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Robin_Hiseman

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New Huntercombe Blog
« on: September 22, 2011, 04:57:45 AM »
I've just put together a short blog on a recent study trip to Huntercombe that I fixed up for the design staff at European Golf Design. Thought that some of you folks with an interest in the course might like a read of it, so i've attached the link.  Mind you, I'm sure you'd all have found it by yourselves ;)

Please add comments on the web page if you're keen.  Nice stuff only mind.

http://www.egd.com/blog/?p=1081
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Scott Warren

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Re: New Huntercombe Blog
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2011, 04:30:13 PM »
You write as well as you design, Robin (and I mean that in a good way! ;D).

Did Neil say there was a possibility they might clear the place out a bit and thin the undergrowth?
« Last Edit: September 23, 2011, 04:00:22 PM by Scott Warren »
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Robin_Hiseman

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Re: New Huntercombe Blog
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2011, 04:43:37 AM »
Hi Scott

A good job you added the brackets!

Neil said they were nipping bits out here and there, but for every one who thanks him for it, there are probably three tree huggers ready to throw acorns at him!
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Philip Gawith

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Re: New Huntercombe Blog
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2011, 03:20:47 PM »
Scott I think there is a steady rising awareness that "something must be done", but the pace of change is slow!

Golf's most beloved personality will make his debut tomorrow at Huntercombe so with luck further expert opinion will be on it's way!
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Bill_McBride

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Re: New Huntercombe Blog
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2011, 04:54:17 PM »
Quote from: Philip Gawith on September 23, 2011, 03:20:47 PM
Scott I think there is a steady rising awareness that "something must be done", but the pace of change is slow!

Golf's most beloved personality will make his debut tomorrow at Huntercombe so with luck further expert opinion will be on it's way!

Philip, can you predict Ran's comments on the first four greens?  Would love to be there to hear what he says!  (I know I was blown away!)
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Robin_Hiseman

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Re: New Huntercombe Blog
« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2011, 05:04:56 AM »
Bill

I was playing with Ran, Philip, Sean Arble and Joe Andriole.  Ran's quote on the 2nd was that "it must be one of the best bunkerless holes in the world!".
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Philip Gawith

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Re: New Huntercombe Blog
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2011, 05:49:05 AM »
I think he was suitably charmed Bill, but I can't improve on what Robin mentioned! Much time was spent seeking goofy putting solutions on the 4th! My own view is that of those four greens the best are the first and the third. The fourth is the most dramatic, but not the best. The second is maybe slightly less obvious than first and third, but still very good end to a fine hole. It is surely the biggest green on the course and its defence lies in it being very hard to get close to the flag and people not seeing that there are two big slopes on the green, not just one. I would think average first putt/chip on that green is probably 35 feet, which means people often take 5 or more.
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Sean_A

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Re: New Huntercombe Blog
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2011, 06:06:07 AM »
I concur with Philip.  #s 1 & 3 are outstanding with the 1st probably being a better putting green and the 3rd being a better green to approach.  The second too is a fine green and a most suitable for the type of hole it is. 

Ran ranted (tee hee) a bit to the poor Captain of Huntercombe about the tree issues of the course.  It was hard for me to discern if the info was sinking in or duly filed.

Philip - thanks again - a most enjoyable day!  While I syphamthise concerning Ran's sheenanigans in not following thru with the 4somes deal; you should know by now how that guy operates - tee hee.   Joe & Doc gave us a good hiding.   

Ciao

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Mark Pearce

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Re: New Huntercombe Blog
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2011, 10:25:45 AM »
I played a pre-BUDA round with Conrad Gamble at Berkhamsted.  It reminded me a lot in style of Huntercombe, particularly with the use of artificial mounding and hollows as hazards.  It doesn't, however, have quite as wild a set of greens as Huntercombe.  However, as an entirely bunkerless course (it is, like Hintercombe, built on common land) it has several par 4s that I prefer to the second at Huntercombe!
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Bill_McBride

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Re: New Huntercombe Blog
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2011, 02:53:18 AM »
Quote from: Mark Pearce on October 01, 2011, 10:25:45 AM
I played a pre-BUDA round with Conrad Gamble at Berkhamsted.  It reminded me a lot in style of Huntercombe, particularly with the use of artificial mounding and hollows as hazards.  It doesn't, however, have quite as wild a set of greens as Huntercombe.  However, as an entirely bunkerless course (it is, like Hintercombe, built on common land) it has several par 4s that I prefer to the second at Huntercombe!

Did you tug one OOB at #2?   ;D
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Mark Pearce

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Re: New Huntercombe Blog
« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2011, 04:37:00 AM »
Quote from: Bill_McBride on October 02, 2011, 02:53:18 AM
Quote from: Mark Pearce on October 01, 2011, 10:25:45 AM
I played a pre-BUDA round with Conrad Gamble at Berkhamsted.  It reminded me a lot in style of Huntercombe, particularly with the use of artificial mounding and hollows as hazards.  It doesn't, however, have quite as wild a set of greens as Huntercombe.  However, as an entirely bunkerless course (it is, like Hintercombe, built on common land) it has several par 4s that I prefer to the second at Huntercombe!

Did you tug one OOB at #2?   ;D
Over the years I've found many different ways to play 2 badly!  Most often by hanging a tee shot out right, though.
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