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Know Your Golfers? Trivia Quiz

This quiz will introduce you to some interesting and controversial facts about the professional golfers we all know and love.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sttgal. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Sttgal

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
325,331

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What famous Canadian golfer is also known by the nickname "Disco Dick"? Hint

Mike Weir

Stewart Anderson

Stephen Ames

Richard Zokol

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which PGA golfer passed out after a heavy drinking binge at a Hooters in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 2008? Hint

John Daly

Bubba Watson

Fuzzy Zoeller

Ian Poulter

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2003, which PGA tour player was at the center of a controversy because of a statement aimed toward the LPGA player Annika Sorenstam? Hint

Vijay Singh

Davis Love III

Tiger Woods

Boo Weekley

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which famous golfer won his first career PGA Tour title event on Canadian soil? Hint

Jack Nicklaus

Arnold Palmer

Tom Watson

Sam Snead

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who met their untimely demise at the New Golf Club in St. Andrew's, Scotland, in 1908 after falling down a flight of stairs? Hint

Young Tom Morris

Andrew Strath

Willie Parker

Old Tom Morris

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Masters champion chose to serve elk, wild boar and Arctic char at the 2004 champion's dinner? Hint

Mike Weir

Phil Mickelson

Tiger Woods

Zach Johnson

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Question 7 of 10

7. On August 4, 2005, which PGA golfer tried to drive a golf ball over Niagara Falls? Hint

Vijay Singh

Mike Weir

John Daly

Phil Mickelson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these was the youngest female golfer to win at a LPGA major event? Hint

Michelle Wie

Christie Kerr

Natalie Gulbis

Morgan Pressel

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these was the oldest golfer to win a men's major PGA Championship? Hint

Jack Nicklaus

Harry Vardon

Julius Boros

Phil Mickelson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which golfer's marital infidelity came to light in November 2009, after his wife discovered a text message on his cell phone that was sent by his alleged mistress? Hint

Zach Johnson

Jack Nicklaus

John Daly

Tiger Woods

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What famous Canadian golfer is also known by the nickname "Disco Dick"?

Answer: Richard Zokol

In the early 1980s, Richard Zokol used to play tournaments while listening to his walkman earning himself the nickname "Disco Dick".

2. Which PGA golfer passed out after a heavy drinking binge at a Hooters in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 2008?

Answer: John Daly

On October 29, 2008, staff at Hooters in Winston-Salem called police after John Daly became extremely intoxicated and uncooperative. He was taken into police custody for a 24-hour detoxification and released the next day.

3. In 2003, which PGA tour player was at the center of a controversy because of a statement aimed toward the LPGA player Annika Sorenstam?

Answer: Vijay Singh

In May of 2003, Vijay Singh made a controversial statement by telling the Associated Press that because she is a woman, Annika Sorenstam should not be allowed to play in a men's tour event.

4. Which famous golfer won his first career PGA Tour title event on Canadian soil?

Answer: Arnold Palmer

Arnold Palmer won the Canadian Open in 1955 which was held at the Weston Golf & Country Club in Toronto, Ontario. This was Arnold's first of many wins at a PGA Tour event.

5. Who met their untimely demise at the New Golf Club in St. Andrew's, Scotland, in 1908 after falling down a flight of stairs?

Answer: Old Tom Morris

Morris is interred at the St. Andrew's Cathedral Cemetery where thousands of golfers travel to each year to pay homage to one of the pioneers of the game of golf.

6. Which Masters champion chose to serve elk, wild boar and Arctic char at the 2004 champion's dinner?

Answer: Mike Weir

After winning the 2003 Master's Tournament, Mike Weir chose to serve these little known traditional Canadian dishes at the formal dinner.

7. On August 4, 2005, which PGA golfer tried to drive a golf ball over Niagara Falls?

Answer: John Daly

In a live televised event, John Daly tried to drive a golf ball 342 yards from the Canadian side of Niagara Falls into the American side. Although he was not successful, he gained media attention for his new golf course, Thundering Waters Golf Club, which opened the day before in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

8. Which of these was the youngest female golfer to win at a LPGA major event?

Answer: Morgan Pressel

At 18 years, 10 months and 9 days, Morgan Pressel was the youngest woman to win a LPGA major event by scoring 3 under par at the 2007 Kraft Nabisco Championship.

9. Which of these was the oldest golfer to win a men's major PGA Championship?

Answer: Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson won the 2021 PGA Championship at the age of 50 years, 11 months, 7 days, earning him the title of the oldest man ever to win the PGA Championship.

10. Which golfer's marital infidelity came to light in November 2009, after his wife discovered a text message on his cell phone that was sent by his alleged mistress?

Answer: Tiger Woods

In November of 2009, Tiger's wife Elin, discovered racy text messages sent to Tiger by Rachel Uchitel. After being confronted by his golf club wielding wife, Tiger fled their Windermere, Florida, mansion only to crash his Cadillac Escalade into a fire hydrant.

Source: Author Sttgal

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