| Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 1721 |
Release Date |
CRZ Filesize |
Par |
Course Length |
| 2007-01-07 |
59,269,120 bytes |
72 |
7135 yards |
| Type |
Style |
CRZ Filename |
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FICTIONAL |
WOODLAND |
SpiritHollowGC_locked.crz |
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Course Key |
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Fictional, heathland course |
Location
TBA |
Conditions
TBA |
Concept 10/10
I have no doubt that David Schmelzer is the up-and-coming APCD
architect. Spirit Hollow is an excellent showcase for his talents, being hilly,
scenic and packed full of magnificent and memorable holes. The scenario
is of outback upland, with holes carefully tailored to make the most of the
exciting elevation changes. It's beguiling, unexpectedly realistic, and
utterly addictive. |
Appearance 9/10
Some of the brilliances of Eagle Crest are carried over to this successor. The massive use of customised trees and the semi-in-play
fences are notable, but the planting of the undergrowth has undergone a development, and the little things like 3D steps help you
become absorbed. Every now and then, there's an out-of-focus tree or odd-looking bunker that detracts slightly, but for the large part
this is a feast for the eye. |
Playability 7/10
While the holes themselves are both absorbing and challenging, there are a couple of problems that dog the gameplay. 'Sound lag' is
a severe problem, especially seeing as the ambient sounds are not always audible, and the over-enthusiastic bunkering is something
of a downer. Luckily, there's a whopping amount of variety out and about on the course, and the patient golfers will be in for a great
round. |
Challenge 5/10
This one takes no prisoners. There's a lot of heavy rough and foresting in inconvenient places, and players without a good sand game
are bound to struggle. Many fairway bunkers are quite steep, which means inevitable dropped shots. The elevations and some hideous
pin positions are the coup de gras and make any birdies something to savour. It's not too tough, but it certainly will test your stamina. |
Technical 8/10
David's courses have shown a marked improvement each time, and this is the best yet. The planting is exquisite, and not over-varied
as might be expected. There's lots of neat touches, such as the fencing and careful use of peripheral objects, and the terrain work is
complemented by an outstanding panorama. The sound needs work, and maybe a more realistic course should be next in the pipeline,
but Spirit Hollow is approaching a very high standard. |
| Overall |
Another steady improvement and every indication that David is ready to jump into
the big league. |
39/50 |
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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