| Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 1833 |
Release Date |
CRZ Filesize |
Par |
Course Length |
| 2008-04-17 |
84,406,272 bytes |
72 |
7324 yards |
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Style |
CRZ Filename |
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FICTIONAL |
WOODLAND |
SerenityHills_locked.crz |
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Fictional, farmland course |
Location
TBA |
Conditions
TBA |
Concept 5/10
Serenity's intention is to be set among lush rolling hills. Sadly, the idea of
matching hole design to this landscape is sacrificed to some extent, and
the resultant course is stretched long, bunkered rather too heavily, and not
particularly fitting in its landscape. Although the ideas have become
somewhat mixed, there's no reason not to play: there's some stunning
visuals and very impressive shots to be taken in. But there's no denying
that it doesn't really all gel together as it should. |
Appearance 10/10
The gorgeous, dramatic panorama dominates the course, and the visuals impress through the meticulous 3D clubhouse and custom
objects, right down to the planting of the fine brown grasses. The textures are tidy, the bunkers immaculately sculpted, and there's
barely a pixel out of place. Stunning. |
Playability 8/10
The course has been micro-managed extremely well: there are very few impossible or blocked lies, but yet on this hilly course, you will
be unlikely to encounter flat ground between tee and green. Add the impressive risk/reward options and the distinct advantage that
stems from knowing the holes well, and many players will make this a 'pet' course. Others, however, might view the unfriendly
hazarding with a healthy dose of scepticism. |
Challenge 5/10
Serenity Hills is very long, stiffly elevated and distinctly over-hazarded. The Par 3s are enough to want to make you lay up. There's a
hint of the unfriendly Centennial courses in the unrelenting demand and pressure on the player, and that frankly is a little too much. It's
a little worrying that this is becoming a persistent problem in courses from David. |
Technical 9/10
There's nothing to fault in the detail of this course, and a massive amount of work has gone into the lovely 3D sculpture and creating
more realistic effects. But it's hard to award full marks when Serenity lets itself down with inconsistent hole design and a lack of
coherence. These are the design elements that are all too often forgotten. |
| Overall |
Eye candy in many ways, but a little disappointing in others. Serenity would be
eighteen great holes in isolation, but as a whole is a little short of the mark. |
37/50 |
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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