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Post by SAM on Jul 17, 2021 5:48:54 GMT -5
Mandarin Island Golf Club:
Reached only by motor boat, helicopter or seaplane; isolated in the Yellow Sea some 77 miles off the coast of Shanghai, China - the idyllic Mandarin Island awaits members & visitors alike to its secluded purpose built golf course. Hosting a choice of 3 tees & 4 pin locations to suit all skill levels players need to be aware of the firm conditions usually served up in the glorious baking sunshine meaning an expensive pair of shades are essential!! The default settings for Mandarin Island are:
Theme: Delta Atmospheric Conditions: Summer, early morning, light cloud. Holes: 18. Approximate Length: 7,444 yards. Par: 72 (x4 par 3, x10 par 4, x4 par 5). Fairways: Firm. Greens: Firm. Greens speed: Fast @181 feet putt rating. Tees - Blue: 7,444 yards. …..... Gold: 7,217 yards. …...... Red: 6,949 yards. Crowds on course: Clubhouse stands & small greenside clusters. Selected Pics:![](https://i.imgur.com/w5jZ8mI.jpg?1) ![](https://i.imgur.com/a39Ll3I.jpg?1) ![](https://i.imgur.com/AXAyY8p.jpg?1) I made a short video to showcase some of the holes..... enjoy & feel free to let me know what you think.
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Post by Riotous on Jul 17, 2021 8:13:30 GMT -5
Another course from Simon ‘The conveyor belt’ Morris!
Anchored the mega yacht a short helicopter ride away and was honoured to be the first player on the course.
Lots of tee shots need planning and a number of them offer you the chance to be bold or play safe. Greens are fair but you’ll be pushed to find a flat putt. Particular highlight for me was the Par 5 3rd hole, pick a line off the tee and make sure you hit it well or you’ll be fighting to save Par.
This course is lots of fun and I highly recommend it
Leader in the clubhouse off the tips in default..
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Post by SAM on Jul 17, 2021 10:16:55 GMT -5
Great round, thanks for playing Riotous (Mr Pond) & your kind feedback. Submission was "approved" almost immediately. Fantastic work from the reviewer - those guys really deserve a paycheck!! ![](https://media4.giphy.com/media/102h4wsmCG2s12/giphy.gif?cid=790b761187fa848e2b503e4c4f0101dcfdb704f3cf3a4c8a&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g) Looks like I'll need my trusty following & unofficial society schedulers once again to get it the 2,000+ plays as per my other 2K21 offerings.
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Post by 15eicheltower9 on Jul 17, 2021 10:41:52 GMT -5
You can thank the nearly 3 inches of rain my area has got since I was up at 4 am. Get to play all the courses as soon as they come out. Congrats on the approved.
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Post by Crazycanuck1985 on Jul 17, 2021 13:48:19 GMT -5
I agree, my reviewers do need a paycheck considering how much abuse they take both directly, and in some cases, indirectly from some entitled designers who think their course is better than it actually is.
They have a thankless job and do outstanding work.
Anyway,congrats on the approved.
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Post by SAM on Jul 17, 2021 18:21:50 GMT -5
I agree, my reviewers do need a paycheck considering how much abuse they take both directly, and in some cases, indirectly from some entitled designers who think their course is better than it actually is. They have a thankless job and do outstanding work. Anyway,congrats on the approved. Cheers Andre... keep up the good work.
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Post by SAM on Jul 18, 2021 9:49:08 GMT -5
Had a complimentary message on Facebook from katana22 who suggested I play his ghost using the following settings: Blue tees, pin #4, low winds, everything else on default. So, I decided to record the challenge for my first official round & here's the Youtube upload.........
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Post by SAM on Jul 25, 2021 6:25:35 GMT -5
Over 300 plays in it's first week & 4½ star rating... Many thanks to all that have visited "Mandarin Island" ... makes time spent & effort in the designer most rewarding. ![](https://i.imgur.com/1u8Dxb0.png) ![](https://i.imgur.com/laYnWeB.png)
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Post by 15eicheltower9 on Jul 25, 2021 16:26:03 GMT -5
Over 300 plays in it's first week & 4½ star rating... Many thanks to all that have visited "Mandarin Island" ... makes time spent & effort in the designer most rewarding. ![](https://i.imgur.com/1u8Dxb0.png) ![](https://i.imgur.com/laYnWeB.png) You're welcome.
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Post by GeraldEpee on Jul 25, 2021 19:16:26 GMT -5
Over 300 plays in it's first week & 4½ star rating... Many thanks to all that have visited "Mandarin Island" ... makes time spent & effort in the designer most rewarding. ![](https://i.imgur.com/1u8Dxb0.png) ![](https://i.imgur.com/laYnWeB.png) how does one achieve a 4.5 star rating? My courses keep receiving a 1 star rating. Is that not the best?
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Post by Avakrac on Jul 30, 2021 7:20:27 GMT -5
Nice course SAM, Keep them coming👍
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Post by SAM on Jul 30, 2021 10:20:05 GMT -5
Cheers Avakrac .... Thanks for the playthrough & Youtube upload. Not watched it yet.... saving it for tonight on my smart TV rather than PC. ![](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/896/995/263.gif)
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Post by Avakrac on Jul 30, 2021 22:04:05 GMT -5
Cheers Avakrac .... Thanks for the playthrough & Youtube upload. Not watched it yet.... saving it for tonight on my smart TV rather than PC. ![](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/896/995/263.gif) I hope you enjoy it, bloody 18th hole🤣 All my uploads are in 1080p, if its not crisp and clear, check vid settings😉
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