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Hunter's Wood 2012 Edition
by Ken Boltz/Lez Marwick 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 - 2063 |
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| 2012-03-10 |
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72 |
7267 yards |
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Hunter's Wood 2012 Edition
After playing this course recently, I just had to try updating it to hi-res, as it really is a work of art, as well as an enjoyable, and challenging round of golf. I think the woodland planting in particular, looks fantastic, and would not be out of place when compared to the very best recent releases.
It would be a shame if a course of this quality was not played, simply because it did not come up to today's specs, so hopefully this update will give it a well deserved new lease of life.
My main aim while upgrading it was to keep it as close to Ken Boltz's original concept as I could, and so I have tried to create a texture set that matches both the colour, and style of the original 2001 course. I have also made as few changes as possible to the greens.
I have made a few changes to the mesh here and there to suit my own personal preferences, and to facilitate seam blending, but the majority of the course remains as Ken Boltz intended it to be.
Here is a list of the changes in Hunter's Wood 2012 Edition:
Hi-res textures added
Extra textures added
Custom tee markers added
New flag
Textures seam blended
Bunker lips added
Extreme pins deleted, or relocated, as near as possible to original positions
89 new pins added
Some greens modified to improve playability using challenging conditions
Bulrushes replaced to better match the course
Panorama re-coloured to better match the course
Some land modified to improve views from tees
Advertising signs added
dirt wear and divots added to tees and fairways
More crowd added
I hope you enjoy Ken's wonderful creation!
All the best......... Lez |
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Fictional, woodland course |
Location
There’s a hint in the readme that it might be in Ohio. |
Conditions
The greens don't really merit anything faster than M*/S* |
Concept 9/10
Hunter's Wood made its name by relying heavily on the risk-reward concept and offering subtle lines of play on nearly every hole. The entirety was wrapped in excellent theming and backstory, in a package that always felt right. The 5th hole is widely agreed to be a classic. The course has received a sensitive update from Lez, affectionate and non-overbearing, retaining the rough-and-ready feel of the original while bringing it to a new audience. Outstanding jobs all round. |
Appearance 7/10
With some easing-off of the elevations and more variety in the planting, the course definitely looks better, although there's undeniably still an old-school feeling to the surroundings, the yellowing colour set and the panorama. I would have liked to see something a little more fresh in terms of the new texture set. |
Playability 7/10
Hunter's Wood continues to be riveting, thanks to the wide range of shots required and some excellently-judged hazarding, even if the fairways do narrow slightly more than seems fair at points. Although a few holes do give the impression of throttling you back from the tee, there are fifteen more that are very pleasurable. The pin positions, although expanded in scope, are not always in the best of locations. |
Challenge 7/10
It's unfortunate that the greens haven't been updated for faster Mod speeds, and on anything fast putts become extremely frustrating. Elsewhere, the hazarding and rough do exactly the job required of them, making you work hard for birdies. Birdies will come, almost certainly, but there's a good balance here. |
Technical 8/10
The restraint shown in letting this course show its original colours has been very effective in this case and hasn't resulted in another generic makeover. The original layout showed plenty of skill in itself; the update has lifted Hunter's Wood to another plane. |
| Overall |
A fun course with impressive views and plenty of options for the adventurous player. Well worth anyone's time. |
38/50 |
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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