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2012 Open Champion Trivia Quiz

A few facts about the 2012 Open Champion - Theodore Ernest Els, "The Big Easy".

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

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gillyz

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
352,421

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Ernie born? Hint

October 17 1969

January 17 1969

July 10 1969

October 19 1969

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where did Ernie start what would turn out to be an illustrious career? Hint

George Golf Club

Kempton Park Country Club

Mosselbaai Golf Club

Pretoria Country Club

3. Ernie first achieved international prominence in 1984 when he won the Junior World Golf Championship, held in San Diego, California each year, in the age category 13-14 years. Who was runner-up to Ernie? Hint

Sergia Garcia

Tiger Woods

Phil Mickelson

Peter Hanson

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Question 4 of 10

4. How old was Ernie when he won the South African Amateur Championship, beating Gary Player's record to become the youngest ever winner? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which year did Ernie win the South African Strokeplay Championship and turn professional? Hint

1985

1989

1987

1986

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Question 6 of 10

6. When was the Ernie Els and Fancourt Foundation(EE&FF) established? Hint

1999

1988

2000

1995

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Question 7 of 10

7. A record number, how many times has Ernie won the World Match Play championship? Hint

Three

Seven

Five

Nine

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Question 8 of 10

8. What year was Ernie inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame? Hint

2011

2007

2009

2005

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Question 9 of 10

9. When Ernie won the US Open at Oakmont Country Club with a blistering final round of 66, which two golfers did he beat? Hint

Seve Ballesteros and Nick Faldo

Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood

Loren Roberts and Colin Montgomerie

Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ernie has been involved in 8 playoffs in his US PGA career. What is his record? Hint

6 wins & 2 losses

4 wins & 4 losses

2 wins & 6 losses

5 wins & 1 loss

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Ernie born?

Answer: October 17 1969

Ernie was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on 17 October 1969 to Neels & Hettie. He is one of 3 siblings.

2. Where did Ernie start what would turn out to be an illustrious career?

Answer: Kempton Park Country Club

Kempton Park Country Club, designed in 1965, is in Johannesburg, South Africa. He started playing with his father, Neels, and brother, Dirkie, at the age of 13, and a year later was playing off a scratch handicap.

Answer: Phil Mickelson

Even though Phil plays golf left-handed, he is, in all other aspects of life, right handed. He learned to play golf mirroring his right handed father.

4. How old was Ernie when he won the South African Amateur Championship, beating Gary Player's record to become the youngest ever winner?

Answer: 17

He was just 17 and a few months old when he beat T Louw 5/3 at the East London Golf Club, which is situated not far from Nelson Mandela's home village of Qunu.

5. In which year did Ernie win the South African Strokeplay Championship and turn professional?

Answer: 1989

He made the announcement in the Pietermaritzburg Golf Club where the tournament had taken place, but it wasn't until 1991 that he would win his first professional tournament, the Sunshine Tour's Amatola Sun Classic.

6. When was the Ernie Els and Fancourt Foundation(EE&FF) established?

Answer: 1999

It was established to allow talented players from background of limited resources to flourish, not only at sport but also academically. Family ties and committment are very strongly stressed before anyone is accepted to the foundation. Most of all, the EE&FF teach youngsters valuable life skills and ethics. Louis Oosthuizen is one of its more notable graduates.

7. A record number, how many times has Ernie won the World Match Play championship?

Answer: Seven

The next closest contenders are Gary Player and the late great Seve Ballesteros, each of whom have only won it five times.

8. What year was Ernie inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame?

Answer: 2011

This long-awaited accolade came at a very emotional moment in the world of golf, occurring just 2 days after Seve Ballesteros passed away after a long and valiant fight against brain cancer.

9. When Ernie won the US Open at Oakmont Country Club with a blistering final round of 66, which two golfers did he beat?

Answer: Loren Roberts and Colin Montgomerie

Ernie would have to wait until 1997 for his next US Open title at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland, once again beating Colin Montgomerie, who had shot a fabulous 65 to lead after the first round.

10. Ernie has been involved in 8 playoffs in his US PGA career. What is his record?

Answer: 4 wins & 4 losses

He won both the 1994 US Open and the 2002 Open Championship in a playoff, but lost the 2004 Open Championship in a playoff. The other 2 playoff wins came in Hawaii at the Sony Open in 2003 and 2004.

Source: Author gillyz

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