What's the history behind 9-18 holes.

[coobah666]

What's the history behind 9-18 holes why not 10-20 holes

[Puyai]

I know it's not been around that long, but you should try this thing called Google. I think it might catch on..

http://www.scottishgolfhistory.org/origin-of-golf-terms/18-hole-round/

[coobah666]

really sorry for asking a question just thought it would be interesting

I wont bother again

[scubascuba3]

Sounds like its still a mystery, the link isn't completely clear,although I only read the first part.

[chuckd]

really sorry for asking a question just thought it would be interesting

I wont bother again

Keep bothering. Don't worry about the grouches.

As for me, I enjoyed reading about the history behind 18 holes.

I had always heard the story abut a bottle of scotch whiskey only having 18 shots in it and then they had to retire to the pub, but I never really believed it.

Having played the Old Course many times, a couple of interesting facts about it are...

There are only two par fives and two par threes.

The par fives are holes numbered 5 and 14, which when added together total 19.

The par threes are holes numbered 8 and 11, which add up to 19 as well.

There are seven double greens, which when you add their numbers together all total 18... (i.e.....2 & 16....3 & 15....4 & 14....5 & 13....6 & 12....7 & 11....8 & 10)

The single greens are holes humbered 1, 9, 17 and 18, which have no mathematical significance whatsoever.

Keep posting, love your avatar.

[coobah666]

I couldn't access the link because I dont know what google is or the internet for that matter

Thanks for the back up though.

and to Puyai next time your having a round and your about 30 yards from the pin lay down on the ground and let someone chip what's on your shoulder .

[gmac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBOOmtXVN5U

[Thailand]

http://www.chiangmaigolfcourses.com/blog/18-holes