Question 1

What is the name of the trophy presented to the winner of The Open Championship, famously shaped like a jug?

Accepted Answer

The Claret Jug. The Claret Jug's official name is 'The Golf Champion Trophy' — each winner's name is engraved on its silver surface.

Question 2

The Open Championship is always played on a particular type of coastal course — what type?

Accepted Answer

Links. Links courses are defined by their coastal location, sandy soil, firm fairways, and deep pot bunkers — conditions that produce the championship's famously unpredictable weather challenges.

Question 3

In which Scottish town is the course known as the 'home of golf', a frequent host of The Open Championship?

Accepted Answer

St Andrews. The Old Course at St Andrews has hosted The Open more than any other venue, with its iconic Swilcan Bridge and Hell Bunker known worldwide.

Question 4

In which year was The Open Championship first held, making it the oldest of golf's four majors?

Accepted Answer

1860. The first Open Championship was held at Prestwick Golf Club in 1860, with just eight competitors — Willie Park Sr. won with a score of 174 over 36 holes.

Question 5

Which golfer holds the record (as of 2024) for the most Open Championship victories, with six titles to his name?

Accepted Answer

Harry Vardon. Harry Vardon's six Open victories between 1896 and 1914 established a record that has stood for over a century.

Question 6

The 1999 Open at Carnoustie is remembered for Jean Van de Velde's catastrophic collapse on the 18th hole — but who won the subsequent playoff to claim the title?

Accepted Answer

Paul Lawrie. Van de Velde's triple-bogey on the 72nd hole remains one of golf's most dramatic collapses — Paul Lawrie recovered from ten shots behind to win the playoff.

Question 7

Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland hosted The Open in 2019 — which Irish golfer won that championship in front of a passionate home crowd?

Accepted Answer

Shane Lowry. Shane Lowry's dominant six-shot victory at Royal Portrush in 2019 was a triumphant homecoming for The Open's return to Northern Ireland after 68 years.

Question 8

Arnold Palmer won back-to-back Open Championships in 1961 and 1962 — at which famous links course did he claim his second title?

Accepted Answer

Royal Troon. Arnold Palmer won consecutive Opens in 1961 and 1962, helping to revive American interest in the championship after years of top US players skipping it.

Question 9

Collin Morikawa announced himself as a links master by winning The Open on his debut appearance at the championship in 2021 — at which English course was that victory achieved?

Accepted Answer

Royal St George's. Morikawa's debut victory at Royal St George's made him one of the few golfers to win The Open at their first attempt, adding to his 2020 PGA Championship title.

Question 10

The 1977 Open at Turnberry is celebrated as one of golf's greatest duels, with Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus pulling clear of the field over the final two rounds. What nickname is commonly given to that epic head-to-head contest?

Accepted Answer

The Duel in the Sun. The Duel in the Sun saw Watson and Nicklaus pull ten shots clear of third-placed Hubert Green, playing golf of a quality that transcended the rest of the field.

🧠 The Open Championship Quiz

The Open Championship Quiz — Questions and Answers

The Open Championship

1easyWhat is the name of the trophy presented to the winner of The Open Championship, famously shaped like a jug?

2easyThe Open Championship is always played on a particular type of coastal course — what type?

3easyIn which Scottish town is the course known as the 'home of golf', a frequent host of The Open Championship?

4mediumIn which year was The Open Championship first held, making it the oldest of golf's four majors?

5mediumWhich golfer holds the record (as of 2024) for the most Open Championship victories, with six titles to his name?

6mediumThe 1999 Open at Carnoustie is remembered for Jean Van de Velde's catastrophic collapse on the 18th hole — but who won the subsequent playoff to claim the title?

7mediumRoyal Portrush in Northern Ireland hosted The Open in 2019 — which Irish golfer won that championship in front of a passionate home crowd?

8hardArnold Palmer won back-to-back Open Championships in 1961 and 1962 — at which famous links course did he claim his second title?

9hardCollin Morikawa announced himself as a links master by winning The Open on his debut appearance at the championship in 2021 — at which English course was that victory achieved?

10hardThe 1977 Open at Turnberry is celebrated as one of golf's greatest duels, with Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus pulling clear of the field over the final two rounds. What nickname is commonly given to that epic head-to-head contest?