The Skins Game is coming back after 17 years, and those who have been following it since the 20s might know it all. But as golf fans prepare to watch the event’s comeback, a question lingers for new watchers: Have you ever thought why it’s called the “Skins Game”? The answer involves Scottish traders, animal pelts, and impromptu golf matches, and the story behind the name is more interesting than you’d think.

Traders from other countries would come to Scotland after long, cramped, and leaky boat rides. Instead of resting in town, they went straight to the golf course to gamble with the animal pelts they carried as goods. They used each hide as a bet in their games, and the term “skins” stayed. Over time, this kind of gambling turned into the game we know today, where each hole has a monet

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