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From which sport comes the expression "hole in one"?

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Correct answer

Golf

Explanation

The golf expression "hole in one" is used when a player manages to complete his play to a hole with one stroke. The modern game of golf originated in 15th century Scotland, but the game's ancient origins are unclear - some historians trace them back to China. The world's oldest golf tournament in existence is "The Open Championship", which was first played in 1860. It takes place in Scotland.

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Question added 2009-02-12