| Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 1749 |
Release Date |
CRZ Filesize |
Par |
Course Length |
| 2007-04-01 |
80,076,800 bytes |
72 |
7025 yards |
| Type |
Style |
CRZ Filename |
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FICTIONAL |
WOODLAND |
Hop Farm 2007 Final_locked.crz |
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| COURSE NOTES |
Changes:
- Removed all the extrusions except on the Tees
- Replaced all the textures
- Completely replanted the course
- Modified several holes slightly
- Added quite a few more bunkers
- Added hole handicaps
- Re-did the hole previews, splash screens and logo
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Fictional, estate course |
Location
TBA |
Conditions
TBA |
Concept 8/10
Designated as woodland, but on far too open an environment to qualify as such, Hop Farm winds its way through steep hillside and dense thickets, with babbling brooks always close at hand. Several holes, the closing stretch in particular, are expertly contrived to challenge the player, but woe betide those who approach them too aggressively. I'm not convinced that the elevations are in keeping with the promised Montana locale, but the farmland setting is a fine premise for a course nevertheless. |
Appearance 8/10
Smooth textures, thankfully without extrusion marks, have made a much-needed improvement to the course's appearance. The rough, in particular, is much more convincing, although I believe the lines are still a bit too clean-cut for what is basically derelict farmland. The elevations, too, seem contrived rather than naturally occurring. |
Playability 8/10
Hop Farm can become rather frustrating to play, particularly for bold players, who will often find themselves with precious few opportunities to lash out. Most holes offer a good risk/reward choice, especially the closing half-dozen, still one of the best finishes to any course available for Links. It does take a good few rounds to discover all the secrets of playing well at this course, and that's the hallmark of good construction. |
Challenge 7/10
Attack this course at your peril: it will definitely bite back, often in a nasty way that will cost a stroke or two. The fairways are frequently on a side or uphill gradients, and the greens undulate back and forth, making for a difficult read. It is possible to score well here, but it's much more possible to score very, very badly. |
Technical 8/10
The attention to detail means that Hop Farm is now among the must-have fictional courses. The textures, planting and sound have been tightened up to be among the best, and the bunker construction and placement has always been a strong point. I still feel the elevations are somewhat remiss, but being intrinsic to the course, are likely to require a massive work around. |
| Overall |
A challenging and stylish course, not 100% convincing, but a pleasure to play and explore. |
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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