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Golfing Nicknames Trivia Quiz

Just like other sports, golfers have nicknames too.

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

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Author
natsco

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
74,298

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4955

Last 3 plays: Zambo1 (10/10), Guest 67 (8/10), Guest 137 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following golfers would answer to the 'The Wild Thing'? Hint

Arnold Palmer

Hale Irwin

John Daly

Scott McCarron

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Question 2 of 10

2. What golfer is called the 'Big Easy'? Hint

Vijay Singh

Paul Azinger

Ernie Els

Jack Nicklaus

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following golfers would you hear referred to as 'Lefty'? Hint

Tom Watson

Lee Janzen

Phil Mickelson

Seve Ballesteros

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Question 4 of 10

4. The loyal followers of this golfer were called 'The Army'? Hint

Jack Nicklaus

Arnold Palmer

Ray Floyd

Gary Player

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these great Japanese golfers was referred to as 'Jumbo'? Hint

Tanaguchi

Chen

Ozaki

Aoki

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which golfer was referred to as 'Fuzzy'? Hint

Jeff Sluman

Frank Lickliter

Frank Zoeller

Marco Dawson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Jack Nicklaus was probably the greatest golfer of the 20th Century, he was best known by the nickname The '________________'.

Answer: (Two Words.....colorful animal)

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Question 8 of 10

8. This Golfer of the 1970's and 1980's was known as 'Radar' because of his ability to hit it straight? Hint

Mike Reid

Lanny Wadkins

Calvin Peete

Lee Trevino

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Question 9 of 10

9. This colorful golfer was often referred to as 'The Merry Mex' or 'Super Mex'? Hint

Vincente Fernandez

Chi Chi Rodrigeuz

Lee Trevino

Robert Gamez

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Question 10 of 10

10. I'll finish with an easy one. Eldrick Woods is better known to us as ' ______________ '?

Answer: (One Word)

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Nov 20 2024 : Zambo1: 10/10
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Nov 07 2024 : Guest 137: 8/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following golfers would answer to the 'The Wild Thing'?

Answer: John Daly

John is known to hit it far, but not always straight.

2. What golfer is called the 'Big Easy'?

Answer: Ernie Els

Ernie makes playing golf look so easy.

3. Which of the following golfers would you hear referred to as 'Lefty'?

Answer: Phil Mickelson

Phil is one of few lefties to win on the PGA Tour.

4. The loyal followers of this golfer were called 'The Army'?

Answer: Arnold Palmer

It was fashionable in the world of golf to belong to 'Arnies Army'.

5. Which of these great Japanese golfers was referred to as 'Jumbo'?

Answer: Ozaki

Jumbo Ozaki was Japans number one golfer for a long time.

6. Which golfer was referred to as 'Fuzzy'?

Answer: Frank Zoeller

'Fuzzy' was one of the most colorful players to ever play the Tour.

7. Jack Nicklaus was probably the greatest golfer of the 20th Century, he was best known by the nickname The '________________'.

Answer: Golden Bear

The Golden Bear was the winner of 18 professional majors and 70 PGA tournaments in all.

8. This Golfer of the 1970's and 1980's was known as 'Radar' because of his ability to hit it straight?

Answer: Mike Reid

9. This colorful golfer was often referred to as 'The Merry Mex' or 'Super Mex'?

Answer: Lee Trevino

Lee always enjoyed himself on and off the course.

10. I'll finish with an easy one. Eldrick Woods is better known to us as ' ______________ '?

Answer: Tiger

Eldrick ' Tiger ' Woods is well on his way to becoming the greatest player of all-time.

Source: Author natsco

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