The Links Park (Alternate Tees) at The Links Country Park Hotel

The Links Country Park Hotel in Cromer operates a parkland course designed by five-time Open Champion J. H. Taylor, who was active in course architecture throughout the early twentieth century alongside his playing career. Taylor designed or redesigned numerous courses across Britain, bringing a champion's understanding of strategic golf to his layouts. The course sits in the coastal region of north Norfolk, an area known for its traditional seaside golf, though this particular layout occupies parkland terrain rather than true links ground despite its name.

The routing takes advantage of the natural undulations and mature tree cover typical of established Norfolk parkland. Taylor's design philosophy generally emphasized strategic bunkering and green complexes that rewarded accurate approach play, principles likely reflected in the layout at Cromer. The course serves both hotel guests and members, functioning as part of a country park hotel operation that combines golf with broader hospitality amenities.

The "Alternate Tees" designation indicates the course offers multiple teeing grounds that can vary the playing length and angles of approach, a common feature that allows the layout to accommodate different skill levels and provide variety for regular play. Norfolk's coastal climate influences conditions throughout the year, with prevailing winds from the North Sea affecting play even on inland parkland courses in the region. The course represents the type of accessible, well-maintained parkland golf that characterizes much of England's hotel-affiliated golf operations.