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The links is simply a term referring to a type of Golf course. A links golf course is one where the land that is golf course is on, is the land that 'links' the sea to the arable farming land.

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Links are the oldest form of golf courses, started in Scotland, usually by the coast and featuring dunes and many sandy areas. Links is an old Scottish word meaning sandy dunes.

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