2007-01-12 04:08:40 · 5 answers · asked by Jas 1 in Sports ➔ Golf
According to most golf historians, it just developed. There is no particular reason why 18 was chosen. Most historians believe the origins of golf depended on the available land. In the 1700s, courses varied from 6 up to 20 or 22 holes. Like most things in golf, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club at St. Andrews set up the rules, and around 1890 the Rules set down by R&A specified that a complete round consisted of 18 holes. Most believe this was because the St. Andrews course at that time was 18 holes, and thus the standard was set. For more info, search on "golf history 18 holes" and you'll find several references.
2007-01-15 05:34:19 · answer #1 · answered by august51944 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Historic reasons I suppose.
It can perhaps be argued that 18 holes is too long as it takes up too much time.
Even living locally it can take about 6 hours between leaving the house,sitting in the club house for a short time after the game and then returning home.
Many clubs are advertising for members and I feel that the time taken to play a round is driving people away from the game.
There is a strong case for reducing the number of holes and I believe that there may be new courses being built that have fewer holes.
One could then play such a course after work and be home before midnight!
2007-01-14 23:56:46 · answer #2 · answered by Como 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is said that there are 18 holes because there are 18 shots in a bottle of Scotch. Love the Scots!!!!
2007-01-15 10:36:40 · answer #3 · answered by ProGolfer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the 18 shots of Scotch. Carry on
2016-03-20 10:41:01 · answer #4 · answered by daniel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's what i heard about it too!..18 shots in a bottle of scotch..haha..funny..but what if that is the true reason?!?!..that would be cool!..
2007-01-15 13:14:36 · answer #5 · answered by rnp3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋