What is a links course built on?

Coastal sand dunes.

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Why: Links courses are traditionally laid out on sandy coastal land near beaches.

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Answer: Coastal sand dunes. Links courses are traditionally laid out on sandy coastal land near beaches.

  1. Golf en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf
    Early Scottish golf courses were primarily laid out on links land, soil-covered sand dunes directly inland from beaches.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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