Golf Quiz

How many Majors has Cameron Smith won?

Cameron Smith has won one Major, the 2022 British Open.

What is a driving range in golf?

A driving range is a facility where golfers can practice their golf swing hitting golf balls onto a wide open area.

Where is Alexander Björk from?

Alexander Björk is from Växjö, Sweden.

Who was Byron Nelson?

Byron Nelson was an American professional golfer who played between 1935 and 1946. He was widely considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. In total he won 63 professional tournaments including 52 PGA Tour events.

Why are LIV golfers allowed to play in the 2023 Masters?

Augusta National have decided to stay with their current criteria for invitations to the Masters Tournament. Their primary reasoning was that they chose "to honour the tradition of bringing together a preeminent field of golfers".

Where can I find golf trivia questions?

Why We Love Golf is the online website for golf trivia, questions and fun facts.

Who won the 2020 British Open?

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

How many Masters titles has Phil Mickelson won?

Phil Mickelson has won three Masters Tournaments (2004, 2006, 2010).

How does the PGA Tour make money?

According to an article in Forbes income from television rights provide 60% of each tournament's purse and the other 40% are provided by tournament sponsors.

Why do golf balls travel further in summer?

Golf balls mainly travel further in summer because there is less air density in warmer weather for the golf ball to fight against.

What is the maximum driver club head size?

The maximum legal driver club head size is 460cc.

How many double greens does the Old Course at St. Andrews have?

There are 7 double greens, leaving only the 1st, 9th, 17th, and 18th greens as single greens.

Who was the youngest number one ever in the Official World Golf Rankings for men?

Tiger Woods was 21 years, 167 days old when he first became world number one on June 15, 1997

Who designed TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida?

TPC Sawgrass was designed by course architects Pete and Alice Dye.

Where is Ewen Ferguson from?

Ewen Ferguson is from Glasgow, Scotland.

How many Majors has Craig Stadler won?

Craig Stadler has won one major championship, the 1982 Masters at Augusta.

Where is Sam Horsfield from?

Sam Horsfield is from Manchester, England.

What is Brooks Koepka’s Ryder Cup record?

Brooks Koepka has 7 wins, 6 losses and 2 halves from 15 matches.

What is Harris Barton’s golf handicap?

In early 2023 Harris Barton’s golf handicap was around 11.

What change is Augusta National making to hole 13 in 2022?

Augusta National have lengthened hole 13 by approximately 50 yards.

How Are Golf Balls Made?

You can now buy 2-piece, 3-piece or 4-piece golf balls. Manufacturers have determined they can provide different playability based on how the ball is constructed.

What is the lowest 18 hole score in relation to par at The British Open?

The lowest 18 hole score in relation to par at The Open is -9 and currently held by two players: Paul Broadhurst, 3rd round in 1990 and Rory McIlroy, 1st round in 2010.

Who has won the most Masters tournaments?

Jack Nicklaus. He has won 6 Masters tournaments.

Who said: “The most important shot in golf is the next one.“?

Ben Hogan said: “The most important shot in golf is the next one.“

How many Majors has Corey Pavin won?

Corey Pavin has won one major championship, the 1995 US Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

Who has the best Ryder Cup record?

Statistically speaking, Sergio Garcia has won the most Ryder Cup points in history with 28.5 points

What is the Solheim Cup?

The Solheim Cup is a biennial transatlantic match play competition for professional women golfers featuring the 12 best European players from the Ladies European Tour (LET) and the 12 best U.S. players from the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour.

Who is Jim “Bones” Mackay?

Jim “Bones” Mackay was the long-time caddy for Phil Mickelson and recently, started doing on course golf reporting for NBC.

When were the Tokyo 2021 Olympic golf tournaments played?

The Men's individual Golf Tournament will were held from 29 July to 1st August 2021 and the Women’s individual Golf Tournament were held from 4th to 7th August 2021.

How many Majors has Orville Moody won?

Orville Moody has won one major championship, the 1969 US Open at the Cypress Creek Course of Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas.

How many Majors has Byron Nelson won?

Byron Nelson has won 5 Major Championships: the Masters Tournament in 1937 and 1942, The US Open in 1939 and the PGA Championship in 1940 and 1945.

Where is Doug Ghim from?

Doug Ghim is from Des Plaines, Illinois.

How many Majors has Jordan Spieth won?

Jordan Spieth has won 3 major championships.

How many Majors has Tom Lehman won?

Tom Lehman has won one major tournament, The Open Championship in 1996.

How many professional tournaments has Fred Couples won?

Couples collected 15 victories during his PGA career including one major championship; the 1992 Masters.

In what city was the Bob Hope Classic played for more than 40 years?

Palm Springs. The Palm Springs Desert Classic was renamed the Bob Hope Classic in 1965 and was a popular Pro-Am for many years. The same tournament, as at Feb. 2019, is now called the Desert Classic.

Which golfer has won the most PGA European Tour Golfer of the Year awards?

Colin Montgomerie has won the award 4 times, the most of any player.

Where is Patrick Reed from?

Patrick was born in San Antonio, TX and spend his teenage years in Baton Rouge, LA

How many Majors has Lionel Hebert won?

Lionel Hebert has won one major championship, the 1957 PGA Championship at Miami Valley Golf Club in Dayton, Ohio.

What is the Arnold Palmer Invitational?

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.

Why is LIV Golf controversial?

Some oppose LIV Golf because it challenges the norm that has existed and supported many players and staff for many years, notably the USPGA and European Tours. The second concern that's raised most often is the funding being from Saudi Arabia.

Who was on the 2021 Canadian Olympic golf team?

Corey Conners, Mackenzie Hughes, Brooke Henderson and Alena Sharp

Where is The Greenbrier Resort?

The Greenbrier is located at 101 Main Street West White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia 24986, USA.

Where is David Lingmerth from?

David Lingmerth is from Tranås, Sweden.

What is John (Sam) Newman’s golf handicap?

On the 6th of April 2023 Sam Newman’s golf handicap was 10.8.

What is Adam Sandler’s golf handicap?

According to various sources Adam Sandler has a golf handicap of around 16.

What is Ben Roethlisberger's golf handicap?

According to the Icon Series website Ben Roethlisberger's golf handicap is currently 4.

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