Links terrain in Oakland means wide fairways, firm turf, and wind that earns its place in every scorecard calculation
Links terrain in Oakland means wide fairways, firm turf, and wind that earns its place in every scorecard calculation. At 6,959 yards over 18 holes, the distance matters less than how the course plays in prevailing conditions. Walking is the native mode here. Cart paths interrupt the rhythm that links golf depends on. For the walking golfer who wants genuine links conditions without crossing the Atlantic, Metropolitan makes the case. The distance demands fitness and attention. That combination is exactly what makes a long walk on a great course feel like the round you came for.
