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New Project

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Since Polslad's thread of "Diary of a golf hole," I have decided to start anew instead of messing with the real courses I have been stuck on for years. Today, I started a brand new fictional course. I took one overhead screenshot:
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This is just what I have done in about 2 hours of time today. This is also what I do on most of my projects....lay out the plot before doing any real elevation work. I laid out the entire front 9, making sure that the 9th hole ends close to where the clubhouse and practice areas would be (outlined shape that has not been dropped). I started by laying out the holes, then adding the water texture. Then I start from the first tee and draw my shapes. Tees come first, then I go to the green and work backwards. As of now I am simply using Palmela textures and nothing else, but I tend to interchange throughout the process to whatever may fit my eye better.

No name for this one yet. I'll keep you posted.

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I like it. Especially what looks like the 9th. Reminds me of the arc that forms 6 at Bay Hill.
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I'm starting to get the itch to start a new course also. Especially since I have a new 500GB computer compared to my old 40GB. Good luck with your project Doron.
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ADC wrote:I like it. Especially what looks like the 9th. Reminds me of the arc that forms 6 at Bay Hill.
That's what inspired/going to inspire that hole!
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Doron! Have you laid out the back nine yet?
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Steve, about to configure the layout of the back 9 now. All of the front 9 has their shapes down. I may alter some of the bunkers.

Here is what I have for the 9th hole :bg:
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Looks great! I do have a quick question, though. What is the distance from the tees to the shot points on either side of the tree? I'm just curious if the one closest to the green is too far a carry over the water, as 300 yards can be a long one in this game. If that's the case, how far is the approach from the shot point on the left side?

Hope my questions help.

Alex.
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Doron! #9 BRUTLE. No way I can hit it 300 yards in the air unless extreme helping winds.
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Alex,

Sorry I didn't see this earlier. Here are some basic measurements for the 9th hole.
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The back 9 is routed, but I'm debating on changing 2 of the holes to add some more water. I'll post pics tomorrow.

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Doron! The 2nd shot to the green isn't as far as it looked. Thanks for the yardage info.
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