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European Tour Trivia Quiz

Those who are interested in golf will be familiar with the work of the European tour and what it aims to achieve within the golfing industry. The European tour is gaining in recognition and is continuing to grow across the world. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by ChrisA_66. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ChrisA_66

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
283,077

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
191

Question 1 of 10

1. When was the PGA European Tour established? Hint

1999

1945

1972

1938

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which player set a record for most tournaments won on the European Tour, who sadly announced his retirement in 2007? Hint

Seve Ballesteros

Nick Faldo

Ian Woosnam

Colin Montgomerie

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who became the oldest winner on the European Tour when he won the Madeira Island Open in 2001? Hint

Bernhard Langer

Mark James

Eduardo Romero

Des Smyth

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the final tournament of the season, where only the top 60 players in the order of merit are eligible? Hint

KLM Open

Portugal Masters

The Scottish Open

Volvo Masters

5. Who became the first Chilean professional to win on the European Tour, after clinching the Indonesion Open title (2008) ahead of Jeev Milkha Singh, in what can only be described as a tense finale? Hint

Andres Romero

Guillermo Encina

Felipe Aguilar

Nicole Perrot

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who won the European Tour order of merit title in 2007, after only playing 12 events, which was quite an achievement at the time? Hint

Justin Rose

Vijay Singh

Ernie Els

Henrik Stenson

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many major tournaments are played within one season? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which tournament is the most financially rewarding on the European Tour, excluding Majors and WGCs? Hint

The Scottish Open

HSBC Champions

Volvo Masters

European Open

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Question 9 of 10

9. On which course is the U.S. Masters played every year, for which the winner receives the 'Green Jacket'? Hint

Pebble Beach Golf Links

Medinah Country Club

Doral

Augusta National

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Question 10 of 10

10. Europe retained the Ryder Cup on two successive occasions in 2004 and 2006 after winning it in 2002, but on which course will the Ryder Cup see in 2008? Hint

St. Andrews

Torrey Pines

Carnoustie

Valhalla Golf Club

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was the PGA European Tour established?

Answer: 1972

The European tour first began in the early 1930s where it was played in Europe, predominantly Scotland. However, as the game of golf increased in popularity, the tour grew and this culminates in what we have now as the European tour.

2. Which player set a record for most tournaments won on the European Tour, who sadly announced his retirement in 2007?

Answer: Seve Ballesteros

Severiano (Seve, as he is more commonly known) Ballesteros set a record with 49 wins, although some people say that the total is actually 50, we shall save the argument for later. He used to be number one in the world at his peak, however, unfortunately due to poor performances, he has decided to retire at the age of 50.

3. Who became the oldest winner on the European Tour when he won the Madeira Island Open in 2001?

Answer: Des Smyth

Ireland's Des Smyth aged 48 years and 34 days, surpassing the previous record holder Neil Coles who was 48 years and 14 days when he clinched the title.

4. What is the name of the final tournament of the season, where only the top 60 players in the order of merit are eligible?

Answer: Volvo Masters

The Volvo masters is the final event of an action-packed season on the European tour. It is also the last counting event towards the seasons order of merit, and this increases its importance within the European tour schedule.

Answer: Felipe Aguilar

Felipe Aguilar became the inaugural Chilean to win on the European Tour, emulating Nicole Perrot after she clinched her first title on the Ladies European Tour (LET). Thanks has to go to Singh who bogeyed the final hole to gift victory to Felipe.

6. Who won the European Tour order of merit title in 2007, after only playing 12 events, which was quite an achievement at the time?

Answer: Justin Rose

Justin Rose obtained the European tour order of merit after winning the final tournament of the season, and seeing off the challenges from his cloest rivals, Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els.

7. How many major tournaments are played within one season?

Answer: 4

The Open, U.S. PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and the U.S. Masters all of which offer a significant amount of prize money. Any professional will know he has done well when he plays in one of these.

8. Which tournament is the most financially rewarding on the European Tour, excluding Majors and WGCs?

Answer: The Scottish Open

The Scottish Open has a large payout to all of its participants. This attracts players from all continents of the world. Gregory Havret won this event in 2007 earning himself a healthy prize, beating Phil Mickelson in a playoff.

9. On which course is the U.S. Masters played every year, for which the winner receives the 'Green Jacket'?

Answer: Augusta National

This is the first major of the season and unlike the three other major events, its course remains the same each year.

10. Europe retained the Ryder Cup on two successive occasions in 2004 and 2006 after winning it in 2002, but on which course will the Ryder Cup see in 2008?

Answer: Valhalla Golf Club

The Ryder Cup will be played in Valhalla G.C., Louisville, where the USA will be hoping to spoil the European party, and capture the trophy that has alluded them on the previous 3 occasions.

Source: Author ChrisA_66

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