strangi17
Amateur Golfer
Posts: 154
TGCT Name: Ben Strang
Tour: Kinetic
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Post by strangi17 on Jan 29, 2022 18:28:25 GMT -5
Introducing Glendhu Golf Club. The course takes inspiration from the Queenstown and Wanaka region of New Zealand. Set in autumn, the grass has died, fairways are firm, and the greens roll fast. 6737m (7368 yards) from the blues, I've used tee manipulation to ensure all three tee sets are a challenge, offering different looks at holes. It's a tight plot, but I think it still manages to test some of the longer clubs in the bag. Designed on PS4. Please enjoy!
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strangi17
Amateur Golfer
Posts: 154
TGCT Name: Ben Strang
Tour: Kinetic
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Post by strangi17 on Jan 29, 2022 18:28:50 GMT -5
The first tee, and first green. The third green. The fourth tee and green. The fifth tee and fairway, featuring "that Wanaka tree". The seventh green. The eight green. The ninth green. The par three thirteenth. The seventeenth green. The par five last. The neighbouring Glendhu Rugby Club. Do enjoy!
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Post by zacheroni on Jan 30, 2022 7:49:10 GMT -5
Really subtle environment here! Nicely done!
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Post by sandgroper on Jan 31, 2022 1:42:13 GMT -5
Having skied Treble Cone and Cardrona back in the late 80's. We stayed in Wanaka and it was a wonderful little lakeside town that brings back fond memories. This is a great parkland design that plays really well. The plot looks great i.imgur.com/SPRcRVc.jpgI like the transition shot off the first i.imgur.com/aRxu4Gb.jpg with the clubhouse in the background. And what NZ course would be complete without the rugby pitch i.imgur.com/9HkWly8.jpgThe back 9 started to feel a little bit up and back. I think a few more variations in fairways widths to create a little more variety in shot making. It was routed tight enough that I could take a few short cuts (12). There is trouble there if you want to find it though. I liked the natural mound hazards in front of a few greens. I went for it on 18 and found out you can't hit driver out of that spot.
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Post by scootmcgoot on Jan 31, 2022 4:49:55 GMT -5
Very solid parkland feel to it. Liked the mix of green and autumn type trees and planting. Greens were solid, rolled well. Thought the greens could’ve used a bit of elevation to them. Most were dead flat to the ground. Even a foot or 2 could’ve added a bit more excitement to them. Overall very well done
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strangi17
Amateur Golfer
Posts: 154
TGCT Name: Ben Strang
Tour: Kinetic
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Post by strangi17 on Jan 31, 2022 18:02:26 GMT -5
Really subtle environment here! Nicely done! Thanks Zach. Subtle is what I was going for.
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strangi17
Amateur Golfer
Posts: 154
TGCT Name: Ben Strang
Tour: Kinetic
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Post by strangi17 on Jan 31, 2022 18:04:59 GMT -5
Having skied Treble Cone and Cardrona back in the late 80's. We stayed in Wanaka and it was a wonderful little lakeside town that brings back fond memories. This is a great parkland design that plays really well. The plot looks great i.imgur.com/SPRcRVc.jpgI like the transition shot off the first i.imgur.com/aRxu4Gb.jpg with the clubhouse in the background. And what NZ course would be complete without the rugby pitch i.imgur.com/9HkWly8.jpgThe back 9 started to feel a little bit up and back. I think a few more variations in fairways widths to create a little more variety in shot making. It was routed tight enough that I could take a few short cuts (12). There is trouble there if you want to find it though. I liked the natural mound hazards in front of a few greens. I went for it on 18 and found out you can't hit driver out of that spot. Thanks for playing mate. Hopefully it gave off Wanaka/Queenstown vibes. You're probably right about the up and back nature of a couple of three hole stretches on the back nine, but that said, I was pleased that you face a different wind direction every time, hole on hole. Some ambitious shooting out there and that short cut on 12 isn't one I ever thought would happen.
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strangi17
Amateur Golfer
Posts: 154
TGCT Name: Ben Strang
Tour: Kinetic
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Post by strangi17 on Jan 31, 2022 18:18:57 GMT -5
Very solid parkland feel to it. Liked the mix of green and autumn type trees and planting. Greens were solid, rolled well. Thought the greens could’ve used a bit of elevation to them. Most were dead flat to the ground. Even a foot or 2 could’ve added a bit more excitement to them. Overall very well done Thanks mate. Glad it gave off the right vibes re the environment. I toyed with raising the greens up a bit here and there, tossed and turned. Will have to rethink it for next time.
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Post by trailducker on Feb 8, 2022 10:24:18 GMT -5
Finally got a chance to give this a play. Definteyl get a Country lodge vibe here thats real enjoyable. The routing here is real effective as well bouncing you around the plot multiple times. Great job ben!
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Post by geordieboy85 on Feb 10, 2022 16:50:33 GMT -5
Nice environment, with some nice holes, good job
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strangi17
Amateur Golfer
Posts: 154
TGCT Name: Ben Strang
Tour: Kinetic
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Post by strangi17 on Feb 12, 2022 19:55:06 GMT -5
Finally got a chance to give this a play. Definteyl get a Country lodge vibe here thats real enjoyable. The routing here is real effective as well bouncing you around the plot multiple times. Great job ben! Cheers Tyson. Glad you picked up on the vibe of the course and some of the routing stuff. Fingers crossed Moab goes well in the comp!
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strangi17
Amateur Golfer
Posts: 154
TGCT Name: Ben Strang
Tour: Kinetic
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Post by strangi17 on Feb 12, 2022 19:55:29 GMT -5
Nice environment, with some nice holes, good job Thanks mate, appreciate it.
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