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PGA Golf Trivia Quiz

This is a multiple choice quiz on golf.

A multiple-choice quiz by RedsRock29. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
RedsRock29

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
233,612

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2361

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (7/10), Guest 65 (4/10), Guest 130 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which eccentric pro golfer is known for eating volcanic sand? Hint

Gary McCord

John Daly

Ian Woosnam

Jesper Parnevik

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1996, golf sensation Tiger Woods left which University to turn pro? Hint

Stanford

UCLA

Princeton

Wake Forest

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who celebrated his 1982 tournament players win by jumping into a water hazard? Hint

Johnny Miller

Jerry Pate

Jack Nicklaus

Jeff Sluman

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Question 4 of 10

4. The son of what famous entertainer won the 1981 U.S. Amateur Golf Championship? Hint

Bing Crosby

Perry Como

Dean Martin

Bob Hope

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Question 5 of 10

5. Spectators at Augusta National who view the Masters are called what? Hint

Invitees

Commoners

Patrons

Fans

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 2001, who made the first hole-in-one on a Par-4 in PGA history? Hint

Lleyton Hewitt

Andrew Magee

John Huston

Tiger Woods

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many points does a birdie earn in golf's modified Stableford scoring system? Hint

It depends on what par is

-1

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Question 8 of 10

8. While at the University of Arizona in 1991, who was named College Golfer of the Year? Hint

Kelly Robbins

Annika Sorenstam

Dottie Pepper

Jane Crafter

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which senior was 67 years old when he made the cut at a PGA Tournament in 1979? Hint

Sam Snead

Ben Hogan

Lee Trevino

Jack Nicklaus

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Question 10 of 10

10. What famous body of water guards the 12th Hole at Augusta National? Hint

Rae's Creek

Dunbar Pond

Lake Jones

Indian Brook

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Apr 12 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
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Apr 04 2024 : Guest 130: 4/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which eccentric pro golfer is known for eating volcanic sand?

Answer: Jesper Parnevik

Sweden's Jesper Parnevik won his first PGA Title in 1998.

2. In 1996, golf sensation Tiger Woods left which University to turn pro?

Answer: Stanford

Tiger Woods was the 1996 NCAA Individual Golf Champion while playing for Stanford University.

3. Who celebrated his 1982 tournament players win by jumping into a water hazard?

Answer: Jerry Pate

Jerry Pate became a fixture on highlight films when he made his fully clothed plunge.

4. The son of what famous entertainer won the 1981 U.S. Amateur Golf Championship?

Answer: Bing Crosby

Nathaniel Crosby won at San Francisco's Olympic Club, just a few miles from his home.

5. Spectators at Augusta National who view the Masters are called what?

Answer: Patrons

Augusta has always had strict rules about pretty much anything and everything.

6. In 2001, who made the first hole-in-one on a Par-4 in PGA history?

Answer: Andrew Magee

His spot bounced off the putter of Tom Byrum and rolled straight into the hole.

7. How many points does a birdie earn in golf's modified Stableford scoring system?

Answer: 2

With extra points for sub par scores, the system awards players who are aggressive.

8. While at the University of Arizona in 1991, who was named College Golfer of the Year?

Answer: Annika Sorenstam

Her success continued as she won back-to-back U.S. Opens in 1995 and 1996.

9. Which senior was 67 years old when he made the cut at a PGA Tournament in 1979?

Answer: Sam Snead

The geriatric wonder made the cut at Westchester that year.

10. What famous body of water guards the 12th Hole at Augusta National?

Answer: Rae's Creek

Many green-jacketed dreams have found a watery grave in treacherous Rae's Creek.

Source: Author RedsRock29

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