Heather Glen and Glen Dornach

June 7, 2006  (I was 61)

Heather Glen and Glen Dornach -Little River N.C.

            Heather Glen was a challenge in an enchanting setting.  It

was in excellent condition in spite of last night’s lightning that

literally exploded a tree to shreds all over one fairway and green. 

In testimony to the maintenance, most of the fairway, and all of

the green had been cleared by the time we reached them at

9:30. The greens were as good as I’ve seen here, true rolling

Bermuda. The twenty-seven hole layout is secluded and woodsy,

no houses on the entire course.   

            Sister course, Glen Dornach is supposed to be the premier

track of the Glens group, but for me, it’s second-fiddle to Heather

Glen.  Still, it’s also a scenic course, and it’s a win-win discussion

of preference.  It was a sun-filled day with great coastal waterway

views, lots of boats and jet skiers.  The front nine had a few

low-lying holes that had some musty Bermuda greens and soggy

spots in the fairway.  The layout is quite original, a few holes

bordering on the diabolically tricky side. What a pair of courses,

with surprises in vista and architecture, and especially pleasing

if aesthetics are as important as scoring!