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Interesting Questions, Facts and Information
- There are a total of 50 general entries. We are selecting 30 for display.
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 Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
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| What is Davis Love Jr.'s (Davis Love III's father) former occupation? | Golfers
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golf teacher. Davis Jr. was a golf teacher. He died in a plane crash accident in the late 80's.
Mark O'Meara. O'Meara won it with a birdie at the 18th hole to defeat Couples and David Duval.
| True or False: Jack Nicklaus' son was playing on the PGA Tour during 2001, his name is Jack, Jr.? | Golfers
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False . His name is Gary, not Jack, Jr.
| True or False: Phil Mickelson plays golf left handed? | Golfers
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True . He is right handed, but plays golf left handed.
| Which golf commentator roomed with Fred Couples in college? | Golfers
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Jim Nantz. Freddie, Nantz and Blaine Mccallister were teammates at University of Houston.
| What is Davis Love III's alma mater? | Golfers
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University of North Carolina. He is a former Tar Heel and is said to be the one who introduced Michael Jordan to golf.
Thailand. Tiger's mom is a Thai and his dad is African-American.
| Who was the 2001 US Ryder Cup captain? | Golfers
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Curtis Strange. Curtis is a two-time US Open champion.
| What is Arnold Palmer's nickname? | Golfers
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| Canadian golfers who have major achievements and contributions to the game of golf are eligible for induction into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. Which golf course serves as the location for the Hall? | Canadian Golfers
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Glen Abbey. The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum is composed of an exhibit space designed around 18 display places or 'holes', an archives, and a golf-related research library. It is operated by The Royal Canadian Golf Association, the governing body of golf in Canada.
| Richard 'Dick' Zokol is a Canadian professional golfer who has played on the Canadian Tour, the PGA Tour, and the Nationwide Tour, winning at least once in each venue. Which event did he win on the PGA Tour in 1992? | Canadian Golfers
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Greater Milwaukee Open. Zokol attended Brigham Young University and was captain of the 1981 NCAA championship golf team. He had 20 top-ten finishes on the PGA tour during his career. Currently, he is working with the Royal Canadian Golf Association, advising on elite player development.
| Another one of the better Canadians on the LPGA Tour is Charlottetown's Lorie Kane. When did she begin her career on the tour? | Canadian Golfers
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1996. Kane has four career victories on the LPGA Tour including eight top-ten finishes in the majors as of 2009. In 2006, she became a member of the Order of Canada. Lorie was named Canadian Female Athlete of the Year for 2000.
| This Oakville, Ontario native was the first Canadian to play on the LPGA tour. Who is this pioneer of woman's professional golf in Canada? | Canadian Golfers
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Sandra Post. During her career, Sandra Post won eight LPGA tour events including the prestigious LPGA Championship in 1968. Upon retirement, Post began a career as a highly successful golf instructor. She created the Sandra Post School of Golf with multiple locations across Canada.
| The Canadian Open is a PGA Tour stop contested annually at the finest courses that Canada has to offer. When did Canadian Pat Fletcher win this event? | Canadian Golfers
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1954. Fletcher won this event at the Point Grey Golf Club in Vancouver, and was the first Canadian to do so since 1914. He was credited with starting the Fletcher Sportswear and Equipment Company. Pat was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in 1976.
| This golfer originally from Trinidad and Tobago is now a dual citizen of Canada. Who is this professional that managed to win the 2006 Players Championship by a whopping six strokes? | Canadian Golfers
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Stephen Ames. Ames was born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1964 where much of his family resides. He became a Canadian citizen in 2004 after having married his Canadian wife. Stephen's first PGA tour victory was at the 2004 Cialis Western Open that included many of the best professionals in the world.
| This Manitobian known more for his teaching than playing, managed eight career PGA Tour wins. Who was this Canadian that succumbed to lung cancer at the age of 51? | Canadian Golfers
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George Knudson. Knudson won his first PGA Tour event in 1961 at the Coral Gables Open. His best result in a major was a second place finish at the 1969 Masters. George left tournament golf in the late 1970s and started teaching golf.
| Hailing from Kelowna, B.C., this Canadian turned pro in 1974 and managed two PGA Tour wins. His most notable accomplishment was finishing second to Andy North in the 1985 U.S. Open. Which golfer am I referring to? | Canadian Golfers
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Dave Barr. Barr had a solid career on the PGA Tour with more than three dozen top-10 finishes. He became the first Canadian to capture a Champions Tour event by winning the 2003 Royal Caribbean Classic. Dave was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in 2000.
| This professional golfer became the first Canadian to win on the PGA Tour. Who was this Toronto native that won the Mayfair Open in 1955? | Canadian Golfers
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Al Balding. Balding began play on the Canadian Tour by winning his first two tournaments. In 1957, he won three events on the PGA Tour and finished sixth on the money list. Perhaps his best accomplishment occurred when he captured the 2000 Canadian Senior PGA Championship at the age of 76.
| Mike Weir turned pro in 1992 but did not win a PGA Tour event until 1999. Which tournament was his inaugural victory? | Canadian Golfers
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Air Canada Championship. Weir's win at the Air Canada Championship was the first PGA Tour triumph by a Canadian on home soil in 45 years. Mike has since gone on to win the prestigious Masters Tournament in 2003, establishing himself as a top player.
| Which golfer's marital infidelity came to light in November 2009, after his wife discovered a text message on his cell phone that was sent by his alleged mistress? | Know Your Golfers?
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Tiger Woods. In November of 2009, Tiger's wife Elin, discovered racy text messages sent to Tiger by Rachel Uchitel. After being confronted by his golf club wielding wife, Tiger fled their Windermere, Florida, mansion only to crash his Cadillac Escalade into a fire hydrant.
| On August 4, 2005, which PGA golfer tried to drive a golf ball over Niagara Falls? | Know Your Golfers?
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John Daly. In a live televised event, John Daly tried to drive a golf ball 342 yards from the Canadian side of Niagara Falls into the American side. Although he was not successful, he gained media attention for his new golf course, Thundering Waters Golf Club, which opened the day before in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
| Which Masters champion chose to serve elk, wild boar and Arctic char at the 2005 champion's dinner? | Know Your Golfers?
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Mike Weir. After winning the 2004 Master's Tournament, Mike Weir chose to serve these little known traditional Canadian dishes at the formal dinner.
| Who met their untimely demise at the New Golf Club in St. Andrew's, Scotland, in 1908 after falling down a flight of stairs? | Know Your Golfers?
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Old Tom Morris. Morris is interred at the St. Andrew's Cathedral Cemetery where thousands of golfers travel to each year to pay homage to one of the pioneers of the game of golf.
| Which famous golfer won his first career PGA Tour title event on Canadian soil? | Know Your Golfers?
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Arnold Palmer. Arnold Palmer won the Canadian Open in 1955 which was held at the Weston Golf & Country Club in Toronto, Ontario. This was Arnold's first of many wins at a PGA Tour event.
| In 2003, which PGA tour player was at the center of a controversy because of a statement aimed toward the LPGA player Annika Sorenstam? | Know Your Golfers?
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Vijay Singh. In May of 2003, Vijay Singh made a controversial statement by telling the Associated Press that because she is a woman, Annika Sorenstam should not be allowed to play in a men's tour event.
| Which PGA golfer passed out after a heavy drinking binge at a Hooters in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 2008? | Know Your Golfers?
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John Daly. On October 29, 2008, staff at Hooters in Winston-Salem called police after John Daly became extremely intoxicated and uncooperative. He was taken into police custody for a 24-hour detoxification and released the next day.
Richard Zokol. In the early 1980s, Richard Zokol used to play tournaments while listening to his walkman earning himself the nickname "Disco Dick".
The Black Knight. His preference for black golf apparel earned him this title. Player is credited with more than 165 professional victories in his career.
The Squire. Sarazen's real name was Eugenio Saraceni. His double-eagle at the 1935 Masters is one of the most famous shots in golf history.
The Haig. Hagen was known for his flamboyant style. He sometimes golfed in a tuxedo.
Lord. Nelson won an astounding 11 PGA tournaments in a row in 1945. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.
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