Barton Creek
Posted: April 5th, 2022, 6:53 pm
I happened to recently read an online article about the Barton Creek Resort complex outside of Austin , TX. Then I remembered that LINKS had a 2001 version that was out there, and I "resurrected" it from my flash drive, and played a round. I thought it was a fun course to play, and would definitely be a great candidate for an HD upgrade for LINKS. Then, I went to the real course website and discovered that the property actually is comprised of (4) layouts, all designed by prominent course architects. The 2001 version is the "Fazio Foothills" course. He also designed the "Canyons" course as well. I guess those are the two that I'm focusing on in this post.
It seems that both of the Fazio courses would lend themselves well to a very talented designer on the APCD. And.....if I remember correctly there is a designer out there who has an affinity for Fazio's course designs ! I don't remember who, off hand.
Anyhow, instead of just adding these to the list of "Courses I'd Like to See ", I just wanted to "promote" either of these layouts as a new "real course" project for one the skilled designers out there. The Barton Creek area is in Texas Hill country, and seems to have a more "green" and varied look about it in comparison to say, "Austin CC", which looks more flat and "drier" to me. I would also think that since this resort is fairly popular, that all the necessary "Google Earth" or Strakaline info would be available as well. Anyhow, I appreciate your time in reading this, and hope that someone might take on the challenge !
Weeler
It seems that both of the Fazio courses would lend themselves well to a very talented designer on the APCD. And.....if I remember correctly there is a designer out there who has an affinity for Fazio's course designs ! I don't remember who, off hand.
Anyhow, instead of just adding these to the list of "Courses I'd Like to See ", I just wanted to "promote" either of these layouts as a new "real course" project for one the skilled designers out there. The Barton Creek area is in Texas Hill country, and seems to have a more "green" and varied look about it in comparison to say, "Austin CC", which looks more flat and "drier" to me. I would also think that since this resort is fairly popular, that all the necessary "Google Earth" or Strakaline info would be available as well. Anyhow, I appreciate your time in reading this, and hope that someone might take on the challenge !
Weeler