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Quiz about Golf Instructors
Quiz about Golf Instructors

Golf Instructors Trivia Quiz


See if you can name the Golf Instructor. I will give you some clues, and you tell me who I'm describing.

A multiple-choice quiz by Davgra01. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Davgra01
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
254,298
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
875
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. He resides at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo.
He wrote a book in 1981, "How to Perfect Your Golf Swing."
He stressed "connection" in the golf swing.
Some of his most accomplished students included Curtis Strange, Hal Sutton, and Peter Jacobsen.
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. He is the son of a 1948 Masters Champion.
He played on the PGA Tour from 1969 to 1971, with one victory, the 1971 Broome County Open.
He has a golf school in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Some of his top students included Adam Scott and Natalie Gulbis.
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Question 3 of 10
3. He was the 1988 PGA Teacher of the Year.
He wrote the book, "Square to Square Golf," in 1970.
According to an article in PGA Magazine, he outlined one of his principles in teaching as: "The body moves and reacts to the use and swinging of the instrument to control the ball (cause vs. effect).
He was Jack Nicklaus' coach.
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Some of his top students have included Ernie Els and Michelle Wie.
His golf academies are headquartered at Champions Gate Golf Resort in Florida.
He "rebuilt" Nick Faldo's golf swing.
He wrote the book, "The Fundamentals of Hogan".
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Question 5 of 10
5. Some of his students included Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw.
He was golf coach at the University of Texas from 1931-1963.
In 1989, he was honored by the PGA of America as Teacher of the Year.
He wrote a little red golf book.
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Question 6 of 10
6. He was the 1994 PGA National Teacher of the Year.
In his research of the golf swing he developed 'The X Factor', which describes body motion, body angles and body positions.
Some of his students included Tom Kite, Peter Jacobsen, and Brad Faxon.
He was the Instruction Editor for Golf Magazine.
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Question 7 of 10
7. He was a NASA scientist.
According to his biography on his website, he is "golf's foremost authority on the short game and putting".
Some of his students include Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh, Steve Elkington and Mike Weir.
He wrote the "bible" on putting.
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Question 8 of 10
8. He has a golf ranch located in McKinney Texas.
He was the 1993 PGA National Teacher of the Year.
In March 2007, he was Tiger Woods' swing coach.
His first book was entitled, "The Only Golf Lesson You'll Ever Need".
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Question 9 of 10
9. One of his golf academies is located at the Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan.
He hosted the premier of the "Big Break" series in the fall of 2003.
Some of his students included Phil Mickelson, Lee Janzen, and Matt Kuchar.
His book is entitled, "How to Find Your Perfect Golf Swing".
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. He was 1996 PGA of America Teacher of the Year.
He has authored two books, "Perfectly Balanced Golf", and, "Tips from the Tour".
He was featured in Golf Digest video "How to Stop Your Slice or your Hook."
He was 1984 and 1995 South Texas PGA Teacher of the Year.
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. He resides at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo. He wrote a book in 1981, "How to Perfect Your Golf Swing." He stressed "connection" in the golf swing. Some of his most accomplished students included Curtis Strange, Hal Sutton, and Peter Jacobsen.

Answer: Jimmy Ballard

Golf Magazine named Jimmy Ballard the "Teacher of the Decade" for the 1980s.
2. He is the son of a 1948 Masters Champion. He played on the PGA Tour from 1969 to 1971, with one victory, the 1971 Broome County Open. He has a golf school in Las Vegas, Nevada. Some of his top students included Adam Scott and Natalie Gulbis.

Answer: Butch Harmon

Butch Harmon was introduced to the game of golf by his father, Claude Harmon. Claude Harmon was an accomplished player and 1948 Masters Champion.
3. He was the 1988 PGA Teacher of the Year. He wrote the book, "Square to Square Golf," in 1970. According to an article in PGA Magazine, he outlined one of his principles in teaching as: "The body moves and reacts to the use and swinging of the instrument to control the ball (cause vs. effect). He was Jack Nicklaus' coach.

Answer: Jim Flick

Mr. Flick was named "Top 10 Teachers of the 20th Century" by Golf World in 1999.
4. Some of his top students have included Ernie Els and Michelle Wie. His golf academies are headquartered at Champions Gate Golf Resort in Florida. He "rebuilt" Nick Faldo's golf swing. He wrote the book, "The Fundamentals of Hogan".

Answer: David Leadbetter

Under Leadbetter's eye, Nick Faldo won 6 majors.
5. Some of his students included Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw. He was golf coach at the University of Texas from 1931-1963. In 1989, he was honored by the PGA of America as Teacher of the Year. He wrote a little red golf book.

Answer: Harvey Penick

Harvey Penick passes way in April of 1995.
6. He was the 1994 PGA National Teacher of the Year. In his research of the golf swing he developed 'The X Factor', which describes body motion, body angles and body positions. Some of his students included Tom Kite, Peter Jacobsen, and Brad Faxon. He was the Instruction Editor for Golf Magazine.

Answer: Jim McLean

Jim McLean set three course records at Doral.
7. He was a NASA scientist. According to his biography on his website, he is "golf's foremost authority on the short game and putting". Some of his students include Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh, Steve Elkington and Mike Weir. He wrote the "bible" on putting.

Answer: Dave Pelz

Golf Digest named David Pelz one of the most influential instructors of the 20th Century.
8. He has a golf ranch located in McKinney Texas. He was the 1993 PGA National Teacher of the Year. In March 2007, he was Tiger Woods' swing coach. His first book was entitled, "The Only Golf Lesson You'll Ever Need".

Answer: Hank Haney

The correct swing plane is the basis of Hank's philosophy.
9. One of his golf academies is located at the Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan. He hosted the premier of the "Big Break" series in the fall of 2003. Some of his students included Phil Mickelson, Lee Janzen, and Matt Kuchar. His book is entitled, "How to Find Your Perfect Golf Swing".

Answer: Rick Smith

Rick Smith designed the "Signature" course at the Treetops Resort in Michigan.
10. He was 1996 PGA of America Teacher of the Year. He has authored two books, "Perfectly Balanced Golf", and, "Tips from the Tour". He was featured in Golf Digest video "How to Stop Your Slice or your Hook." He was 1984 and 1995 South Texas PGA Teacher of the Year.

Answer: Chuck Cook

Chuck Cook was listed as one of the "Top 50 Teachers of the 20th Century" by Golf Digest.
Source: Author Davgra01

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