Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 1851 |
Release Date |
CRZ Filesize |
Par |
Course Length |
2008-10-26 |
162,050,048 bytes |
70 |
7229 yards |
Type |
Style |
CRZ Filename |
REAL |
PARKLAND |
pinehurst#2HIGHREZ.crz |
Course ID |
Course Key |
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description Real, woodland course |
Location TBA |
Conditions TBA |
Concept 8/10 When reviewing the Microsoft version of this course some time ago, I
described it as 'the stately old gent of golf courses'. Well, in the
supernaturally talented hands of Rob Miller, the course has just become
even more statuesque and gentlemanly. Taking into account the
tournament re-designs, it is strategically better, too, with the hallmark
lengthy Par 4s and upturned-basin greens being thought-provoking and
intimidating. But, even then, Pinehurst isn't quite the masterpiece of
design that it should be. Clever, it certainly is, but there's still missing flair somewhere. |
Appearance 10/10 Oh my. Even with a comparatively bland landscape such as Pinehurst's, Rob Miller has managed to wring the utmost from the APCD.
Immensely clever texture use is the main hallmark, but let's not overlook the minute attention to detail in bunker lips, and the
impressive way in which the pine forests are planted without revealing clones or standout colours. And when you get down to the
minutiae: the sprinkler heads, the gorgeous clubhouse and cleverness of the green construction, it is dumbfounding how good a
relatively simple course can look. |
Playability 10/10 Fairway positioning is the key requisite here, but hitting greens will require equal amounts of guile. Since the course has been
tightened up, the emphasis is on the player to demonstrate these key attributes, and doing so will absorb you totally. Play with the
tournament objects and the sense of location is conducive, overwhelming and simply magnificent. |
Challenge 9/10 Down to a Par 70 now, the course makes it much harder to pick up strokes, and the improved use of elevations and extra length have
contributed to that extra stiffness. Many of the Par 4s are almost unthinkable as birdie chances. Thankfully, some of the others are,
and the lack of deep rough and water should help prevent scores getting too high. |
Technical 10/10 Rob Miller is rapidly overhauling the very best around as a master and creator of APCD technique. It's hard to call Pinehurst his best
yet, because Bethpage and Shinnecock were equally jaw-droppingly awesome. A legend, indeed. |
Overall |
Not my favourite course - and I doubt it ever will be - but take nothing away from
the designer, this is an immense creation. |
47/50 |
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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