. Rivers Edge is definitely a place that allows multiple play without getting bored.” After playing the front nine, you’ll discover that the back nine at Rivers Edge might be even better. The first highlight of the inward half is your approach shot to the par-five 11th hole. The last four holes are also fun to play as they are flanked by water on the right. The views across the Shallotte River, while playing the last four holes, are worth the price admission, as they say. On the 17th, Palmer utilized the breeze, an uphill tee shot, and a crescent-shaped fairway to build a terrific par five that actually measures less than 500 yards from the tips. Rarely will you find a coastal golf course that finishes the front and back nine in such a profound way. If you have an up-and-down day at Rivers Edge, but secure a par at Arnie’s Revenge and finish strong on the last four holes, your Rivers Edge experience will be a success and one worth repeating, time and time again. The Rivers Edge Golf Club awaits your arrival.

18th Hole Tee to Green

9th Green from Fairway– Arnie's Revenge Clubhouse from 9th Green– Arnie's Revenge

View of 8th Green from Tee 5th Hole Tee Shot to Green