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Although there are also many 9-hole golf courses, 18 holes is considered the standard length of both a golf course and a round of golf. The standardization of 18 holes began in the mid-1700s at the links of St. Andrews in Scotland. Eighteen holes was firmly established as the standard length when the R&A, today one of the two governing bodies of golf, wrote it into the rules in 1858.
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The standard length of a golf course is 18 holes. Why is that? How did 18 holes come to be recognized as the standard for a course, and for a round of golf ? Like so many other developments in golf history , 18-holes-as-standard traces to The Old Course at St. Andrews .

The standardization of 18 holes as the length of a "regulation" golf course did not happen as the result of a momentous decision agreed upon by many. It was more happenstance and somewhat haphazard developments over time.

The links at St. Andrews, Scotland are the oldest in the world. It's not called "The Home of Golf" for nothing. They were playing golf at St. Andrews as far back as the 1400s. But nobody built a golf course — it just developed naturally on the seaside linksland. Locals played from dune to dune, and those became putting greens; the grassy paths between dunes that existed naturally became the fairways. That's how links golf developed.

So the number of holes at St. Andrews changed through the centuries. By the mid-1700s, the links at St. Andrews had 22 holes. Then, around 1764, the four short holes that started the course were combined into two longer holes. And the four short holes that ended the course were combined into two longer holes. In so doing, the St. Andrews links (what we now call The Old Course) went from 22 holes to 18 holes.

Eighteen holes did not become the standard for golf courses until the early 1900s, but from 1764 onward, more courses copied the St. Andrews 18-hole model. Then, in 1858, the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews issued new rules.

"In 1858, the R&A issued new rules for its members," explained Sam Groves, curator of the British Golf Museum. "Rule 1 stated 'one round of the Links or 18 holes is reckoned a match unless otherwise stipulated'. We can only presume that, as many clubs looked to the R&A for advice, this was slowly adopted throughout Britain. By the 1870s, therefore, more courses had 18 holes and a round of golf was being accepted as consisting of 18 holes."

And that's how 18 holes became the standard in golf.

Prior to the mid-1760s — and right up until the early 1900s — it wasn't unusual to find golf courses that were comprised of 12 holes, or 19, or 23, or 15, or any other number. Then the St. Andrews- and R&A-led standardization of 18 holes took hold.

It has always been common, however, to find 9-hole golf courses. You can think of golf's 18-hole standard of being comprised of two 9-hole sets. We call these the front nine and back nine .

If a club doesn't have a lot of room, it might build only one of these 9-hole sets, making for a 9-hole golf course. Nine-holers are also common in small towns, or as the length of executive courses or par-3 courses .

Today, there is more experimentation going on in the size and shape of golf courses, driven mostly by a desire to provide shorter, faster options for golfers. Twelve-hole courses and even 6-hole courses are popping up now.

But 18 holes remains the standard for golf courses, and is considered a regulation round.

Sometimes one golfer will try to tell another that the reason for 18 holes is that there are 18 shots in a bottle of Scotch whisky. And it's possible — perhaps it is even likely — that some golfers, somewhere, downed one shot of Scotch for every hole they played. But the story about 18 holes and 18 shots of whisky is just that: a story, a legend, a myth.

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Overly long games can become a chore and lose their enjoyment. You are out on the course too long, and the game loses its flow. Plus, additional factors like the weather can make a marathon six-hour session uncomfortable.
No one wants to feel rushed on the course, but taking a long time to play each hole impacts the enjoyment of your fellow players and holds up other groups.
So how long does playing 18 holes take? And how long should it take? We address these questions, the factors that affect playing time, and tips on optimizing your pace of play.
The average playtime for an 18-hole golf round is anywhere between 3-5 hours. A good average to work on is around 4 hours, but each course varies. Many different factors will impact the length of time, some of which are within the player's control and some not.
It’s always worth calculating your average playtime per hole when you are on the course, ignoring the time it takes to get from one hole to the next. The travel time will vary according to the course and whether you walk or use a cart.
An average time per hole can help you keep to a reasonable overall time frame for an 18-hole game.
A regular golf hole for four amateur golfers takes, on average, 15 minutes to complete. Many factors can reduce this time, but there are plenty of variables out of your control, such as how other people play, the course difficulty, and even the weather.
A large group of players will take longer than just a couple of buddies. A group size of four golfers will take about 4-4.5 hours to play 18 holes.
Two people should play more quickly than a larger group, but if your tee time is a chance to catch up or even conduct business on the course, two players can have an extended pace of play.
The pace of play is not just the time for the group as a whole but also how long each player takes to gauge the shot and make the stroke.
Waiting time on the tee box is an unfortunate fact of life on a busy course. The wait can add five minutes or more to each hole.
Finding the intervals between the tee times before you book your slot helps gauge how long the overall round will take .
The main part of the day, from 7 am to mid-afternoon, will be when the course is at its busiest. A crowded course can slow down the pace of play as you wait for other groups ahead of yours to finish.
If you can play later in the day, your round is likely to be quicker. Try to time it to finish with less than an hour's daylight left. If the weather is hot, then you may find other players also want to play later in the day when the temperature has dropped.
Walking the course is becoming increasingly popular, but it does slow down the pace of play.
Using a golf cart can shave around an hour on average from the course time. However, it can depend upon whether you stick to the cart path or drive on the fairways, which is quicker.
Catching up with other groups on the course will always cause delays unless they allow you to play through their group .
Beginner golfers will always play more slowly than experienced golfers. It takes them longer to assess their shot, select the club, and play the ball. They are less accurate and take longer to put the ball away.
Clubs can overbook the course. When the course is busy and congested, everyone will take longer to play their round.
Some clubs will have set times for novice players or beginners so that they can play without feeling pressurized. More experienced groups can avoid these times.
A course with long holes will obviously require more time to play. Challenges like bunkers, water hazards, and thick rough will always slow players down. As golf equipment has improved, courses have increased in difficulty.
Experienced players usually take these extra difficulties in their stride, but casual players or beginners should expect to add a significant amount of time to their game.
The location of the tee box can add or detract from the time it takes to play a round.
Many golf courses have tee boxes located close to the previous hole’s green. However, some courses have hard-to-reach tee boxes or extra travel time between the holes.
Newer golf courses built around other obstructions like housing estates or developments also can stretch out the space between tees and greens.
Course management is also a significant factor in how quickly you can play your round.
Ideally, roughs should be at a reasonable height, moderate green speeds, and pin placements away from difficult areas like humps or ridges.
Clubs that keep tee times around 9-10 minutes apart will ensure a good flow of players around the course, but you might feel rushed. Some clubs will also consolidate groups of less than four and ban larger groups during busy periods.
Adverse weather will always delay the game. Strong winds slow down players and golf balls, and excessive heat can also take its toll. No one feels like rushing when it is sweltering.
The round length is vital for several reasons. For regular, non-professional games, it is a matter of courtesy to other players that you don’t take too long.
The pace of play is also critical at the professional level. Over the years, the USGA has set out various rules to encourage a prompt pace of play. One of the most critical rules to know is that a player has a maximum of 40 seconds to play a stroke.
The National Golf Foundation found in a 2012 study that an 18-hole round played during peak season took four hours and sixteen minutes.
However, many rounds on busy public courses take five hours. This slow pace of golf can discourage new players and push established golfers away from playing at specific clubs.
Here are some trusted techniques that can shave a considerable amount of time from an 18-hole round.
Playing 18 holes in 2 hours would be the exception rather than the rule. However, theoretically, it is possible, but only if you are an experienced player, know the course well, and have favorable weather.
A full par-72 course will usually take around 4 hours to play, but you can complete a par-3 course with 18 holes in around 2 hours.
A golf cart can take around an hour of the average course time. Playing 18 holes is subject to all the usual variables like course difficulty, how busy it is, and how many players are in the group, but using a cart will undoubtedly make it quicker.
If every player takes responsibility for their game, the pace of play for any course should be amenable for everyone. Keeping an eye on your average hole time will ensure your game is efficient and slick— it doesn’t mean you have to feel rushed.
There are many techniques and tips that can streamline your game, and efficient golf time means that you can fit in more visits to the course during the week!

Often played downwind to a partly hidden punchbowl green with heavy swales which can make putting tricky, particularly if the pin is placed on the right between the hollows front right and left..
TIP: Drive straight at the point of the Clubhouse, avoiding the traps at the top of the rise on the left. Catch the top of the hill and you’ll run down, often leaving short to medium iron to the green.
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A new Lewis Center golf course and restaurant is letting you hit the greens, and soon enough, you’ll be able to eat your greens at the same time.
Little Bear Golf Club , located at 1940 Little Bear Loop, will hold a grand opening celebration for its massive new putting 18-hole putting course and Bar & Grill today from 3-9 p.m.
Located just northwest of Polaris Fashion Place, the space currently serves as a wedding and event venue called The Wenbeck.
The Club plans to open both its putting course and Bar & Grill today, but the full par three golf course will likely not open until this fall. The Bar & Grill will begin serving drinks today, with its full food menu slated to launch soon, according to event manager Skyler Birkbeck. A food truck will be on hand for the event.
And while the full course doesn’t open until later this year, Little Bear’s new putting course is a destination itself. The course will feature 18 holes of putting challenges, including a variety of hazards like sand traps, water and more.
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