Why Are Browser Google Search Results Directing To Play Store?

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Device: T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S5, Wifi Only Tab Pro 8.4
Browser: TouchWiz default
Version: KitKat 4.4.2

I suddenly noticed on my Samsung devices that some of the google search results are redirecting me to the app store to download the corresponding app rather than displaying the page. For example, if I click on the search result that is supposed to take me to the Wikipedia page, it instead sends me to the Play Store to download the Wikipedia app. But it doesn't seem to be doing this with all websites that have an app as Slickdeals does not redirect me to the Play Store.

If I long-press to bring up the context menu and choose the option of Open or Open in New Window, the actual page will display. Even after I've set my device to factory settings, this is still happening and this happens on Wifi and Cellular.
 

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