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Wonderful World of Golf Trivia Quiz

This is the World of Golf with a New Zealand flavour.

A multiple-choice quiz by weetbixkids. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
weetbixkids

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
71,807

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

Plays
587

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Question 1 of 5

1. Forty some years ago, Bob Charles became the first left-hander to win a Golfing Major, when he won the 1963 British Open. On which course did he accomplish this feat? Hint

Royal Lytham and St Anne's

St Andrew's

Royal Troon

Royal Birkdale

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Question 2 of 5

2. Who did Bob Charles defeat in the 1963 British Open? Hint

Tom Weiskoph

Tony Jacklin

Phil Rodgers

Gary Player

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Question 3 of 5

3. In 1978, Simon Owen another New Zealander, came close to tasting major golfing success. Who denied him his chance at fame and glory? Hint

Jack Nicklaus

Lee Trevino

Tom Watson

Gary Player

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Question 4 of 5

4. As well as tasting British Open success, Bob Charles has also won the Senior British Open, on how many occassions? Hint

two

once

three

four

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which of the following New Zealand golfer's has not won their National Championship? Hint

Matthew Lane

Michael Campbell

Steven Alker

Michael Long

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Forty some years ago, Bob Charles became the first left-hander to win a Golfing Major, when he won the 1963 British Open. On which course did he accomplish this feat?

Answer: Royal Lytham and St Anne's

Mike Weir is the unlikely second major left-handed winner edging out everybody's pick, Phil Mickelson.

2. Who did Bob Charles defeat in the 1963 British Open?

Answer: Phil Rodgers

Bob beat him in an 18 hole playoff which is no longer the method for deciding British Open winners.

3. In 1978, Simon Owen another New Zealander, came close to tasting major golfing success. Who denied him his chance at fame and glory?

Answer: Jack Nicklaus

Owen bogeyed the 16th hole on Sunday at St Andrews, while Jack birdied it, and the rest is history.

4. As well as tasting British Open success, Bob Charles has also won the Senior British Open, on how many occassions?

Answer: two

In 1989 and again in 1993.

5. Which of the following New Zealand golfer's has not won their National Championship?

Answer: Steven Alker

Source: Author weetbixkids

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