Post by DoubtfulObelisk on Nov 6, 2019 17:58:42 GMT -5
My World Cup entry is underway. I don't have anything yet that's worthy of pictures, but I am fairly pleased with the progress I've made. Nothing is totally set in stone right now, but it's probably going to be a par 70 (5 par 3s & 3 par 5s) of 6800-7000 yards. The course is routed across a hillside, with the plot's lowest point about 150 feet below the highest point.
My main inspiration is Crystal Downs, so there will be many greens with severe inclines. Keeping the ball below the hole will be at a premium, even though the default green speed is likely to be in the 130s. I'm deviating somewhat from my usual green design philosophy -- there will be more mounds, ridges, spines, and shoulders, at the expense of my typical tiers and runoffs. In response to some criticism of Doubtful Hills, this course will be a little narrower and will feature significantly fewer holes with centerline bunkers (looking like 2 at the moment). My goal is to try to preserve strategy and interest off the tee without feeling as forced as it did on the last course.
I'm unsure of the theme right now. I've been designing in Harvest, but I haven't quite been able to pull off the look I have in my mind. If that fails, I think my backup will be Rustic. There's probably going to be a creek, which is new territory for me. The amount of off-course decorating I do will depend largely on my plant meter (and my patience). My main focus, though, is sticking with what I do best: making a good, playable course.
Good luck to everyone involved. Going to be tough to advance out of my group, but I think I'll at least have a chance with this course. Updates to come...
My main inspiration is Crystal Downs, so there will be many greens with severe inclines. Keeping the ball below the hole will be at a premium, even though the default green speed is likely to be in the 130s. I'm deviating somewhat from my usual green design philosophy -- there will be more mounds, ridges, spines, and shoulders, at the expense of my typical tiers and runoffs. In response to some criticism of Doubtful Hills, this course will be a little narrower and will feature significantly fewer holes with centerline bunkers (looking like 2 at the moment). My goal is to try to preserve strategy and interest off the tee without feeling as forced as it did on the last course.
I'm unsure of the theme right now. I've been designing in Harvest, but I haven't quite been able to pull off the look I have in my mind. If that fails, I think my backup will be Rustic. There's probably going to be a creek, which is new territory for me. The amount of off-course decorating I do will depend largely on my plant meter (and my patience). My main focus, though, is sticking with what I do best: making a good, playable course.
Good luck to everyone involved. Going to be tough to advance out of my group, but I think I'll at least have a chance with this course. Updates to come...
