Rivers Edge Golf Club

Rivers Edge Golf Club sits in Shallotte, a coastal community in Brunswick County, North Carolina, positioned between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach. The course was designed by Arnold Palmer and Erik Larsen, part of Palmer's extensive portfolio of accessible daily-fee and resort layouts across the Carolinas. The design takes advantage of the region's low-country topography, incorporating natural wetlands, tidal marshes, and stands of native vegetation that characterize the southeastern North Carolina landscape. The routing works through a mix of environments typical of coastal Carolina golf. Several holes play along or across wetland areas, while others move through corridors of pine and hardwood. Water features prominently in the strategic design, requiring thoughtful club selection and course management rather than overwhelming length. The layout accommodates a range of skill levels through multiple tee placements, reflecting Palmer's philosophy of creating courses that challenge accomplished players while remaining playable for recreational golfers. Rivers Edge serves the Shallotte area as part of the Brunswick County golf corridor, a region dense with courses catering to both residents and visitors drawn to the Grand Strand's extended golf market. The facility operates as a semi-private club with public access, typical of many North Carolina coastal courses that balance member play with tourist rounds. The setting provides views of the Intracoastal Waterway region's characteristic marshland scenery, offering a quieter alternative to the busier resort courses found farther south along the South Carolina coast.