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The slope rating of a golf course is the relative comparison of a bogey and scratch golfer’s ability to score. The higher the slope the more difficult the golf course.

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How much did Dustin Johnson get paid to join the LIV Golf Invitational Series?

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According to various sources LIV Golf signed Dustin Johnson to a four year contract worth $125 million.

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Why do golf balls have dimples?

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The dimples ensure the air follows a little more around the back of a ball in flight than it would if the ball had no dimples. This reduces the size of the 'wake' behind the ball and the ball goes further.

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How much did Lee Westwood get paid to join the LIV Golf Invitational Series?

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According to various sources LIV Golf signed Lee Westwood for $20-30 million.

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Who was the first lefty (left-handed) golfer to win a major?

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Bob Charles was the first left-handed golfer to win a Major tournament. He won the 1963 Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

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Where is Luke List from?

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Luke List is from Seattle, Washington.

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How Many Majors Has Webb Simpson Won?

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Webb Simpson has 1 major championship – the 2012 US Open at Olympic Club

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What was the most viewed question on Why We Love Golf in 2020?

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The most viewed question on Why We Love Golf in 2022 was: Where is PGA Professional Rick Shiels from?

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What is The PGA Tour Latinoamérica?

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The PGA Tour Latinoamérica (Latin America) is a professional golf tour in Latin America. It was founded in 2012 and is operated by the PGA Tour.

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Why is golf 18 holes?

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The Old course at St. Andrews evolved into 9 holes 'out' and 9 holes'back' to the start. This became the default for all courses.

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Who won the 2020 British Open?

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No one. The R&A decided to cancel The Open in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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What is Davis Love III’s Ryder Cup Record?

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Davis Love III’s Ryder Cup Record is 9-12-5

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What is Bryson DeChambeau’s Ryder Cup record?

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Bryson DeChambeau's Ryder Cup Record is 3 wins, 6 losses and 2 ties.

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How many Majors has Shane Lowry won?

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Shane Lowry has won one Major Championship, the 2019 Open at Royal Portrush.

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What was the total prize money at the 2022 US Women's Open Golf Championship?

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The purse for the 2022 US Women’s Open increased to $10 million, a $4.5 million leap over 2021.

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Where is the Postage Stamp, a famous hole in Scottish Golf; can you name the course and the hole?

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The 8th hole at Royal Troon is known as Postage Stamp.

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What is the Arnold Palmer Invitational?

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It’s one of five tournaments given invitational status by the PGA and it's played at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge every March.

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When and where was Bridgestone Golf founded?

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Bridgestone was founded in Japan in 1931 and first produced golf balls in 1935

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Who were the past champions not playing at the 2023 Masters?

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Past champions not playing at the Masters in 2023 were: Tommy Aaron, Jack Burke Jr., Angel Cabrera, Charles Coody, Ben Crenshaw, Nick Faldo, Raymond Floyd, Trevor Immelman, Jack Nicklaus, Mark O'Meara, Gary Player, Craig Stadler, Tom Watson, Ian Woosnam and Fuzzy Zoeller.

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What is the name of the golf movie Adam Sandler starred in?

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The name of the golf movie Adam Sandler starred in is "Happy Gilmore."

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Where is PGA Tour Player Seamus Power from?

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Seamus Power is from Tooraneena, Ireland.

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What is Matt Fitzpatrick's Ryder Cup record?

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Fitzpatrick's Ryder Cup Record is 3 wins, 8 losses and 1 tie.

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Who won the first Players Championship that was played in 1974?

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Of course, it had to be Jack Nicklaus.

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What is the lowest single round score (18 holes) at the Masters?

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The lowest single round score at the Masters at Augusta Golf Club is 63 (9 under par). Nick Price was the first to accomplish 63 in 1986. Greg Norman tied the record in 1996.

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