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Pine Valley Golf Club Trivia Quiz

The Pine Valley Golf Club has long been rated as one of the best, if not the best, golf courses in the world. Test your knowledge of this great club.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jersey Rob. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Jersey Rob

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
110,619

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
547

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Pine Valley Golf Club is located less than 20 miles from what major United States city? Hint

Philadelphia, Pa.

Washington, D.C.

New York, N.Y.

Atlanta, Ga.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is credited with the design of this ferociously penal golf course? Hint

Hugh Wilson & H.S. Colt

Desmond Muirhead & Jack Nicklaus

George Crump & H.S. Colt

Alister MacKenzie

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Question 3 of 10

3. Pine Valley has long been rated as a difficult layout to play. In 2002, what was the course of Pine Valley from its championship Tees? Hint

149

158

157

161

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these makes the par three 5th hole, a 230-yard test, even more difficult? Hint

An elevated green, framed with trees

A cliff to the right of the green

Several strategic sand bunkers

A pond

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Question 5 of 10

5. On what annual occasion may the general public enter the ultra-private Pine Valley Golf Club. Hint

Fourth of July

National Golf Day

Crump Cup finals

Palmer Cup finals

6. The 10th Hole at Pine Valley, a short yet demanding par three of 145-yards, has a deep pot bunker guarding the front right of the green. This bunker is affectionately called _______ by the members? Hint

The Devil's Armpit

The Dastardly Demon

Crump's Folly

The Beckoning Bunker

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who of the following is NOT a member of this prestigious club as of 2002? Hint

Tiger Woods

Bob Hope

Jay Sigel

Sean Connery

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Question 8 of 10

8. In its history in 1936 and 1985, there were two United States Golf Association events played at the Pine Valley Golf Club. What were they? Hint

U.S. Amateur and Walker Cup

Ryder Cup and Walker Cup

U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Amateur

Both were Walker Cup Matches

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Question 9 of 10

9. The par five seventh hole at Pine Valley has a dastardly feature --- a natural sand bunker which starts about 285 yards off the tee and extends for nearly 100 yards. Sand, bushes, rocks, and so forth make landing in this area nearly unplayable. It is called _______ ? Hint

Hell's Half Acre

Buzzard's Sandpit

The Quarry

Devil's Backyard

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Question 10 of 10

10. In addition to its famed regulation layout, the club added a 10-hole short course in the 1990s. This allows players to practice shots similar to what they will face on the regulation course. Who designed the Short Course? Hint

Jack Nicklaus

Pete Dye

Rees Jones

Tom Fazio

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Pine Valley Golf Club is located less than 20 miles from what major United States city?

Answer: Philadelphia, Pa.

The city skyline is visible from one of the tee boxes on the course.

2. Who is credited with the design of this ferociously penal golf course?

Answer: George Crump & H.S. Colt

Hotel baron George Crump purchased the land, in Clementon, New Jersey, in 1912 for what would be the Pine Valley Golf Club. He spent the last six years of his life developing it and designed nearly all of the course. H.S. Colt assisted in the original routing and receives credit as co-designer. Hugh Wilson, of Merion fame, helped finalize the course after Crump died in 1918.

3. Pine Valley has long been rated as a difficult layout to play. In 2002, what was the course of Pine Valley from its championship Tees?

Answer: 158

The dastardly penal golf course has more hazards than a war zone more undulations than imaginable, yet its lush fairways are some of the widest imaginable.

4. Which of these makes the par three 5th hole, a 230-yard test, even more difficult?

Answer: An elevated green, framed with trees

One might answer all of the above, but most would agree that in addition to its length, the trees which surround this elevated green and numerous trees makes this hole one of the toughest par three's in the world.

5. On what annual occasion may the general public enter the ultra-private Pine Valley Golf Club.

Answer: Crump Cup finals

The general public may not enter club grounds, except as spectators for the final round of the club's annual Crump Cup competition. Up to 1,000 spectators attend this fall event.

Answer: The Devil's Armpit

Many of the members call it the Devil's Armpit, while others use a blasphemy instead of Armpit. This bunker has ruined the scores of many strong players over the years.

7. Who of the following is NOT a member of this prestigious club as of 2002?

Answer: Tiger Woods

The original 007, Sean Connery, and comedian Bob Hope have long been members of Pine Valley. Jay Sigel, who produced the national best amateur record since Bobby Jones, is a member. Tiger Woods is not.

8. In its history in 1936 and 1985, there were two United States Golf Association events played at the Pine Valley Golf Club. What were they?

Answer: Both were Walker Cup Matches

Francis Ouimet captained the 1936 USA team to a 9-0 Walker Cup win over Great Britain and Ireland. Current Senior PGA Tour star Jay Sigel was playing captain of the 1985 USA team which won 13-11.

Answer: Hell's Half Acre

Without a big drive the majority of players can't hit over this hazard in two shots. Instead, they must lay up short of the Sahara of sand.

Answer: Tom Fazio

Tom Fazio, who has won numerous honors for his design work, including Golf Course Architect of the Year by the International Network of Golf, designed this short gem.

Source: Author Jersey Rob

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