How many holes are played in a standard round of golf?
Answer18
A full round of golf is 18 holes, a format set at St Andrews in the 1760s.
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7 fact-checked facts about sport, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
In which sport would a player perform a slam dunk?
AnswerBasketball
A slam dunk is a basketball shot where the player forces the ball down through the hoop.
Going deeper
How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?
Answer6
A touchdown scores six points, and the team can then try for one or two extra points.
How long is an Olympic-size swimming pool?
Answer50 meters
Olympic long-course pools are 50 meters long.
In ice hockey, how many players per team are on the ice at once, including the goalie?
Answer6
Each team normally has five skaters and a goaltender on the ice.
Expert level
Over what distance is the Olympic steeplechase run?
Answer3,000 meters
Olympic steeplechase for both men and women is 3,000 m, with barriers and a water jump.
Which sport uses the terms 'end', 'house' and 'hammer'?
AnswerCurling
In curling the house is the target circles, an end is a round, and the hammer is the last stone.
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