June
28, 2000 (I was 55)
Marsh
Harbour G.C.
Calabash N.C. -morning
Another great round at a course whose attraction is natural beauty unadorned
and tamper free. It is interesting that most guys in the group find this
the most appealing course after playing such a variety of modern sculptured
ones. Architect Dan Maples’ best work seems to create interesting avenues
for fairways among the trees and waterways with minimal disruption. I
like the thinned trees that define borders with scattered pine needles
underneath as the primary rough. Even with some spotty greens, apparently
attacked by some type of fungus, the scenic variety and the build-up to
dramatic finishes on both nines makes this the best we played in terms of bang
for the buck. Sparse summer play by locals makes for the seclusion of a
private club.
Sea
Trail –Reese Jones Course -afternoon
Dan
Bachelder and I stopped into the real estate office to pick up some brochures
and spoke to an agent for less than 15 minutes. When he learned we had a
tee time, he called the pro shop and compt our round. Nice. After
all the golf in the past weeks we were too tired to focus on serious
play. The day was warm, we were relaxed as we recalled memorable moments
of the trip. Dan Stevens came upon a six-foot alligator that eyed him
from the lip of a fairway trap he was in. After ignorant re-assurances
from the rest of us, he hit the shot (quite well) as we took pictures.
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