Golfgirl
15th May 2004, 10:36 AM
I just finished reading the June Aust Golf Digest article on Shinnecock and I have to say that I am really looking forward to seeing the US Open there this year. :D
It is interesting that all of my golf until now have been played on non-links style golf courses, and that I always thought that true "links" courses looked barren and boring. I have completely revised my opinions - I have now had the pleasure (torture? :? ) of playing regularly on a links course and I am beginning to appreciate just how subtle and difficult they can be, and how much the wind is a factor.... :shock:
What do you guys think of links courses? Do you prefer them over regular courses or vice versa? Do you play better or worse on them?
(And no - this is not a thread about golf course architecture! :wink: )
It is interesting that all of my golf until now have been played on non-links style golf courses, and that I always thought that true "links" courses looked barren and boring. I have completely revised my opinions - I have now had the pleasure (torture? :? ) of playing regularly on a links course and I am beginning to appreciate just how subtle and difficult they can be, and how much the wind is a factor.... :shock:
What do you guys think of links courses? Do you prefer them over regular courses or vice versa? Do you play better or worse on them?
(And no - this is not a thread about golf course architecture! :wink: )