The golf course has its roots dating to the 18th century. The 18-hole course Old Course was established in 1764 at St Andrews, Scotland and has existed under its name since 1895.
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Links
Links is a Scottish term, from the Old English word hlinc : "rising ground, ridge", describing coastal sand dunes and sometimes similar areas inland. It is on links land near the towns of central eastern Scotland that golf … See more

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Although a specialty within landscape design or landscape architecture, golf course architecture is considered a separate field of study. Some golf course designers become … See more

Teeing area
The first section of every hole consists of the teeing ground, or tee-box. There is typically more than … See more

There are three main categories of ownership and management of a golf course: private, commercial, and municipal.
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Environmental concerns over the use of land for golf courses have grown since the 1960s. Specific issues include the amount of water required … See more