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Golf Tidbits Trivia Quiz

Here are some tidbits on the sport of golf. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by toddstice. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
toddstice

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
25,981

Updated
Nov 20 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2235

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following golf courses does NOT exist? Hint

TPC at Jasna Polana

TPC at Sugarloaf

TPC at Piper Glen

TPC at Desert Canyon

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many rules are there in the Rules of Golf? Hint

145

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following colleges did Tiger Woods attend? Hint

UCLA

California

USC

Stanford

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the trophy presented to the winner of the PGA Championship? Hint

Claret Jug

Ryder Cup

PGA Cup

Wanamaker Trophy

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Question 5 of 10

5. What golf course was scheduled to host the Ryder Cup in 2003, but will now host it in 2004? Hint

Hazeltine National

Oakland Hills

Brookline

Vallhalla

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which city hosted (HINT: PAST TENSE) the PGA International Golf Show in September 2001? Hint

Phoenix, Arizona

Orlando, Florida

Las Vegas, Nevada

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the modified Stableford scoring system used in the International golf tournament at Castle Pines, Colorado, how many points are awarded for an eagle? Hint

-2 pts

5 pts

10 pts

8 pts

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following formats is NOT used in Ryder Cup competition? Hint

Foursomes

Scramble

Four Ball

Alternate Shot

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is NOT an option when applying rule 26 (water hazards) to a regular water hazard (Watch the wording of the question!)? Hint

Hit another ball from original spot (stroke and distance)

Drop within two club lengths at point of entry

Play from within the hazard

Go back on the line with the pin and point of entry 100 yards

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following conditions is against the rules of golf within a sanctioned USGA event? Hint

Playing with only 2 clubs

Using a club that is 20 inches long

Using a putter grip that has a flat face (Non circular in cross-section)

Using a ball that is 1.5 inches in diameter

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following golf courses does NOT exist?

Answer: TPC at Desert Canyon

Piper Glen is in Charlotte, {NC;} Sugarloaf is in Duluth, {GA;} and Jasna Polana is in Princeton, NJ.

2. How many rules are there in the Rules of Golf?

Answer: 25

As of 2023 there are 25 rules, as a rule about disabilities was added. From 2019 to 2022 there were 24. Prior to 2017 there had been 34 Rules.

3. Which of the following colleges did Tiger Woods attend?

Answer: Stanford

4. What is the name of the trophy presented to the winner of the PGA Championship?

Answer: Wanamaker Trophy

Claret goes to the British Open winner, the Ryder is a team event, and the PGA cup is a name I made up.

5. What golf course was scheduled to host the Ryder Cup in 2003, but will now host it in 2004?

Answer: Oakland Hills

The cup was moved in 2001 to 2002 due to the tragedy of september 11, 2001, and every match here out has been bumped back a year.

6. Which city hosted (HINT: PAST TENSE) the PGA International Golf Show in September 2001?

Answer: Las Vegas, Nevada

The PGA MERCHANDISE show is in Orlando in January, the International show is in Vegas in September. The Las Vegas show no longer exists.

7. In the modified Stableford scoring system used in the International golf tournament at Castle Pines, Colorado, how many points are awarded for an eagle?

Answer: 5 pts

8. Which of the following formats is NOT used in Ryder Cup competition?

Answer: Scramble

Foursomes and alternate shot are the same format, four ball is also known as 'best ball'.

9. Which of the following is NOT an option when applying rule 26 (water hazards) to a regular water hazard (Watch the wording of the question!)?

Answer: Drop within two club lengths at point of entry

Only in a LATERAL Red staked (not regular) hazard may a player drop within two club-lengths of point of entry. A player may go back to the original position, and may go back on (as far as desired) the line created by the point of entry and the pin.

10. Which of the following conditions is against the rules of golf within a sanctioned USGA event?

Answer: Using a ball that is 1.5 inches in diameter

The minimum ball size is 1.68 inches in diameter, making balls like the 'Robinhood' and 'Excalibur' non-conforming.

Source: Author toddstice

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