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Golf Bytes Trivia Quiz

For those who enjoy golf, here's a little quiz for you. Let's see if you're up to par.

A multiple-choice quiz by DarlaP. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
DarlaP

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
225,618

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1406

Last 3 plays: Guest 199 (7/10), Guest 67 (6/10), Guest 78 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. On a par 5 golf hole you score 2. What is the term used to describe this golf feat? Hint

Bogey

Albatross

Birdie

Eagle

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Question 2 of 10

2. In a set of wedges, which is also known as a lob wedge? Hint

Gap Wedge

Pitching Wedge

Sixty Degree Wedge

Sand Wedge

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Question 3 of 10

3. Due to difficulty of hitting long irons, manufactures now made an easier club. What is the name of that club? Hint

Lightweight Club

Correcting Club

Utility Club

Alternate Club

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Question 4 of 10

4. Of the 4 PGA major tournaments, which one was played at Augusta National? Hint

The British Open

PGA Tournament

The Masters

US Open

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is nicknamed 'Boom-Boom'? Hint

John Daly

Freddy Couples

Greg Norman

Tiger Woods

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is known as 'The Lion'? Hint

Tiger Woods

Vijay Singh

Craig Stadler

John Daly

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was Bobby Jones' middle name? Hint

Tyre

Tyrone

Trent

Taylor

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Question 8 of 10

8. When a ball is hit out of bounds what is the penalty? Hint

2 stroke

3 strokes

0 strokes

1 stroke

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the measurement of a golf hole cup in professional golf? Hint

4 inches

4 and 1/4

4 and 1/2 inches

5 inches

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Question 10 of 10

10. At the Bing Crosby/AT&T tournament, which celebrity golfer never made the cut to qualify for weekend play? Hint

Clint Eastwood

Joe Pesci

Gerald Ford

Jack Lemmon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On a par 5 golf hole you score 2. What is the term used to describe this golf feat?

Answer: Albatross

The golf term albatross is also known as a double eagle.

2. In a set of wedges, which is also known as a lob wedge?

Answer: Sixty Degree Wedge

The lob wedge(aka sixty degree wedge) flops the ball higher into the air and stops quicker on the greens due to the 60 degree angle (face of the club), and higher spin placed on the ball.

3. Due to difficulty of hitting long irons, manufactures now made an easier club. What is the name of that club?

Answer: Utility Club

Utility club is also known as a hybrid club. The mass of this club cuts through the grass easier and resists twisting which results in more accurate shots.

4. Of the 4 PGA major tournaments, which one was played at Augusta National?

Answer: The Masters

The Masters was first held in 1934.

5. Who is nicknamed 'Boom-Boom'?

Answer: Freddy Couples

In the 1980s/1990s Freddy Couples was in the top 10 as a consistently long golf driver.

6. Who is known as 'The Lion'?

Answer: John Daly

John Daly's victories include winning 2 majors (1991 PGA Championship and 1995 British Open), and 2004 Buick Invitational.

7. What was Bobby Jones' middle name?

Answer: Tyre

Bobby Jones full name was Robert Tyre Jones Jr.

8. When a ball is hit out of bounds what is the penalty?

Answer: 1 stroke

When the ball is found out of bounds you must return to the area where ball was struck and add 1 stroke onto score for that for hole. If the penalty is breached the player can take a stroke play:2 stroke penalty or match play:loss of hole penalty

9. What is the measurement of a golf hole cup in professional golf?

Answer: 4 and 1/4

The USGA (USA) and The Royal and Ancient Golf Commission (Europe), enforce that all golf holes meet size requirements.

10. At the Bing Crosby/AT&T tournament, which celebrity golfer never made the cut to qualify for weekend play?

Answer: Jack Lemmon

Before Jack Lemmon passed away, his biggest golf wish was to play in the weekend in the Bing Crosby/AT&T tournament in Carmel/Monterey California. He never made it.

Source: Author DarlaP

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