Hatteras, Sea Scape
and Superwo/man

Hatteras, North Carolina
Part 3

by Anthony Scaggs
Golf Clubs, Golf Resorts, Golf Courses

The back nine was equally as challenging as the front. If you hit a long straight drive then #10, #11 and #12 will be fun holes. Beware of #12, it is tricky. On #12, I hit a long straight drive hugging the trees along the left side of the fairway. I did not try to cut the corner. The trees are tall and there is a home at the corner. The green is tucked behind a sand and dune grass barrier that is wide and long. My pitch missed the pin and I was left with a 60-foot putt for a birdie. I will get it next time. The fairway is wide and lined with trees on both sides. I suggest a drive down the middle or towards the left. Do not hug the trees; I was lucky this time.

Holes #14 and #15 require good course management. On #14 use a 5 wood or a long iron off the tee. Keep the ball to the right or middle and it will roll down towards the green leaving a short second shot. On #15, get over the ridge and it is wide open.

Everyone needs a few surprises in life.

When you get to holes #16 and #17 think lots of water, big trees, narrow approaches and small greens. Hole #17 is the signature hole for the Sea Scape Golf Links }. The green is at the far end where the trees seem to meet. The green is small and protected by overhanging limbs as well as water, lots of water. Have fun.

Contacts:

Dare County Tourist Bureau, Outer Banks, North Carolina, (800) 446-6262, http://www.outerbanks.org/

Sea Scape Golf Links, off U.S. 158 E. at Milepost 2 1/2 Kitty Hawk, 66052-yard, par 72, (252) 261-2158. Bryan Sullivan is the PGA Golf Professional and John Wade is the assistant. Call the Pro Shop for tee times and prices. The rates are reasonable and passes are available.

Cape Air provides regularly scheduled service with small plane luxury between Norfolk, Virginia to Dare County Airport on the Outer Banks (800) 352-0714, http://www.flycapeair.com/

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