| Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 1800 |
Release Date |
CRZ Filesize |
Par |
Course Length |
| 2007-11-15 |
99,414,016 bytes |
72 |
7319 yards |
| Type |
Style |
CRZ Filename |
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FICTIONAL |
PARKLAND |
Higgi's Park.crz |
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Course Key |
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| COURSE NOTES |
This is the final version. The 17th hole
has been adjusted
Thanks
Doug and Karen Montgomery |
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Fictional, parkland course |
Location
TBA |
Conditions
TBA |
Concept 7/10
Higgi's Park is that extra step above 'twin' release, Helm's Head. OK, it's not entirely convincing in its City Park setting (how many cities do you know that can accommodate a golf course this large?), but it does have a credible and exciting set of holes, with an appropriate balance of bravery. Strategy and shot-shaping required. The use of trees as natural hazards is particularly praiseworthy. |
Appearance 7/10
The texture use and general ambience of the course is by far the best thing we've seen from these designers. There are a few low-res trees which bother the view, and the city panorama does admittedly feel bolted on. But there's a good line in textures and the use of elevations just helps to lift the visuals above the average. |
Playability 6/10
Higgi's Park is an entertaining waste of time more than stimulating golf. There's not a great deal to dislike, apart from the lack of atmosphere around the course, but apart from the occasional 'challenge' sort, it's the kind of course that it's difficult to engage with. I thought the use of water, in particular was pressurising and not in keeping with the holes you'd expect. |
Challenge 6/10
Several holes are stretched long - longer than they should be - including several 450-yard Par 4s and the seemingly now-obligatory 600-yard monster. Luckily, the openness of park courses is such that birdies are reasonably obtainable, and it's nice to see a natural progression in difficulty down the back nine. The course is ripe for the attacking player - not great for tournaments, but fine for a Sunday afternoon knock-about. |
Technical 7/10
Clearly, Higgi's Park has had some devoted planning, and the golfing aspects of the design are fine. There's still a little bit of planting to be tidied up, and I'd like to see a more thorough sound-set, but the course represents great strides forward and should be applauded. |
| Overall |
A distinct improvement and a more all-round engaging course. With the elimination of a gimmick or two it could be a winner. |
33/50 |
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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