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Post by NCFCRulz on Mar 25, 2015 19:14:19 GMT -5
This thread will contain hole by hole updates of Rookery Park GC, the course I aim to enter into the US Open Competition
Please note: Alot of the pictures delivered will not be final holes. They will be very well developed, but will have plenty left to do.
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Post by NCFCRulz on Mar 25, 2015 19:17:11 GMT -5
Hole 1The opening hole comes in the form of a mild left dog-leg. With a bunker covering any slices off the tee, this 450 yard beast sees you uphill all the way to the green. Birdie this and you will be off to a good start.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2015 19:50:03 GMT -5
Rob, Looks like the rural theme. That's a great choice for the open design I think, such a classic look. A good start with a nice inviting opening hole. Looks like on a good day you can drive past the bunkers and set up for the approach. You've got the fairway double pinched but not really as you have left plenty of landing area so not sure if it qualifies for one. All of your bunker shapes look really good to me. You probably already know this but I'll go ahead and point it out as it's the only thing I can really add at this point, double pinching the landing area is good so long as it is not overused, just something to keep in mind as you develop the rest of the course. And like I said not sure if this one actually would qualify as pinching. Another thing you are most likely already going to do is to add in plenty of fairway camber and reverse camber in the landing areas for the approaches. The best of luck to you and let me know if I can help in any way. Look forward to the progress, -Mike  |
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Post by NCFCRulz on Mar 26, 2015 2:50:46 GMT -5
Thank you for the comments  will take all constructive criticism on board and improve |
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Post by joegolferg on Mar 26, 2015 10:49:24 GMT -5
Yep I really like the rural theme it has that 'US golf' look. Opening hole looks very good in terms of playability and difficulty a tight tree-lined hole. Looking forward to seeing the progress.
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Post by NCFCRulz on Mar 26, 2015 19:36:47 GMT -5
Hole 2
A devilishly long Par 3 requiring at least a 5 Wood to have a chance. Those wanting to attack the pin can do so with the risk of plenty of water all round. Those settling for long birdie putt and a secure Par can look to the left where they have fairway for safety if the drive is overhit
 
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2015 8:26:38 GMT -5
A little slap in the face after the nice invite, I love it.
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Post by NCFCRulz on Mar 27, 2015 20:20:48 GMT -5
Hole 3
A full drive here will see you bunkered, so take it steady, avoid the trees, and with some helpful fade/draw on the approach you can get a makeable Birdie putt.
   
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Post by NCFCRulz on Mar 28, 2015 8:50:26 GMT -5
Hole 4
The first Par 5 on the course knows how to hurt you and in many many ways. Miss the fairway on your tee off, well you probably wont be crossing the water with your second. Hit the fairway on your first, well done, now you have to navigate around a tree using all your golfing ability. Managed that? OK careful not to run off the back of the green into the awaiting bunker. Birdies will be at a premium, Eagles? Not a chance
    
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Post by edi_vedder on Mar 28, 2015 20:29:21 GMT -5
Those first impressions look really nice! Keep it going... #2 looks just sick! (  ) |
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Post by NCFCRulz on Mar 29, 2015 4:27:30 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments everyone! Think it's coming along nicely |
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Post by NCFCRulz on Mar 30, 2015 18:55:37 GMT -5
Hole 5
A tricky dog leg right. Attempt to beat the bunker from the tee and you will have an under 200 yard approach downhill to the tee. Dont take on the bunker and you will be left with a task just to save Par. 1 Shot will be risky... Whether its your first or second is up to you!
    
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Post by onhobobobohno on Mar 31, 2015 8:09:04 GMT -5
I think the new fairway brushes give us a lot of options for longer narrower fairways (great for these US Open courses). But to me, especially from the one overhead, that they look a little jagged on the edges. Not sure if you plan on smoothing them out, but to me, the look of the fairway at the moment looks unfinished. I do like how you are routing the course though, looks like a track that you need to be able to plan out every shot.
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Post by NCFCRulz on Mar 31, 2015 12:18:45 GMT -5
I think the new fairway brushes give us a lot of options for longer narrower fairways (great for these US Open courses). But to me, especially from the one overhead, that they look a little jagged on the edges. Not sure if you plan on smoothing them out, but to me, the look of the fairway at the moment looks unfinished. I do like how you are routing the course though, looks like a track that you need to be able to plan out every shot. thanks for the comments I see what you mean especially pic 2 on Hole 5 on the right hand side. Hadn't really.noticed it before until.mentioned so thanks, will go over these Hoping to have the 18 holes completed middle of April to give me a.couple of weeks touch up and sort out time |
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Post by onhobobobohno on Mar 31, 2015 13:12:17 GMT -5
I hear ya, I'm in the same boat with my time frame, hopefully get it done mid-end of april... I have my front 9 routed with a few on the back with a few holes pretty much completed minus planting. I haven't even touched it since the update because another course I am working on needed a retaining wall badly. it was bugging me not having it there. Thats completed so switching back over to my US Open Course today after I get 9 in at my home course.
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will take all constructive criticism on board and improve 
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