| Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 1651 |
Release Date |
CRZ Filesize |
Par |
Course Length |
| 2006-03-04 |
15,994,880 bytes |
72 |
6995 yards |
| Type |
Style |
CRZ Filename |
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FICTIONAL |
MOUNTAIN |
The World SE.crz |
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Course Key |
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Fictional, mountain course. |
Location
TBA |
Conditions
TBA |
Concept 6/10
This mountainous course threads between dense and unwelcoming forest
areas on some frightening-looking elevations. In truth it's a flight of fancy
to some extent, but some novel hole designs help to make for an engaging
round. The ideas peter out to some extent in the second half, but the
course as whole gives a passable impression of being set in the Swiss or
Austrian Alps. |
Appearance 4/10
To be honest, this is quite crude in points. The elevations haven't been given much attention and are frequently unrealistic; the colours
clash to some extent; and the planting looks OK at a distance but shocking close-up. To be fair, planting massive forests like this is an
arduous task, but more should have been made of it. The hazards need more careful touch around the edges; some better blends and
some planting are crying out to be used. |
Playability 6/10
At its simplest level, this is an enjoyable course. A variety of hole designs encourage you to use all the clubs in your bag, and there's a
good line in risk/reward on many holes, particularly if you hit the forest. It's possible that the hole length and some tight fairways might
turn off those who play with the advanced swing types, and the garishness of the forest floor and the panorama hardly help you enjoy a
good round. |
Challenge 3/10
Due to a lot of unexpected flat fairway lies, this course comes out rather easy. The Par 5s yield eagles all too effortlessly, and although
some greens provide a stiff putting test, others are barely a concern. A lack of hazarding around fairways and greens is another factor,
and it should be possible for many players to shoot rounds in the low 60s, even with a couple of splashdowns in the many lakes. |
Technical 2/10
Certainly more work is required here. Custom textures and blends are almost a pre-requisite on modern courses, and the planting
needs refining. The elevations need smoothing out, and the bunkers need incorporating into the course, both visually and for golfing
purposes. Thankfully, not many of these flaws impact directly on play, but they make for an untidy and unappealing course. |
| Overall |
A passable attempt at playing up and down a forested mountain. Undeniably poor
in the execution, but exciting and playable golf nevertheless. |
21/50 |
Please remember that Clipnote reviews are the opinion of one person and do not constitute an 'Official' Links Corner review of the course. |
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