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Golfers Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by Janetlee. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Author
Janetlee

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
15,603

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Arnold Palmer's nickname? Hint

The Golden Bear

The Patriot

The King

The Emperor

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the 2001 US Ryder Cup captain? Hint

Ben Crenshaw

Tom Watson

Curtis Strange

Larry Mize

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where is Tiger's mom from? Hint

Thailand

Indonesia

California

Singapore

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Davis Love III's alma mater? Hint

University of Houston

University of Georgia

Georgia Tech

University of North Carolina

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which golf commentator roomed with Fred Couples in college? Hint

Jimmy Roberts

Mike Tirico

Jim Nantz

Dan Hicks

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Question 6 of 10

6. True or False: Phil Mickelson plays golf left handed?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. True or False: Jack Nicklaus' son was playing on the PGA Tour during 2001, his name is Jack, Jr.?

Answer: (True or False ... T or F)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who won the 1998 Masters? Hint

Vijay Singh

Fred Couples

Mark O'Meara

Tiger Woods

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is Davis Love Jr.'s (Davis Love III's father) former occupation? Hint

golf teacher

architect

businessman

baseball player

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these golfers hails from Spain? Hint

Notah Begay III

Omar Uresti

Jose Maria Olazabal

Eduardo Romero

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Arnold Palmer's nickname?

Answer: The King

2. Who was the 2001 US Ryder Cup captain?

Answer: Curtis Strange

Curtis is a two-time US Open champion.

3. Where is Tiger's mom from?

Answer: Thailand

Tiger's mom is a Thai and his dad is African-American.

4. What is Davis Love III's alma mater?

Answer: University of North Carolina

He is a former Tar Heel and is said to be the one who introduced Michael Jordan to golf.

5. Which golf commentator roomed with Fred Couples in college?

Answer: Jim Nantz

Freddie, Nantz and Blaine Mccallister were teammates at University of Houston.

6. True or False: Phil Mickelson plays golf left handed?

Answer: True

He is right handed, but plays golf left handed.

7. True or False: Jack Nicklaus' son was playing on the PGA Tour during 2001, his name is Jack, Jr.?

Answer: False

His name is Gary, not Jack, Jr.

8. Who won the 1998 Masters?

Answer: Mark O'Meara

O'Meara won it with a birdie at the 18th hole to defeat Couples and David Duval.

9. What is Davis Love Jr.'s (Davis Love III's father) former occupation?

Answer: golf teacher

Davis Jr. was a golf teacher. He died in a plane crash accident in the late 80's.

10. Which of these golfers hails from Spain?

Answer: Jose Maria Olazabal

Ollie, Ballesteros and Garcia are three of the most famous Spanish golfers.

Source: Author Janetlee

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