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A Links Golf Course is the oldest type of course to play on as in the 12th century, Shepherds in St Andrews used to hit stones into rabbit holes, and this form of the game has become the more widely accepted origin of the game.
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Most, although not all Links Golf Courses are located in and around coastal areas which contain sandy soil amongst dunes. They often have very little or no water hazards, and very few trees. As a result of this, the Links Golf Course is often on open land, which is therefore open to the elements and usually very blustery.
Although Links Golf Courses are usually on or near the coast, the conditions of a classic Links course can be duplicated inland, although admittedly the blustery windy weather is a little harder to replicate!
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Most, although not all Links Golf Courses are located in and around coastal areas which contain sandy soil amongst dunes. They often have very little or no water hazards, and very few trees. As a result of this, the Links Golf Course is often on open land, which is therefore open to the elements and usually very blustery.
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Although Links Golf Courses are usually on or near the coast, the conditions of a classic Links course can be duplicated inland, although admittedly the blustery windy weather is a little harder to replicate!
A Links Golf Course requires a certain type of swing compared of a park land golf course due to the game being quite often very windy. Links Golf would favour those players who are able to hit low and accurate shots on the course. Due to the firmness of the greens on a Links Golf Course it makes stopping the ball quite difficult. |
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The Links course quite often plays 9 holes along the coast, and then 9 holes back, which means that golfers will usually have to play and adapt to opposite wind patterns during their 18 hole game. The way back leads to the club house of course and usually to a wee drink before returning home!
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Links Golf Courses tend to exist most commonly in Scotland and Ireland, but England and Wales have their fair share too. The Open Championship is always played on a Links Golf Course which differentiates it from the three major championships held in the United States of America.
Links golfing consisting of little to no water hazards, but has variable lengths and consistencies of rough in order to increase difficulty levels. Due to the strong wind, the sand traps that often occur naturally on these courses must be quite deep, in order to prevent sand from being blown over the course.
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It can be quite a treat for the family to go to a Links Golf Course, while you play your round, the family can play at the beach. Once the 18 holes are finished you can join your family for a roast lunch in the golf club house or weather depending, perhaps a picnic on the beach.
Links courses are rarely found in America, and most American golfers have not seen a real Links Golf Course unless watching the British Open, or travelled to one of Britain or Ireland's courses themselves.
There are many tour operators that offer short golfing breaks if you wish to book your Links Golf Course as part of a holiday package for example in St Andrews the home of golf, or many offer packages abroad such as in Portugal, Spain, Ireland, or even further abroad such as America on a manmade Links Golf Course.
Certain Golf courses do have lessons on offer for those who are used to different courses, for example Park Land Golf Courses, and it is a great opportunity to practise some of those low trajectory swings in the driving range before getting out on the course.
Wherever you decide to go to play your Links game, be sure to wrap up for those windy weather conditions, and don't forget to finish off with a wee dram in the club house!
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