Links Golf?

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ScienceBoy said:
I have only been a member of inland links courses, good for winter golf and the perks of an inland course too! IMO the perfect compromise.

I have tried links golf and parkland both OK but I prefer the nice middle ground.
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I never understand this term "inland links". Its either links or its not IMO. It may be on a sand base so it has fast running fairways and lightening greens but does it have all the gorse and straw and is it cut well into the landscape, I doubt it. Also links is unique due to the elements of the sea breeze/winds which is nothing like you can experience inland.

For me there is no such thing as "inland links", its heathland which is very nice and more testing than parkland and for me is what represents a links course as close as possible inland.
 
Perranporth could scar anyone away from golf in general and not just from Links golf.

Links is meant to be firm and fast??? If Perran gets firm & fast you will not keep the ball on the golf course.

I played 2 groups in front of Paul Broadhurst a couple of years ago, and he said he would give up if he had to play there too often.

The Cherrington @ Minchinhampton is designed as "Links style" and so referred to as inland links. Not strictly true i suppose but no different to Pennards claim to "the links in the sky"??
 
chris661 said:
So its not a links course then. As links courses are down by the shore. More marketing crap
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Silly me! Can't believe I've fallen for "marketing crap" again!!

All courses should only be described as a load of grass (varying lengths) some sandy pits (varying depths) and some holes in the ground. :)
 
I kind of understand where you are coming from Tom, but all the self styled 'inland links' courses I have played are ones that couldn't be bothered to plant any trees. :confused:

they call them inland links to cover up this lack of foresight/budget :o
 
In all fairness its what ever you start out on or play the most is the one you are going to prefer , thats the one you are confident on and that the golf you enjoy ..

theres no right & wrong or better or worse .. there are class Links/heatland & parkland courses and there are rubbish Links / heathland & parkland courses & the defining thing is the course itself , the quality is in the lay out etc , not the category it falls under ...

Most know my opinion on Links and its close to guest100718 origional post ,i just cant seem to get my eye in on links courses & i dont get pot bunkers.. (but its a personal opinion & i enjoy the odd round on a links) but i do agree with the replys also , its not fair to make that assumption off one or two games.....................
 
bladeplayer said:
In all fairness its what ever you start out on or play the most is the one you are going to prefer , thats the one you are confident on and that the golf you enjoy ..
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Not the case for me but I agree with the rest of your post.

Links courses are too far away from me otherwise they would be my first choice and what I would play all the time.
 
therod said:
I kind of understand where you are coming from Tom, but all the self styled 'inland links' courses I have played are ones that couldn't be bothered to plant any trees. :confused:

they call them inland links to cover up this lack of foresight/budget :o
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I agree.

As, I'm sure would anyone who has played Blakes in Essex!:rolleyes:

There are, however, some that have a 'linksy feel or look' to them that I rather like.
 
Robobum said:
Perranporth could scar anyone away from golf in general and not just from Links golf.

Links is meant to be firm and fast??? If Perran gets firm & fast you will not keep the ball on the golf course.

I played 2 groups in front of Paul Broadhurst a couple of years ago, and he said he would give up if he had to play there too often.

The Cherrington @ Minchinhampton is designed as "Links style" and so referred to as inland links. Not strictly true i suppose but no different to Pennards claim to "the links in the sky"??
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I would agree, I walked round Newquay a little and that looked a better course.
 
Links golf does not = blind shots.

I played a leafy course in inland Cheshire yesterday and there was at least 4 marker posts on fairways.

ok, links courses may statistically have more chance of having blind shot holes, possibly. Go and play a links course that doesn't have as many or no blind holes, there are some out there, then make your mind up.

Most people don't fancy the wind, if the're being honest with themselves. When you have a good round on the links, in the wind, you'll feel like a man, my son.

Windy links courses normally find out any weaknesses in your game.
 
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