| Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 1926 |
Release Date |
CRZ Filesize |
Par |
Course Length |
| 2009-12-22 |
158,638,080 bytes |
73 |
7250 yards |
| Type |
Style |
CRZ Filename |
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FICTIONAL |
WOODLAND |
Waterstone G.C_locked.crz |
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| COURSE NOTES |
Waterstone,
Par 73 of 7250+ yards off the back tee's. The course can play very tough and is most suited to Australian conditions which in Links should be Fc/Fc. The greens are not to slopey but can be tricky on occasions.
Good luck and enjoy your round.
Jason
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Fictional, lakeside course |
Location
TBA |
Conditions
TBA |
Concept 8/10
Building and improving on the forest course ideas that were present in
Awaba Forest, Waterstone is cleaner-cut, more clearly laid out, and
generally a very attractive proposition. There is a preponderance of water
to compensate for trimming back the trees, and in itself this is the weak
link in the course: while trademark holes such as the 15th certainly are
superb, there is perhaps just a little too much reliance on the hazards.
That minor quibble aside, though, this is a superb matchplay course. |
Appearance 9/10
A definite step up on the beta releases, with beautiful high-res textures almost universal (the scrubby, dry rough being particularly
excellent), and some excellent underplanting also to the designer's credit. A commendable amount of 3D work does more than enough
to lift this course above the average, although the hilly panorama still doesn't quite fit in with the more lowland course. |
Playability 10/10
You can't go far wrong here. Everything has been doubly-well tested and is the perfect balance between risk and reward. Fairways hit
the perfect middle-ground (irony not intended), and the green complexes are well-bunkered enough to create a variety of accessibility
in the pin positions. I can't fault this on any level. |
Challenge 7/10
The big let-down here is the Par 5s. While the short holes are immaculately scenic, and the Par 4s are beautifully thought-out for the
second shot, there's something missing on the longest holes. Either they're too short, or the hazards just aren't appropriate enough.
Either way, it's certainly a gap in the overall experience. |
Technical 9/10
There are perhaps one or two textures that have been overlooked in the upgrade, but on the large scale that's a minor consideration
indeed. Waterstone shows off the very best in high-resolution textures, planting and is a distinct step up in terms of gameplay. |
| Overall |
Almost a terrific fictional course, if it weren't for a slight overuse of water and the
artificiality of the longest holes. |
43/50 |
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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