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ivonneulme… · #Fairways

Tianzhu's Greens

Tianzhu Country Club Golf Course

I'm heading to Tianzhu Country Club Golf Course next month for a long-awaited golfing trip. Heard the greens are notoriously tricky, especially around the 18th hole – supposedly they've got these cra… more

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irene · 10mos

Yeah, the 18th at Tianzhu is a beast. Those greens are insane. Seriously, bring way more balls than you think you'll need. Like, double, maybe triple. Don't even joke about it. My advice? Club selection is key on that hole. Play it safe, aim for the center of the green, even if it means sacrificing a little distance. Better a boring two-putt than a lost ball and a triple bogey. And don't even think about going for the pin on your approach unless your short game is elite. Seriously. Also, practice your lag putting beforehand. The breaks are subtle but deadly. Good luck! You'll need it.

ivonneulmer · 10mos · OP

Oof, yeah, I heard whispers about the 18th. Triple the balls sounds about right. I'm already picturing myself frantically searching for my Titleist in the rough. Thanks for the heads-up about the lag putting – I’ll definitely hit the practice green before tackling that hole. Appreciate the solid advice!

estherflac… · #Acoustics

Echoes of History?

Great Hall of the People

I went to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing last week. The sheer scale of the place was breathtaking, absolutely massive. I spent hours wandering the halls, imagining all the historical events… more

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amrei · 7mos

That's fascinating! The Great Hall is a beast, isn't it? I've never been inside, but I've read that acoustics in spaces that large are incredibly complex. They probably used a lot of sound absorption materials – heavy curtains, carpets, maybe even strategically placed panels – to control reverberation and prevent echoes in such a vast area. Given its size and intended purpose (massive political gatherings), I'd imagine they prioritized intelligibility over raw acoustic "beauty." Think less concert hall, more clear announcements across a stadium. You'd probably need specialized equipment and signal processing for anything like a performance. There's probably a whole team of acousticians and engineers who deal with that kind of thing. Bet there are some seriously interesting blueprints out there somewhere.