History of golf property. One played the holes out, turned around, and played the holes in, for a total of 22 holes. In 1764, several of the holes were deemed too short, and were therefore combined. The number was thereby reduced from 11 to nine, so that a complete round of the links comprised 18 holes. Due to the status of St Andrews as the golfing capital, all other courses followed suit and the 18 hole course remains the standard to the present day. The evolution of golf can be explained by the development of the equipment used to play the game. Some
1928 U.S. Open (golf) reduced to two in the late 1940s when the club sold half of its property. Course No. 4 became the North course, and the South course is a composite of holes from the other three. Course No. 4 "Thursday, June 21, 1928" "Friday, June 22, 1928" "Saturday, June 23, 1928 (morning)" "Saturday, June 23, 1928 (afternoon)" "Final round" "Cumulative tournament scores, relative to par"<br> "Sunday, June 24, 1928 (36 holes)" "Morning round" "Afternoon round" "Cumulative playoff scores, relative to par" 1928 U.S. Open (golf) The 1928 U.S. Open was the 32nd U.S. Open, held June 21–24 at Course No. 4