Notes on the L O N G   J O H N ' S Nicklaus course, JNSE version.

This course was designed and built by:
  Paul Conrad
  279 El Portal Way
  San Jose, Ca.  95119
  Prodigy  RHJG42A

First, with apologies to Ted and some others who may be critical of the
 extremes with this course, a few words about the course design
 principles for Long John's.
  1. This course is intended to be a challenging practice layout
     with emphasis on improving course management.  These
     unique holes, with a variety of final pin locations on
     small greenlets will test your shot planning and execution
     with a variety of putts - none extreme.
  2. The course must be attractive.  All objects have been upgraded or
     replaced from the original JNUG version.
  3. The course should look as though there is life around, not
     simply lifeless woods, grass, and water.
  4. The course should be interesting and retain your interest. Holes
     like these are rarely seen and the added thought required for how
     to play them makes touring LongJohn's a unique experience.
     With heavy use of multiple greens it's difficult to remember how to
     play each shot.  Some of the greens are tiny islands but usually
     have sand at the back to help keep you dry.  This course is not
     for beginners!  My pin positions may be challenging but they're
     not outlandish.  You can miss the putt and not have a 50' comeback.
  5. This is computer golf!  Indeed!  I think we need to exercise the
     computer and build holes that would be far too difficult or costly
     to really build and not worry how we get to some islands.  We'll
     walk on water if need be. With over 10,000 yards and the string of
     par 5's on the back side this course's a monster.  NOTE: If you
     don't want to disturb your cumulative player stats, you may want to
     create a separate player for this course since the Par 85 could
     distort some of your stats.

  Changes from the JNUG version are as follows:
- The background is Scott Chesney's from Banff - perhaps the nicest around!
- All objects modified or replaced.
    Objects borrowed from:      (Thanks designers!)
      Cog Hill, Si Ma Tai, Gabrielle Gardens, Scorpion, & Harbourtown.
      Since most were already borrowed I have no idea who the original
      object designers were - but thanks for the contributions!
- Tees reset for JNSE.
- Some water carries shortened to allow for JNSE's shorter carry.
- Traps deepened in some places, water elevation improved, most pins
    were reset and balanced across the course.
- More objects added and shuffled around.
   -- In other words, most everything, BUT the hole layouts, changed.
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Now, About L O N G   J O H N ' S.
1. What an opener! Decisions right away. L, R, or middle plays
   depending on pin position.  Don't overshoot the center, or
   underdo the edges.
2. Par 3 with lots of little target greenlets to shoot at.
3. Massive par 5 dogleg with a hard-to-spot shortcut for the very
   brave AND good.
4. Narrow canyon needs some mild hooks with all kinds of grief
   if you can't make the shots.  .
5. A simple tee shot opens a whole array of possible 2nd shots.
6. The "Signature Hole" with a long carry to safety. I particularly
   like this tee arrangement.
7. The second shot is key here.  You must hit a big hook.
   The tiny island green was a bit of an afterthought.
8. Shots to these islands are easier than they look, but not if you're
   new to the game.
9. A real thinker's hole.  There's opportunity for gambling and lots
   of ways to go wrong.
10.This is a super testy hole and probably the #1 handicap.  Going for
   the main fairway in two works if you had a big drive.  But, pin
   position greatly changes the way you play this.
11.I love this hole.  Stay in control and pick your second shot
   placement with care. Islands of rough with 2-3 trees in them
   have become a favorite course feature.
12.At least two big shots over water. This hole is easy though.
13.The mini-fairway was originally built for Natasha of JNUG fame.
   She couldn't carry the water!  Par is a good score here.
14.Maybe a chance to gamble here but this makes 5 easily if played
   with care.
15.This hole is mostly fairway with selected patches of trees, sand
   and water. Picking the shots is first priority and making them
   comes next.
16.A careful tee shot, then you must plan with care. Interesting!
17.One of my favorite styles of hole. You can play either bank but
   they're both quite tight.  Going back and forth works and
   may give more room but adds length to a long hole.
18.A grand finishing hole. A little of everything.  Great scenery
   and lots of places to go wrong.
I hope you enjoy L.J.'s.  If you would like to exchange course disks
drop me a line or send a message to RHJG42A on Prodigy.

Paul  aka  Treefrog on Accolade