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Post by fransslabak on Apr 11, 2021 4:09:28 GMT -5
Still here... After last week's disaster (-4) and picking up two demo marks, I was convinced this would be my last week in Platinum. So... I relaxed, played fast and... had the best tempo in weeks and even made some putts. -17 after two rounds Oh dear, I might still be here next week, you know... Best wishes and good luck all, Frans PS Lovely course!
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Post by Q on Apr 11, 2021 16:47:08 GMT -5
You beat me to the punch! This weeks course is a WCOD entry and a quite stellar one at that! Some say this course might be easier than last week's but I personally shoot worse on this one due to it's many tricky greens and relentless underbrush lurking off the sides of the course. Don't forget to use a yardage book here! That underbrush and beachfront is regularly OB so check to make sure you dont hit into it!
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Post by donkeypuncherben on Apr 11, 2021 20:07:16 GMT -5
I really putted well over the 4 rounds, especially the 187 speed rounds. The rest of my game was hit and miss but should be a better result than last week
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Post by dingersinger on Apr 11, 2021 21:46:41 GMT -5
I really liked the course and wish I brought my A game this week. thought the greens were a great challenge, I was consistently putting myself in the 8-15 foot range but on the wrong side of the hole, and the greens were tough enough to make me often miss from that range.
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Post by up mup kupen nup on Apr 12, 2021 0:43:27 GMT -5
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noosh
Weekend Golfer
Posts: 91
Tour: Platinum
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Post by noosh on Apr 12, 2021 2:17:01 GMT -5
I actually didn't love the course, but I guess it's just because of the stark contrast to the course that starts with A and ends with ugusta last week, completely gave up in the latter part of 2nd round, I think I'm sitting at -19, hopefully I can regain some composure and get a decent finish.
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Post by theduke21 on Apr 12, 2021 6:22:32 GMT -5
Won’t be too honest about my thoughts on the course, but it’s going to be tough to get the last two rounds in. I’ve been good about staying level-headed and playing every week this year (which has been helped by the course selection being solid throughout), but this is the type of course that tests my patience. Landed in the middle of the fairway on one hole and ended up out of bounds. Having each side alongside every hole as an O.B penalty seems a bit excessive when grouped with the fact that nearly every fairway is outrageously contoured with some type of cross bunker at the landing area.
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Post by matthew_titots on Apr 12, 2021 14:30:36 GMT -5
Got burned on a couple OB balls that really had no business being out of play. That left me a little salty but otherwise a really nice course. Played well overall besides a few missed 8 footers. Think I got to -40
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nitro22
Amateur Golfer
Posts: 170
TGCT Name: Rohan Swanepoel
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Post by nitro22 on Apr 12, 2021 14:59:22 GMT -5
I hope the course plays well this week, optimally it is made to play on 168's with rough firmness very low to ensure that you don't roll into the OB areas unecessarily but being a Plat event this was ramped up to 187's and very firm which is right on the edge and should give you guys a good challenge while also without a doubt pissing a few off. The OB is also in play very often but is supposed to simulate the thick vegetation of the courses it is based off, unfortunately there is no lost ball mechanic in the game so the only way to do that is with OB, sure you guys will love that lol. But good luck to all the guys this week!
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Post by The Chef on Apr 12, 2021 15:13:13 GMT -5
Really enjoying the course. Every hole has different challenges.
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Post by InsanericK on Apr 12, 2021 16:04:05 GMT -5
Oh well, -8 in round 1, started the second with a solid -3 after 4 holes. Then, everything went wrong. I'll sit at -10 after 2. And will sit for the last rounds. I don't like this course enough to play 2 meaningless rounds on it. Not a complaint though, it's a legit Platinium course. As long as it's not laggy, personnal opinion dosent really matter. Good luck to those still involved!
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Post by Q on Apr 12, 2021 16:44:32 GMT -5
I hope the course plays well this week, optimally it is made to play on 168's with rough firmness very low to ensure that you don't roll into the OB areas unecessarily but being a Plat event this was ramped up to 187's and very firm which is right on the edge and should give you guys a good challenge while also without a doubt pissing a few off. The OB is also in play very often but is supposed to simulate the thick vegetation of the courses it is based off, unfortunately there is no lost ball mechanic in the game so the only way to do that is with OB, sure you guys will love that lol. But good luck to all the guys this week! Yup, course is great, blame me for ramping up the course if you want, that's what I'm here for!
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Post by dansamp on Apr 12, 2021 18:40:12 GMT -5
Ugh. Brutal week for me. -4 in R1, and -3 in R2. -7 at the turn. Bring on the demotion marks!
I felt good, but had very poorly timed misses resulting in OBs combined with sloppy putting. Hopefully these demo marks will be the kick in the butt I need to start playing better...
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Post by cabbott93 on Apr 13, 2021 4:05:22 GMT -5
Poor week for me, -11 at the cut. Finishing off with 10 straight pars in Rd2 has cost me the cut. Must say though, I thought the course really good, plenty of trouble for poor shots and you really got rewarded for hitting good ones. Did have one tee shot on 18 that pitched in the fairway and finished OB which made me want to shout some expletives 😂
Weekend off for me, and on to next week! Good luck all
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Post by xvshitanvx on Apr 13, 2021 20:10:22 GMT -5
Shocking back 9 R1 with two VFs into OB on the par 5s. Turned a -7 front 9 into a -7 finish. Same start in R2 (-7 F9) and only finished at -10. Cut-watching this week. Back 9 can do one.
Great course btw!
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