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Post by gheebuttersnaps on Mar 28, 2019 12:36:59 GMT -5
This I like: This, not so much: The bottom picture I would argue, is probably Raynor's most natural "short" hole. The whole of Blue Mound CC was built with a very, very low amount of turf being shifted, so you can't really argue against its naturalness. I think this debate almost always pops up based on the visuals of a geometric course, but that doesn't mean that these courses aren't natural. They're far more natural than most modern courses, today. I'd rather move dirt and create something artificial that looks natural than have that thing. I'm not even sure why somebody would take the time to photograph it.
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Post by joegolferg on Mar 28, 2019 13:04:22 GMT -5
The bottom picture I would argue, is probably Raynor's most natural "short" hole. The whole of Blue Mound CC was built with a very, very low amount of turf being shifted, so you can't really argue against its naturalness. I think this debate almost always pops up based on the visuals of a geometric course, but that doesn't mean that these courses aren't natural. They're far more natural than most modern courses, today. I'd rather move dirt and create something artificial that looks natural than have that thing. I'm not even sure why somebody would take the time to photograph it. 😂
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Post by rjwils30 on Mar 28, 2019 20:20:12 GMT -5
Great topic!
I’m all for super naturalized courses, but I also can appreciate the clarity of the design intent of the more geometric courses. Each bunker and angle in the fairway or green is clearly articulated. There seems to be nothing arbitrary about these designs yet they are still exciting as the hazards and greens are so bold. I suppose it’s that visual strength and clarity is why I prefer these types of courses over something that is pseudo natural.
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Post by gheebuttersnaps on Mar 28, 2019 21:20:15 GMT -5
Are there are some current rel-life designers / courses that incorporate this style successfully?
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Post by joegolferg on Mar 29, 2019 7:39:48 GMT -5
Are there are some current rel-life designers / courses that incorporate this style successfully? Seth Raynor. But you've already displayed your disgust in his style with that par three you hate lol. Designers today... It's mostly restoration work that brings these straight lines back.
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Post by joegolferg on Mar 29, 2019 7:46:49 GMT -5
Porn.
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Post by linkslover on Apr 2, 2019 7:05:28 GMT -5
You can always tell when the UK has a good summer. The fairways are brown.
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