Cornhole

/ˈkɔːrnˌhoʊl/ noun

Definition

A lawn game where players toss bean bags toward a board with a hole in it, attempting to land the bags in the hole or on the board for points.

Etymology

From corn (because bags were originally filled with corn) plus hole, referring to the target hole; became popular in Midwest taverns in the 1800s.

Kelly Says

Cornhole exploded from forgotten tavern game to national phenomenon—it's now in ESPN tournaments and country clubs, proving that simple games can become genuine sports.

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