Scotch doubles

[Pangit]

Like most terms, colloquial or not, when U understand the orgin's of the phrase it normally makes perfect sense. So why is it Scotch Doubles?

 

[Black-Balled]

Coz you'd have to be drunk to enjoy or want to play it, I believe.

 

[randyg]

Scotch Doubles was coined after the phrase "Dutch Date". Each party to pay their own way.

In Scotch Doubles each member of the team has to carry their own weight. Quite a different format from the old "partners" game.

In Texas it's usually the Gals who chose their partners, very carefully.

randyg

 

[Six Shooter]

Coz you'd have to be drunk to enjoy or want to play it, I believe.

From drinking too much Scotch.

 

[Kickin' Chicken]

To the OP:

The response you received from RandyG is as accurate a response as you will get.

He was the originator of scotch-doubles (see his signature line). :thumbup:

Best,
Brian kc

 

[hang-the-9]

Is it because both partners can wear skirts then? How about Canadian Doubles in Tennis?

 

[bbb]

how is partners and scotch doubles different??

 

[laserbrn]

I used to really enjoy playing scotch doubles. It's pretty fun if you can get 4 decent shooters together.

 

[Blue Hog ridr]

In our area, we call it the Divorce League.

 

[randyg]

how is partners and scotch doubles different??

Really?

SD is alternating shots.
Partners is one person plays until they miss or game over.
randyg

 

[Six Shooter]

From drinking too much Scotch.

I duly apologize for my smart a$$ comment earlier. It truly was in jest.

I think that Mr. G. did a great thing by venturing forth with the SD format. It allows a fairly even distribution of table time for the 2 player team.

Me thinks it needs a patent.