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Golf Often Topic At Dinner Table Here BY WILL COCKRELL Beacon Golf Editor Golf is an invigorating lopic of conversa tion. My wife Rcita and I have a habit of din ing out at least twice a week at local restau rants and there always seems to be a several tables actively engaged in post- round discus sions about that day's golfing exploits. These groups range from a pair of couples at a four-topper to long tables of assorted golfers who appear to be part of a golf pack age. The small tables seem to be comparing notes on golf courses or how well someone, had putted that day. The ladies are often chat ting about where they ^re going to play the next day and which restaurants they want to revisit on their next trip. The men are often trying to decide when they can mix in a little fishing or reliving their play of a birdie they made. The larger tables are usually more vocal and combative. They discuss the strategy of making up teams and bets for the next day. Negotiations are always in progress for who will get how many handicap strokes for their next round and why. These deliberations in mock seriousness can sound like they are planning General Swartzkopf's next cam paign. On such occasions, Rcita and I play a game we learned in the Army. We try to guess where they live by their accents and expres sions. My wife is a real pro at recognizing speech patterns. I try to discern from their re marks, which courses they have played. If we cannot agree on our conclusions, I of ten drop by the table and ask where they are from and which courses they like best. This drives Reita up the wall, since she feels I am invading their privacy and admitting that we have been eavesdropping on their conversa tion. I have never found that to be the case, since 1 always use the word "golfers" when I address them. There is something about the game of golf that you never feel like you are waving a white flag when striking up a conversation. Just the word "golf" grants acceptance and es tablishes a common bond. After establishing that I am a local, I usually get a question or two about golf courses, restaurants or the beaches. I find that most vacationing golfers have highly developed appetites which range far beyond a menu or a scorecard. It is never a surprise to learn that such folks are happy to be in Brunswick County and en joying their favorite recreations. After all, we have in the South Brunswick Islands a con vergence of the delights of the ocean and the challenges of lush fairways and manicured greens. Golf and the beaches are the lure; the agreeable weather and the warm hospitality of our people are the hooks for both vacationers and retirees. Several new courses are due to open later this spring and summer. Those who arc new to the area may want to try several of the courses. Residents and fre quent visitors may be interested to learn that several new courses are due to open later this spring and summer. The Lions Paw Golf Course between Highway 17 and Ocean Isle Beach is due to open soon and Sl James Plantation on Highway 211 near Southport plans for a late summer opening. Both promise to add new diversions and exciting golf to the current list of be best courses you can find anywhere. Brierv/ood Golf Club Located on the southern edge of Shallotte on NC 179, this oldest of the local courses has maintained its appeal with area golf asso- , ciations, tourists and senior golfers. Charlie Webster, the club pro, keeps the Brierwood course in excellent condition and has im proved the rough to complement the fast growth of homesites on the course. Brierwood has weekly tournaments for the Renegades, the Ninettes, and the Men's Association. Brierwood also features local tournaments including the Jack Frost event, and one of the most popular Member-Guest tournaments ir. the area. Lockwood Golf Links Lockwood is one of the fastest growing de velopments in the area. Ernie Hewett and Aubrey Apple preside over the pro shop and the new clubhouse occupies a scenic spot overlooking the mouth of the Lockwood 1 Folly River. Located just east of Holden Beach, Lockwood Golf Links provides a stern test for good golfers from the blue tecs and the 6200 yards from the white tees are also a great challenge. Lockwood places demands on ap- , proach shots and has bent grass greens. Hazards are framed by white oyster shells to give fair warning to the golfer. Sea Trail Golf Resort Dan Maples built the original Sea Trail course which Golf Digest recognized as one of the most outstanding new resort courses in 1986. Rees Jones and Willard Byrd have fol lowed with two more world-class courses. The Rees Jones Course at Sea Trail pre sents 6800 yards of dramatic golf. Jones blends his magic with the best in natural ter rain to suit both contemporary and traditional tastes. His use of elevated tecs, mounds, bunkers, and water to frame the holes and fo cus on the natural beauty of land is outstand ing. The thoughtful location of the white and gold tees at 6400 yards and 5700 yards re spectively has provided the same glittering challenge for golfers of all levels. The Willard Byru Course opened last year giving Sea Trail Plantation the first triple dip in our area. The Byrd Course is located on the plantation propei ty nearest to Old George town Road. Randy Fuqua is the the head pro fessional. Marsh Harbor This Dan Maples creation has been highly regarded since it opened. The Carolinas PGA ranked it 8th in the Carolinas. Marsh Harbor straddles the state line just outside of Calabash and commands a number of breath taking vistas over marsh flats. Marsh Harbor is one of the most popular courses for visitors and golf packages in the area. Ocean Harbour Ocean Harbour Golf Links sits on the southern most tip of Brunswick County nes tled around the inlets and coves along the Calabash River. It is on a peninsula bordered by the river and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Ocean Harbor has 18 immaculate championship holes sculptured from 500 (See GOLF, Page 36) ^*9^8 fcti (2af2i.Qualk HU6FCRICA6NJE RESTAURANT Scn1nt< Fine Seafood Since 1947 803-249-2211 'Qj 'M Bs .21 $ * Capt. Juel 's Hurricane Restaurant is located right on the very edge of the - ; { Intracoastal Waterway in Little River, S.C. Diners are able to watch the " j fishing fleet, pleasure crafts and commercial boats coming and going. The chef prepares daily a large variety of fresh seafood plus steak, chicken and pasta for the " landlubber " in your party. All the dinners include the salad bar. Delightful entertainment plus really good food make Capt Juel's Hurricane Restaurant a "must" stop for visitors to the Carolinas. HOT APPETIZERS Stuffed Clams ? 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