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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2018 13:17:25 GMT -5
Looks terrible, I'd give up if I were you. ;-)
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Post by mattf27 on Feb 21, 2018 7:38:15 GMT -5
Y'all are jerks.  |
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Post by scarpacci on Mar 6, 2018 19:26:41 GMT -5
Why do I have a strong feeling you are working on something epic? I hope I'm wrong (kidding, I hope I'm right).
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 20:21:36 GMT -5
Why do I have a strong feeling you are working on something epic? I hope I'm wrong (kidding, I hope I'm right). He's been awful quiet and "not around" the last week or so.... |
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Post by reebdoog on Mar 6, 2018 20:27:49 GMT -5
I have no idea how this is going to turn out actually. It’s slow going. 9 holes down but constantly revisiting them. Some feel good but look off, some look good but feel off... hard to find the right balance
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Post by scarpacci on Mar 6, 2018 20:36:57 GMT -5
Here's some inspiration for you...   |
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Post by reebdoog on Mar 6, 2018 20:44:51 GMT -5
The hardest part is making it interesting without being able to use a lot of plants or even stones. Iceland is all about contrasts in terrain and using landscape...so I’m trying to keep it from being boring but I’m not sure it will work. I know the last time I did that I lost (buzzards wake)
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Post by reebdoog on Mar 6, 2018 22:27:25 GMT -5
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Post by mattf27 on Mar 6, 2018 23:01:23 GMT -5
Boring isn't exactly the word I'd use to describe that. Looks awesome.
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Post by welikeitroughnc on Mar 6, 2018 23:08:40 GMT -5
I like the natural feel of that think it fits well with Iceland and the general theme and feel you’re going for looks superb as always
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Post by scarpacci on Mar 7, 2018 2:36:39 GMT -5
zzzz....kidding aside, looks fantastic. Those little hot springs or whatever you got going on, look really cool.
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Post by SAM on Mar 7, 2018 6:01:10 GMT -5
Sand traps making every hole "pop" ... not to mention the lighting.
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Post by reebdoog on Mar 16, 2018 14:50:50 GMT -5
still only 9 holes down... but doing some cleanup and polish and they are a solid 9 Holes. Planting on this is still a mystery to me...but it's ok without for now. No pics...just an update. :-)
Feeling better about it as it goes along. STill LOTS to do.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2018 15:42:08 GMT -5
Reeb, I'll tell you this. I've just now started to play and design in TGC after being away for almost 3 years. The advancement in skill for you top tier designers is insane. However, with that said, I've noticed that aesthetics have passed design when it comes to course creation. There have been some gorgeous courses that I stopped playing after about 5 holes because they were just boring or were flatout god-golf. Sure that water feature that someone spent 10 hours making is nice but why is this 200 yard shot to a plateau postage stamp here? So, with that said, "F**K Plants."  Just do your thing and I know it'll be awesome. |
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Post by reebdoog on Mar 16, 2018 18:29:54 GMT -5
Reeb, I'll tell you this. I've just now started to play and design in TGC after being away for almost 3 years. The advancement in skill for you top tier designers is insane. However, with that said, I've noticed that aesthetics have passed design when it comes to course creation. There have been some gorgeous courses that I stopped playing after about 5 holes because they were just boring or were flatout god-golf. Sure that water feature that someone spent 10 hours making is nice but why is this 200 yard shot to a plateau postage stamp here? So, with that said, "F**K Plants." Just do your thing and I know it'll be awesome. I feel you 100%. However, Golf is a visual game and PART of that is the environment. I won't generally let a "view" dictate a hole but will instead make a hole I like playing and then Fiddle to get the look right. Don't worry about having an unplayable course from me. Usually my courses will yield low scores while at the same time cause some guys to cuss and scream. I have a feeling the score spread on my tracks would be among the widest out there so... don't sweat me letting the looks get in the way. That being said I still think the setting of the course can make a "meh" course feel good but it can make a good course feel great...and a great course? Fuggedaboudit! |
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Just do your thing and I know it'll be awesome. 