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Golf Ball Stew Trivia Quiz

An all multiple choice mix about the sport of golf. I hope you enjoy it. :)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
332,395

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1935

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Nicknamed "The Big Easy", this multi-sport playing golfer turned pro in 1989. He won the U.S. Open in 1994 and 1997. Who was this South African golfer? Hint

Ronnie O'Sullivan

Arnold Palmer

Sterling Marlin

Ernie Els

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Question 2 of 10

2. Peter Thomson was a great golfer in his career. He was a three-time Australian Open Champion, and nine-time New Zealand Open Champion. Which major tournament did he win five times between 1954-1965? Hint

U.S. Chalmers

Japan Open

British Open

Pontiac Open

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Question 3 of 10

3. Golf fans watched this great in 1986 win the Masters golf tournament, his final victory on the PGA Tour, and his 18th major championship. Which Hall of Fame golfer is this? Hint

Jack Nicklaus

Bobby Jones

Tiger Woods

Richard Childress

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Question 4 of 10

4. This South African golfer was nicknamed "The Goose", and has won two U.S. Open titles. Who is this from Pietersburg? Hint

Rich Gossage

Retief Goosen

Sterling Marlin

Pedro Goosereng

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who won the 85th PGA Championship in 2003? Hint

John Daly

Shaun Micheel

Freddie Blassie

Kevin Nash

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many times did Arnold Palmer win the Masters golf tournament in his career? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Lanny Wadkins won his first major in the PGA Championship in 1977 at this golf course. Tom Kite won the U.S. Open in 1992 at this same course. Which course was it? Hint

Pebble Beach

Oakland Hills

Caesar National

Stinson Beach

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Question 8 of 10

8. The 2004 British Open was played in Scotland. Who was the winner after a four-hole playoff? Hint

Todd Hamilton

Seve Ballesteros

Lee Greenwood

Dick Butkus

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which golfer set a record for winning 49 tournaments on the European Tour, then retired in 2007 due to poor health? Hint

Bernhard Langer

Seve Ballesteros

Matt Kenseth

Jamaal Wilkes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which golf tournament are you awarded the 'green jacket' as the winner? Hint

Davis Cup

The Masters

Breeders Cup

Napal Open

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Nicknamed "The Big Easy", this multi-sport playing golfer turned pro in 1989. He won the U.S. Open in 1994 and 1997. Who was this South African golfer?

Answer: Ernie Els

Els was also a noted cricket, rugby, and tennis player. Before turning pro, Els also defeated Phil Mickelson in the under-14 tournament crown in California. Ernie also won the British Open in 2002.

Answer: British Open

Peter turned pro in 1949, then clinched his existence by winning his first New Zealand Open in 1950. In addition to Peter's 100 worldwide tournaments wins, he notched the British Open five times. The final crown of his career came with winning the British PGA Seniors title in 1988.

3. Golf fans watched this great in 1986 win the Masters golf tournament, his final victory on the PGA Tour, and his 18th major championship. Which Hall of Fame golfer is this?

Answer: Jack Nicklaus

Jack turned pro in 1962, and from that time until 1986, he won 70 PGA events. Who would have known that his father, Charlie who was pharmacist, would see what the future held for Jack. Nicklaus would also set a record for being the oldest Masters winner at age 46. He inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974.

4. This South African golfer was nicknamed "The Goose", and has won two U.S. Open titles. Who is this from Pietersburg?

Answer: Retief Goosen

The Goose turned pro in 1999. He won the U.S. Open in 2001 and 2004.

5. Who won the 85th PGA Championship in 2003?

Answer: Shaun Micheel

The American-born Floridian came through to be another first-time winner. The three runner-ups were Chad Campbell, Tim Clark, and Alex Cejka. Tiger Woods finished tied for the 39th position, finishing at 12-over par.

6. How many times did Arnold Palmer win the Masters golf tournament in his career?

Answer: 4

Nicknamed "The King", Palmer won seven major championships during his great career. His Masters wins came in 1958, 1960, 1962, and 1964.

7. Lanny Wadkins won his first major in the PGA Championship in 1977 at this golf course. Tom Kite won the U.S. Open in 1992 at this same course. Which course was it?

Answer: Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach golf course opened for golfers and fans in 1919. Lanny Wadkins won his only major in the 1977 PGA championship, and Tom Kite won his first only major at the 1992 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. The 2010 U.S. Open was the fifth time that Pebble Beach hosted this tournament. Graeme McDowell won it in 2010.

8. The 2004 British Open was played in Scotland. Who was the winner after a four-hole playoff?

Answer: Todd Hamilton

Hamilton and Ernie Els tied with a -10. Els had a bogey on the third playoff hole, eventually giving the championship away with Hamilton shooting par on each hole. Els also shot a hole-in-one on the eight hole in the first round.

9. Which golfer set a record for winning 49 tournaments on the European Tour, then retired in 2007 due to poor health?

Answer: Seve Ballesteros

In the late 1970s and 1980s, Seve won five major tournaments, including the Open Championship three times and the Masters twice. He also helped the European team to five Ryder Cup wins.

10. Which golf tournament are you awarded the 'green jacket' as the winner?

Answer: The Masters

The Masters is an annual tournament played at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. It was founded by the great Bobby Jones and opened in 1933. It is one of the four major professional golf tournaments. Each hole on the course is named relating to a shrub or a tree. It has four par-5 holes on the course.

Source: Author Nightmare

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