{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6908b0d291c887999680ca87/6a56bea3f821a8210955f04d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to play links golf","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6908b0d291c887999680ca87/1784069465559-94ade6de-f458-4ded-ae0b-902e7b763261.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Ahead of The Open at Royal Birkdale, we're diving into everything you need to know about playing links golf. </p><p><br></p><p>From controlling your ball flight in the wind to avoiding pot bunkers, mastering bump-and-runs, and choosing the right clubs, we explain the biggest differences between links and parkland golf.</p><p><br></p><p>We also discuss why the world's best players change their equipment for links golf, how creativity becomes more important than power, and what club golfers can learn from watching The Open at Royal Birkdale.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're heading to the coast this summer or just want to understand links golf better, these tips will help you score lower.</p>","author_name":"National Club Golfer"}