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Pinehurst #2 HD
by Robert Miller

Note: This course contains 1024x1024 textures and can only be played in version 1.07 or later of Links 2003

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 
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COURSE SCREENSHOTS

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.

USER RATINGS

 Votes cast
Ace88 %133
Eagle7 %11
Birdie3 %5
Par1 %1
Bogey or worse1 %1

The User Course Reviews and polls have been removed from the forum due to the low numbers of members. The information above is presented merely for historical interest.

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