Why Golf is 9 Holes: The Origin and Evolution of Golf Courses
Why is golf 9 holes? In 1919, when the Royal and Ancient took over sole control of running the Open, half of all the golf courses in Britain were still built as 9-hole courses. Therefore the reason why golf courses are 18 holes is partly at least an accident of history. Read more on www.scottishgolfhistory.org … Read more