Question 1

In golf, what term is used for completing a hole in one stroke under par?

Accepted Answer

Birdie. The term 'birdie' is believed to have originated in 1899 at Atlantic City Country Club, where 'bird' was American slang for something excellent.

Question 2

How many holes are played in a standard round of golf?

Accepted Answer

18. The 18-hole standard was largely established by St Andrews in Scotland, which standardised its course to 18 holes in 1764.

Question 3

Which major golf tournament is played every year at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA?

Accepted Answer

The Masters. The Masters has been held at Augusta National since its inaugural event in 1934 — it's the only major championship played at the same venue every year.

Question 4

Tiger Woods has won the Masters Tournament multiple times. How many green jackets has he claimed in total, as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

Five. Woods won his five green jackets in 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, and 2019 — his final victory came 14 years after his fourth, one of sport's greatest comebacks.

Question 5

Which Scottish town is home to the Old Course, one of the oldest and most celebrated golf courses in the world?

Accepted Answer

St Andrews. The Old Course at St Andrews Links is widely regarded as the home of golf and one of the oldest courses in the world.

Question 6

What name is given to the score of three under par on a single hole in golf?

Accepted Answer

Albatross. An albatross is also known as a 'double eagle' in the United States — it's one of the rarest scores in golf.

Question 7

Which Northern Irishman won the Open Championship in 2014?

Accepted Answer

Rory McIlroy. McIlroy finished 17 under par at Royal Liverpool (Hoylake), two shots ahead of Rickie Fowler and Sergio García.

Question 8

Which golfer holds the record for the most major championship victories, with 18 titles, as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

Jack Nicklaus. Tiger Woods is second on the all-time list with 15 major titles — Nicklaus's record of 18 remains one of golf's most celebrated milestones.

Question 9

In 1953, Ben Hogan had a remarkable season, winning three of golf's four major championships. Which major was he unable to compete in that year due to a scheduling conflict with The Open Championship?

Accepted Answer

The PGA Championship. The PGA Championship that year overlapped with The Open Championship at Carnoustie, making it impossible for Hogan to compete in both.

Question 10

Gene Sarazen holed a famous double eagle (albatross) on which hole at Augusta National during the 1935 Masters, a shot so dramatic it became known as 'the shot heard round the world'?

Accepted Answer

The 15th. Sarazen used a 4-wood from around 235 yards on the 15th hole, and the shot helped him tie Craig Wood before winning a 36-hole playoff the next day.

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Golf Quiz — Questions and Answers

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1easyIn golf, what term is used for completing a hole in one stroke under par?

2easyHow many holes are played in a standard round of golf?

3easyWhich major golf tournament is played every year at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA?

4mediumTiger Woods has won the Masters Tournament multiple times. How many green jackets has he claimed in total, as of 2024?

5mediumWhich Scottish town is home to the Old Course, one of the oldest and most celebrated golf courses in the world?

6mediumWhat name is given to the score of three under par on a single hole in golf?

7mediumWhich Northern Irishman won the Open Championship in 2014?

8hardWhich golfer holds the record for the most major championship victories, with 18 titles, as of 2024?

9hardIn 1953, Ben Hogan had a remarkable season, winning three of golf's four major championships. Which major was he unable to compete in that year due to a scheduling conflict with The Open Championship?

10hardGene Sarazen holed a famous double eagle (albatross) on which hole at Augusta National during the 1935 Masters, a shot so dramatic it became known as 'the shot heard round the world'?