Designing an MGS Links Course

[Aotearoa_Brad 303]

Have another option for location:

Link to Google Map of Mt Hutt location

 

Much more open space, less crowded, land more affordable. Views of the Rakaia river to one side (world class trout fishing), and Mt Hutt on the other side (epic skiing in winter).

 

Thoughts? By the ocean, or in the foothills?

[Scotch 0]

Just doodling at work while waiting for automation to do it's thing. I think 9 at 630 yards should finish a beast hard uphill cut over the lake and a big false front.

 

 

Hard at work I see, but nicely done! Draw up a score card with yardages... ?

[Blade 313]

Have another option for location:

Link to Google Map of Mt Hutt location

 

Much more open space, less crowded, land more affordable. Views of the Rakaia river to one side (world class trout fishing), and Mt Hutt on the other side (epic skiing in winter).

 

Thoughts? By the ocean, or in the foothills?

Hey Brad, I like it! I like courses with a lot of elevation change. Makes for some great tee shots. We can see what everyone else likes best though. Still need the terrain to start with. I'll get it somehow.

[Walkerjames 4]

This is outstanding!!!

[Mr_Theoo 3,144]

Dude, it's a chair, damnit, a chair!!

 

 

Fairways & Greens 4ever

 

That chair looks comfortable as hell.

[RoverRick 1,545]

Dude, it's a chair, damnit, a chair!!

 

And I would like a 47" flat screen please. It does not have to be large though maybe a matching couch would be nice for the guys to drop down after a round. I expect to be back playin by then so we can have a nice party

 

 

Fairways & Greens 4ever

 

 

That chair looks comfortable as hell.

 

It is a nice color too. If you are the Incredible Hulk or the Jolly Green Giant.

[BIG STU 7,140]

Looks good I am gonna stake my claim. I want the apartment in the maintenance barn like Carl Spackler (Bill Murray) in caddy shack with a small club repair shop in back

[RoverRick 1,545]

Alright, here is my attempt at a course design.

 

 

The Links at Shepard's Peak Scorecard.pdf

[GolfSpy MBP 2,279]

Surprised you didn't run any holes along the water given the prime coastline opportunities

[RoverRick 1,545]

Surprised you didn't run any holes along the water given the prime coastline opportunities

 

5, 6, 7, & 11 get pretty darned close to the water. But I will reroute 7 for you.

[GolfSpy MBP 2,279]

5, 6, 7, & 11 get pretty darned close to the water. But I will reroute 7 for you.

 

Oh I was just thinking you could take out the trees and run holes along and even forced carries over some of the bays

[RoverRick 1,545]

Until you actually get into this you do not realize how difficult and fun at the same time this can be. You want to use the terrain and you want to make it fun to play but at the same time you have to make it easy to flow. You do not want to double back to tee boxes.

 

Since I am unable to golf this weekend I have something to play with while watching the Open.

[RoverRick 1,545]

I thought about that, and making islands for greens but this version simply uses available lines through or over the trees.

[Blade 313]

Surprised you didn't run any holes along the water given the prime coastline opportunities

Well, see, what we don't want is to end up with a whale getting a golf ball stuck in its blowhole. Don't think George Costanza would be readily available in NZ to rescue it! Ha!

[GolfSpy MBP 2,279]

Dude this course should have dragons!

[Blade 313]

I'm hoping to get a good start on this this weekend. Once I get the terrain to start with, I can turn out some stuff to look at for everyone's approval.

 

So are we sticking to the coast side cliff location? Be darned with the extra cost?

[GolfSpy MBP 2,279]

start on the coastal, Rick put in a lot of effort

[GolfSpy MBP 2,279]

With winter coming I think it may be time to revive our little project.

[Mr_Theoo 3,144]

With winter coming I think it may be time to revive our little project.

Sounds like a plan!

[Aotearoa_Brad 303]

oh yes! I'm dead keen for this!