| Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 1837 |
Release Date |
CRZ Filesize |
Par |
Course Length |
| 2008-05-23 |
88,772,608 bytes |
71 |
6614 yards |
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Style |
CRZ Filename |
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FICTIONAL |
PARKLAND |
Twin_Mallard_GC_locked.crz |
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Course Key |
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| COURSE NOTES |
Twin Mallard Golf Club - updated Version
designed for Links 2003
Twin Mallard is my second release for Links 2003. I wasn't planning on doing another course after Shaking Tree GC but the APCD is hard to give up. I wanted to create a country course this time out that was fun to play. My goal was to create a short strategic course that could bite back if taken for granted. I like courses where you have to think your way around on each shot and I hope that I have achieved this. I hope you all enjoy this course as much as I have creating it. Thanks to Robert Miller for creating the clubhouse. I asked him to create one that captured the flavor of a country course and of course he did. Also many thanks to Mike Jones and paulson for providing textures, objects and insights. Without these designers I would never have been able to complete a course at all. Also, thanks to Scientist, thegolfer, Acrilix, mkaseman and Cervantes for helping me test the course and. If I have missed anyone I sincerely apologize.
Happy golfing!
Bill Scott |
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Fictional, parkland course |
Location
TBA |
Conditions
TBA |
Concept 8/10
Despite a pretty silly name, Twin Mallard represents a fine piece of golf.
The grassy parkland plays host to some tight, narrow fairways, amply
protected by bunkers and some judicious use of water. Individual holes
are clever, prompting thought about placement from the tee, and
frequently on lay-ups too. The whole thing has the cohesion which stems
from being packed into a tight space, and is reminiscent of Shinnecock
Hills in terms of layout and environment. |
Appearance 10/10
Bill has built on the successes of his first release with this excellent effort. While nothing stands out in particular, the amalgamation of
good bunker creation, realistic planting and carefully-selected textures make for an immersive and near-perfect environment. It looks
and feels real, without resorting to the excesses of other fictional courses. It's nice to see improvements made around the water, too. |
Playability 7/10
There's perhaps a mite too much expectation on hitting the tight fairways here, and while many holes do have a viable playing option,
you do get a 'seen it all' feeling down the back nine. Thankfully, this is more than remedied by some delightful trademark holes - the 5th
and 18th being particularly creditworthy. |
Challenge 7/10
The legions of bunkers will trap their fair share of tee shots, and hitting one may well cost par. When you factor in the rolling elevations,
then Twin Mallard is a fair old test. Birdies are certainly not easy to come by, not even on the long holes, where laying up is frequently
the answer. |
Technical 8/10
Here is a designer who started very much on the right foot, and Twin Mallard does very little to dispel doubts over his ability. The
course, though, does seem to have suffered from a lack of testing - a few steel weeds crept in under the radar, and at least one
bunker featured an impossible lie. There's just a suggestion, too, that things are being played a little safe here. |
| Overall |
A fine grassy course which will pass many an hour. Fine while it lasts, but is it time
for a little more flair? |
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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