John – thanks for posting the pics.
Do you think that RHS of 8 looks a little out of place, I am not sure, it looks funky, I suppose it will also depend on how it plays.
Ian,
In regard to prevailing:
I think that the answer is somewhere between you and John's.
The tee shot on LF #4, I think, is very similar in direction to BD#4 & #17
back nine: error
I called it clockwise - incorrect.
I meant to write 'continues anti-clockwise with a flick in the tail at the end where 17 & 18 turn back clockwise to the clubhouse.
- but as holes 10 thru 16 continue in a anti clockwise fashion, with only really the 18th turning back toward the clubhouse...I thought a "flick in the tail" was an apt description.
I was told it was 10a - it is near to the start and end of both F9 & B9 - so am not sure where it is going to fit – it was pretty dark by the time we got back to it – so will have to reserve judgement on it.
On the 2 extra P3’s - firstly let me say I would be happy to play 20 holes every time.
I am particularly fond of short P3's as opposed to long ones, but the back drop to 17 just looks awesome and it will depend on how long it actually is and then how long it plays – I think it is 200m +. It looks as though it will play straight in to the prevailing breeze and is uphill, so on a strong breeze day it feels like it actually invites Driver or very strong 3W for the long guys. (that same strong breeze may tempt driver over of RHS of big dune on#5)
I really can’t say which I would prefer – and am looking forward to having to make that decision. As this is much harder (to me anyway) than comparing existing BD holes to unplayed LF holes.
I agree that you can’t compare the 2 courses, but I find it interesting and fun to do, I am sure the strengths of each will change with many rounds, but I still feel I am personally able to walk around the course, especially now it is built, and make a preliminary assessment – sure it is not locked in, but I will also enjoy looking back at what I thought of the holes in March 2010 and comparing them to how I feel about them after a few rounds.
Cheers
Brett