Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - North Shore News - A47
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astounding sight. Holes 13-15 include a pair of par-5s and a longish par-4. At 486 yards from the back, number 15 is a wide open prospect from the tee box, again set back across a stream, but the fairway is crossed at mid-length by another stream and then again just in front of the green by a third. You have to be right on your distances or it can all go wrong quickly. A grouping of four bunkers at the left front of the putting surface creates Sandpiper’s distinctive Sasquatch Footprint hazard. It’s a nice whimsical touch on this singular course. Shot of the day belonged, again, to Muir. At 440 yards from the back tees, number 17 is rated second hardest on the course and has the added hazard of a private air strip running the length of the playing surface down the left side. We all had decent tee shots but Muir followed his up with an epic blast that came to a stop about 18 inches from the cup. Birdie. Afterward in the River’s
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ROWENA’S Inn on the River is part of the charm of Sandpiper Golf Resort. Edge restaurant, we reflected on what was essentially a perfect day: a relaxing round of golf with friends in a spectacular setting, no intrusive technology. Out on the crowded patio, groups of people talked and laughed, enjoying each other’s company. In the garden in front of the inn, a wedding.
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