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New partnership benefits Leven Links
olfers visiting Leven
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Links Golf Course in Fife are often unaware that they are playing , in part , over one of the oldest pieces of golfing land in the world . This is a traditional links with rolling fairways , many of which are lined by ancient sand dunes , fast putting surfaces , burns and pot bunkers .
The club dates back to 1820 although golf only started being played here in 1846 , and it is thought that the original layout became the first course that century to boast both 18 tees and 18 greens . Leven Links also lays claim to hosting the oldest open amateur strokeplay championship in the world .
The Standard Life Assurance Company ’ s Amateur Champion Gold Medal has been held here since 1870 , with more recent winners including Lee Westwood and Andrew Coltart .
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