What is the difference between a “links” course and any other kind of golf course?

July 25, 2012 by Total Golf News

QUESTION: I've heard commentators on televised golf matches talk about links courses, but have never known how they are different from other kinds. What other kinds of courses are there? ANSWER:

Answer by Pooty Pootwell
I'm pretty sure links courses have shorter-length holes, and they may be only 9 holes total. I think par 3 courses are considered links.

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