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Karsten Solheim came up with a unique way to reward tour professionals for winning tournaments using ping putters. Each victory is commemorated by creating two gold plated replicas of the winning putter. One of them is given to the winning champion and the other one is kept at Ping's headquarters in Phoenix.

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Do amateurs get paid at PGA tournaments?

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No, amateur golfers do not receive prize money at PGA Tour tournaments.

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What is Francesco Molinari’s Ryder Cup Record?

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Francesco Molinari’s Ryder Cup Record is 5-4-2

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What is the PGA TOUR Courage Award?

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The PGA TOUR Courage Award is presented to a person who, through courage and perseverance, has overcome extraordinary adversity, such as personal tragedy or debilitating injury or illness, to make a significant and meaningful contribution to the game of golf.

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Who was Mike Souchak's most memorable playing partner?

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Hans Hess, a colorful, kind, and energetic Austrian that was an employee at Innisbrook Golf Resort while Mike Souchak was the resident pro.

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What was Dennis Quaid’s lowest handicap?

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Dennis Quaid’s handicap was 1 at one point when he was playing every day.

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What is Jim Furyk’s Ryder Cup Record?

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Jim Furyk’s Ryder Cup Record is 10-20-4

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Who owns the DP World Tour (PGA European Tour)?

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The PGA European Tour is a golfer-controlled organisation whose main purpose is to maximise the income of professional golfers. The PGA European Tour is a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) which is run by professional staff. The PGA European Tour is controlled by its playing members via a board of directors of 12 elected past and present tour players and a tournament committee of 14 current players.

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What was the original term used for the club closest to what we now know as a 9 iron?

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Closest to today’s 9 iron was the Niblick.

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How big was the purse in The Match between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson played on November 23, 2018?

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US $9 million.

In 2018 Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson played in The Match for a purse of $9 million.

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What is Ricky Ponting’s Golf Handicap?

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Ricky Ponting’s Golf Handicap is +1

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Who was on the 2021 Spanish Olympic golf team?

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Jon Rahm (tested positive for Covid-10 and had to withdraw), Rafa Cabrera-Bello, Carlota Ciganda and Azahara Muno

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What is Mark Calcavecchia’s net worth?

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In 2023 Mark Calcavecchia was estimated to have a net worth of around $13 million.

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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 difference between a forged clubhead and a clubhead that is cast?

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Forged irons are shaped from a solid piece of steel. For cast irons a mould is made of the shape of the head and molten metal is poured in to the cast.

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What is Tony Finau's Ryder Cup Record?

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Tony Finau's Ryder Cup Record is 3-3-0

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Where is PGA Tour Player Max Homa from?

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Max Homa is from Burbank, California.

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How many majors has Stewart Cink won?

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Stewart Cink has won one major, The Open Championship in 2009 at Turnberry.

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Where is Matthias Schwab from?

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Matthias Schwab is from Schladming, Austria

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Where is The Caves Valley Golf Club?

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The Caves Valley Golf Club is located at 2910 Blendon Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117.

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Where is the East Lake Golf Club?

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East Lake Golf Club is located at 2575 Alston Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30317

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What is Gareth Bale’s golf handicap?

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In 2023 Gareth Bale’s golf handicap was around 2.

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

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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.

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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 CC Sabathia’s golf handicap

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According to our research CC Sabathia’s golf handicap is around 26.

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How many Majors has Lee Janzen won?

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Lee Janzen has won two major championships, the 1993 US Open at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey, west of New York City and the 1998 US Open at the Lake Course of the Olympic Club in San Francisco, California.

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What is Bryson DeChambeau’s average driving distance?

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Bryson DeChambeau’s average driving distance in 2021 was 323.7 yards (295 metres).

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Who won the 2022 Masters at Augusta?

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Scottie Scheffler won the 2022 Masters at Augusta with a Tournament total of 10-under 278.

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What is Steve Stricker’s net worth?

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In 2023 Steve Stricker was estimated to have a net worth of around $20 million.

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What is the Payne Stewart Award?

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The Payne Stewart Award is an annual award given to a player whose "values align with the character, charity and sportsmanship that Stewart showed''. It also includes respect for the traditions of the game.

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How many Majors has Jim Barnes won?

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Jim Barnes has won four major championships, the 1916 and 1919 PGA Championship, the 1921 US Open and the 1925 Open Championship.

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Who is on the 2024 USA Olympic golf team?

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World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, defending gold medalist Xander Schauffele, Wyndham Clark, Collin Morikawa, Nelly Korda, Lilia Vu and Rose Zhang.

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How long is the longest golf hole in the world?

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The Internet throws up a few different answers but, according to all we could find via our research, currently the world’s longest hole is the 3rd hole at the Gunsan Country Club in South Korea. It measures 1004 meters / 1,097 yards from the back pegs.

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How many Majors has Dustin Johnson won?

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Dustin Johnson has won 2 major championships.

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What is Justin Thomas' Presidents Cup record?

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Justin Thomas has an impressive fourball and foursomes record in Presidents Cup matches but his singles is behind. Overall, 6-2-2.

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What is the Arnold Palmer Cup?

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The Arnold Palmer Cup is an annual team golf competition for college and university students from around the world.

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How Many Majors Has Brendon Todd Won?

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Brendon Todd has not won a golf major

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How many eagles do tour players have a year?

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In the 2020 PGA season the tour average for eagles per player was 3.

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What does bounce mean on a golf wedge?

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Bounce on a golf wedge refers to the angle between the leading edge of the club's sole (the bottom part that interacts with the ground) and the lowest point of the club's sole or trailing edge.

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