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The Sport of Golf Trivia Quiz

Growing up on a golf course had moments. Like the time my mother was cutting fairways, unbeknown to her the pillow she was sitting on flew out from underneath her. Feathers filled the air. Then it wasn't funny anymore. I was sent out to rake them up.

A multiple-choice quiz by Thehouseofruthanne. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Thehouseofruthanne

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
13,601

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
10 / 10

Plays
5178

Last 3 plays: parrotman2006 (9/10), cdecrj (10/10), xxFruitcakexx (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the game of golf, what is a birdie? Hint

A Little Bird

3 Strokes less than par

A Flower

One stroke less than par

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Question 2 of 10

2. While playing golf, what does par mean? Hint

An anagram of rap

A targeted score

Money Exchange

A parrot

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is known as the bunker? Hint

Ant hill

Sand trap

Bed of grass

Place for old clothes

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Question 4 of 10

4. In golf, what is a 'rough'? Hint

Fluted collar

Sound a dog makes

Thick grass along a golf course

Small fish

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is known as a wood? Hint

A growth of trees

A cask

To furnish with wood

A golf club with a wood head

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is known as the green? Hint

Green in color

A place to putt

Color of your eyes

Unripened fruit

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the game of golf, what is an iron? Hint

Any of several clubs with iron heads

An element

Mineral

Something to iron clothes with

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is an eagle known as? Hint

2 strokes less than par

An emblem

A large bird

Gold Coin

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Question 9 of 10

9. In golf, what is known as the cup? Hint

Being intoxicated

A small hole on the putting green

A coffee cup

A goblet

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the game of golf, where is the 19th hole? Hint

Home

5 miles away

Club House

Back to last hole

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the game of golf, what is a birdie?

Answer: One stroke less than par

A score of one stroke less than par for a hole.

2. While playing golf, what does par mean?

Answer: A targeted score

The targeted score for each individual hole estimated for each hole from its length.

3. What is known as the bunker?

Answer: Sand trap

A sand pit in which a golf ball may land after a golfer hits the ball from a distance.

4. In golf, what is a 'rough'?

Answer: Thick grass along a golf course

A rough is grass slightly higher than the course itself.

5. What is known as a wood?

Answer: A golf club with a wood head

A wood is usually used for teeing off. It enables the golfer to knock the ball harder and to go farther.

6. What is known as the green?

Answer: A place to putt

A green is a special plot of grass kept mowed to an eighth of a inch in height by using special mowing machines. In the old days a hose was dragged across the green to remove morning dew.

7. In the game of golf, what is an iron?

Answer: Any of several clubs with iron heads

There are nine iron golf clubs in a set, and each club has its own number 1 to 9. Irons are chosen accordingly to length of shot needed.

8. What is an eagle known as?

Answer: 2 strokes less than par

A score of two strokes less than par on any hole, but on a par 3 hole it's usually referred to as a hole-in-one.

9. In golf, what is known as the cup?

Answer: A small hole on the putting green

A cup is placed in different areas of the green by a special tool that digs into soil. When soil is collected it is placed in the previous hole so only the new hole remains. Thus, changing holes: 'fun thing'.

10. In the game of golf, where is the 19th hole?

Answer: Club House

The 19th hole is played inside the club house. Usually the grill.

Source: Author Thehouseofruthanne

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