Golf 1 - Answers

Published: Thursday 8th July 2010
  1. What FOUR events make up the majors in the golfing world? The Open, The US Open, The Master & The US PGA.
  2. Which golfer is known as "The Great White Shark"? Greg Norman.
  3. In golf, how is a bunker known in the USA? A [Sand]Trap.
  4. What is the Women's equivalent of the Ryder Cup? The Solheim Cup.
  5. What is Tiger Woods real first name? Eldrick.
  6. What is the maximum number of clubs allowed in a golf bag? Fourteen.
  7. At what age can a golfer join the Senior Tour? Fifty years old.
  8. What nationality is golfer Vijay Singh? Fijian.
  9. On which golf course would you find 'The Road Hole'? The Old Course, St. Andrews.
  10. In golf, a Birdie is a hole played one under par, what's an Albatross? A hole played 3 under par.
  11. What trophy is awarded to the winner of the golf Open? The Claret Jug.
  12. In golf, what name is given to the area at Augusta containing the 11th, 12th and 13rd holes? Amen Corner.
  13. Which golfer was known for his all-black outfits? Gary Player.
  14. Which one of the majors is played on the same course each year? The Masters [played at Augusta].
  15. On which British golf course would you find "The Postage Stamp"? Royal Troon.
  16. In which year did golfer Seve Ballesteros win his first Open? 1979
  17. What was the nickname of golfing legend Lee Trevino? Supermex.
  18. Who captained the European team to victory in the 1995 Ryder Cup? Bernard Gallacher.
  19. Who was the first Englishman to win the US golf Open after the war? Tony Jacklin[1970].
  20. In golf, what is special about a "LINKS" course? They are built at the seaside.

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