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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.

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Why was Arnold Palmer called “The King”?

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As stated on the website arnoldpalmer.com he was called “The King” because of his prowess on the course, but more importantly because of his unfailing sense of kindness and thoughtfulness.

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What does the runner up at the Masters Tournament receive?

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Besides the prize money the runner-up at the Masters Tournament receives a silver medal and a silver salver.

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Name the 5 players who held the number one position of the Official World Golf Ranking for at least 52 successive weeks.

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Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson

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When did Tiger Woods make his first hole-in-one?

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Tiger Woods made his first hole-in-one at the age of eight.

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Who is Hank Haney?

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Hank Haney is an American professional golf instructor. He is best known for coaching Tiger Woods from 2004 - 2010.

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Why was the 2020 US Masters held in November?

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Leading in to April 2020 the global COVID-19 pandemic was still relatively new. Organisers were unclear how to safely hold major events like the US Masters. By the second half of the year many lessons had been learnt and it was deemed possible to hold the tournament in November.

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Who designed the PGA National Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida?

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The course was originally designed by Tom and George Fazio and redesigned by Jack Nicklaus in 2014.

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Where is Alex Fitzpatrick from?

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Alex Fitzpatrick is from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.

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What is Pep Guardiola’s golf handicap?

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According to the Icon Series Website (2022) Pep Guardiola’s golf handicap is 10.

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How many Majors has Lucas Glover won?

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Lucas Glover has won one Major Championship, the 2009 US Open.

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Who won the 2008 US Open at Torrey Pines?

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Tiger Woods won the 2008 US Open at Torrey Pines.

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How many golf courses are there in South Africa?

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There are over 450 golf courses in South Africa.

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How many Majors has Gene Littler won?

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Gene Littler has won one major championship, the 1961 US Open at the South Course of Oakland Hills Country Club in Birmingham, Michigan.

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How many Majors has Hal Sutton won?

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Hal Sutton has won one major championship, the 1983 PGA Championship at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, California.

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What is Clint Eastwood’s golf handicap?

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Clint Eastwood still reportedly has a respectable handicap of 24.

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Who won the AIG Women's Open 2020?

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Sophia Popov won the AIG Women's Open 2020

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What is “The Snail” putting stroke?

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“The Snail” putting stroke means striking the putt with your right pinky wrapped around the shaft, just inches from the ground.

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In what year was the par 3 tournament at The Masters first held?

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The first year the par 3 competition was officially held was in 1960 prior to that year’s main tournament.

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Where is the Los Angeles Country Club?

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The Los Angeles Country Club is located at 10101 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90024.

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What is Tom Watson’s net worth?

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In 2023 Tom Watson was estimated to have a net worth of around $25 million.

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How many Majors has Tom Watson won?

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Tom Watson won a total of eight Major Championships.

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Where is Patrick Rodgers from?

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Patrick Rodgers is from Avon, Indiana.

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How many Majors has Cameron Smith won?

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

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What is Tim Henman’s golf handicap?

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According to various sources Tim Henman is a plus handicapper.

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How many Majors has Charles Coody won?

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Charles Coody has won one major championship, the 1971 Masters at Augusta.

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Who is on the 2024 Polish Olympic golf team?

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Adrian Meronk is the only player on the 2024 Polish Olympic golf team.

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Tiger Woods won his Tiger Slam by holding all four Major titles at the one time (but not in the same year). Which tournament and year was his fourth Major win in a row to give him the Slam?

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Winning the 2001 Masters gave Tiger his very own Tiger Slam.

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What is the name of the famous bridge at the Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland?

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The bridge at the Old Course at St Andrews is called Swilcan Bridge.

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What is the difference between a chip and a pitch in golf?

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The main difference between a chip and a pitch shot is distance carried, trajectory, spin and club selection used to play each shot.

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What is Doug Pederson’s golf handicap?

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According to our research Doug Pederson’s golf handicap is around 8.

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How much did Jon Rahm get paid to join the LIV Golf Invitational Series?

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According to various sources LIV Golf signed Jon Rahm for $572 million.

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Who was on the 2021 Norwegian Olympic golf team?

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Viktor Hovland, Kristian K. Johannessen, Marianna Skarpnord and Tonje Daffinrud

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Where is Yannik Paul from?

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Yannik Pauli is from Frankfurt, Germany.

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What is Franz Klammer’s golf handicap?

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Franz Klammer’s lowest golf handicap was 4.3.

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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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