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Mixed Golf Quiz for Experts | Sports

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

Author
BobCanning

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
316,514

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1265

Last 3 plays: Guest 152 (6/10), Guest 90 (8/10), Guest 65 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which golfing legend started out playing as a child and junior, using only a three-iron and a putter? Hint

Tiger Woods

Seve Ballesteros

Phil Mickelson

Ben Hogan

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the best handicap score possible of these? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where was the 2009 US Open played? Hint

Bethpage Black

Augusta National

Bethpage Blue

Pebble Beach

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who won the 2009 Johnnie Walker Classic? Hint

Danny Lee

Sergio Garcia

Felipe Aguilar

Hiroyuki Fujita

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which 2009 tournament did Tiger Woods miss the cut? Hint

Johnnie Walker Classic

British Open

PGA Championship

US Open

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which legendary golfer was known as the "Golden Bear"? Hint

Gary Player

Arnold Palmer

Jack Nicklaus

Ben Hogan

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the highest ranked professional Australian golfer on the PGA tour in August 2009? Hint

Robert Allenby

Mark Phillipoussis

Adam Scott

Geoff Ogilvy

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is it called when you score a 2 on a par 5? Hint

Eagle

Albatross

Birdie

Triple eagle

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was leading the 2009 British Open when the fourth day began? Hint

Phil Mickelson

Stewart Cink

Tom Watson

Ross Fisher

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the par score on the American Pebble Beach? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which golfing legend started out playing as a child and junior, using only a three-iron and a putter?

Answer: Seve Ballesteros

Seve Ballesteros was the golfing legend who could play an entire round with only a three-iron and a putter. Seve learned the game whilst on a beach. The three-iron was given to him by an older brother. Seve Ballesteros recorded 91 career wins.

2. What is the best handicap score possible of these?

Answer: 0

A handicap score of 0 means you are a professional golfer. A handicap of 36 may be achieved by a junior golfer, who does not have much experience in the game. Any juniors playing above a 36 handicap will receive a 36 handicap anyway. Any players over 18 years old are given a maximum of a 27 handicap.

3. Where was the 2009 US Open played?

Answer: Bethpage Black

The Augusta National was used for the 2009 Augusta US Masters. Bethpage Black was chosen because the course is seriously challenging; even for Tiger Woods. Lucas Glover won the 2009 US Open.

4. Who won the 2009 Johnnie Walker Classic?

Answer: Danny Lee

Danny Lee made history by being the first amateur to take out the title. Because he was an amateur, he was not allowed to take any prize money. Danny Lee ended on a score of 271, one stroke ahead of Felipe Aguilar (CHI) and Hiroyuki Fujita (JPN). The 2009 Johnnie Walker Classic was played in Perth, Australia at the renowned 'The Vines' golf course.

5. In which 2009 tournament did Tiger Woods miss the cut?

Answer: British Open

Tiger Woods did not enter the Johnnie Walker Classic, came 2nd in the PGA Championship and tied 6th at the US Open.

6. Which legendary golfer was known as the "Golden Bear"?

Answer: Jack Nicklaus

Jack Nicklaus nickname came about because of his stocky build and his golden blonde hair. Jack Nicklaus was often seen wearing yellow or "gold".

7. Who was the highest ranked professional Australian golfer on the PGA tour in August 2009?

Answer: Geoff Ogilvy

Mark Phillipoussis is a professional tennis player, not a golfer. Geoff Ogilvy was ranked 12th in the world, Robert Allenby 32nd and Adam Scott 110th.

8. What is it called when you score a 2 on a par 5?

Answer: Albatross

An albatross is also known as a double eagle.

9. Who was leading the 2009 British Open when the fourth day began?

Answer: Tom Watson

Even though Stewart Cink won the tournament, Tom Watson started the last day in first place.

10. What is the par score on the American Pebble Beach?

Answer: 72

Pebble Beach has the regular par score of 72. This score is most likely to be achieved by a professional (handicapped 0) or near professional standard.

Source: Author BobCanning

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