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Joel Zuckerman

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Roko Ki
« on: November 26, 2008, 11:52:12 AM »
Anybody been?  (A newish Faldo course in the DR)

How is it?

Thanks...
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Aidan Bradley

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2008, 01:14:48 PM »















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Tom_Doak

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2008, 01:59:10 PM »
I have seen a few terrific-looking pictures of this course, even before Aidan's.  They all seem to be of the last two holes, even though I'm told these are not the only coastal holes on the course.

One thing they had better correct is the hairy native grass on some of the bunkers -- look at the greenside bunkers on #17 in Aidan's fifth photo!  With water on three sides of the green, that's a pretty severe way to complete the defenses.
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Joe Perches

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2008, 02:14:57 PM »
Quote from: Aidan Bradley on November 26, 2008, 01:14:48 PM
bunch of pretty pictures

Do these images look overly monochromatic to anyone?
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Jim Tang

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2008, 06:03:15 PM »
Isn't Roko Ki featured or going to be featured in T&L Golf?  Does anyone know if that issue is available yet?
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J_ Crisham

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2008, 06:36:22 PM »
Jim,  I received mine last week. Stunning pictures equally stunning price!
                                                                 Jack
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Rick Sides

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2008, 06:46:08 PM »
Will this course be open to the public or only resort guest or property owners? Any prices publihed yet?
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Joel Zuckerman

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2008, 06:57:49 PM »
I'm scheduled to play it next Friday, and I'll give a report when I return...
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Greg Tallman

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2008, 07:01:55 PM »
Tom,

It does appear that those are indeed the only holes along the water along with the green compex for 16. 

http://www.rocoki.com/residential_offerings_main.asp
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Rick Sides

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2008, 07:32:08 PM »
Joel,
Are you staying at one of the resorts, or can you pay a daily fee?
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Joel Zuckerman

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2008, 07:41:22 PM »
Quote from: Rick Sides on November 26, 2008, 07:32:08 PM
Joel,
Are you staying at one of the resorts, or can you pay a daily fee?

I am staying a Cap Cana, which is somewhat nearby, and going to Roko Ki as the guest of the pro, who I was introduced to via their Marketing Department.
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Steve_ Shaffer

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #11 on: November 26, 2008, 07:44:57 PM »
Very interesting...

 
The Reviews

 “How do you rate The Faldo Legacy Course?” That was the question of the day for the group of golf course raters from Golfweek Magazine who played the first nine holes of the course on Sunday, June 1, 2008. This select group of 41 included golf course enthusiasts from all walks of life, who were welcomed for a private round on the highly anticipated new course.

Accompanied by the editorial staff and publisher of Golfweek Magazine, the group evaluated the course on many different aspects including memorability, shot value, playability, ambiance, variety of golf holes and overall course aesthetics. The response from the group was just as we expected—everyone wants to return to Roco Ki to play the back nine as soon as it's completed in December 2008."

The above is from  the website. Anyone here want to admit that they are one of the "select group"?


 
 
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Steve_ Shaffer

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2008, 08:07:43 AM »
Bueller? Bueller? Anyone willing to admit that they were there...?

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Tom_Doak

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2008, 10:48:47 AM »
And, who paid for the editorial staff and publisher to attend?

Perhaps that is why I've been seeing a lot of pictures of this place.
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Anthony Gray

Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #14 on: November 28, 2008, 09:38:15 PM »
Quote from: Jim Tang on November 26, 2008, 06:03:15 PM
Isn't Roko Ki featured or going to be featured in T&L Golf?  Does anyone know if that issue is available yet?

  It is on the cover. You should get yours anyday.

     Anthony

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cary lichtenstein

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #15 on: November 28, 2008, 10:09:34 PM »
The grass is so perfect, soooooooooooo green, makes me think these photos may have been enhanced.
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Joe Bausch

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #16 on: November 28, 2008, 10:23:01 PM »
Quote from: cary lichtenstein on November 28, 2008, 10:09:34 PM
The grass is so perfect, soooooooooooo green, makes me think these photos may have been enhanced.

I have little doubt these photos have some post-processing.  Green is an interesting color.  And it doesn't look quite normal in those pics.
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Rob Rigg

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #17 on: November 29, 2008, 02:21:29 AM »
I got my T&L about a month ago - the Roko Ki bit is in the best new courses issue.

It is one of the 10 "best new" and also receives some press elsewhere in the magazine.

Seems like they are spending a ton of marketing dollars on the place trying to get print . . . which they want the golfer to pay for with $225 to $400 green fees which is feckin' ridiculous.
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Brian_Ewen

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #18 on: November 29, 2008, 03:14:50 AM »
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Ian_L

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #19 on: November 29, 2008, 03:48:08 AM »
That course looks pretty hard.  Pretty narrow considering the fairways have bunkers and native grass on both sides.
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Tyler Kearns

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Re: Roko Ki
« Reply #20 on: November 04, 2015, 09:45:18 PM »
Has this course re-opened?


TK
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