| Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 1834 |
Release Date |
CRZ Filesize |
Par |
Course Length |
| 2008-04-17 |
190,377,984 bytes |
71 |
6897 yards |
| Type |
Style |
CRZ Filename |
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REAL |
UNCLASSIFIED |
Vintage_Final_locked.crz |
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Course Key |
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Real, heathland course |
Location
TBA |
Conditions
TBA |
Concept 10/10
Now this is real Aussie golf! Amid uncompromising bushland, The Vintage
cuts 18 swaggering and dynamic holes. It's short, without sacrificing length
or difficulty, dynamic - changing from bush, to grassy, and back again -
and utterly absorbing. The APCD conversion is wonderful, with Peter's
typical array of custom planting and picture perfect moments from start
through to finish. This is right up there with Wagga Wagga. |
Appearance 9/10
I guarantee you'll stand on the first tee and just think “wow”. The ambience that has been created is brand new and utterly unique. The
combination of a convincing scrubland, arduously-created planting, and realistic use of elevations makes this one of the most
panoramic courses available. And speaking of 'panorama'…well, you can see for yourself. Just the fact that one or two textures look
pixelated - most notably the dry grass - catches the eye and holds back the course. |
Playability 8/10
The other good reason to stand on the first tee is the outstanding introduction to the kind of thinking that is required around this course.
It's not restrictive by any means, merely a good reason to be creative and look beyond the usual. There's a nice ambience, helped by
good sound (a feature I've noticed lacking in many courses recently), but sadly the slightly-longer-than-you-would-like rendering times
don't do the course any favours. But at 180MB, I suppose that's only to be expected. |
Challenge 9/10
Despite several unprepossessing holes, this course holds the ability to punish. Clever use of trees and streams limit a player's
ambition, and few holes offer an 'easy' birdie. Oddly, the back nine plays much easier than the opening half, featuring as it does two
short Par 4s. |
Technical 9/10
Peter's courses are the largest file sizes on the market, which is good indication enough of the amount of work put in. The sheer
amount of customisation is beautiful: panorama, planting, clubhouse - it's easy to go on. Textures are something of a weak link -
there's at least one poor choice here, plus some blends that are either too hazy or too sharp. Nearly, but not quite, the perfection which
the designer is seeking to attain. |
| Overall |
A hugely impressive course with spectacular views and great playability in equal
measure. Play this one when you're bored of Sawgrass. |
45/50 |
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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