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Golf Course Travel reviewheadliner of outer Banks GolfBy Bill F. hensley/Sam SmithNorth Carolina’s famed Outer Club in Corolla (Rees Jones); Kilmarlicin Powell’s Point (Tom side of the bridge, Kilmarlic is easilytioning golfers staying on the beachBanks has long been one ofthe nation’s favorite, and Steele); The Pointe in Poplar Branch within reach.most unique travel destinations. The (Russell Breeden); and the Carolina In addition to golf and a wide assortmentreasons are simple: rare beauty, a Club, Grandy (Russell Breeden).of seafood restaurants, thehistoric past, barrier islands, fishing, All are open to the public and Outer Banks offers a variety of accommodations,swimming, boating, hunting, sightseeing,are open throughout the year.including local andhang gliding, bird watching A number of top tournaments chain motels, country inns, B&Bs,and dozens of other assets. It’s a have been played on the Banks in recentcottages and small family establish-“don’t miss” kind of place.years, including the North Carments.Many are located on the beachIn recent years, another amenity olina Open which was played at and offer spectacular ocean views.has added to OBX’s tremendous Kilmarlic in 2004 and 2009.popularity and has played a key role Kilmarlic Golf Club offers a For more information on golf, accommodationsin attracting visitors, a simple fourlettermemorable golf experience unlikeand things to see onword: GOLF.any other on the Outer Banks. Kil-the outer Banks, contact the outer“Golf has become a major part marlic is consistently kept in tournamentBanks visitors Bureau at 1-877-of the Outer Banks mystique,” saidplaying condition. The classic 629-4386 or log on to www.outer-Kilmarlic Director of Golf Bryan Tom Steele design provides a variety banks.org. Special golf packageSullivan, who grew up in the area of lay-out features to challenge information is available by callingand played at UNC-Chapel Hill, “it golfers of every level.1-800-916-6244 or logging on togives visitors another outdoor activityThe golf course that Steele found www.PlayoBXGolf.com.in this enchanting and exciting in the woods of Currituck County is adestination.”6,412-yard shotmaker's delight. TheCurrently, there are eight scenic par-72 layout offers a delightfulcourses in the area centering aroundmixture of long and short par-4s,Nags Head that offer a variety of risk/reward par-5s and par-3s thatseacoast terrain and challenging range from as little as 80 yards for theholes. On occasion, a stiff ocean ladies to as much as 201 yards andbreeze can make play more demandingmore for tournament players.over the sand dunes, wetlands, Fairways are covered with 419sea grass and maritime forests. Bermuda grass (over-seeded with ryeThe courses (and designers) are: in cool weather months) and the greensNags Head in Nags Head (Bob feature a smooth-rolling mixture of A-1Kilmarlic's scenic par-72 layout offers aMoore); Sea Scape in Kitty Hawk and A-4 strains of bent grass.delightful mix of long and short par-4s,(Art Wall); Duck Woods in Kitty Kilmarlic is just five miles west risk/reward par-5s and comfortable par-3s.Hawk (Ellis Maples); Goose Creek of the bridge that connects the mainlandto the Outer Banks. For vaca-in Grandy (Jerry Turner); CurrituckPhoto Credit - outer Banks Golf_____________________________________________________________ www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011 - 31