| Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 1941 |
Release Date |
CRZ Filesize |
Par |
Course Length |
| 2010-03-12 |
135,098,711 bytes |
71 |
6609 yards |
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Style |
CRZ Filename |
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REAL |
PARKLAND |
Hermitage Golf Club Final_locked.crz |
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| COURSE NOTES |
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Real, parkland course |
Location
TBA |
Conditions
TBA |
Concept 7/10
Below 6000 yards, and an 'executive'-style course rather than a sprawling country club, Hermitage is tidy, immaculately-cut and one of those courses that just demands to be played. Throwing in a big surprise in the shape of the 10th hole certainly helps, and it leads into a back nine where you have to be ultra-cautious, even from the back tees. It's appealing stuff in parts, and in some ways cut out for computer golf, but you can't help but occasionally get the feeling that there's something missing. |
Appearance 8/10
First-class texture work and planting is only to be expected from John, but I found the course to be somewhat lacking in scenery, not least because of the stretch of holes which impair your view from the tee with landscape or trees. I'm surely mistaken, but I thought I caught an odd mesh shape or two as well. Hermitage is photo-realistic in places - which only goes to remind you that photos sometimes have thumbs all over them. |
Playability 10/10
Glorious! Hermitage's sly mixture of holes keeps you perennially on your toes; tee shots need to be precise and conservative (I considered teeing off one Par 4 hole with a 5-iron!) and the greens are small and demanding. Devotees of trampling over short courses with their computer-bolstered Ani will also find favour: in short, there's something for everyone! |
Challenge 3/10
With a course clocking in this short, it is - I suppose - inevitable that it will be found somewhat easy. The first nine has a few tricks in store, particularly when it comes to putting, but with holes dipping way below regulation length towards the end, eagles are almost to be expected. |
Technical 10/10
Beyond criticism. John's work remains of the highest order. |
| Overall |
A delightful frolic in the park with much to commend it. |
38/50 |
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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