点评:Highland Links is semi-renowned as the first and arguably “only” true links course on the east coast - and one of the few in America.
It was built in the late 1700s making g it a first generation American golf course. It’s located near the tip of cape cod in the massive sand dunes that tower above the Atlantic Ocean in Truro.
The area is part of a historic preserve, with a visitors center and classic lighthouse that draws tourists. The clubhouse is tiny, but surprisingly well stocked with logo merch. I paid just $30 for a twilight round. Carts are available and are recommended due to the hikes up and down dunes if you walk. I walked and it was fine.
The course is fairly simple in layout and not maintained like a high end country club. Bunkers are shallow, areas of the fairway may be burnt BUT the natural setting is in line with true links golf and makes for a walk that feels as much like a hike through cape cod National seashore as much as a round of golf. It’s not really a UK-style links course. The greens are small and mostly flat, with very few bunkers. But the sandy soil, dunes and Oceanside location are all links hallmarks.
Highlights were the stunning views of the expansive Atlantic Ocean…visible on the 3rd, and particularly 5th, 6th and 7th holes. The 7th hole which is a par 3 in the shadow of the lighthouse was particularly memorable.
Just 9 holes, but alternate tees make some holes play very differently - so 18 doesn’t feel too repetitive.
Fun, unique course that is recommended for true golf course enthusiasts looking for a chance to play one of America’s few true links courses and take in some incredible sights at the same time. I’ll be back!
翻译:高地林克斯球场 (Highland Links) 是东海岸第一个,可以说是“唯一”真正的林克斯球场,也是美国为数不多的几个真正的林克斯球场之一。
它建于18世纪后期,是美国第一代高尔夫球场。它位于科德角尖端附近,坐落在特鲁罗,大西洋上空耸立的巨大沙丘之中。
该地区属于历史保护区,设有游客中心和经典的灯塔,吸引着众多游客。会所规模虽小,但令人惊讶的是,里面摆满了印有会所标志的周边商品。我只花了30美元就打了一轮黄昏球。球场提供球车,由于步行需要上下沙丘,建议使用球车。我步行过去,感觉还不错。
球场布局相当简单,维护得不像高端乡村俱乐部。沙坑很浅,球道部分区域可能被烧焦,但自然环境与真正的林克斯高尔夫球场相符,漫步其中,既像在科德角国家海岸徒步旅行,又像在打一场高尔夫球。这并非真正的英式林克斯球场。果岭较小,大多平坦,沙坑很少。但沙质土壤、沙丘和海滨位置都是林克斯球场的标志。
最精彩的是壮丽的大西洋景色……在第3洞,尤其是第5、6和7洞,都能看到。第7洞是三杆洞,在灯塔的阴影下,尤其令人难忘。
只有9个洞,但交替的发球台使一些洞的打法截然不同——所以第18洞不会感觉太重复。
有趣而独特的球场,推荐给真正的高尔夫球场爱好者,他们希望有机会在美国为数不多的真正的林克斯球场之一打球,同时欣赏一些令人难以置信的美景。我会回来的!