Gimsøysand · Norway · Nordland
Lofoten Links
Lofoten Links holds a recognised place in Nordland golf. A spectacular Arctic course. Situated in Gimsøysand, in the Nordland region, this course is set in a coastal environment subject to sea winds, complemented by Arctic-type terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Norwegian golf experience, with its history, architectural choices, its relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Lofoten Links for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial value.
links · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,000 m · 2015
ArchitectJeremy Turner
At a glance
Lofoten Links holds a recognised place in Nordland golf. A spectacular Arctic course. Situated in Gimsøysand, in the Nordland region, this course is set in a coastal environment subject to sea winds, complemented by Arctic-type terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Norwegian golf experience, with its history, architectural choices, its relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Lofoten Links for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial value.
Geography & setting
Lofoten Links is located in Gimsøysand, in the Nordland region of Norway. The course unfolds in a coastal environment subject to sea winds, complemented by Arctic-type terrain. This geographical understanding should be supplemented by the exact nature of the soil, the altitude, the prevailing exposure, the winds, the vegetation, the visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Un parcours arctique spectaculaire.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, a par 71, and measures approximately 6000 meters from the back tees. The course leverages its coastal/Arctic environment to shape angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Rankings
- #80
Practical information
- Official website
- www.lofotenlinks.no/