| Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 2019 |
Release Date |
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Course Length |
| 2011-06-06 |
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72 |
7405 yards |
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WOODLAND |
StansburyCC_Beta_locked.crz |
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Fictional, estate course |
Location
None stated as yet – I’d hazard a guess at California, in the manner of
Riviera CC |
Conditions
One or two greens incline me towards F*/M*, but should be OK on F*/F* |
Concept 9/10
Pete Beckwith brings us another masterclass in fine hole design with Stansbury. Taking its influences clearly from the Tour, it is a pretty
long course, and ends with a punishing Par 4. But it's the creativity when it comes to the greens and green complexes that set designer
apart: it's difficult to appreciate how hard it is to consistently create this sort of subtle challenge and still feel totally authentic. The bricklined
ponds are an intriguing trademark for the course, although it's a little difficult to believe that a real life club would subscribe to that
sort of extravagance. |
Appearance 9/10
The deep green colours are retained from Casten Acres, and although they're a little overwhelming at first, they fit nicely with the intended
'old-style' of course. The planting is expertly varied, particularly in the rough and where it overlaps the blends into fairway bunkers. There
are treats in the form of the burgeoning 3D clubhouse and some off-course features. The only real question mark is over a fair few sharp
edges around the course. |
Playability 10/10
The design credentials really are beyond reproach. It's impossible to think so much ingenuity could be squeezed into such
straightforward holes, but the subtleties and small variations are endless. Target areas and bunker positioning are judged to perfection,
and it's difficult to get bored - even despite the course's relative flatness. Remarkably clever. |
Challenge 5/10
I never understood the fuss behind Casten Acres being too easy, nor do I really see why Stansbury should be particularly harder.
Length aside, the greens make tempting targets, and the relative flatness of the plot is a boon also. With high winds, I can see how the
encroaching trees might present some challenge, but you don't feel this is particularly a course that would commonly present windy
conditions. At the end of the day, it's just too easy not to score bogeys. |
Technical 9/10
I've raved enough about Peter Beckwith's wonderful hole design. It would certainly appear his visual style is very nearly up to the same
standard. The course is only in Beta phase, and is in need of good Hole Previews and a little toning down, but even as it stands it's a
terrific achievement. |
| Overall |
Old-style golf given an outstanding treatment which is both subtle and precise. |
42/50 |
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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