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The Links Thread

FixdePitchmark · 2014-02-21 00:59:52

So - how about a thread about Links Golf. I know many will say - but it fits into other threads. But (IMO) - it doesn't in many ways. Be it , the best deals to play the classics, the 8 iron from 90 yards. I think we need our own thread (A Links Golf Thread) - (This is not an Epic Thread) There is a small bunch of golfers…

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#3302 05-06-2025 08:41AM

thewobbler

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very much agree with @FixdePitchmark - the west coast courses are initially more fun to play, much more attention grabbing. But the flatter links are the fine wine of golf. It’s a case of you, your ball and the elements. They help you understand that it’s not the course that beats you in golf, so much as what’s between your ears.

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#3303 05-06-2025 09:21AM

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To me the difference in links boils down to two words, options and feel, the course/conditions will give you loads of the first and critically you need loads of the second.
It's a different (better) game

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#3304 06-06-2025 09:39AM

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