Sassafras root is still used to flavor traditional root beer, although since sassafras was banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration because of the carcinogenicity of its constituent safrole, most commercial recipes do not contain sassafras. Some commercial root beers do use a safrole-free sassafras extract.
There are usually 18 holes in a golf course; some have 9 holes or some multiplier of 9 holes. I have played at golf clubs with 9, 18, 27 and 36 holes. However, a standard round of golf at most golf clubs / courses involves 18 holes.
Taking out holes 11 through 14 allows golfers to go straight to the 15th tee upon finishing the 10th hole. This results in a 14-hole course. Sometimes, a lot of land is locked in between golf holes.