Ohio Golf Journal March 2018

The Jones also has water hazards on 11 of its 18 holes. Many fairways feature large mounds, whichwill impact your stance andclub selection, as you hit your approach shots to the greens. The Maples course features short par fours, LONG PAR ÚVES AND GETTABLE PAR THREES 4HE MOST DIFÚCULT HOLE ON THE -APLES IS THE RIGHT TO LEFT par-four 9 th , which is over 400 yards. Accuracy off the tee is a must on the Maples Course, with ÚVE HOLES PERCHED ALONG THE SCENIC #ALABASH North Carolina Magazine has rated the Maples the “Best Conditioned Course on the Coast.” Golf Digest has given the course four stars. This MAY BE $AN -APLESm ÚNEST CREATION Golf Digest has ranked both the Byrd and Jones courses as “Top 100 Courses inNorth Carolina,” which is quite an honor considering how many great golf courses there are in the Tar Heel state. One constant about each course is the presence of those tall Carolina pine trees, which border many fairways. The great thing about them, however, is that they are devoid of low-level branches. It’s possible to execute an escape shot from the woods, without having to worry about a well-struck punch shot clipping a low-hanging branch. Set your sights on traveling to the Sea Trail Resort. It’s a true stay-&-play gem, which is fun, memorable and affordable. Plus, Sea Trail is ready to play 52 weeks a year. Find out more at their website. Ohio Golf Journal