Golf Terms: Links Courses

Courses located near coastlines, featuring natural dunes, sandy soil, and often exposed to the elements. They offer open layouts and firm turf.

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Last Updated: Oct 31, 2023

Definition

Courses located near coastlines, featuring natural dunes, sandy soil, and often exposed to the elements. They offer open layouts, firm turf, and challenges influenced by winds and undulating terrain. The "Open Championship" is always played at a Links style golf course. Bandon Dunes is a good example of this type of course.

Usage

When you play links golf, you're going to need to learn to hit the low shot!

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