| Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 1701 |
Release Date |
CRZ Filesize |
Par |
Course Length |
| 2006-10-24 |
56,606,720 bytes |
72 |
7210 yards |
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Style |
CRZ Filename |
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FICTIONAL |
LINKS |
Cuan Staugh_locked.crz |
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| COURSE NOTES |
| Cuan Staugh is my latest course and has been developed based on the Oceanside base coastline course from Mike Jones' xpack. Clearly a Links course then but as is my style there are still a lot of rolling hills particularly those set back from the sea. In accordance with requirements the course has been locked. I wanted the course to have a Gaelic name and I believe that Cuan Staugh means Ocean Wave which seems appropriate. Cuan Staugh includes a logo, splash screens and hole previews. There are two double greens on the course and for the purposes of clarity I have decided to retain the original links flags. |
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Fictional, links course |
Location
Could be virtually anywhere – I’d come down as the Carolinas, given the planting. |
Conditions
You might risk M*/S* |
Concept 6/10
The obvious comparisons to draw would be with Errislannan Cliffs, given that this course is based on the same plot of land. There are some striking differences nevertheless: Cuan Stuagh being more heavily wooded, and forgoing the subtle layout of Errislannen for more of a golfing story. There are some great creations later on, particularly the sharply-uphill 13th and the following few holes. The plot, created by Mike Jones, works its magic and gives the course a realistic location. |
Appearance 5/10
There are some glaring problems in and around this course, not least with the ugly 2D clubhouse, and some ill-advised attempts to extend the coastline. The texture choice and lack of blending in parts are very inconsistent. The whole isn't terrible by any means, but overwhelmingly lacking in anything new. |
Playability 6/10
The poor inland holes don't inspire a golfer full of confidence, but things do get markedly better once you hit the clifftops. The efforts to add sound are pleasing, although volume and appropriateness take something to be desired. If you can overlook the flaws, there is a decent enough round here. |
Challenge 5/10
Lack of designer experience and failure to use the landscape to best advantage has meant that the challenge isn't always bang on the mark, and the stretches of light rough are definitely out of keeping. Sure, it looks nice, and the designer clearly has a good clue about what constitutes fun golf, but it's difficult to see players hitting par on a regular basis. |
Technical 5/10
A difficult rating to make, because Mike Jones' genius hasn't quite been handled sensitively enough, and there are quite a few sharp edges showing, along with some botched landscaping. The planting shows promise, and I like the flowerbeds outside the clubhouse, but these are only minor plusses, to be honest. |
| Overall |
Not a patch on the subtlety and style of Errislannan Cliffs. Too rough and ready and featuring some unwise adaptations of the existing landscape. |
27/50 |
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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