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Post by lessthanbread on May 12, 2020 23:12:25 GMT -5
    *Turn green and terrain firmness to "FIRM"*
Ready to ditch the crowd noise of championship golf and get away from country club prices? Just take the dusty backroads off highway 35, west of Askov, Minnesota, to find a truly intimate and dynamic golf experience known as Old Red's Sandstone Range. Back in the early 1970's, my great-uncle, Robert "Red" Ptaszynski, purchased a 40 acre plot of land in a rural part of eastern Minnesota. At first, he had no idea what to do with the property, he just bought it on a whim as a way to escape his nagging German wife, Brunhilda. For years, Red would just go away for a weekend at a time and take long peaceful walks around his plot. Eventually, Brunhilda left Red and the large plot of land began to feel as empty as his poor old heart. I knew my old great-uncle needed something positive in his life, so I proposed the idea to turn his property into a golf course. I think back on his response fondly; "Okay, but I don't want some hillbilly piece of sh** putt-putt course. You give me a g**d*** golf course you little turd." And so I said "Yes sir," and got to work. Sadly, Old Red died before its completion. He wasn't much of a golf fan anyway. So, I thought it would be nice to open this course up to my friends here at TGC Tours to enjoy while giving tribute to the legend that was Red Ptaszynski.
Built on nearly 30 acres (450 yards x 320 yards) of the 40 acre property, I present Old Red's Sandstone Range. A full 18-hole par 72 course with 12 par 4s, 3 par 3s, and 3 par 5s. The fairways intertwine heavily on this course providing unique perspectives of the course and property. Come and enjoy a secluded golf experience and don't forget to pour a little beer into the gravel off the first tee for Old Red.
(Unfortunately, I was not able to multi-pin this course due to the overlapping waypoints) |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2020 0:25:44 GMT -5
Got a quick round in. Very good execution of a par 72 in this space, and only allowing a couple "cheat" paths to the pins. I played terribly and great. I finished even par, but had back-to-back eagles (11 & 12) at one point in the round. Overall, nice job sir! Just remember this... Old Red's hatred for you as a person... came from a place of love for you... as a turd.  |
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Daryl_71
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Tour: Challenge Circuit
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Post by Daryl_71 on May 13, 2020 1:42:46 GMT -5
I had so much fun looking for the shortcuts!
Man, this is more than just a novelty course. This is a high level design with an absolutely gorgeous aesthetic!
Beats the pants off the cutesy little course I'm working on. lol.
Great job!!!!
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Post by lessthanbread on May 13, 2020 9:20:15 GMT -5
Got a quick round in. Very good execution of a par 72 in this space, and only allowing a couple "cheat" paths to the pins. I played terribly and great. I finished even par, but had back-to-back eagles (11 & 12) at one point in the round. Overall, nice job sir! Just remember this... Old Red's hatred for you as a person... came from a place of love for you... as a turd. Thanks Bull! I wanted the actual routing to be used as much as possible but still leave a few tough opportunities to find shortcuts. Thanks for playing! |
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Post by lessthanbread on May 13, 2020 9:21:55 GMT -5
I had so much fun looking for the shortcuts! Man, this is more than just a novelty course. This is a high level design with an absolutely gorgeous aesthetic! Beats the pants off the cutesy little course I'm working on. lol. Great job!!!! The shortcuts were a very fun aspect of this design to think about. Thanks for playing and the kind words Daryl! |
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Post by jsobers1 on May 13, 2020 11:48:28 GMT -5
That was a lot of fun. Nice work on the routing. I enjoyed trying to find alternate paths to each hole. Very well done!
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ChrizZcE
Amateur Golfer
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TGCT Name: Christian Elsesser
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Post by ChrizZcE on May 13, 2020 11:55:59 GMT -5
awesome work. Really enjoyed my round.
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Post by lessthanbread on May 13, 2020 14:46:05 GMT -5
Added more pictures to the OP
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Post by mctrees02 on May 14, 2020 10:33:48 GMT -5
That was a blast to play this morning. 10 birdies, 3 bogies and 5 pars and I can't wait to give it another go with firm settings. Great work!
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Post by lessthanbread on May 14, 2020 15:16:01 GMT -5
Thanks for the plays guys. Really glad that this is playing as a fun course as that was the intent. Tons of options to create interesting shots, lots of shaping around trees if you were inclined to do so. I just really wish I could have multi-pinned it. Oh well.
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Post by robn on May 14, 2020 16:50:37 GMT -5
Even though it was tough to concentrate with the shouts of FORE LEFT! ringing in my ears every 5 secs, this was a fun/cool little track and I managed a -9 (or was it 10....i cant remember).
Old Red would be proud......probably.
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Post by Heisenberg on May 15, 2020 0:10:31 GMT -5
Just played this and it was a lot of fun. Everything was going nicely scoring wise and was cruising at -9 through 13 only to hit the pin of another hole off the 14th tee and go backwards into the sh%$. No chance in hell I could have done that if I tried  Anyway, had a couple of eagles and plenty of birdies so it was a good afternoon at Old Red's. Well done. I look forward to playing some other backyard designs too now. |
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Post by prettygreen1 on May 15, 2020 15:52:35 GMT -5
Really nice little course,loved the dead/ bare ground look to the side of some of the holes,not sure how u did that but,great design.
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Post by lessthanbread on May 15, 2020 16:09:54 GMT -5
Really nice little course,loved the dead/ bare ground look to the side of some of the holes,not sure how u did that but,great design. Lots and lots of buried trees. Works best in boreal. The more you bury, the more dramatic the effect. Thanks for playing! |
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Post by prettygreen1 on May 15, 2020 16:34:56 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip.will give it a try.cheers.
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Anyway, had a couple of eagles and plenty of birdies so it was a good afternoon at Old Red's. Well done. I look forward to playing some other backyard designs too now. 