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Quiz about Golfing Terms
Quiz about Golfing Terms

Golfing Terms Trivia Quiz


Golf. Surely, the most 'frustrating' of games. Surely, the most 'confusing' of terms used to describe it, too. How many do you know? I give you a description, you give me the term. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by wez. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wez
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
58,082
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
8328
Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (3/10), Guest 78 (10/10), Guest 104 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Three under par for a hole is a(n) ___________ ? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The allowance made, in putting, for a slope is a ____________ ? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A temporary accumulation of water is ____________ ? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. A warning. Shouted to anyone in danger of being hit by the ball? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Situation, on green: when opponent's ball lays directly on line, between a player's ball and the hole? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The almost universally used golf grip, in which the little finger of the right hand, overlaps the forefinger of the left? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The old name, for a wooden club is ____________ ? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The distance from where a shot is played, to the spot where it first lands is a _________ ? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The player, or team, playing first from the tee, has this? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. A player with a handicap of zero, a 'par' golfer, is a ____________ ? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Three under par for a hole is a(n) ___________ ?

Answer: Albatross

Probably the most famous 'albatross' (then known as a 'double eagle') in golf history was scored by Gene Sarazen, at the Augusta Masters of 1935, on the 15th hole (known as the 'Firethorn').
2. The allowance made, in putting, for a slope is a ____________ ?

Answer: Borrow

The greens at Augusta (home of The Masters), are so severely sloped, that players may have to 'borrow' up to twenty feet, when lining up thier putts.
3. A temporary accumulation of water is ____________ ?

Answer: Casual water

The rules of golf state, that a ball may be moved, without penalty, from any non-permanent wet area.
4. A warning. Shouted to anyone in danger of being hit by the ball?

Answer: Fore

The first, of several, four-letter words, exchanged between players, as one group of players, hits balls towards another, in front of them on the course!
5. Situation, on green: when opponent's ball lays directly on line, between a player's ball and the hole?

Answer: Stymie

The rules permit the impeding ball is marked and moved. In the past, a player had to make his ball jump over, or swerve, past the offending ball.
6. The almost universally used golf grip, in which the little finger of the right hand, overlaps the forefinger of the left?

Answer: Vardon grip

Named after Harry Vardon. The Harry Vardon trophy is awarded annually, by the European PGA, to the leading player in the Order of Merit.
7. The old name, for a wooden club is ____________ ?

Answer: Brassey

Because of the brass plate on its sole, used for protection.
8. The distance from where a shot is played, to the spot where it first lands is a _________ ?

Answer: Carry

Used frequently by World Famous BBC Golf commentator, Peter Allis.
9. The player, or team, playing first from the tee, has this?

Answer: Honour

i.e. The player, playing first, has the 'honour' of being 'laughed at', first.
10. A player with a handicap of zero, a 'par' golfer, is a ____________ ?

Answer: Scratch player

As you've probably guessed, not me, by a long way.
Source: Author wez

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