Golf Quiz

Question 1

How many holes are in a standard round of golf?

Accepted Answer

18

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9

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12

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21

Question 2

What does 'par' mean in golf?

Accepted Answer

The number of strokes an expert golfer is expected to complete a hole or course in

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The minimum score possible

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A perfect score of zero

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The course length in yards

Question 3

What is a 'birdie' in golf?

Accepted Answer

One stroke under par on a hole

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Hitting a tree with the ball

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Two strokes under par on a hole

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Hitting the ball into water

Question 4

What are the four golf Majors?

Accepted Answer

The Masters, US Open, The Open Championship, PGA Championship

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The Masters, US Open, Ryder Cup, PGA Championship

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The Masters, The Open, US Open, World Golf Championship

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Augusta Open, US Open, British Open, PGA Championship

Question 5

Which golfer has won the most Major championships?

Accepted Answer

Jack Nicklaus

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Arnold Palmer

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Tiger Woods

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Gary Player

Question 6

What is a 'hole in one'?

Accepted Answer

Getting the ball in the cup with a single stroke from the tee

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Finishing a hole one stroke under par

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Completing 9 holes in one session

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A penalty for losing a ball

Question 7

What is an 'eagle' in golf?

Accepted Answer

Two strokes under par on a hole

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One stroke under par

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Three strokes under par on a hole

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A perfect round

Question 8

What is the 'handicap' system in golf?

Accepted Answer

A numerical measure allowing players of different abilities to compete fairly

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A penalty for slow play

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The difficulty rating of a course

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A penalty for lost balls

Question 9

The 'Masters Tournament' is held at which famous golf course?

Accepted Answer

Augusta National Golf Club

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Pebble Beach

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St Andrews

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Oakmont

Question 10

What does it mean to 'bogey' a hole?

Accepted Answer

One stroke over par

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Score equal to par

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Two strokes over par

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Three strokes over par

Question 11

Tiger Woods won The Masters in 1997 by how many strokes, setting a record?

Accepted Answer

12

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8

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10

Answer

15

Question 12

What is the Ryder Cup?

Accepted Answer

A biennial team competition between Europe and the USA

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A Major championship

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An annual match between the world's top 4 players

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The trophy for the US Open winner

Question 13

What is 'match play' in golf?

Accepted Answer

A format where players compete hole by hole, winner of each hole scores a point

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Playing against a fixed score (par)

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Playing multiple rounds in one day

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A handicap-adjusted competition

Question 14

St Andrews in Scotland is considered what in golf?

Accepted Answer

The home of golf

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The most difficult course in the world

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The oldest Major venue

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The highest-ranked course in Europe

Question 15

How many clubs is a golfer allowed to carry in their bag during a round?

Accepted Answer

14

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12

Answer

16

Answer

18

Question 16

What is a 'links' golf course?

Accepted Answer

A coastal course on sandy ground, typically with no trees

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Any course with water features

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A course connected (linked) by bridges between holes

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An indoor golf facility

Question 17

Rory McIlroy is from which country?

Accepted Answer

Northern Ireland

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England

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Republic of Ireland

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Scotland

Question 18

What is the term for when a golfer completes a par 5 hole in just 2 shots?

Accepted Answer

Albatross / Double Eagle

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Eagle

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Condor

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Birdie

Question 19

What does 'playing from the rough' mean?

Accepted Answer

Hitting the ball from longer, unkept grass alongside the fairway

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Playing in wet conditions

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Playing an aggressive shot

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Starting a hole from a difficult tee position

Question 20

The 'Grand Slam' of golf refers to winning all four Majors. Who came closest, winning all four consecutively (though not in the same calendar year)?

Accepted Answer

Tiger Woods

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Arnold Palmer

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Jack Nicklaus

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Gary Player