...I seem to remember posting here about my 'curves of charm' theorem, which, when simplistically described, are strategic playing curves that are used to play diagram a golf hole from tee to green, in a less linear fashion than using centerlines alone.... and also help set up the holes strategic structure from tee to green....fairways, hazards and the like.
This system really makes golf design so rewarding that many times after conceiving a hole using this method, I am satisfied enough to stop right there...without even having to build the hole itself! [unfortunately my fiancee throws me her own curve about family finances etc
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...anyway, after identifitying the major curve types [the 'C', the 'J', the 'S' and all their sub types and combinations...it became apparent that in certain combinations the field was becoming too confining, 'coffin like', and in an attempt to further define and free the corridors, I found that it was beneficial to assign widths to the curves when in combination with each other...along with halve widths for hazards and rough.
This seems to work well with the more modest curves but, when employing some of the more complex combinations, there are times when I find that the width of the hole can almost equal its length!....I am beginning to think that many similarities in concept exist at TOC, and that I ought to consult with Rihc about doing a C of C chart to confirm this. Maybe Old Tom had a few curves up his sleeve
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Anyway, I just wanted to check and see if others out there had similar results or experiences......or just wanted to chat about these kind of things!
