Why North Americans play links golf

Because we don’t have them at home. Or few, if we count Bandon in Oregon or Cabot in Cape Breton. Because we want to test our artistry of a 50 yard putt or punched 5 iron into the wind and through rain. We are spoiled with immaculate conditions and now want brown fairways that run links hard. And we need to get away from spreadsheets and be kids again in the Old World where a simple pint and conversation following the compelling match makes us feel young again. These experiences turn back the clock to our primitive side and we embrace golf’s history. The Island Golf Club is a perfect visual of links golf.