| Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 1917 |
Release Date |
CRZ Filesize |
Par |
Course Length |
| 2009-11-03 |
27,123,068 bytes |
72 |
7285 yards |
| Type |
Style |
CRZ Filename |
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FICTIONAL |
LINKS |
East Point Golf Club Beta.crz |
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| COURSE NOTES |
| A fictional links course located in Scotland Fife |
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Imaginary, links course |
Location
TBC |
Conditions
TBC |
Concept 6/10
A truly ambitious idea for a first course, there is a wealth of influences from the best fictional links designs here at East Point. It's crammed full of big 'signature' holes, which doesn't do much for its authenticity, but does wonders for some exciting golf. The whole thing is presented very modestly (perhaps a little too modestly, given that hole previews are much-needed but lacking), even if it doesn't quite fit the intended Fife location. East Point will never make its way into the tournament rotations, but has plenty of charms for the occasional round. |
Appearance 5/10
Given the relatively tiny file size, the course comes complete with texture blends and decent, if forested, planting. A majestic panorama tops the whole thing off nicely. Unfortunately, there are a few eyesores along the way, not least the sharp edges to the cliff-side rocks and a rather horrible road which doesn't reflect well on the designer. |
Playability 7/10
The outstanding hole designs mean you'll never be short of an option or two here, even if many holes are unnecessarily complicated by blind drives and the aforementioned lack of previews. Because of a lack of testing, there are too many unplayable lies as well. A shame, because this could have been a real gung-ho round of golf with a little more subtlety. |
Challenge 6/10
One thing that hasn't been skimped on is the greens, which are mercifully playable. And, actually, when you get down to it, a lot of the presence of the ocean is there for impact value rather than a genuine test. Careful players will negotiate the hazards with maybe just a little too much ease. |
Technical 5/10
There's a lot of good work at East Point, and with some committed effort to ironing out the poor lies and rough edges it could be a really brilliant creation. For now, it wins points for the imagination that has gone into the hole design and being able to craft some (but not all, mark you) excellent pieces of landscape. |
| Overall |
Excellent golf if somewhat rusty; hopefully a course that will really shine when it comes to a final release. |
29/50 |
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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