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Link Nine Golf Club is a nine-hole facility located in Madan-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The course is designed as a compact layout suitable for quick play, featuring a total par of 36 for the front nine. The course offers multiple tee boxes to accommodate different skill levels, with yardages varying significantly between the back, regular, and ladies' tees. The front nine includes a mix of par 3, par 4, and par 5 holes, with the longest par 4 measuring 336 yards from the back tees and the longest par 5 reaching 503 yards. The back nine mirrors this structure, with par 4s ranging from 261 to 400 yards and par 5s extending up to 517 yards from the back tees. The course is characterized by strategic hazards and specific local rules that influence play. Bunkers and water hazards are prominent features, with several holes requiring precise placement to avoid penalties. For instance, the third hole features a central marker and bunkers that demand careful approach shots, while the fifth and eighth holes are lengthy par 5s with complex hazard layouts including bunkers and water. The course also enforces club restrictions on certain holes to enhance safety; players are limited to five-iron or less on the sixth hole and are prohibited from using drivers on the seventh hole. Additionally, the fourth and seventh holes utilize special tees for these hazards. Local rules at Link Nine Golf Club provide relief for balls lost in nets or hitting artificial obstacles such as sprinkler heads, manholes, and cart paths, allowing for a one-club-length drop without penalty. Balls lost in nets or out of bounds on par 3 holes are treated as hazards. During night play, balls that cannot be found are treated as lost in a hazard rather than lost balls. The course also features a unique rule for the fifth hole, where a ball hitting the safety net in front of the tee box allows for a free drop in front of the ladies' tee, though driver use is prohibited from that spot. The setting is managed by Geumdan Development, with the club emphasizing accessible golf services and course quality. The facility is accessible via major highways including the Seoul-Incheon Expressway and the Gyeongbu Expressway, with the Madan Interchange providing direct access. The course layout is designed to be played in a single round, offering a complete 18-hole experience through the repetition of the nine-hole loop, though the yardages and hazards remain distinct for each playing of the holes. The course caters to a wide range of golfers, from beginners to professionals, with specific tee placements and local rules designed to manage difficulty and safety.