| Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 1671 |
Release Date |
CRZ Filesize |
Par |
Course Length |
| 2006-05-14 |
62,603,264 bytes |
72 |
7193 yards |
| Type |
Style |
CRZ Filename |
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FICTIONAL |
WOODLAND |
TADWest_RC_7.crz |
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Course Key |
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Fictional, woodland course. |
Location
TBA |
Conditions
TBA |
Concept 6/10
Although a decent companion to The Dunes Course, TAD River West
lacks some of the subtlety and environment which marked the East course
out with such promise. The muddy yellow texture for the lakes is a
convincing idea, but the network of water traps is very 'placed' and belies
the designer's apparent attempts to aim for a natural course. Hazards are
just a bit too cleverly placed, and the overall impression is of a bit of
overkill, rather than letting a course's natural presence and terrain speak
for itself. |
Appearance 9/10
Excellent use of textures, elevations and some Wayne Hewitt-standard planting mean that this course is a feast for the eyes. The lack
of civilisation and the wild panorama help give the golf a fantastical feel, and it's nice to see water features that aren't jet-black and
boring. Perhaps a couple of textures around bunkers and the occasional sharp drop-off in elevation could be improved, but the look is
right up there with the best. |
Playability 5/10
As well as lengthy rendering and loading times, TAD River West has the ability to frustrate with some all-too-well-placed hazards, and
forest land that might cost you upwards of two strokes just to exit. Those with wayward snaps should expect to become very annoyed
with this course: it doesn't play half as easily or naturally as its predecessor and partner, and this is its biggest downfall. |
Challenge 6/10
This course specialises in target golf, rather than risk/reward, and those strategic opportunities it does present are so misjudged as to
hardly be worth gambling upon. There's a constant feeling that you are being pushed back, and the hazarding and rough cost just too
many shots. Birdies are quite possible on the largely gentle greens, but finishing under par with one dry ball will be a major
achievement indeed. |
Technical 8/10
You can't help but get the feeling that some impressive technical work has gone into creating the landscape, while good golf and
gameplay have gone begging. Timely reminder, indeed, that the technically most accomplished courses must also include sensible
layout. |
| Overall |
A passable course, but one that has had markedly less time spent on good
gameplay than on artistic credibility. The result is not bad, but it probably won't play
as well as you might hope. |
34/50 |
Please remember that Clipnote reviews are the opinion of one person and do not constitute an 'Official' Links Corner review of the course. |
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