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Post by bruce on Dec 9, 2019 10:31:57 GMT -5
Just wondered If this is ever a thought on designing and placement of trees ? I've seen it used sometimes on real courses where the fairways and holes are spaced fairly close together.
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Post by wedgely on Dec 9, 2019 11:16:54 GMT -5
Yep. My first course, Kay's Woods, had a couple of areas where I thought a nearby green might be in danger of a wayward tee shot, so I used some trees and brush to separate the two, and added a small change in elevation for good measure. I know it's not strictly necessary, since this is a video game, but thinking about logistics and planning like that really goes a long way in creating an immersive course imo. I know a lot of designers, myself included, try to think "How would this work in real life?". The golfer might not notice it at first but for one it makes your course more visually interesting and also it's just plain fun
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Post by lessthanbread on Dec 9, 2019 12:24:58 GMT -5
I never thought of using trees for the idea of golfer protection. I use them mainly for aesthetics to frame my holes and create a realistic environment.
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Post by bruce on Dec 9, 2019 12:46:05 GMT -5
I guess it stems from my play around here in New England, where a lot of times space is a hard thing to come by. I learned on a course that basically had most of the fairways running parallel to one another,and we all know most shot when your starting out don't usually go where you want them to. After awhile it was pretty obvious I was playing what we like to call a "hard hat " course. The other thing when you start out is not knowing what you aren't supposed to do, like stroll onto another fairway to hit your ball while others are teeing off nearby. The sound of a ball whizzing by your head is something you don't forget too easily. Also getting smacked in the leg by a worm burner makes you very self aware. Situational Awareness is something you usually think of in the military, but it comes in very handy when your on a golf course as well. Maybe everyone should play one of these at least a few times just to develop the knack. Still I remember this with fond remembrance,as my dad and I had some very interesting trips to the local links, and sadly enough that particular course just recently got turned into a housing development. I did do a version of it, and its out there, but it doesn't have many plays, mostly from me. Those trees on that course were few and far between, I often wished for a few more, especially since you never quite knew when a ball might squeeze between the branches and make it thru to the other side. So trees can have many uses indeed !
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Post by 5150 on Jan 24, 2020 8:01:29 GMT -5
I guess it stems from my play around here in New England, where a lot of times space is a hard thing to come by. I learned on a course that basically had most of the fairways running parallel to one another,and we all know most shot when your starting out don't usually go where you want them to. After awhile it was pretty obvious I was playing what we like to call a "hard hat " course. The other thing when you start out is not knowing what you aren't supposed to do, like stroll onto another fairway to hit your ball while others are teeing off nearby. The sound of a ball whizzing by your head is something you don't forget too easily. Also getting smacked in the leg by a worm burner makes you very self aware. Situational Awareness is something you usually think of in the military, but it comes in very handy when your on a golf course as well. Maybe everyone should play one of these at least a few times just to develop the knack. Still I remember this with fond remembrance,as my dad and I had some very interesting trips to the local links, and sadly enough that particular course just recently got turned into a housing development. I did do a version of it, and its out there, but it doesn't have many plays, mostly from me. Those trees on that course were few and far between, I often wished for a few more, especially since you never quite knew when a ball might squeeze between the branches and make it thru to the other side. So trees can have many uses indeed ! My home course (a short 9 hole track) is a hard hat course. You’re right; situational awareness is key for safety. There are several trees that are absolutely placed for golfer safety in areas where greens and tee boxes are close enough for an errant approach to cause a problem. I’m on the fence about planting trees for safety on my TGC courses. It does add a layer of realism but there’s no safety consideration of course.
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Post by jeachus on Feb 7, 2020 23:29:32 GMT -5
I do! Intentionally and unintentionally... I recently designed myself into a corner and needed to squeeze a hole into a tight spot. I have a very well pine-fortified tee box in slicers range off of a neighboring hole. Cannot say I haven't seen similar setups on fine real world courses...
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Post by mav78 on Feb 8, 2020 12:00:20 GMT -5
For many UK parkland courses this is used often and very much necessary. I used it a lot in my Lost Oaks course.
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