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Post by mattyfromcanada on Aug 31, 2021 19:02:50 GMT -5
Hello everyone, and welcome to another season of Design League!
This season will run a lot like last season. Depending on the contest you will get a month, to a month and a half to create a course, usually 4-8 holes. These are meant to be fun and casual, and you do not have to enter each contest. Each contest will have it's own set of requirements, and they are meant to help you grow as a designer, and to try new things!
Rules
- no file sharing with other designers/players
- no seeking out design specific advice (if you have questions, or need clarification on contest requirements that is fine)
- no extensions
- streaming/WIP posts are allowed and encouraged!
- no starting on the contest course until the contest has been announced
- anyone can enter
- zero tolerance for any abuse directed towards other contestants or judges, helpful criticism is completely fine, but anyone crossing the line will not be eligible for future contests
- once your course is completed, post in this thread, tag mattyfromcanada and you will be added that contests roster
- THIS IS MEANT TO BE FUN AND CASUAL
Judging
- Judging will be made by a judging committee, no rubrics. Just like the contest itself, we want this to be fun and on the lighter side.
- There will be a 2 week judging window in between contests. *If this window is longer it will be posted in the thread*
- Every completed entrant will receive points.
- THIS IS MEANT TO BE FUN AND CASUAL!
Scoring
1st place - 50 points
2nd place - 40 points
3rd place - 35 points
4th place - 30 points
5th place - 25 points
Top 10 - 20 points
Entrant - 15 points
Not sure if it's been mentioned yet but the main aim is this is to have a fun, casual, low stress, design/contest experience. We expect to have a wonderful mix of new designers as well as some folks who have been around a while. Let's have a great season!!!
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Post by mattyfromcanada on Aug 31, 2021 19:21:49 GMT -5
The Imitation Game
Create a 6 hole course in the style of one of the great old architects listed below. If you have done a course in the style of one of them already, try someone new.
We will be giving a full 2 month window to allow you to do some research and really understand their design philosophy/style. If you haven't already, please check out golfclubatlas.com and the Completed Courses section, there is a ton of information there on all of these architects.
There are so many great things to learn from these Golden Age architects, they didn't have the equipment to move tons and tons of dirt, so they really had to make the best of the land they were given. Ground game was often alive and well, and target golf wasn't the way to go (save for some special circumstances, and some devilish par 3s).
Designers to choose from: - Alister Mackenzie - Stanley Thompson - Perry Maxwell - William Flynn - Devereux Emmet
Requirements - 6 holes, 2000 yard minimum - Include which designer you are imitating in the course name when you publish - No file sharing - No design specific advice allowed - Any theme is allowed - Publish deadline is October 31st at 10pm EST (spooky!)
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Post by zacheroni on Aug 31, 2021 19:43:46 GMT -5
Only ever heard of Alister before this, very intrigued to see where people go with this one.
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Post by mvpmanatee on Aug 31, 2021 19:58:34 GMT -5
- Perry Maxwell
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Post by cd06 on Sept 1, 2021 0:48:56 GMT -5
Stanley Thompson?? HELL YEAH I'M IN! Obviously I know about the first two but I'm gonna research the other three so I know a little about them. Great contest idea Matty
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Post by cd06 on Sept 1, 2021 1:23:15 GMT -5
Golf Club Atlas reading on Banff, Jasper and Cape Breton started. Rounds at Yoho River and Breton Bay scheduled.
It's go time boys!
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Post by Firethorn15 on Sept 1, 2021 3:52:19 GMT -5
Oh yes! This is going to be a blast, and very educational as well. Fantastic contest idea.
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Post by Q on Sept 1, 2021 4:24:22 GMT -5
Im lucky to have played as many Mackenzie courses as I have, if I have time I will attempt one
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Post by cd06 on Sept 1, 2021 5:23:05 GMT -5
Stanley Thompson project is a-go! This one is a bit of a switchback, a draw around the left bunker gives a good angle for a fade into the green. My back-up plan if this one fails or it crashes is probably a Mackenzie, I just dont know enough about any of the other three to feel confident in doing a course in those styles.
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Post by mvpmanatee on Sept 1, 2021 6:20:45 GMT -5
Im lucky to have played as many Mackenzie courses as I have, if I have time I will attempt one Biggest flex Q will ever give
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Post by cd06 on Sept 1, 2021 6:35:56 GMT -5
Im lucky to have played as many Mackenzie courses as I have, if I have time I will attempt one Biggest flex Q will ever give Blessed to have played a Mackenzie course myself. Little place called Cavendish, look it up you wont be disappointed!
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cg444
Amateur Golfer
Posts: 163
Tour: Kinetic
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Post by cg444 on Sept 1, 2021 7:32:17 GMT -5
Looking forward to giving this a go - having researched template holes for the parkland contest I have realised how fascinating golf architecture is and something I don't always appreciate when playing in real life. Will kick off the research whilst Project Major Reroute happens on my parkland course
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Figz
Weekend Golfer
Posts: 126
Tour: Challenge Circuit
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Post by Figz on Sept 1, 2021 10:15:20 GMT -5
Sitting this one out. Gonna continue working on some other projects I currently have in the vault. GL to everyone in 2.5!
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Post by crossers7 on Sept 1, 2021 12:23:31 GMT -5
Gonna try to do this as my first ever design contest. Got a couple of holes mapped out and hopefully I wont mess them up too badly
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Post by cd06 on Sept 1, 2021 13:03:48 GMT -5
Well, that file is already jacked up. Thanks a lot, Switch.
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