Near hallowed ground where Union and Confederate soldiers marched and camped during the defining battle of America’s Civil War, a supreme challenge of golf has been waged at The Links At Gettysburg – “Golf’s Gettysburg address” – since the first shots were fired in 1999. Accolades from professional and amateur golfers pour in about the magnificent architecture by Steve Klein & Lindsay Ervin, superior playing conditions maintained by Superintendent John Long and the signature service that distinguishes The Links, a “4 1/2 Star” rated facility by Golf Digest and part of the “Elite 80” by Golfstyles Magazine 2019. The golf at the Links At Gettysburg is truly spectacular, with water on almost every hole, elevated tee shots to greens fronting red rock cliffs; blind doglegs and undulating greens making the putting difficult even after you’ve managed to escape the hazards. Striving to shoot par at The Links is a supreme challenge and a rewarding experience every golfer should have.
Your round at The Links At Gettysburg will take you up and down the rolling Pennsylvania hills, with lakes and creeks on almost every hole and dramatic red rock cliffs that form the backdrop for some of the most memorable holes you will ever play.
One of those is the 3rd, the signature hole, a dramatic par 3 from an elevated tee to a large undulating green that fronts a red rock cliff. Hit the ball too far and you’ll find the large trap in front of the cliff. Leave it short and you’ll hit the creek in front of the green. This 187 yard hole is a daunting test of golf.
A few holes later at #7 you’ll find a 600 yard par 5, with large lake water hazards left and right, guarding a narrow fairway. You can play anything from a 5 iron to a driver off the tee to avoid the water. If you fade your drive, you can play into the slight dogleg, and have a makeable shot to the elevated green. Just stay clear of the water hazard, which runs for about 100 yards along the driving area.
