 BJMac
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2021 @ 7:11:57 PM at |
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Absolutely brilliant. Possibly the ultimate design here, 12 years after release - it's truly flawless and has infinite replay-ability. I first played the course back in the Links386 days and thought it was pretty good and a decent challenge.. fast forward to now and this awesome design leaves it stone-cold! The course is (actually) terrific and the layout constantly testing and varied - many great holes. I played it first time in dry/breezy conditions and shot +2 (which I wasn't unhappy with).. I then tried it on wet/calm and shot -2 (which I wasn't unhappy with) - doesn't matter how you play it, it will challenge and entertain you. What more to say - bravo Sir Homeboy, massive kudos and cheers!
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raylloyd7
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Posted: Sunday, August 16, 2020 @ 4:02:34 PM at |
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real beauty also runs very smooth , many thanks for sharing had a lot of fun
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Holein1
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Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 @ 6:19:16 AM at |
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This course has everything you can ask for : doglegs on the 1st two holes, links-like scenery (4th, 5th, 7th holes), tough par-3s, roller-coaster fairways on the back 9, and a signature hole, the 13th, a beauty.
And to top it all, a final uphill drive to the par-5 18th hole leading to a beautiful clubhouse.
As you can guess, it is a definite keeper for me, Homeboy !
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FactoryRat
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Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 @ 10:05:49 PM at |
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Excellent job on this course Homeboy! Hands down.....one of my favorite courses so far. I was in the crowd for the 2008 Ryder cup at Valhala, the course is located 2 hrs from my home.
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Homeboy
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Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 9:24:25 PM at |
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Glad you liked it. Try expert, very dry, breezy for a good challenge. :)
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johnnyrio
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Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 7:45:13 PM at |
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Interesting course. I've seen a lot of posts saying this course is really tough, but I managed to go -8 on 18 holes the first time I played it. Keep in mind I used normal greens, calm winds and an average rough. The fairways are pretty tricky so make sure you SHOT CHECK to see where you are going. Blasting your drives isn't a good idea on this course, ever. Some of the greens were a roller coaster ride, but overall played very well. Shot placement, shot placement, shot placement. This is a well designed course and a good challenge for the average to above average golfer/player. Beginners might want to wait on this one. Factor in some wind and fast greens and you've got a potential nightmare of a course.
Overall stats for the first time I played this were:
8 birdies
8 pars
1 eagle
1 double bogey (The 17th hole has the green from hell!)
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monteefyster
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Posted: Saturday, May 3, 2008 @ 9:15:34 PM at |
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all I can say is WOW!! This is my first time commenting,and once I played this course I just had to. the overall look of the course is breathtaking and consistent from hole to hole. Thanks for a course I will want to play over & over
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Putt
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Posted: Saturday, April 26, 2008 @ 11:28:57 AM at |
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Homeboy...you are a coursemeister and your courses keep getting besser und besser.
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larry86
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Posted: Friday, April 25, 2008 @ 9:59:06 AM at |
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What a course! This is truly an impressive design - anyone who has not already downloaded this masterpiece should go get it right now. That view up the 18th is just plain awesome! And your greens... simply fantastic - challenging, but fair as well!
You have showed us all (once again) why you are the top designer out there! The rest of us mere designing mortals keep trying to qualify for the PGA tour with our designs while you keep winning the Majors with yours! Well done! Cant wait to see what you do next...
And I totally agree with Hiker Bob below, I cant imagine why anyone would rate this course anything less than a perfect 5!
Larry
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hawkeye143
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Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2008 @ 3:24:05 PM at |
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Just a fantastic course enjoy your work please keep it up your designs are great as are all the other designers. Thank you for enjoyable round of golf on abeautifull lokking course. Excuse my other comment on Celtic Manor I thought the other designer also did this one that you designed again please forgive my stupidty.
Hawkeye143 (AKA) Nick
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Homeboy
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2008 @ 2:14:31 PM at |
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Jurgie, its probably because I removed the deep rough surrounding each bunker. I also moved a few iffy pins.
Thanks again for the kind words, everyone. A lot of time went into the course and Im glad you like it.
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jurgie
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2008 @ 1:43:28 PM at |
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Well Roger, for some reason this final release treated me a lot kinder than the Beta version for whatever reason. I really cant add anything to what has already been stated here except to say that Youre Da Bomb. Just an outstanding rendition!
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RIck Allen
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2008 @ 11:40:16 AM at |
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Divit1958 and I (Borisbadenov07) played this course all afternoon Sunday and it was absolutely the best I have seen this year by far! Homeboy, you outdid yourself capturing this super fine Jack Nicklaus designed course.....very well done and very playable on very dry and very difficult pins.
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Stefanie2k6
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2008 @ 3:54:50 AM at |
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This is a magnificent course Roger. The bunker work is outstanding as is everything else including the structures that Brent did for you. Your attention to detail shows throughout the course. The greens are wickedly fair for all levels of play. The course plays very smoothly as yours always do. I always look forward to you pushing the limits of the Course Architect with each design you share with the entire Tiger Woods PGA Tour community. It doesnt get any better than this. All your hard work really paid off on this one with outstanding final results for everyone of us to enjoy. Thanks so much and keep on with your brilliant design work.
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Griz891
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 @ 11:47:21 PM at |
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Ill tell you what Homeboy, it doesnt get any better than this! What a masterpiece you put together here. I played it on very dry and breezy and shot a -2 and it wasnt easy. Fantastic work my friend and keep them coming!! Very very enjoyable course, everyone should jump on this one. Thanks!!!
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Hiker Bob
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 @ 11:29:31 PM at |
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OK now, whos giving this course a 4? I dont think youll find a course closer to reality than this one, given the limits of the tools we have to make these. Face it, it does not, cannot get any better than this one!
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Foreleft!
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 @ 4:20:00 PM at |
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Played on LAN, very dry/gusty/heavy/diff, no crashes or graphic probs.
An instant classic IMO. Wonderful to look at, great FPS rates.
Only issue for me is how tough it plays, but that is a good thing since it is a real design. It can handle vdry and gusty, but doesnt need tough conditions to play tough IMO.
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eagls628
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 @ 2:46:38 PM at |
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The only thing I am woundering is why the 5th box in the ratings is only half blacked out. This is a masterpiece if there ever could be one.
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PhilT
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 @ 2:23:31 PM at |
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As I thought from all the comments here this has been lifted to Legend Cult Status!!
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ChadLegend
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 @ 1:40:24 PM at |
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Wow !! What a fantastic design HB. I am amazed at your skills of design and architecture!The terrain work, the plantings, the greens, the bunkers, and the pano are immaculate! I tip my hat to you sir. Your time and efforts are much appreciated.!
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ianw
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 @ 1:34:57 PM at |
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wow what a course brilliant to play and not as easy as it looked
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cmattax
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 @ 1:01:44 PM at |
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Its a shame that the rating system only goes from 1 to 5 because this course is a Wow. Great job!
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Homeboy
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 @ 12:35:53 PM at |
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Thanks a lot, guys. Glad you like the course. This one took a little over 3 months of work, plus a good amount of research as to the recent course renovations. A lot of work on the streams and mounding really added a lot of time, but I am happy with the results. Eppie, I will add a pic of the final plot in the Course Source forum above showing the course info final point count was 142K.
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eppiedad
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 @ 12:07:37 PM at |
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Well Bro,You have out done yourself! Simply outstanding!The terrain work is fabulous!The detail and time it must of taken is remarkable!Dont know what your final point count was but my hats off to you! It played so smooth and zero lag!You truly are a master designer!
Thanks for the time you spent designing this gem!Much appreciated!
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jmwall24
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 @ 10:57:49 AM at |
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An outstanding design by my favorite designer! To me, this is the most difficult fair course I have ever seen (which is this designers specialty I might add). If you hit good shots, you have a chance, if you dont, well say goodnight! The terrain work is flawless and the are plantings superb. Roger is one of very few who can put out a course that is beautiful, difficult, and fair EVERYTIME. Well done my friend.
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BigStamp49
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 @ 10:23:33 AM at |
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This is the best rendition of a real course that I have ever seen. Brilliant job HB. I can only guess how many hours of research and design time you put into this. Amazing.
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eagls628
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 @ 1:39:52 AM at |
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This has to be as close to perfect as it gets.
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Shimwooley
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 @ 12:39:47 AM at |
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I still think your the King of Courses. Thanks HB
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poohween
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Posted: Saturday, April 19, 2008 @ 10:34:00 PM at |
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VERY nice course! I am very impressed with the detail of this course. Cant wait to watch the Ryder Cup! Whats next? Is it possible to re-release Kittansett, that you designed in 06?
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Rita D
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Posted: Saturday, April 19, 2008 @ 6:09:11 PM at |
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This is a wonderful course,It is beautiful and well designed thank you for all your hard work.
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ndean59
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Posted: Saturday, April 19, 2008 @ 5:50:10 PM at |
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This course is awesome the best ever for 08 many conrats
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KDW845
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Posted: Saturday, April 19, 2008 @ 5:44:15 PM at |
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Very, very very nice Roger. Just not enough words to describe how great your designs have become, the rest of us are just in awe. I love this course and what you did to it and I believe these are your best greens, smooth and very fair with some great pin placements. As always I look forward to your next one....Kevin
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PhilT
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Posted: Saturday, April 19, 2008 @ 3:13:04 PM at |
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Played this course and I played rubbish on it all the way round, I could not get off this course quick enough, I was mentally drained. BUT I would say this has to be a masterpiece course, its flawless, there are probably only a handfull of courses that deserve cult astatus and this has to be one of them. I may not play this course again for a while as my game is not worthy of it, but when I do play it again, it will probably beat me up again. Thanks for this course Homeboy, even though I cannot play it! lol!
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