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Why 18 Holes?

Why 18 Holes?. Megan Hedgepeth . St. Andrews Golf Course. St Andrews, Fife, Scotland AKA “Home of Golf” As early as the 15 th century Narrow strip of land by the sea. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club. From St. Andrews Rule-making body Late 1890s Created the 18 holes rule

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Why 18 Holes?

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  1. Why 18Holes? Megan Hedgepeth

  2. St. Andrews Golf Course • St Andrews, Fife, Scotland • AKA “Home of Golf” • As early as the 15th century • Narrow strip of land by the sea

  3. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club • From St. Andrews • Rule-making body • Late 1890s • Created the 18 holes rule • Come out with rules yearly

  4. The 18 Hole Rule • There is no specific date when this started • It was started by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club • Clubs did not have to follow this rule

  5. 18 Hole Rumor • There are 18 holes of golf because it takes 18 shots to terminate a fifth of Scotch • A member from St. Andrews found this

  6. Interested Because • Dr. T brought this up at the very beginning of the semester • Caught my attention when I found the wrong answer

  7. Citations • "USGA Museum - Golf History FAQ." USGA Museum - Golf History FAQ. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2013.http://www.usgamuseum.com/researchers/faq/#q8 • "Why Are There 18 Holes on a Golf Course?." - Ask.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2013. <http://www.ask.com/question/why-are-there-18-holes-on-a-golf-course>. • "Why are Golf Courses 18 Holes in Length?." About.com Golf. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2013. http://golf.about.com/cs/historyofgolf/a/hist_18holes.htm.

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