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South African Golfers Trivia Quiz

Can you identify South Africans who know how to hit a golf ball professionally? In this quiz you'll learn the names of 40 golfers, 10 of whom you'll get to know close up.

A multiple-choice quiz by sterretjie101. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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sterretjie101

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
300,085

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. This South African golfer is sadly no longer with us. He played from scratch when he was a boy of 14, and is remembered as one of the best putters in the history of the sport. After playing his first British Open in 1936, he served in the wartime airforce before returning to palm in the tournament two years in a row. Hint

Bobby Cole

Hendrik Buhrmann

Dennis Hutchinson

Bobby Locke

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Question 2 of 10

2. This South African golfer's career started when he was eighteen years old. In 1971 he won the Spanish Open, the World Cup three years later and the Spanish Open in 1979. Hint

Dale Hayes

John Bland

Tim Clarke

John Fourie

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Question 3 of 10

3. Hailing from Pietersburg in the Limpopo Province, this well-known South African golfer is affectionately known as a type of waterbird. Hint

Rory Sabattini

Tienie Britz

Darren Fichardt

Retief Goosen

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Question 4 of 10

4. After a golfing career in South Africa and Europe, this South African golfer turned to teaching the sport. He was honoured as the PGA teacher of the year in 2003. In 2004, he took to the golf course again as senior and won the Barbados Open. Hint

Hennie Otto

Gaven Levenson

John Mashego

Clinton Whitelaw

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Question 5 of 10

5. A gifted sportsman, this South African golfer also excelled in cricket, rugby and tennis. He turned pro in 1989. Having wins in both US Open and British Open under his belt, he was at one time rated number one in the world. Hint

Allem Fulton

Trevor Immelman

Ernie Els

Vincent Tshabalala

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Question 6 of 10

6. Turning pro in 1969, this South African golfer from Mafikeng won the German Open seven years later. He won five titles between 1993 and 1995, among it the US Senior Open in 1994. Hint

Tony Johnstone

Simon Hobday

Louis Oosthuizen

Ian Palmer

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Question 7 of 10

7. This South African golfer used his teenage pocket money from picking grapes to buy his first set of clubs. After working as a cigarette salesman, he turned pro in 1981. In 2008, his son Sean proudly caddied for him in the British Open. Hint

Charl Schwartzel

Harold Henning

Hugh Baiocchi

David Frost

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Question 8 of 10

8. Born in Cape Town, this South African golfer opened the first woman-owned pro shop in South Africa. In 2004, she was elected as chief executive of the Women's World Cup of Golf. Hint

Asleigh Simon

Lee-Anne Pace

Laurette Maritz

Tanya Fourie

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Question 9 of 10

9. Although this South African golfer only played his first round of golf at age fourteen, he became a golfing legend. Nicknamed Black Knight, he is one of the original inductees in the Golf Hall of Fame and one of only a handful honorary members of the Royal and Ancient at St Andrews. Hint

Sewsunker Sewqolum

Gary Player

James Kingston

James 'Cobra' Kamte

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Question 10 of 10

10. Another Cape Townian, this South African golfer moved to the US in 1971 and was voted Rookie of the Year. By the time she retired in 2004, she was among the top ten lady golfers in the world, having won two major championships. Hint

Nicky le Roux

Sally Little

Stacy-Lee Bregman

Alison Sheard

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Bobby Locke

Bobby Locke hailed from the town Germiston east of Johannesburg. With his trademark pants, socks and white shoes, he was known for the phrase: "You drive for show, but putt for dough." He was the first South African to win a major when he pocketed the British Open in 1949.

In later years, a serious car accident left him with eye problems that eventually contributed to his retirement. He died in 1987.

2. This South African golfer's career started when he was eighteen years old. In 1971 he won the Spanish Open, the World Cup three years later and the Spanish Open in 1979.

Answer: Dale Hayes

Dale Hayes was born in Pretoria. His career is truly international, including the Swiss, Columbian, Italian, and French Open. In 1975, he was awarded the European Order of Merit. He later worked as a television sports commentator.

3. Hailing from Pietersburg in the Limpopo Province, this well-known South African golfer is affectionately known as a type of waterbird.

Answer: Retief Goosen

Retief Goosen is nicknamed 'The Goose'. At fifteen, he was hit by lightning on a golf course, the bolt knocking him unconscious and melting his rubber soles. Undeterred, Goosen turned pro in 1999 and won his first major two years later. He took the US Open title in 2001 and again in 2004.
Pietersburg is now Polokwane.

Answer: Gaven Levenson

Gaven Levenson may not be so well-known, but he won five titles, including the South African Open. He was later a respected golf teacher and golf pro in Johannesburg, the city of his birth.

Answer: Ernie Els

Ernie Els is known as 'The Big Easy' due to his easy temperament and relaxed swing. He won the under-14 title in San Diego, defeating Phil Mickelson. In 1994 and again in 1997 he won the US Open before nailing the British Open in 2002.

6. Turning pro in 1969, this South African golfer from Mafikeng won the German Open seven years later. He won five titles between 1993 and 1995, among it the US Senior Open in 1994.

Answer: Simon Hobday

Simon Hobday only turned pro at age 29. He was the SA Open Champion in 1971 and that of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) eight years later. As senior, he played mainly in the USA.

Answer: David Frost

David Frost started his career at age 22. He set the modern-day record of 65 on the Old Course at St Andrews in the 2005 British Open. He later owned and ran a wine business, naming his wines after famous golf players.

8. Born in Cape Town, this South African golfer opened the first woman-owned pro shop in South Africa. In 2004, she was elected as chief executive of the Women's World Cup of Golf.

Answer: Tanya Fourie

Tanya Fourie was crowned SA Sportswoman in 2005 after a career spanning sixteen years. She later became CEO of the Ladies African Tour.

Answer: Gary Player

Gary Player has 163 international wins to his name. Seven years after turning pro in 1953, he won the British Open and the Masters two years later. He was one of only five players to hold the so-called Grand Slam. The only player in the 20th century to win the British Open in three different decades, the Black Knight also designs golf course and breeds racehorses.

Answer: Sally Little

Sally Little moved from Cape Town to the USA to further her golfing career, becoming a US citizen in 1982. She has two major championships under her belt, the last being the Canadian Open in 1988. She later became a formidable golf course designer.

Source: Author sterretjie101

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