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The Four Majors Trivia Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge of golf's 4 majors.

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

Author
SCOTTYC

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
34,115

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1818

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How many major tournaments on the PGA Tour has Jack Nicklaus won in his career? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. On what hole at Augusta did Larry Mize chip in to beat Norman at the 1987 Masters? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. The famous Jack Nicklaus 1-iron that hit the flag stick on the 17th hole at Pebble Beach happened in what year? Hint

1982

1978

1962

1972

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Question 4 of 10

4. During the first round of the 1997 Masters, Tiger Woods shot a front nine score of 40. What did he shoot on the back 9? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ben Hogan won the US Open in 1950 and 1951. Who was the next player to win the U.S Open two years in a row? Hint

Jack Nicklaus

Ray Floyd

Walter Hagen

Curtis Strange

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Question 6 of 10

6. Hale Irwin won the 1990 U.S. Open. Who did he beat in a Monday 18 hole playoff? Hint

Payne Stewart

Wayne Grady

Corey Pavin

Mike Donald

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Question 7 of 10

7. The 1999 British Open, where Van del Velde broke down on the final hole, was played at what course? Hint

Royal Troon

Carnoustie

St Andrews

Murfield Village

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Question 8 of 10

8. His win in the 2008 US Open was major championship number ____ for Tiger Woods. Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Steve Elkington has 1 major win in his career. Which one? Hint

Masters

PGA Championship

U.S Open

British Open

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Question 10 of 10

10. Out of these 4 players, which one has never won a major? Hint

Jeff Sluman

Craig Stadler

Mark Brooks

Brad Faxon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many major tournaments on the PGA Tour has Jack Nicklaus won in his career?

Answer: 18

His final major came at the 1986 Masters. He is the oldest player to ever win the Masters.

2. On what hole at Augusta did Larry Mize chip in to beat Norman at the 1987 Masters?

Answer: 11

3. The famous Jack Nicklaus 1-iron that hit the flag stick on the 17th hole at Pebble Beach happened in what year?

Answer: 1972

4. During the first round of the 1997 Masters, Tiger Woods shot a front nine score of 40. What did he shoot on the back 9?

Answer: 30

5. Ben Hogan won the US Open in 1950 and 1951. Who was the next player to win the U.S Open two years in a row?

Answer: Curtis Strange

Curtis Strange won it in 1988 and 1989.

6. Hale Irwin won the 1990 U.S. Open. Who did he beat in a Monday 18 hole playoff?

Answer: Mike Donald

7. The 1999 British Open, where Van del Velde broke down on the final hole, was played at what course?

Answer: Carnoustie

8. His win in the 2008 US Open was major championship number ____ for Tiger Woods.

Answer: 14

9. Steve Elkington has 1 major win in his career. Which one?

Answer: PGA Championship

He won the PGA Championship in 1995.

10. Out of these 4 players, which one has never won a major?

Answer: Brad Faxon

Source: Author SCOTTYC

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