Sussex Downs (WCOD)

[digitalbunny]

I grew up playing a lot of downland courses in the south east of England, this inspired Sussex Downs. I always enjoyed playing these courses as they generally feature big elevation changes, high winds, and unique greens. Most downland courses have remained largely unchanged since construction in the early 20th century. These courses tend to be public, inexpensive, and quirky. I thought that this style of course would be a great fit for me to design, as if it isn't quirky (and a little silly in places) then you probably haven't capture downlands golf! Sussex Downs hopefully captures the downland vibe, with some huge elevation changes, green cuts into hills, and a very modest club house!

 

[Q]

It's hard for me to explain how much I like this course without yelling expletives

[tpetro]

3 Kington-inspired courses in 3 months and another on the way. I love this place.

[cd06]

This is everything my Design League entry should have been... wow. You have absolutely nailed this and I live very near these courses you speak of as well - nice job man! Good luck in the contest

I've played a couple of downland courses with the greens you speak of. Walmer and Kingsdown on the white cliffs of Dover in Kent was really cool - loved those greensites.

Good luck man!

[blueblood1995]

Just played. 5-start favourite. Very different and an incredibly quirky and fun design. The rolling and hilly terrain reminded me of Bryn Awelon. The lighting complemented the subdued colour palette very well. Loved every hole, esp. the short downhill par 4 4th which I nearly holed out in one. Well done and good luck in the WCoD.

[cd06]

digitalbunny yep, this is amazing. Take a bow bud - couldn't have done it any better than this. Textures were awesome and the views made it even better. Hard to beat this one - my favourite release so far!

[blueblood1995]

Mar 6, 2021 1:09:13 GMT -5 tpetro said:

3 Kington-inspired courses in 3 months and another on the way. I love this place.

Excuse my ignorance tpetro but what were the other x2 courses? Having just played this now keen to have a look at the others. Cheers. 

[Heisenberg]

Just incredibly natural and super fun to play. The lighting was so immersive and the atmosphere was brilliant. Don't know who's in your group but I'm tipping you've got them nervous. Congrats sir.

I'll save my Heisenberg clap for my overall favourite course but for now....you can have a high five. I might be back

[yeltzman]

Please Note i don't scroll about the course looking for things i just play what's in front of me.

on my scoring system i gave it 86/100

Design 22-Enjoyment 22-Realism 21-Playability 21 =86

Loved the look of it, and style just think maybe there should of been some OOB the right of the 1st,and my preference slightly wider fairways.

But Overall Stunning course.

[scootmcgoot]

The elevation changes on this plot were insane. And the shots you have to hit were equally as nutty, definitely making it necessary to hit the right spots. Which is not easy with higher winds. Great job with this, felt extremely realistic and immersive. Good luck in the contest, yours should be hard to beat.

[cd06]

Mar 6, 2021 7:52:05 GMT -5 scootmcgoot said:

The elevation changes on this plot were insane. And the shots you have to hit were equally as nutty, definitely making it necessary to hit the right spots. Which is not easy with higher winds. Great job with this, felt extremely realistic and immersive. Good luck in the contest, yours should be hard to beat.

I desperately want this course to win. Probably a top 5 course in the game for me... can't change my mind until I see the rest of the WCoD entries!

[adx321]

This is a course I'd pay to be a member of irl - I can't think of a better way to compliment you than that

[adamhill413]

Not as easy as the seemingly modest yardage might suggest.
You’ve built a great course here, definitely a precision course and I left a few strokes out there on account of that. Really well crafted elevations, nothing felt unnatural or out of place.
The farm tracks going through the course were great: not overdone, popped up just the right amount.
Good all round & all the best for the contest.

[Cottyuk]

This is a really well done course. Thank you for allowing me to relive those memories as I was playing a round!  It reminded me so much of the courses I used to play in North Wales.  As juniors, we would travel to play other teams in the local area, and sometimes we would have to go to these random clubs and play on their quirky track, knowing that there wasn't a chance in hell we would be victorious, but for the love of the game we would give it our best shot! 

There will be an occasion I will have to create my own and I think I'll add shitty little bunkers lined with pebbles and stones.  You know, those bunkers where you take a random old SW becuase you didn't want to mess up your brand new set of irons hahaha!

Love it mate!

[Celtic Wolf]

Another beautiful quirky course from Digital Bunny, it's the kind that throws strategy out the window and makes you think "heck, I'm going for it".