Photo credit: George Zepp

Since St. Patrick’s Day in 2017, Irish road bowling has become a springtime tradition in the town of Historic Rugby, with regular matches taking place throughout the season.

The sport, which is a combination of bowling and golf, involves participants throwing a 28-ounce cannonball known as a “bullet” around a course of country roads. The team that completes the course in the fewest throws wins.

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Matches are held in Rugby every few Saturdays, and anyone in the village on the day of a match is invited to participate.

This year’s season kicks off on March 21 with Irish road bowling (weather permitting) and Hike Rugby, a special guided hiking event.

To learn more about Irish road bowling and other events in Rugby this spring, visit historicrugby.org or facebook.com/historicrugby.

See more: Tennessee Home & Farm’s Guide to Spring