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Golf Legends Trivia Quiz

A look at the great players and great moments in the history of the greatest game.

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

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Author
PTrowbridge

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
288,876

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1895

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (7/10), PHILVV (10/10), Guest 24 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was known as the "Golden Bear"? Hint

Sam Snead

Jimmy Demaret

Bobby Jones

Jack Nicklaus

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Question 2 of 10

2. During the 1935 Masters, Gene Sarazen accomplished which amazing feat to force a playoff and eventually win the tournament? Hint

Shot a final round 61

Hole in one on the 12th hole

Double eagle on the 15th hole

Double eagle on the 13th hole

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Gene Sarazen's nickname? Hint

The Prince

The King

The Squire

The Duke

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1913, a young amateur by the name of Francis Ouimet won the U.S. Open in a playoff, putting American golf on the front pages. Who did he defeat? Hint

Macdonald Smith

Harry Vardon & Ted Ray

Walter Hagen

Jim Barnes

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1930, Bobby Jones won the "Grand Slam", winning all four Major Championships in one year. What event did he win to complete the slam and where was it held? Hint

US Open at Oakmont Country Club

US Amateur at Merion Golf Club

British Open at St. Andrews

British Amateur at Carnoustie

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which golf legend is simply known as "The King"? Hint

Gene Sarazen

Arnold Palmer

Bobby Jones

Sam Snead

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many times did Arnold Palmer win the Masters? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where did Tom Watson attend college? Hint

Stanford

UNC

Wake Forest

Ohio State

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following golf legends has won more PGA tour events? Hint

Sam Snead

Ben Hogan

Jack Nicklaus

Arnold Palmer

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Question 10 of 10

10. By which nickname was Sam Snead known? Hint

Sweet swingin' Sam

Slammin' Sammy

The Country Bumpkin

Silky Sammmy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was known as the "Golden Bear"?

Answer: Jack Nicklaus

Considered by many to be the greatest player ever. Jack won 18 professional major championships.

2. During the 1935 Masters, Gene Sarazen accomplished which amazing feat to force a playoff and eventually win the tournament?

Answer: Double eagle on the 15th hole

This would be Sarazen's only Masters win, but this extraordinary feat would be called "the shot heard round the world".

3. What was Gene Sarazen's nickname?

Answer: The Squire

Sarazen acquired the name primarily because of his immaculate dress.

4. In 1913, a young amateur by the name of Francis Ouimet won the U.S. Open in a playoff, putting American golf on the front pages. Who did he defeat?

Answer: Harry Vardon & Ted Ray

A massive underdog to the great British professionals, Ouimet shocked the world at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.

5. In 1930, Bobby Jones won the "Grand Slam", winning all four Major Championships in one year. What event did he win to complete the slam and where was it held?

Answer: US Amateur at Merion Golf Club

After winning the slam, Jones retired from competitive golf. In his short and illustrious career, he won 13 Major Championships.

6. Which golf legend is simply known as "The King"?

Answer: Arnold Palmer

Golf's most popular icon, Arnie is given credit for invigorating the game during the 1960s. A dashing swashbuckling player who related to the masses and them to him. Thus "The King".

7. How many times did Arnold Palmer win the Masters?

Answer: 4

Palmer won in '58, '60, '62, and 1964. He won a total of 7 Major Championships in his career.

8. Where did Tom Watson attend college?

Answer: Stanford

Watson grew up in Kansas, attended Stanford, and went on to win 8 major titles including 5 British Opens.

9. Which of the following golf legends has won more PGA tour events?

Answer: Sam Snead

Snead won 82 tournaments in his lengthy and extraordinary career.

10. By which nickname was Sam Snead known?

Answer: Slammin' Sammy

A long hitter for the times with a silky smooth swing, Snead was one of the original "Big Three" of golf. Along with Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan, Snead dominated golf in the '40s and early '50s.

Source: Author PTrowbridge

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