| Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 1960 |
Release Date |
CRZ Filesize |
Par |
Course Length |
| 2017-04-15 |
154,972,160 bytes |
72 |
7159 yards |
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CRZ Filename |
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FICTIONAL |
WOODLAND |
shadowlandsHD.crz.crz |
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| COURSE NOTES |
Re-released as a free download April 2017. Thanks Mike.
HD update. |
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Fictional, dunes course |
Location
TBA |
Conditions
TBA |
Concept 10/10
There's nothing in the Links pantheon to quite match Shadowlands.
Unparalleled in its ability to effectively communicate an atmosphere, its
sandy environs have been manipulated extremely effectively to produce a
real golfing test: there's more than a touch of Pine Valley about this course
and the way it produces memorable fairways and greens, but yet blends
so easily into the landscape. It's probably Mike Jones' most coherent and
consistent course, which is high praise indeed. |
Appearance 10/10
The texture makeover has done wonders for this course. Previously a little stark and featureless, there's a surprising amount to be
seen in a course without many gimmicks or trickery. The sand is an important focal point, of course, and the variety and quality of
blending in the traps alone sets this design apart. When you add the lovely colouring and perfect planting, it's a feast for the eyeballs
as well as the clubs. |
Playability 8/10
Teeing up at Shadowlands is like greeting an old friend - the small details which you've forgotten come flooding back and the
impulsive need to press on with your round is undeniable. But, equally, like many old friends, you may well find it somewhat pat and
predictable after a while. There isn't the sheer variety of options that you'd find on Mike Jones' other courses, and some frustratingly
obscured views make certain holes something of a lottery at times. |
Challenge 8/10
Par is sometimes a very easy number to hit here. In a number of practice rounds, I was coming in at around 75% pars, which makes
you wonder if playing Shadowlands is just a fraction simplistic. The sand and deep rough certainly provide a stern test, but Linksters
should find recovery pretty simple. But then, what are golf courses there for, if not to score par on? |
Technical 10/10
Amazing technique is evident in the blends, the planting and the all-round course atmosphere. There is no more convincing creation
than this outside of the real courses for Links. It's hard to distinguish which of Mike Jones' courses is the most technically advanced,
but Shadowlands is certainly putting forth its candidacy. |
| Overall |
Glorious atmosphere and a venue which will reward brilliant golf. An unforgettable
course with genuine atmosphere. |
46/50 |
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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