True Links Golf Courses in the UK
In the excellent book, True Links by esteemed authors George Peper and Malcolm Campbell, they claim that of the 30,000+ golf courses in the world there are only 246 true links. What's more, over 200 are located in the British Isles.
You may also wish to read our own Living on the Links Spectrum article which highlights what we think are even more links golf courses.
Many people regard seaside links golf as the only real place to play golf. For some it is undoubtedly the superior form of the game whilst others simply enjoy their rare outing on a links course when the opportunity allows.
It is unequivocally where the game of golf has its roots and has great historical importance and influence in modern day golf. A round of golf on these traditional, undulating and windswept courses will test every element of your game.
These type of courses, played over sandy, dune-like terrain attract golfers from all over the globe and our own Open Championship uses this type of course exclusively for its tournament.
For those wanting to find competitive golf at these 'true links' courses we have compiled a list of open competitions at all of the courses in the UK.
