Why Is A Sandy Golf Course Called Links

[minniemoo]

Why is a sandy golf course called links

[Sipowicz]

It links the sea with the land.

[Mamyalynne]

First line here explains.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Links_(golf)

[minniemoo]

Brilliant. Thanks x

[TonyV]

Depends where it's located, some info that may help you here.

http://www.scottishgolfhistory.org/origin-of-golf-terms/links/

[DTCwordfan]

my favourite form of golf....as the wind comes into play....I tend to swing better as there are other things to think about!

[DTCwordfan]

and associated with it is the difference between what is a bunker and what is a sand-trap......

[DaisyGolfsHub]

The major feature of a links course is that it is far less manufactured. Links courses are all about being at one with nature and are mostly found on the coastline. The courses are fashioned out of the sandy, windswept terrain, with few "man-made" additions.