Course pics

As promised, here are some work in progress pics of Pilgrim Trails. I think even if I released it right now it would probably be the best looking course I'd created and the good news is, it will only get better! Playability and fun are the major factors now being worked on in testing. Moving lots of pins tweaking green slopes etc. This is the most fun part for the designer too as he gets to see his hard work come to fruition.

You can view larger version of the pics below by clicking on them.

Shoot me now because If I live to be 110, I don't think I'll be able to improve on this pic.
Hole one is a medium/long par 4 up a slight gradient. The front of the green is open, allowing you to run the ball up onto it even if you have missed the fairway. The front right positions are the trickiest as this bunker lies in wait if you slip up.

If you hit into position 'A' from the tee on hole 5, this is the view you'll have. This green is devilishly difficult and is probably the trickiest on the course.

This is a close up of the green, as you can see the front fall off is severe and you cannot afford to be short. There is a higher tier off to the right where some of the more difficult pins are set. Shouldn't be too hard to get close as all you have to do is pick the correct club in the swirling wind, carry over the canyon of a bunker to the elevated green, and then spin the ball to a stop before you topple off the back into another bunker - no sweat. Thankfully, some pin positions are easier! This green is loosely modelled on the 2nd hole at Wentworth (Burma Road course) I know first hand the amount of trouble you can get into on that little hole.

Below is the view from the tee at the stroke 1 hole, number 6. This tough par 4 slides around the corner to the right and your tee shot must do the same. The a golf club entry road lies to the left so don't double cross yourself or you'll be out of bounds. The good news is that it's a nice big wide fairway to aim at. It's hard to miss it....honest.

Below is a view from a mid tee on the par 3, 7th hole. It's only a short iron from here so perhaps a chance to make up lost ground with a birdie is on the cards. The big waste bunker looks more fearsome than it actually is.

A closer look of the green, with the worn pathway leading through the trees towards the next tee.






I have a bunch more pics of the back 9, that I'll post tomorrow - stay tuned