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Post by poobley on May 27, 2015 12:03:51 GMT -5
I have started another course (after accidentally deleting my last course I started) and had the idea of only having a strip of light rough round the green and the fairways surrounded by heavy rough. Check the attached photo and let me know what you guys think. Attachments:
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Post by edi_vedder on May 27, 2015 14:07:30 GMT -5
I've seen this on quiet a few courses lately, and I generally like it.
Just make sure the strip of light rough isn't getting too narrow/slim, especially in the landing areas.
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Post by poobley on May 27, 2015 14:14:29 GMT -5
I haven't got any light rough at the landing area as yet. Not sure if I should or not.
The landing areas are going to wide enough to accommodate slight mishit's.
Where do people host their pics for posting on the forums as I can only show 3 pics a post with the attachments?
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Post by Bobgod09 on May 28, 2015 17:26:35 GMT -5
Has a real clean look to it. I like it. Especially if ur figuring in fairway width. Its a good look.
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Post by Han on May 28, 2015 17:41:07 GMT -5
Where do people host their pics for posting on the forums as I can only show 3 pics a post with the attachments? I just use Steam's own cloud. Seeing as I take the pics through Steam I find it's the easiest option for me personally rather than use another third party site/software etc. |
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Post by poobley on May 28, 2015 17:43:46 GMT -5
Cheers guys. I need to still do a bit of work on widening the landing areas for the holes I have laid out so far. Its a bit punishing if you just roll into the rough since its heavy and no light around the fairways.
May need some run off areas around the greens but I will play test once completed as still unsure as to how firm/fast the course is going to be.
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Post by mcbogga on May 29, 2015 6:10:17 GMT -5
Rough depends on approach length. Inside 120yds light rough is nothing more than a ball stopper that makes the game easier. Further back it has its place as a small buffer sine the heavy rough becomes very penal.
I did a mix for Tobo championship - having light rough or not depending on the tee shot and/or characteristics. Not the most visually pleasing choice but hopefully adding a bit of strategic interest.
I like run off areas - the problem is that the fringe and fairway are so sticky that they have to be made exagergated in order to have desired effect.
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Post by poobley on May 29, 2015 6:39:50 GMT -5
Rough depends on approach length. Inside 120yds light rough is nothing more than a ball stopper that makes the game easier. Further back it has its place as a small buffer sine the heavy rough becomes very penal. I did a mix for Tobo championship - having light rough or not depending on the tee shot and/or characteristics. Not the most visually pleasing choice but hopefully adding a bit of strategic interest. I like run off areas - the problem is that the fringe and fairway are so sticky that they have to be made exagergated in order to have desired effect. Cheers for the input Rob. I am now second guessing myself and wondering if i should take the light rough out completely and just have Heavy througout the course. I was hoping to make it challenging but it may be too easy round the greens with the band of light rough  |
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Post by mcbogga on May 29, 2015 7:03:08 GMT -5
It is a touch rough (pun intended) to roll off fairway a couple of inches and then having a 70% lie. The thin band for the drives is my recommendation unless you make it a feature on a dogleg or so. But no light-rough around a green or for the lay up on a par five - I like that!
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Post by SloanerTW on May 29, 2015 7:05:24 GMT -5
In my opinion light rough is more risk reward than heavy rough. 150+ yards out in the light rough with danger short and long makes a hole play a lot harder than being in the heavy stuff. If I'm in the heavy rough its play safe (hit to flop distance, avoid the pin for a long 2 putt) but in light rough I'm more likely to go for the flag and a 2% difference is a lot on distance. On my new course i have a lot more light rough than I've used before
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Post by poobley on May 29, 2015 7:11:02 GMT -5
HAHA. I see your point. So like a run off area of light rough at the landing areas?
If so I am liking the idea of that, just need to see how it looks
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Post by mcbogga on May 29, 2015 7:21:01 GMT -5
In my opinion light rough is more risk reward than heavy rough. 150+ yards out in the light rough with danger short and long makes a hole play a lot harder than being in the heavy stuff. If I'm in the heavy rough its play safe (hit to flop distance, avoid the pin for a long 2 putt) but in light rough I'm more likely to go for the flag and a 2% difference is a lot on distance. On my new course i have a lot more light rough than I've used before Agreed - for the 130+ approaches. For the PW and in it does not protect the hole enough IMHO. |
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Post by poobley on May 29, 2015 8:33:49 GMT -5
Thanks for the input from all of you. Just played Atherstone Dunes which had no light rough but I am guessing that desert rough is not as bad as other rough as it was giving 70-83% in the rough.
Some serious landscaping to do if i take on board some of these ideas.
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