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How many clubs can you have in your bag? What happens if a bird takes your ball? What is a bogie? They're all here. Fill up your bag with these golfing quizzes!
9 quizzes and 110 trivia questions.
1.
  Golf Rules    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
It's true golf does rule! However, this is a quiz about the rules of golf. If you wanna play this game, you gotta know the rules!
Tough, 20 Qns, sportcon, Oct 02 20
Tough
sportcon
Oct 02 20
8373 plays
2.
  Playing Golf: Things to Know   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Golf fundamentals.
Easier, 10 Qns, bobcat88, Jul 02 22
Easier
bobcat88
Jul 02 22
3633 plays
3.
  Golfing Terms    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Golf. Surely, the most 'frustrating' of games. Surely, the most 'confusing' of terms used to describe it, too. How many do you know? I give you a description, you give me the term. Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, wez, Oct 02 20
Average
wez
Oct 02 20
8350 plays
4.
  Tsk, Tsk   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You have been invited to a round of golf at the Royal and Ancient Golf Club. Your rules knowledge however is not quite up to par - or at least that's what you gather from your host's polite "Tsk, tsk" that you hear every now and then... (2012 edition)
Difficult, 10 Qns, WesleyCrusher, Feb 11 13
Difficult
WesleyCrusher editor
436 plays
5.
  You Think You're a Putter?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is combination of the fundamentals of green reading and the subtle nuances of putting. Let's see what you've learned.
Tough, 10 Qns, gui22, Jan 17 09
Tough
gui22
2682 plays
6.
  Brands in Your Hands   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge on the companies that made our golf equipment.
Average, 10 Qns, mike_rx8, Jan 02 10
Average
mike_rx8
945 plays
7.
  Rules of Golf Plus    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
There are so many 'ands, ifs and buts' involved with the U.S.G.A. Rules that I may be exposing myself to a lot of critical mail with different interpretations. I've tried to provide the best interpretations possible for me.
Difficult, 15 Qns, YOMD39, Mar 26 19
Difficult
YOMD39
Mar 26 19
3994 plays
8.
  Golf Balls and Maintenance    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the historical and present day golf ball.
Tough, 10 Qns, CatzRCool1, Oct 18 07
Tough
CatzRCool1
2508 plays
9.
  Antique Golf Club Names    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Golf clubs were named until the 1930s when matched sets were manufactured, and the numbering system we have today was put in place. Here are 15 clubs that most sources agree on the names, see if you can guess it's modern counterpart.
Tough, 15 Qns, fertigline, Jul 08 05
Tough
fertigline
1022 plays
trivia question Quick Question
If you score two under par on a given hole, this is called a what?

From Quiz "Playing Golf: Things to Know"





Rules and Terms Trivia Questions
1. Started in 1979, this company's success began after the sponsorship of Vijay Singh. This brand consisted of "HiBORE" and "Launcher" models for their clubs.

From Quiz Brands in Your Hands

Answer: Cleveland

Cleveland were known for "The #1 Wedges in Golf".

2. When you get to the pro shop you are asked to pay a 'greens fee'. What is this for?

From Quiz Playing Golf: Things to Know

Answer: The daily fee rate that the course charges to play 18 holes

Greens fees is the rate course charge to play 18 holes of golf. A separate charge for a riding golf cart is in addition to the rate to play, as some people prefer to walk. Playing a round of golf, you will generally walk about 5 miles.

3. The "Driver" is the antique equivalent of what modern day club?

From Quiz Antique Golf Club Names

Answer: 1 Wood

Driving woods were carved from blocks of hardwood like beech and holly.

4. The best putts will be made at what time of day?

From Quiz You Think You're a Putter?

Answer: early morning

This is for a number of reasons. 1) The greens have yet to be tainted with many footsteps, ball-marks, etc. 2) The greens have not had the chance to be sun-hardened resulting in slower speeds. 3) An early morning dew can reduce the amount of break in putts.

5. In his 2002 season, which brand of golf ball did Tiger Woods golf with?

From Quiz Golf Balls and Maintenance

Answer: Nike

Tiger Woods used balls and golf clubs that are both made by Nike. Pro-Sport is not a brand of golf ball.

6. Three under par for a hole is a(n) ___________ ?

From Quiz Golfing Terms

Answer: Albatross

Probably the most famous 'albatross' (then known as a 'double eagle') in golf history was scored by Gene Sarazen, at the Augusta Masters of 1935, on the 15th hole (known as the 'Firethorn').

7. According to the Official U.S.G.A Rules, what is the restriction as to the weight of the golf ball?

From Quiz Rules of Golf Plus

Answer: Not greater than 1.620 avoirdupois ounces

The U.S.G.A. prepares a current List of Conforming Golf Balls. Weight restrictions are published in Appendix III. of their Book of Rules.

8. This company included "Vokey" design wedges and "Scotty Cameron" putters. They advertised as having, "The #1 Ball in Golf".

From Quiz Brands in Your Hands

Answer: Titleist

In the 2009 regular season, 100 out of the top 138 world ranked golfers used a Titleist ball.

9. The head pro tells you to check in with the 'starter'. What does he expect you to do?

From Quiz Playing Golf: Things to Know

Answer: Present your receipt to the man at the first tee box who will tell you when to tee off

Starters regulate the first tee box. Courses often employ marshalls as well. Both starters and marshalls are there to make sure the course is being taken care of and to regulate the pace of play.

10. The "Mid Mashie" is the antique equivalent of what modern day club?

From Quiz Antique Golf Club Names

Answer: 3 Iron

Irons were made of wrought iron or Bessemer steel.

11. How many golf balls does the average golfer go through in a year?

From Quiz Golf Balls and Maintenance

Answer: 100

According to a survey done by www.savingsolutions.com/ballinfo, in 2002, the average golfer goes through 100 golf balls in a year. This includes balls they used and lost.

12. The allowance made, in putting, for a slope is a ____________ ?

From Quiz Golfing Terms

Answer: Borrow

The greens at Augusta (home of The Masters), are so severely sloped, that players may have to 'borrow' up to twenty feet, when lining up thier putts.

13. According to the U.S.G.A. Rules what is the restriction as to the diameter of the golf ball?

From Quiz Rules of Golf Plus

Answer: Not less than 1.680 inches

U.S.G.A. tests the diameter of golf balls using a ring gauge in a room temperature of 23+1 degree C. Legal golf balls can be larger that 1.680 inches. I believe that a new Titleist golf ball is 1.71 inches in diameter.

14. In 1997, this company was purchased by Adidas. In 2005, they became, "The #1 Driver in Golf". "Burner" and "R-Series" were two of the club models made by this company also.

From Quiz Brands in Your Hands

Answer: TaylorMade

TaylorMade also developed Maxfli products and Rosse putters.

15. What is the maximum number of clubs you are allowed to carry in your bag during a PGA governed competition?

From Quiz Playing Golf: Things to Know

Answer: 14

You are allowed by PGA rules to carry up to 14 clubs in your bag. Most equipment manufactures don't make golf bags with more than 14 slots to place your clubs because of this.

16. The "Putting Cleek" is the antique equivalent of what modern day club?

From Quiz Antique Golf Club Names

Answer: Putter

Club shafts were made from woods like ash and hickory and they would break from time to time.

17. How can you tell the way the grain (grass) grows on a green?

From Quiz You Think You're a Putter?

Answer: all these

The grain has a tendency to grow toward the sun and bends with the water that flows off the green. As a result, putts with the grain are faster and break more and vice versa. If you're on the putting green you can run your putter across it to find out. Please make sure to repair the green and never do it during the course of a round, it's illegal.

18. A temporary accumulation of water is ____________ ?

From Quiz Golfing Terms

Answer: Casual water

The rules of golf state, that a ball may be moved, without penalty, from any non-permanent wet area.

19. After playing 6 holes David Duval discovers that he has only 13 clubs golf clubs in his bag. Is he allowed to send his caddy back to pick up the missing club without incurring a penalty?

From Quiz Rules of Golf Plus

Answer: Yes, if play is not delayed

The official tourament committee establishes the conditions that constitute a delay of game. Since Duval is allowed 14 clubs he can add another of his clubs. If such action results in a delay of play, the first action taken by an official on a delay of play is to put the player on a 45 second clock for each shot. (It is not necessary to have a caddy so until the player breaches his 45 second time he is not penalized.)

20. This brand consisted of War bird, Big Bertha, Ft-Series, and Diablo models. They also own Odyssey which happened to be, "The #1 Putter in Golf".

From Quiz Brands in Your Hands

Answer: Callaway

Callaway also owned Ben Hogan and Top Flite.

21. After the first hole, the person who tees off first is determined by the lowest score on the previous hole. This is known as "having the________".

From Quiz Playing Golf: Things to Know

Answer: Honor

Having 'the honors' on the tee box, filling divots with sand, playing in turn, are all parts of golf etiquette. These things are not written rules of the game, but rather the etiquette that guides golfers and makes it an honorable game.

22. This is one way to improve your putting on a windy day.

From Quiz You Think You're a Putter?

Answer: widen your stance

Widening your stance gives you stability over the putt, no more swaying in the wind.

23. How long can regular golf balls last before they lose their elasticity?

From Quiz Golf Balls and Maintenance

Answer: 3-5 Years

After being in the water and being struck a lot, the golf balls will begin to lose their surface and crack after about 3-5 years.

24. A warning. Shouted to anyone in danger of being hit by the ball?

From Quiz Golfing Terms

Answer: Fore

The first, of several, four-letter words, exchanged between players, as one group of players, hits balls towards another, in front of them on the course!

25. What is the maximum number of clubs with which a player may start a round?

From Quiz Golf Rules

Answer: 14

Rule 4-4. However, if a player starts a round with less than 14 clubs he or she may add clubs during the round up to 14 providing the pace of play is not affected.

26. If the tourament official determines that David Duval's actions did unduly delay the play of the game, will this change the penalty, if any, that Duval will incur?

From Quiz Rules of Golf Plus

Answer: Penalty of two stroke

He may be admonished by the official, but he is also penalized two strokes.

27. The name "Baffler" was given to this company's utility woods in 1975. The name stood for its utility metals. This was also the brand of driver used by Jason Zuback during his 2006 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship.

From Quiz Brands in Your Hands

Answer: Cobra

Some of the Cobra drivers were the 440SZ, LV4, Speed Line Series, and the ZL.

28. The "Mashie" is the antique equivalent of what modern day club?

From Quiz Antique Golf Club Names

Answer: 5 Iron

Iron clubheads were handmade by blacksmiths until the late 1800s when factories, with the advent of drop-forging, began making them.

29. In 2002, what was the most common golf ball that golfers played with?

From Quiz Golf Balls and Maintenance

Answer: Titleist

According to a survey done by www.savingsolutions.com/ballinfo, 29 percent of golf balls in circulation were Titleist balls. The next was Top Flite with 14%.

30. Situation, on green: when opponent's ball lays directly on line, between a player's ball and the hole?

From Quiz Golfing Terms

Answer: Stymie

The rules permit the impeding ball is marked and moved. In the past, a player had to make his ball jump over, or swerve, past the offending ball.

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