PGA Tour 2K21 Official RaceOnOz Society

Maybe we could do Augusta Par 3 on the actual day it is played. Wednesday of Masters week.

It was great to play the Wednesday Par 3 course. Would really suck to have missed it

Tried to play the 16th Round 4 like we see on TV

Pacific Fire Shootout
Feb 17 - 23
Course: Black Rock Cove (2K21 version)
Par: 72
Rounds: 4
Difficulty: 8/10: Winding fairways, tough greens, natural rock formations, extreme elevation and uncanny water carries all combine to make Black Rock Cove a stern test of all your golfing skills.
Predicted Winning Score: -25

Black Rock Cove, another masterpiece from the minds of EA from the early 2000’s, and personally my favourite fantasy course in all of the Tiger Woods video games. Set admist a volcano in American Samoa, BRC is a gorgeous course with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Sadly the beautiful darkened sunset isn’t available on this game, but still, don’t be fooled by the course’s beauty, it will bite if you don’t respect it. This course features some of the most tricky holes you’ll ever likely to play. Course management and accuracy from tee to green will be the winner here. Bring your A+ game to this course, you’re gonna need it!

Black Rock Cove Front 9

Hole 1: Par 4, 392m, HCP 16
The opening hole is a medium length Par 4 with multiple options for all types of players. Find the fairway and you’ll have an easy approach to a green that slopes severely from back to front, with a false slope to the right.


Hole 2: Par 5, 576m, HCP 12
This long Par 5 can be barely reached in 2 shots, but you’ll have to shape your tee shot around the fairway to have any chance. Keep your ball in the short stuff and avoid the trees and bunkers if you want a birdie. The green isn’t too difficult to putt on, so this is a great scoring hole.


Hole 3: Par 4, 414m, HCP 10
If you can clear the large fairway bunker that splits the two fairways on this Par 4, then the rest of the hole should be a breeze. If not, you’ll have a long second. Avoid the water and bunkers protecting the green otherwise a bogey is almost certain.


Hole 4: Par 4, 368m, HCP 14
This split fairway hole is another Par 4 that requires careful thought on the tee shot. Check the pin before you shoot, but generally the left fairway provides the best angle to the green, but is a riskier tee shot. 3 bunkers protect this green that slopes hard toward the sea.


Hole 5: Par 4, 453m, HCP 8
Hole 5 features another split fairway, but the left fairway is blind from the tee and requires a careful tee shot. Most players should opt for the right fairway, it’s easily accessible and you should easily carry the bunker protecting the green on the approach. Don’t go long here as you’ll end up in the steam bath behind the green. With 4 tiers on this green, birdies don’t come easy.


Hole 6: Par 3, 194m, HCP 2
The 6th hole could be the toughest Par 3 in the game. The green is a colossal 65 metres below the tees so club selection is everything. It’s better to be short here rather than long, but be careful of the large bunker. Putting is a real nightmare on this green with several large slopes and a small parch of infected grass at the back. This is a mean Par 3 where par is a good score.


Hole 7: Par 4, 403m, HCP 4
The 7th is a sharp dogleg left. Be patient on the tee shot, those who attempt to cut the corner by taking on the 7 shaped bunker wont like the result. Set yourself in position for your second shot and attack the pin with a short iron. Putting shouldn’t be a problem on this green but it’s still easy to miss if you’re not careful.

Hole 8: Par 4, 328m, HCP 18
Despite the giant bunker preventing players from hitting driver off the tee, this is an easy Par 4. A hidden fairway to the left will make rear pins easier to attack this narrow but well receptive green. Just avoid the bunkers and you’re home free.


Hole 9: Par 5, 576m, HCP 6
The 9th is a long 3 shot Par 5 that features 4 islands of fairway. The left side is easier, but water is more of a factor. The right side takes the water out of play, but there are EIGHTEEN fairway bunkers to deal with. Regardless, you should have a short iron into the green for your 3rd shot. The 2 tiered green is protected by more bunkers and slopes back toward the player.

Black Rock Cove Back 9

Hole 10: Par 4, 432m, HCP 1
Hole 10 could be the scariest hole on the course. The tee shot is all uphill and needs to be long if you want to attack the green with an iron. The second shot is all carry to the green, anything short of the green will be in the water hazard. If you aren’t confident, there’s a bail out behind the large rock to the left. This is a tough hole on any day.

Hole 11: Par 3, 194m, HCP 3
The 11th hole is a tough Par 3 over the water. The green is one of the more difficult on the course, the ball can easily roll off the back or into the deep bunker on the right. Pins located in the right are generally the easiest to attack.

Hole 12: Par 4, 317m, HCP 17
The 12th is a short Par 4 that is drivable by only the longest hitters. The narrow fairway is challenging, and bunkers all along the right can pose a problem. The green is probably the easiest on the course, so take the birdie if you can.

Hole 13: Par 5, 486m, HCP 15
Your shot shaping ability will be put to the test on the 13th hole. This double dog leg Par 5 that plays around the mountain walls can be reached in 2 shots by the most creative risk takers, but most players should opt to go for it in 3 and attack with a wedge. Reaching the second fairway is possible off the tee with the right wind but it is a very low percentage shot. The green is subtle, but pins front will be tough.


Hole 14: Par 3, 122m, HCP 13
14 is a fun Par 3. Known as the Hand of Big Mo, this Par 3 at the foot of the volcano needs to be attacked with a wedge. Make sure you check the pin so you don’t have to chip around the bunker eating into the green. Once you’re on, putting is easy, the green is as flat as a pancake!

Hole 15: Par 4, 436m, HCP 9
Think twice before taking driver off the tee on this uphill Par 4, as the fairway narrows significantly at around 260m. Deep bunkers also punish the errant tee ball. The green is quite small, and any shots over the back will fall off the cliff and into the water. Stay below the hole and a birdie is your reward.

Hole 16: Par 4, 291m, HCP 5
The 16th is an easy Par 4 in resort play. But from the championship tees, this is the start of one of the most exciting finishes anywhere in the world. It’s drivable from the tee, but your shot has to be perfect, and hope it doesn’t roll off the cliff. The safe play to the right will still give you an easy wedge onto the green. But if you miss it, you’re looking at a bogey or worse.

Hole 17: Par 3, 115m, HCP 7
Club selection is everything on this short uphill Par 3, the green is extremely narrow, and a bunker at the rear punishes shots that go long. Miss it short, and you’ll have a certain bogey. You have to be patient here, par is a good score on #17 as many players will be punished here.

Hole 18: Par 5, 580m, HCP 11
The finishing hole is like no other. A truly spectacular risk reward Par 5, despite nearly measuring 600m, the green is reachable in 2 if you can find the smaller fairway to the right due to the elevated tees. If you can’t reach the green, a large fairway short of the green provides ample space to lay up. The green is large and slopes towards the front. A most exciting finish to a very exciting course.

Jono -29
Beats -22
SlowJohnno -16

My Final round. Must say I enjoyed this tournament from start to finish, and I also enjoyed editing the Masters theme into the videos for that small bit of authenticity. It’s a shame @nigegunz once again failed to finish Round 4, I think the final score would have been a lot closer than it was. Thanks to all who took part and also returned for an event as special as this, and lastly, big shoutout to @RPeeM808, massive turnaround of form to shoot the equal lowest round of the week (-10) in Round 4 no less, well done mate!

yeah i fukd up, i got on y'day at just after 11 to get the final round in..... it's not every day you're in contention at Augusta!
congrats to Jono & everyone involved. we def need to do it all again, been a great buildup with the par 3 comp & all the mega tournies we've had so far

Was nice to watch a master at the Masters. Well done Jono. It feels like your actually playing the real thing when you play here. Loved it.

I’ve hoped my videos and live streams have helped people learn courses and how to approach different shot types. However, this is NOT how to tackle Hole 15 at Black Rock Cove

Great Tee shots on 12 and 13 I think it was. 105% power!!! And flushed. I couldn’t work out why your ball went left of 15th tee. Tiny bit slow but that should make it go a bit right. Did you put some cut on it? Missed some putts to, which is not like you. I did a bit of window licking in round 2 but scrambled some of it back at the end. The extra wind was tough for me. Look forward to your next post.

Definitely worth spending the cash on a longer driver, the forgiveness penalty isn’t too extreme and being able to hit the ball a further 10-25m off the tee will mean easier approach shots, and lower scores!

I played a fade shot but forgot to take the trees into account, so it was also a brain fade of sorts