{"id":1253266,"date":"2024-08-23T14:13:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T14:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/?p=1253266"},"modified":"2024-08-23T14:13:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T14:13:05","slug":"the-different-types-of-golf-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/the-different-types-of-golf-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"The different types of golf courses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are many different types of golf courses, each offering various challenges and experiences based on location, design, and intended use.<\/p>\n<p>Often, the type of course will determine the style of play required \u2014 most famously, Links courses.<\/p>\n<p>Links courses, as you\u2019ll read below, are found in coastal areas where the weather can be highly unpredictable, along with strong, gusty winds. This requires a lower ball flight, varying club distances and an element of creativity. You certainly wouldn\u2019t approach a Links course the same way you would a Parkland.<\/p>\n<p>So, below are the main types of golf courses found around the world, along with a brief description of the characteristics and example courses.<\/p>\n<h3>Different types of golf courses<\/h3>\n<h4>Links Courses<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_115346\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-115346\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115346 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wilma-erskine_royal-portrush-e1724413787714.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Portrush Golf Course\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wilma-erskine_royal-portrush-e1724413787714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wilma-erskine_royal-portrush-e1724413787714-970x545.jpg 970w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wilma-erskine_royal-portrush-e1724413787714-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wilma-erskine_royal-portrush-e1724413787714-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-115346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Royal Portrush &#8211; Courtesy Royal Portrush Golf Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Typically found in coastal areas, especially in Scotland and Ireland.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong>\u00a0Built on sandy soil with natural undulations, minimal trees, and often exposed to wind. The terrain is generally firm, with fast fairways and large, undulating greens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Links courses:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/behind-the-architectural-curtain-st-andrews-150th-open-pt-1\/\">St. Andrews<\/a><\/strong><\/span> (Scotland), Royal Portrush (Northern Ireland).<\/p>\n<h4>Parkland Courses<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_170680\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-170680\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-170680\" src=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bmw-pga-championship-2016_wentworth.jpg\" alt=\"European Tour to resume from July with six successive UK-based tournaments\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bmw-pga-championship-2016_wentworth.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bmw-pga-championship-2016_wentworth-970x545.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-170680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wentworth Golf Club, host of the BMW PGA Championship (John Walton\/PA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Inland, often within parks or wooded areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Characteristics: <\/strong>Characterised by lush, green fairways lined with trees, more manicured landscapes, and fewer natural hazards. These courses are less exposed to wind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Parkland courses:\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/behind-the-architectural-curtain-augusta-national-88th-masters-set-to-start-this-week-pt-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Augusta National<\/a><\/span><\/strong> (Georgia, USA), Wentworth Club (England).<\/p>\n<h4>Desert Courses<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_162031\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-162031\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-162031\" src=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Desert-Highlands-13-tee-box.jpg\" alt=\"Desert Highlands GC, Scottsdale, Arizona\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Desert-Highlands-13-tee-box.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Desert-Highlands-13-tee-box-970x545.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-162031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">13th tee at Desert Highlands Golf Club, Scottsdale, Arizona. Courtesy of Brad White, Desert Highlands Golf Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Built in arid, desert regions, primarily in the southwestern United States and the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong>\u00a0Feature lush fairways contrasted against the arid, sandy desert surroundings. Water conservation is a significant factor in maintenance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Desert courses: <\/strong>TPC Scottsdale (Arizona, USA), Emirates Golf Club (Dubai, UAE).<\/p>\n<h4>Heathland Courses<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117323\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117323\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117323 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2020_senior-open_sunningdale-e1724414294322.jpg\" alt=\"Sunningdale Golf Club \u2014 \u00a9 Kevin Diss\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2020_senior-open_sunningdale-e1724414294322.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2020_senior-open_sunningdale-e1724414294322-970x545.jpg 970w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2020_senior-open_sunningdale-e1724414294322-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2020_senior-open_sunningdale-e1724414294322-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117323\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunningdale Golf Club \u2014 \u00a9 Kevin Diss<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Typically found inland, particularly in the UK.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong> Similar to links courses but with more trees and shrubs. The terrain is sandy and well-drained, often with heather, gorse, and bracken. These courses are more inland and feature fewer extreme natural elements than links courses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Heathland courses: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/grade-a-architecture-sunningdale-country-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunningdale Golf Club<\/a><\/span><\/strong> (England), <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waltonheath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walton Heath<\/a><\/strong><\/span> (England).<\/p>\n<h4>Downland Courses<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1253268\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1253268\" style=\"width: 1410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1253268\" src=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Royal-Winchester-Golf-Club-Downland-Course.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Winchester Golf Club \" width=\"1410\" height=\"793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Royal-Winchester-Golf-Club-Downland-Course.jpg 1410w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Royal-Winchester-Golf-Club-Downland-Course-970x545.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1410px) 100vw, 1410px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1253268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Royal Winchester Golf Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Rolling hills and chalky soil regions, particularly in southern England.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong> Rolling terrain, open and windswept, sparse vegetation, fast-draining chalky soil, natural bunkers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Downland courses:<\/strong> Royal Winchester Golf Club (England), The Downs Course at Goodwood (West Sussex, England).<\/p>\n<h4>Sandbelt Courses<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_212029\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-212029\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-212029\" src=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/interview_mike-cocking_Kingston-Heath-Rendering-1-Harris-Kalinka-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Kingston Heath Golf Club\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/interview_mike-cocking_Kingston-Heath-Rendering-1-Harris-Kalinka-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/interview_mike-cocking_Kingston-Heath-Rendering-1-Harris-Kalinka-scaled-970x545.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-212029\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kingston Heath Golf Club (Harris Kalinka)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Southeastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong> Sandy soil with excellent drainage, large and strategic bunkers, fast fairways, and firm, undulating greens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Sandbelt courses:<\/strong> Royal Melbourne Golf Club (Australia), Kingston Heath Golf Club (Australia).<\/p>\n<h4>Mountain Courses<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7079\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7079\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7079 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Black-Mountain-091115685-1-e1724417700843.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Black-Mountain-091115685-1-e1724417700843.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Black-Mountain-091115685-1-e1724417700843-970x545.jpg 970w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Black-Mountain-091115685-1-e1724417700843-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Black-Mountain-091115685-1-e1724417700843-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7079\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Black Mountain Golf Club, Hua Hin, Thailand. (Mandatory credit: Richard Castka\/Sportpixgolf)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Built in mountainous regions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong> Often feature dramatic elevation changes, stunning views, and a rugged landscape. The terrain can be challenging, with narrow fairways and sloping greens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Mountain courses:<\/strong> Banff Springs (Canada), The Broadmoor (Colorado, USA).<\/p>\n<div class=\"brxe-block md_ad_inline_wrap\"><div class=\"brxe-div md_ad_inline\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Championship Courses<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252283\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252283\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1252283\" src=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Reserva-back-nine-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"La Reserva Championship Course\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Reserva-back-nine-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Reserva-back-nine-970x545.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Reserva Championship Course, Sotogrande, Spain (Jack Lumb)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Found globally, often at prestigious clubs and resorts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong> Designed to meet the standards for hosting professional tournaments. These courses are typically longer, with challenging layouts that test every aspect of a player&#8217;s game. They are meticulously maintained and often feature tough rough, fast greens, and strategic hazards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Championship courses:<\/strong> Augusta National (Georgia, USA), The Old Course at St. Andrews (Scotland), <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/behind-the-architectural-curtain-pebble-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pebble Beach Golf Links<\/a><\/strong><\/span> (California, USA).<\/p>\n<h4>Private Courses<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_181715\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-181715\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-181715\" src=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/architectural-curtain_augusta.jpg\" alt=\"Augusta National \" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/architectural-curtain_augusta.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/architectural-curtain_augusta-970x545.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-181715\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Home of the Masters, Augusta National (Curtis Compton\/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Typically located in exclusive neighbourhoods or country clubs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong> Membership-based with restricted access, offering high-quality facilities and amenities. Course design is often top-tier, with careful maintenance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Private courses:<\/strong> Augusta National (Georgia, USA), Pine Valley (New Jersey, USA).<\/p>\n<h4>Executive Courses<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1249413\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1249413\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1249413\" src=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/interview_tony-chateauvert_JakeNicholas_Par3_9.jpg\" alt=\"Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course, Palm Beach, Florida, USA\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1249413\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course, Palm Beach, Florida, USA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Executive courses can be found in various settings, including residential areas and resorts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong> Shorter than standard courses, with a mix of par-3 and par-4 holes, and fewer or no par-5 holes. These courses are designed for quicker play or for players focusing on their short game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Executive courses:<\/strong> Palm Beach Par 3 (Florida, USA), Cloud 9 at Angel Park (Nevada, USA).<\/p>\n<h4>Par-3 Courses<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1253269\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1253269\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1253269\" src=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Amendoeira-Academy-Course.jpg\" alt=\"Amendoeira Academy Course, Algarve, Portugal - Different types of golf courses \" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Amendoeira-Academy-Course.jpg 1235w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Amendoeira-Academy-Course-970x545.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1253269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amendoeira Academy Course, Algarve, Portugal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Often found as part of larger golf facilities, resorts, or standalone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong> Consist solely of par-3 holes, usually between 9 and 18 holes. Ideal for beginners or those practising their short game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Par-3 courses:<\/strong> Augusta National Par-3 Course (Georgia, USA), Top of the Rock (Missouri, USA).<\/p>\n<h4>Resort Courses<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_135548\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-135548\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-135548\" src=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pebble-Beach-Golf-Links-Hole-9-Photo-Credit-Pebble-Beach-Company.jpg\" alt=\"Pebble Beach - Different types of golf courses \" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pebble-Beach-Golf-Links-Hole-9-Photo-Credit-Pebble-Beach-Company.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pebble-Beach-Golf-Links-Hole-9-Photo-Credit-Pebble-Beach-Company-970x545.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-135548\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">9th hole at Pebble Beach (Credit Pebble Beach Company)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Part of a resort complex, often in vacation destinations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong> Designed to be player-friendly, with scenic views, luxury amenities, and high-quality maintenance. They cater to a wide range of players, from beginners to experienced golfers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Resort courses:<\/strong> Pebble Beach Golf Links (California, USA), Kapalua (Hawaii, USA).<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Public Courses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_198584\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-198584\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-198584\" src=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/torrey-pines_7-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"The Seventh hole at Torrey Pines Golf Course- The South Course - Different types of golf courses \" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/torrey-pines_7-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/torrey-pines_7-scaled-970x545.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-198584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Seventh hole at Torrey Pines Golf Course- The South Course (USGA\/Kirk H. Owens)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Found in various settings, from urban to rural areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong> Open to the general public, often maintained by municipalities or private companies. The quality and design can vary widely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Public courses: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/bethpage-black-behind-the-architectural-curtain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bethpage State Park<\/a><\/span><\/strong> (New York, USA), <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/behind-the-architectural-curtain-us-open-2021-torrey-pines-part2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Torrey Pines<\/a><\/strong><\/span> (California, USA).<\/p>\n<div id=\"content_link_1253233\" class=\"ct-div-block content-link_wrap\"><a class=\"ct-link content-link_image-wrap\" href=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/the-top-10-womens-major-championship-winners-of-all-time\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/founders-cup_wright-scaled-150x150.jpg\" class=\"content-link_image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Looking back -- the Lopez \/ Wright Intersection\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/founders-cup_wright-scaled-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/founders-cup_wright-scaled-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/founders-cup_wright-scaled-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"ct-div-block content-link_content\"><a class=\"ct-link\" href=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/the-top-10-womens-major-championship-winners-of-all-time\/\"><h5 class=\"ct-headline content-link_title\"><strong>Related:<\/strong> The top 10 women\u2019s major championship winners of all time<\/h5><\/a><div class=\"ct-text-block content-link_text\">Succeeding on the biggest stage is no small feat, but the legendary names on this list made winning a women's major championship look all too easy.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re a seasoned golfer or just taking up the game, it\u2019s good to know the different types of golf courses available worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":1251584,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":10,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[9951],"class_list":["post-1253266","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-19th-hole","tag-jack-lumb","priority_tax-homepage-slider"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.7 (Yoast SEO v24.7) - 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