Links courses are all about being at one with nature and are mostly found on the coastline.

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For Trump International to be considered as one of the greats, it first has to establish itself as a venue among Scottish links courses.

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That happens all the time in golf, especially on links courses.

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And links courses do tend to be tough.

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Top business schools understand the importance of such networks and actively encourage their graduates to maintain professional links after courses are completed.

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The word links comes from the fact that the courses were built on land that linked the mainland to the sea - hence the windier conditions.

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While the British Isles is the home of links golf, known for its coastal courses, Lough Erne is the rare inland course worth seeking out, probably the best in Ireland.

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It features not just the famous links layouts but also many surprisingly sublime parkland courses.

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Also in Scotland, championship golf courses, such as the Carnoustie Golf Links, usually do not allow electric golf carts, but do rent out hand trolleys.

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Trump International Golf Links, Scotland, is to feature two championship-caliber golf courses and a five-star luxury hotel.

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