A links golf course is the oldest and most traditional form of course, with origins in Scotland. Links courses are typically built on sandy coastal terrain, offering firmer playing surfaces than those ...

The definition of a links course fluctuates wildly depending on the golfer. Some apply the strictest criteria: hugging the coastline, built on the sandy terrain that links farmland to the sea, holes ...

As I rounded the final bend in the road to the Gearhart Golf Links — presto! — “Ireland” came into view. A smattering of cool and quirky golf holes darting through the dunes. The historic hotel ...