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Post by pyates on May 4, 2015 15:11:33 GMT -5
I've been working on my entry pretty much since the contest was announced. I'm now running a bit short on time, hopefully I can get it finished in time. A lot of polishing up is needed, especially planting and the surroundings... might be a few late nights  I published a beta version of the holes I'm happiest with (10 of them) a couple of days ago. Under the name 'PJY WIP 002 USOpen' . I have made some changes since but I've not changed these much and it is a pretty good snapshot of the course in general. I would really love some feedback to see if I can up the level a little. "The links at University Place", as I expect the final course to be named, is set on the site of the actual course for this years US Open, Chambers Bay... ish. I started by building a plot with a railroad coastline sloping down to the coast and then built the course up from the coast in. I'm aiming for an american links style course a bit like Chambers bay, I have taken elements from the course design but non of the holes are replicas as such. I'm not a fan of the Links theme, I think Countryside minus the trees is the closest we have right now. Obviously as this is for the US Open contest it is long, tight and should play tough. I also have made sure each hole can be birdied with an accurate approach, but an inaccurate one should result in a long difficult 2 putt if you do still find the surface. Now for a few screenshots, please let me know what you think and don't hold back, I won't be offended     |
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reebdoog
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Post by reebdoog on May 4, 2015 15:42:53 GMT -5
I'm digging the look. I'll give it a go. I'll say that a few of the "pointier" mounds in the last shot look a little out of place. Maybe a little more of a dune shape might work better. Either way I'm excited to play! |
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Post by pyates on May 4, 2015 16:24:04 GMT -5
Cheers reebdoog. Yeah I almost didn't post that pic for that exact reason, I went extreme on the mounds initially and smooth as I carve out the holes. Those will most definitely be smoothed out. I also have work to do on making the clubhouse look nice etc Meant to say, the beta includes holes 1-7 and then 15, 17,18. I started with the beginning and end of the course and worked towards the middle |
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Post by onhobobobohno on May 5, 2015 7:59:41 GMT -5
the train tracks must have taken....
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Post by williamhotel on May 5, 2015 9:58:28 GMT -5
How did you create those train tracks?
Maybe HB can give us a train now. They already have a big ass oil tanker, why not.
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Post by pyates on May 5, 2015 14:07:00 GMT -5
the train tracks must have taken.... Spot on! I don't think I knew what I let myself in for! The number of times I cursed for doing two lanes!!! Why did I do two lanes! Lol |
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Post by pyates on May 5, 2015 14:18:32 GMT -5
How did you create those train tracks? Maybe HB can give us a train now. They already have a big ass oil tanker, why not. Yeah a train would have been good... However if they made a tool to just put down a railroad after the time that took me (on PS4 as well) then I wouldn't be happy It's actually a long bridge (or two) under the ground so just the top shows. Prior to the update that gave us the small wooden step I had lowered the ground below the tracks to just under the water level and placed the flattest rock about a million times rotating constantly to look like a stony bed. Then the step arrived and I tried it out it looked so much better I re did it with three steps next to each other making up 1 sleeper. They are about every 3 yards although it does vary a little and so with 3 per sleeper that is 1 per yard of track. Measured the length just now and it's around 1500 long... Times 2 for the second lane and it's probably about 3000 steps... and I had to place each one carefully. Makes me question my sanity! The track was supposed to set the scene but I'm hoping the course itself is to some peoples likes |
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reebdoog
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Post by reebdoog on May 5, 2015 14:20:57 GMT -5
well...get it done bub! We want to play. |
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Post by pyates on May 5, 2015 14:34:35 GMT -5
well...get it done bub! We want to play. Don't worry the track is finally done so it's full steam ahead with finishing off the course ....sorry couldn't resist |
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Post by Roosroan on May 5, 2015 15:02:05 GMT -5
Let me tell you first, I'm no designer. I am learning some techniques now, but in no way I can tell people how they should improve their courses. Next thing is, I don't usually complain about 'fairness'. Especially not when everyone plays the same course. Don't we all love a challenge? On to the course. Just played WIP 002 and I like it! Those traintracks... wow... during my play you posted in this thread how you did it... and I agree... there is no reason to doubt your sanity anymore  Nice job on the changes in heights. I really like the view from the tees. Fairways are small, but hey... I'm ok with that. On hole 5 I played along the next fairway on the right. I'm not sure it gives me an advantage (played this course once), but it might be worth to take a look into that. About hole 6: I went for it! Reachable par 4... nice view.. can pay off but can also bite you in the **** Please finish this soon. I'll pay a nice €€€ for a greenfee to play this IRL. Great job, pyates. |
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Post by pyates on May 5, 2015 17:37:18 GMT -5
Cheers roosroan, really glad you are enjoying it. You were spot on with 5, it was a major advantage taking that route. I've fixed that now . That fairway changed recently which has put that route in play. Thanks for spotting it, as the designer it may have passed me by , I know the holes too well. Cheers |
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Post by pyates on May 9, 2015 6:07:39 GMT -5
Submitted just ahead of the deadline, will create a 'Completed' thread when I can get some pics of the whole course. Hope people enjoy their rounds |
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Post by jwfickett on May 9, 2015 8:49:56 GMT -5
Wonderful creativity. I'm stealing this idea. Well done.
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Post by pyates on May 10, 2015 10:23:46 GMT -5
Welcome to steal my train tracks, but be prepared for your mind to go numb (or do a shorter section) Would love to know what you or others thought of the course |
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Post by mgwest24 on May 17, 2015 1:30:59 GMT -5
Echoing the train tracks praise and glad you chose Countryside-trees rather than links, looks much better and more playable that way.
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