The Dukes isn't a links course its an American Style Parkland
St Andrews...Should it host a "Major" ?
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The Dukes isn't a links course its an American Style Parkland
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Snelly
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Yes.
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Deleted member 15344
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Have you ever played a links course ?
There is a reason why there are great deal number of them in the top 100 list and fill the top ten list
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
To me it tests the players golfing brain and makes them think a bit, not just the ability to just hit it long and straight. So yes it should host a major as if pro golf just descends purely into a long straight hitting competition then it will lose a great deal of its appeal to me.
Backache
Assistant Pro
I don't think there is any particular compulsion that you have to enjoy links golf. Though the attraction is more in the nature of the turf and terrain than the scenery. I do find it bizarre though that you say no one looks like they want to play there. Most of them seem thrilled, no one likes bad weather but the vast majority seem to love links courses.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Of course - witness the emotion that ZJ felt and openly expressed when reflecting on the fact that he'd won The Open at The Old Course.
Paul77
Challenge Tour Pro
That'll suit me no problem then
Years ago I played at Lochgreen in Troon. Came 3rd in the work golf day out. Came home absolutely shattered, weatherbeaten and vowed never to play on a course so exposed ever again.
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Deleted member 15344
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That'll suit me no problem then
Years ago I played at Lochgreen in Troon. Came 3rd in the work golf day out. Came home absolutely shattered, weatherbeaten and vowed never to play on a course so exposed ever again.
So it was a bit harder than a parkland course - are you from across the pond ?
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
Is this a wind up? Do you really believe the pros weren't interested in winning or playing an open at St Andrews?
Paul77
Challenge Tour Pro
Well I watched every round, and said to the Mrs that it felt like no one really wants to play here. I called the weather being a contributing factor, call off delays etc etc. Would certainly put a dampner on things. No it's not a wind up.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
That'll suit me no problem then
Years ago I played at Lochgreen in Troon. Came 3rd in the work golf day out. Came home absolutely shattered, weatherbeaten and vowed never to play on a course so exposed ever again.
You should have played Troon Darley - a wee cracker of a links course
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
It may not be a wind up but its an opinion few if any will agree with
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The pros love playing St Andrews ( well bar the odd yanks who can't understand that hitting ball high in the winds doesn't quite work )
Multiple times the U.S. Tournaments have to be stopped due to rain - especially thunder storms - they are constantly using the hooter. Far more times than a rain delay at the Open
Duckster
Tour Rookie
Gullane looked awesome the other week, it's probably the best course that I've played in Scotland so far (playing TOC next year). Yes there are some really nice parkland tracks, Roxburghe being a particular favourite of mine, but links golf is simply wonderful to play.
Honestly, whilst your there, get yourself onto one of the St Andrews Links. Play it now, with an open mind. Then come back and report.
That'll suit me no problem then
Years ago I played at Lochgreen in Troon. Came 3rd in the work golf day out. Came home absolutely shattered, weatherbeaten and vowed never to play on a course so exposed ever again.
get yourself down the road to Western Gailes, or Glasgow Gailes, even Dundonald.
and if you go to St Andrews again when the open isn't on try the New, its a great course, the Jubliee might be too hard for you though
Paul77
Challenge Tour Pro
I maybe don't understand what links is. I just see all courses the same. Some have trees, some don't. Some courses are hard and some aren't. I like to keep it simple lol
I'm guessing you don't then.
not many have tree's in play, the odd one maybe ( odd tree that is) as for some being easy... i would disagree with you there, what are the easy ones then?
Paul77
Challenge Tour Pro
I never said easy, I said some aren't hard. I was speaking generally about courses, not links as I don't play links. I wouldn't be able to play links because I know I'd be rubbish at it, based on my dislike for open space courses and not knowing where I'm hitting to. The Old Course at St Andrews with the shared greens and all that would just confuse me. I'd likely kill someone on a balcony on the 17th too.
The place just scares the life out of me.
not many have shared greens and as for not knowing were you are going ... that's not the case, all the rest will have rough and or Gorse/broom lining the fairways to its pretty easy to spot where you should be playing to, hitting the shot is the hard part.
get out an play, don't be scared, it will make you a better golfer adapting to different conditions.
Jimaroid
Journeyman Pro
Your perceptions are a little wrong, there's nothing to be scared of. You should go and play. Believe me, you won't be the worst person on course at St Andrews on any day of the year - there are always plenty of tourists that get that award. You're always welcome to join me if you need someone to go around with.
Links golf can be easy or hard. That's one of the many beautiful mysteries about playing on a links. One day it's a love affair, the next day you're having to be carted off to a clinic following a complete breakdown.
