Links .v. Woodland

NFH · 13-08-2009 1:35pm #1

Just want to get an idea of which type of golf course is more preferred. I spend the majority of my golfing time on woodland/parkland golf courses (not by choice but due to my location) and when watching golf on TV, it’s generally being played on a woodland/parkland course. However, I infinitely prefer links golf. There is just something about it. I know it’s harder, you lose more balls, the bunkers are a b**** and if the wind is too strong sometimes you just can't play. But for some reason it just feels like proper golf to me. Even watching golf, I much prefer watching links. I prefer watching The Open to The Masters. I prefer the more dullish real look of The Open to the bright green colourful Masters. Ya can't beat playing or watching golf on a links course when the sun is settin either, ya just can't imo. If I was forced to pick one style of course for the rest of my golfing days it would be links no questions asked. Which do ye prefer?

Brockagh · 13-08-2009 2:06pm

Links for me. There are also some great heathland courses, but very few in Ireland. They have brilliant ones in England.

SuprSi · 13-08-2009 2:08pm

Definitely Woodland/Parkland for me. I hit the ball quite high and unless there's only a little wind, really suffer on a Links course. Plus, although I admire the natural beauty of most Links courses, I love what designers have done to the best inland courses in this country.

JerryHandbag · 13-08-2009 2:13pm

I've not played much links courses, Ballybunion I have played a few times, amazing course, but a total beast when the wind blows.....like any links. I have nothing but admiration for pros who have the imagination to play shots that they wouldnt dare try on parkland courses.

So for me, obviously I'd rather play a parkland as I would lose less balls!!
But watchin on telly, I LOVE it when it gets windy at the Open and players are battling for pars and not birdies.

So its links for me.

PhilipMarlowe · 13-08-2009 2:42pm

Added the Heathland option but I love em all

Having to choose one over the other is like picking a favourite child...

Kevinmarkham · 13-08-2009 3:16pm

Licksy wrote: »

Added the Heathland option but I love em all Having to choose one over the other is like picking a favourite child...

Yep, I feel the same way too. And I don't have any kids!

irishtoffee · 13-08-2009 5:15pm

Same love playing golf everywhere,even crazy golf ha ha.

stockdam · 13-08-2009 6:08pm

I prefer links courses - just because I don't play them that often. However a great golf-course is just that.

Oh and it's generally who I'm with that makes a good round.

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