Links or Parkland

[malek988]

hi guys

lately ive been playing a lot of links golf, always amazes me how good condition the place is after a nights rain, anyways i have noticed i play slightly better golf when on links than parkland, on average looking at all my cards (yes im sad i keep them all) i shoot consistent 90's and the odd high 80 compared to when i play parkland i struggle to keep it in the 90s and usually lots of low 100's is this just me or does anyone else think their game is better on the links??

cheers
Malek

 

[thecraw]

Links is the way forward.

 

[fundy]

Would love to play more links golf, sadly live almost as far from the coast as is possible in this country

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Another who is miles from a links course so rarely play there. I enjoy the challenge but my scores suffer because of my lack of exposure. There again I'm capable of chopping it around any type of course

 

[CMAC]

Thoroughly enjoy links golf, tight lies, fast greens, lots of run, fantastic bunkers, great views and a good blow ooeerr missus! whats not to love about links.

 

[richart]

What about heathland courses ?










Links for me though.

 

[Jaymosafehands]

Links everytime for me. No trees to get stuck behind!!!!

 

[Robobum]

Just golf, regardless of where it is!

 

[duncan mackie]

it could be argued that there has been no 'links golf' since May this year in the UK

personally I really appreciate a good links course, a good heathland course or a good parkland course - good is the operative word not links heathland or parkland.

 

[JustOne]

i have noticed i play slightly better golf when on links than parkland

Everyone does as they are so easy.

 

[Fish]

What about heathland courses?

Yes for those that live far too inland, a good heathland course is the next best thing.

I played Blackmoor which was my first experience of a heathland course, and loved it

 

[jeardley]

Haha great thread, and yes I also seem to play better on links.
My home course is a tight parkland, and my short game is loads better than my driving

I'm a bit of a 'stato' and my GIR is better on links courses.... Must be some reasoning behind it?

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

I'm a bit of a 'stato' and my GIR is better on links courses.... Must be some reasoning behind it?

I would say that goes against the grain. I think links greens are usually harder to hit due to being firm and undulating although often easier to get up and down as you can use the putter.

 

[Wayman]

links for me

 

[jeardley]

Yeah I here what you're saying but you soon learn not to play the yardage to the pin.
Often you're aiming to pitch the ball quite a bit in front of the green.

My point is I enjoy having a shot into the green more often than not

Except most of the fife courses this year.... The rough was just sillly

 

[Bomber69]

Rather silly question, Links by far is that not where golf started.

 

[bobmac]

Parkland for me every day.
Tree lined fairways sorts the men out from the boys

 

[DAVEYBOY]

Parkland for me.

 

[SocketRocket]

I like playing golf on any course, it's what makes it a great game. I dont get the opportunity to play much Links, play a lot of Parkland and Heathland but I love them all.

 

[Garush34]

Links for me. Will soon be time for my annual start of the season trip to a links. Great way to start the season.