Golf etc.

[RichPB (richlife)]

I can't imagine that anyone would be interested in this, but I've been watching the Scottish Open final while checking our TVWB. Sir Nick Faldo made a historical comment that the course used to be 22 holes but was shortened to 18 which became the standard. 18 holes was chosen because 18 is the number of holes in a bottle of Whisky. Play a hole, drink a shot. Then he added, last man standing wins!

 

[BobH-SCW]

Would have expected nothing less from "Snippy Nicky" as he used to be known as whole playing. He's on the way out anyway. In actuality, 4 short holes were combined into 2 thus 18 was how it was determined. Can't wait to watch this weekend-The Old Course is the home of golf.

 

[RichPB (richlife)]

Totally agree about the upcoming Open!

 

[DanHoo]

Golf: noun.

A sport where players force a small ball into a tiny hole, against its will.

 

[Darren Lebner]

18 holes was chosen because 18 is the number of holes in a bottle of Whisky. Play a hole, drink a shot.

You mean 18 is the number of shots in a bottle of whisky, right?

Well, that should be very easy to verify.

Hold my beer.

 

[TonyUK]

Golf: A perfect way to ruin a good walk.

 

[Darren Lebner]

Golf: A perfect way to ruin a good walk.

Or a Kamado grill lid.

 

[RichPB (richlife)]

You mean 18 is the number of shots in a bottle of whisky, right?

Well, that should be very easy to verify.

Hold my beer.

Well, that could be. Too bad my only excuse is age rather than Lagavulin.