| Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 1690 |
Release Date |
CRZ Filesize |
Par |
Course Length |
| 2006-08-10 |
117,436,416 bytes |
69 |
6290 yards |
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Style |
CRZ Filename |
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REAL |
PARKLAND |
Edgbaston_GC.crz |
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Real, estate course |
Location
Birmingham, UK |
Conditions
One or two greens would be hard work faster than M*/M* |
Concept 4/10
Edgbaston is the only APCD course I have played in real life, and Curt has done a really good job with it. Having said this, perhaps this section might be best to do justification to that in saying that the hole lengths do not vary enough, that there are 13 Par 4s on the course and only one Par 5, and that most holes are depressingly straightforward. It doesn't strike one as being a well-planned course; more one that fits the space. |
Appearance 9/10
The texture use is fantastic here, particularly in the bunkers and some terrific planting and underplanting. Blends are done smartly and the 3D clubhouse is a work of art. Just now and then, you catch sight of something a bit silly: an odd elevation or inappropriate planting, which sadly detracts from the overall environment, but the landmarks of Birmingham on the panorama are very authentic and work well. |
Playability 7/10
It's surprisingly addictive for me, but that could be because I know the course. Common sense suggests that, even with the subtle variety from hole to hole, this could prove a little bit dull. There's not much to challenge you in terms of approach or recovery, and only the surprisingly dramatic elevations really put their stamp on the course. |
Challenge 6/10
Edgbaston is surprisingly well judged on the first half, with some championship-length Par 4s and plenty of woods to get snarled up in.. A lot will depend on conditions and pin positions later on, with a clear shot to the green being more common. It's possible to clock a wide range of scores here, but a large part of this might be down to the player, not the course. |
Technical 9/10
Certain areas are carried off with terrific style and panache, notably the 3D work, but there are a few minor surface problems - in and around bunkers, most notably - that do unfortunately detract from the round. The pin positioning seems exaggerated and too close to the fringe: I ended up playing too many chips from under 20 feet. |
| Overall |
A cute and good-looking course, and one close to my own heart. The unusual layout might not make it a good choice on all occasions, though. |
35/50 |
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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