To Gordon or any other Golf Expert

While watching the British open the commentators mentioned how it was a good Links course. And that the other courses nearby were also good Links courses. And that the whole country side around was good for Links courses. And also that items that happen on other courses - certain bounces or whatnot - do not happen on a Links course.

Won't you please tell me... what is a Links course? And why is it a Links course and not some other type of course? What other types of course are there?

Michael Ross

Links courses originated next to the ocean. They are characterized by few if any trees. Dune type undulations in the fairway and tall sea grass surrounding the course. The ground is very hard. Combine this with the terrain and you get some very difficult bounces.

Today, links courses are made inland as well. Same undulations with no sea grass but very few trees.

For an in depth article: see

http://www.ottawagolf.com/articles/golfguide/linkscourse.htm

In America we have stadium courses that have been built by the PGA tour which are specifically designed to accomodate thousands of spectators (i.e. they offer stadium type views of the golfers). American courses are typically softer which makes the bounces a little bit easier...

Jack

better knowing this. Otherwise, it was like being at a party were everyone is using jargon you don't understand.

Of course, I don't yet know how this newfound knowledge will benefit me. But hey... at least I have it :o)

Michael Ross


Maybe I need to get out more? Nah, Iike writing this - without jargon.