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Links Golf Interactive: What shot should you play?

Our immersive experience shows how links golf presents multiple options from the same spot
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TROON, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 14: A general view of the par 3, eighth hole Postage Stamp at Royal Troon on August 14, 2023 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by David Cannon/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)

On Open Championship links like Royal Troon, players are often faced with multiple options around greens—from lofted pitches, to spinny chips, to putts from 30 yards back. But some choices can be smarter than others. In this interactive, select a location around the green, and then pick the shot you believe is best for the situation. If you don’t like your first choice, you can try another.