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TPC Boston 2011
by Steve Avery

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 - 2033
Release Date CRZ Filesize Par Course Length
2011-08-22  0  bytes 71  7206 yards
Type Style CRZ Filename
REAL  WOODLAND  .crz 
Course ID Course Key
   

COURSE NOTES
TPC Boston is the site of the Deutsche Bank Championship, one of the four PGA TOUR Playoff events for the FedExCup.

CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg)

Description
Real, woodland course
Location
TBA
Conditions
TBA
Concept  9/10
Thankfully not the stretch-fest that other PGA stops have become, Boston is a much more strategic test of golf, brought to life with a slightly quirkier style than Steve Avery's clean-cut norm. There's notable intelligent use of hazarding here, and great fairway shapes: the par 5s are notably outstanding holes, from the dare-you-to-go-for-it 7th to the very tempting closing hole. The entire course comes across as inexcessive and restrained in design - a rarity in itself these days.
Appearance  9/10
The deep yellowy textures are a brave and memorable touch which works wonderfully, and there has been a typically meticulous hand with the planting and elevations, although the course is slightly bare in places. There has been a real effort here to produce a course which will set itself slightly apart from the other Tour staples, and it really shows.
Playability  9/10
A merciful break from the grip-it and rip-it standard which seems to dog tournament courses, Boston has terrific variety and most holes ask the player to think and plan from the tee. In some ways, with the unique style and selection of outstanding holes, it's a throwback to the classic PC golf games which really had to select the stand-out courses in order to be memorable. Terrific replay value stems from the variable hole lengths and the large number of gambling holes.
Challenge  6/10
espite some golfing cleverness from the designer, it's a little too easy to take Boston apart. With trees that will rarely impact on missed tee shots, and prolific escapable rough, it's easy to hit the greens, but you will find your path to birdie dogged by some awkward - almost unlikely? - pin positions and greens that stubbornly refuse to be read. The lack of balance here is a source of frustration - maybe it might have been best not to toughen it up at all.
Technical  9/10
A great deal tidier than the early Betas, this is another quality finished product courtesy of a specialist in classy American courses. It might just be that everyone won't find the colouring to their taste, and the green complexes could have more refinement, but it's another terrific course otherwise.
Overall One of the better PGA tour stops for a casual round - plenty of holes here to play and enjoy, rather than scramble for par. 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.

USER RATINGS

 Votes cast
Ace58 %18
Eagle39 %12
Birdie0 %0
Par3 %1
Bogey or worse0 %0

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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