A question asked by caly925: what does GOLF stand for?
for those of you who dont know heres the answer
Many years ago in Scotland , a new game was invented. It was ruled “Gentlemen Only…Ladies Forbidden”…and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language.
My chosen answer:
Answer by Mrs. Maintenance I’ve heard that too but I don’t know how true it is.
Before going any further in your search for information about golf in Scotland take a look at this short video.
The Aberdeen Asset Management Golf Ambassadors Colin Montgomerie, Paul Lawrie, Lynn Kenny, Carly Booth, Michael Stewart (SGU) and Megan Briggs (SLGA) talk about the importance of the support that Aberdeen Asset Management gives to Scottish Golf. At Aberdeen, we believe in supporting golf from the grassroots levels through to the professionals competing on the world stage, a view echoed by our CEO Martin Gilbert. Video Rating: 0 / 5
A short video produced by Tee Video, showing East Lothian’s 19 golf courses along The Goof Coast of Scotland. More info can be found on www.golfeastlothian.com and you can keep in touch with us at http and www.twitter.com Video Rating: 4 / 5
Question posed by armiste_web: what is the history behind the choice of exactly 18 holes for a golf course? Why not an even 20 or 24?
I was told once that it was because in Scotland where golf originated, one of the original architects of the modern game of golf said that it took exactly 18 shots of whisky to finish off a bottle while you played. As interesting as this sounds, I’m sure there has to be a better expalaination. After about 10 shots I’d be face down in the pond along with my clubs and the cart.
Best answer:
Answer by astroservus Scottish courses were only several greens with multiple approaches.
Some had only three holes, played at three different approaches or pin settings.
Players tried to make the courses more uniform in different areas and eventually came up with nine, as the most common.
Some of the longer play holes were broken into two.
They played nine out, and sometimes were far from the starting point so they play nine back, approaching from the opposite direction. There was no conflict with other groups except when sharing greens.
They felt that playing eighteen instead of nine would also average out more evenly.
Some say that the flask would last through nine holes, and more affluent players carried a spare, enabling them to plat nine holes back!
Whether you agree or disagree, why not leave your own thoughts below.
Challenge #3: Can any of these top pro golfers hit a ball directly into a barrel of ‘gunpowder’ that’s moored on a boat out at sea? Video Rating: 4 / 5
I was looking for videos about golf in Scotland and found this super video which I am sure you will find informative.
Video segment from the Hidden Links Golf Guide to Scotland featuring Stonehaven Golf Club, a clifftop course near Aberdeen. Narrated by Renton Laidlaw. Copyright Hidden Links, Inc. Video Rating: 5 / 5
Some excellent information about golf in Scotland is provided in this short video.
Video segment from the Hidden Links Golf Guide to Scotland featuring North Berwick Golf Club’s famous West Links, near Edinburgh in East Lothian. Narrated by Renton Laidlaw. Copyright Hidden Links, Inc. Video Rating: 5 / 5
Some excellent information about golf in Scotland is provided in this short video.
Video segment from the Hidden Links Golf Guide to Scotland featuring Nairn Golf Club near Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, venue for the 1999 Walker Cup. Narrated by Renton Laidlaw. Copyright Hidden Links, Inc. Video Rating: 5 / 5
