| Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 1726 |
Release Date |
CRZ Filesize |
Par |
Course Length |
| 2007-01-17 |
56,179,490 bytes |
71 |
6935 yards |
| Type |
Style |
CRZ Filename |
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REAL |
PARKLAND |
RivieraCC2006.crz |
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Real, estate course. |
Location
TBA |
Conditions
TBA |
Concept 6/10
Riviera became a Microsoft favourite because it brought the real world a
tricked-up target course under the pretence of being a proper country club
and tournament layout. It helps that it was also the desired getaway of
many Hollywood glitterati.Tight, big-lipped bunkers, mid-green bunkers,
grassy swales, it's all here. To be honest, it always feels artificial and
nowhere near as playable as - say - Southern Hills. But, by making every
shot a target test, it's a lingering memory. Several holes, the blind 18th
included, are little gems and will stand the test of time on behalf of the rest of the course. |
Appearance 10/10
With these two designers on board, you can only expect Riviera to be a stunner. And, thankfully, it's true. From the elevated first tee,
affording panoramic views, to the steps leading up to the clubhouse from the eighteenth green, the whole thing radiates class. Best of
all is the array of custom trees: they're easy to overlook, but only when you're close up can you see what a magnificent and varied job
has been done. |
Playability 6/10
The problem with Riviera is that a lot of people will get stuck into the course and think “so what?” It's flawless in terms of atmosphere
and course design, but in that same breath it's exceedingly similar to at least a dozen other courses on the market. Gimmicks or no
gimmicks, this just doesn't provide enough that's new. But, if you can pretend to be Bing Crosby or Kevin Costner, you'll have a good
enough time. |
Challenge 8/10
The course has been specifically designed for the golfer, without letting fripperies like the natural landscape get in the way. The rough
has been beefed up, and any shots off the (medium-ish) fairways are going to result in a whole heap of misery. There's also some
uncannily awful bunker positioning. A decent challenge, then, but not a natural one by any means. |
Technical 10/10
Nothing to fault here. This puts the original to shame through magnificent customisation, 3D work and attention to detail. It's nice that
Chuck Clark can make courses that don't look like cartoons too! |
| Overall |
Not the mould-breaking experience that others might claim, if only because the
original template is so damned artificial. |
40/50 |
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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