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Post by daddyjules on Jan 20, 2015 2:38:57 GMT -5
Just wondered how the courses are decided for the different tournaments.. Are you looking for similar courses to real life as possible? Or just best rated courses etc, Because basically I was looking through the schedule on the pga side of things and noticed the AT&T pebble beach national event is gna be played at yeti which seemed strange considering a 4.25 rated version of pebble beach is on the course list. :/
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Post by daddyjules on Jan 20, 2015 23:54:09 GMT -5
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Post by SmilingGoats on Jan 21, 2015 9:36:30 GMT -5
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Post by jwfickett on Jan 21, 2015 9:49:49 GMT -5
I wouldn't even get so deep into that thread, as it turned into something it was never intended to be.
I'll just say that real course renditions come with a certain level of expectation. Some designers have proven that very, very close replicas of courses are possible on this game, but they require a critical attention to detail and, above all else, a deft touch with the tools available in the GNCD. The bar has been set very high for RCR's. If someone is presenting a course as a replica of a real, famous course, it needs to be more than just an accurate reproduction of the layout.
I'm not referring to any particular recreation when I say this, but some people have the skills but do not put the requisite effort into RCR's. Conversely, many people pour hours and hours into RCR's but don't have the design skills necessary to pull them off. Truthfully, both need to come together simultaneously in order to have a legitimate shot at making the cut for the tours. Otherwise, it's better to select fictional courses that are much better designed, even if not inspired by or put forth as a recreation of a real course.
I encourage people to do courses that are "inspired" by real courses, feature many of the same types of themes or a signature hole or two, but are not released as RCR's because there is a certain level of expectation that comes with such.
Courses are selected based on a number of factors, but the two most important are a) does this course have some sort of similar "feel" or theme that is a reasonable analogue to the real course being played that week on tour, and b) is it well-designed, fair, and interesting enough to provide enjoyment for four rounds on tour. If it checks both of those boxes, it is a good candidate.
I will also say that we have reached out to a number of designers privately to design courses for specific events, and we will continue this practice if it is successful.
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