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Nick Faldo Trivia Quiz

A trivia quiz based on the career and achievements of England's finest ever golfer Nick Faldo M.B.E.

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

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Author
faldo

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
34,798

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Nick Faldo has won two of his three British Opens on which Scottish Golf Links? Hint

St Andrews

Turnberry

Royal Troon

Muirfield

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year did Nick make his Ryder Cup debut for Great Britain and Ireland? Hint

1975

1981

1979

1977

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was Nick Faldo's foursome and fourball partner during the 1987 Ryder Cup played at Muirfield Village? Hint

David Gilford

Colin Montgomerie

Ian Woosnam

Bernhard Langer

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Question 4 of 10

4. At his acceptance speech after winning the Open Championship in 1992, what Frank Sinatra song did Nick sing a line out of? Hint

New York, New York

My Way

Mac The Knife

Lady is a Tramp

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Question 5 of 10

5. Faldo was the second golfer in history to have back-to-back wins in the Masters Tournament. Who was the first? Hint

Arnold Palmer

Gary Player

Lord Byron Nelson

Jack Nicklaus

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who missed a two foot putt on the first extra hole of a playoff for the 1989 Masters Tournament against Nick Faldo? Hint

Greg Norman

Seve Ballersteros

Raymond Floyd

Scott Hoch

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which golfing great helped Nick Faldo with different parts of his swing, game and mental approach in the early part of 2000? Hint

Bryon Nelson

Sam Snead

Arnold Palmer

Gary Player

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was Nick Faldo's caddy during his victory at the 1989 Masters Tournament? Hint

Fanny Sunesson

Pete Coleman

Muraay Lott

Andy Prodger

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these four tournaments has Nick NOT won? Hint

Nissan L.A. Open

Heritage Classic.

Doral ryder Open

The Memorial

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Question 10 of 10

10. When Nick won the 1996 U.S Masters he started the day 6 shots behind the leader Greg Norman. Nick ended up winning the tournament by 5 shots. What was Faldo's final round score? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Nick Faldo has won two of his three British Opens on which Scottish Golf Links?

Answer: Muirfield

Nick has won all three of his open championships in Scotland. He is yet to win one in his home country of England.

2. In what year did Nick make his Ryder Cup debut for Great Britain and Ireland?

Answer: 1977

So far Nick has represented Great Britain, Ireland and Europe in the Ryder Cup matches, on 11 occassions.

3. Who was Nick Faldo's foursome and fourball partner during the 1987 Ryder Cup played at Muirfield Village?

Answer: Ian Woosnam

Faldo and Woosnam's successful partnership, helped the European Team to it's firest ever victory on American soil. The final score was Europe 15 USA 13.

4. At his acceptance speech after winning the Open Championship in 1992, what Frank Sinatra song did Nick sing a line out of?

Answer: My Way

Why Nick? why? Stick to playing golf.

5. Faldo was the second golfer in history to have back-to-back wins in the Masters Tournament. Who was the first?

Answer: Jack Nicklaus

When Nick won his back to back Masters, he played alongside Jack Nicklaus during the final round of his 1990 victory. Jack won his in 1965-1966.

6. Who missed a two foot putt on the first extra hole of a playoff for the 1989 Masters Tournament against Nick Faldo?

Answer: Scott Hoch

Nick then went on to hole a 25 foot birdie putt to win his first Masters Green Jacket, on the second extra hole in fading light.

7. Which golfing great helped Nick Faldo with different parts of his swing, game and mental approach in the early part of 2000?

Answer: Sam Snead

Nick then had the pleasure to play with Sam Snead in the four hole Champions Challenge the day before the 2000 British Open at St Andrews.

8. Who was Nick Faldo's caddy during his victory at the 1989 Masters Tournament?

Answer: Andy Prodger

Faldo and Prodger stopped working together in the early part of 1990. It was then that Fanny Sunesson started working for Nick in a partnership that would last almost 10 years. The pair won 4 Majors together.

9. Which of these four tournaments has Nick NOT won?

Answer: The Memorial

Even though Nick always supports Jack's Memorial Tournament, he is yet to win there.

10. When Nick won the 1996 U.S Masters he started the day 6 shots behind the leader Greg Norman. Nick ended up winning the tournament by 5 shots. What was Faldo's final round score?

Answer: 67

Nick made 6 birdies and one bogey to shoot a final round of 67 in tricky conditions to win his 3rd green jacket.

Source: Author faldo

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