Golf Quiz

1. How many holes are in a standard round of golf?

1. 12
2. 18
3. 21
4. 9

2. What does 'par' mean in golf?

1. A perfect score of zero
2. The course length in yards
3. The minimum score possible
4. The number of strokes an expert golfer is expected to complete a hole or course in

3. What is a 'birdie' in golf?

1. Hitting a tree with the ball
2. Hitting the ball into water
3. One stroke under par on a hole
4. Two strokes under par on a hole

4. What are the four golf Majors?

1. Augusta Open, US Open, British Open, PGA Championship
2. The Masters, The Open, US Open, World Golf Championship
3. The Masters, US Open, Ryder Cup, PGA Championship
4. The Masters, US Open, The Open Championship, PGA Championship

5. Which golfer has won the most Major championships?

1. Arnold Palmer
2. Gary Player
3. Jack Nicklaus
4. Tiger Woods

6. What is a 'hole in one'?

1. A penalty for losing a ball
2. Completing 9 holes in one session
3. Finishing a hole one stroke under par
4. Getting the ball in the cup with a single stroke from the tee

7. What is an 'eagle' in golf?

1. A perfect round
2. One stroke under par
3. Three strokes under par on a hole
4. Two strokes under par on a hole

8. What is the 'handicap' system in golf?

1. A numerical measure allowing players of different abilities to compete fairly
2. A penalty for lost balls
3. A penalty for slow play
4. The difficulty rating of a course

9. The 'Masters Tournament' is held at which famous golf course?

1. Augusta National Golf Club
2. Oakmont
3. Pebble Beach
4. St Andrews

10. What does it mean to 'bogey' a hole?

1. One stroke over par
2. Score equal to par
3. Three strokes over par
4. Two strokes over par

11. Tiger Woods won The Masters in 1997 by how many strokes, setting a record?

1. 10
2. 12
3. 15
4. 8

12. What is the Ryder Cup?

1. A biennial team competition between Europe and the USA
2. A Major championship
3. An annual match between the world's top 4 players
4. The trophy for the US Open winner

13. What is 'match play' in golf?

1. A format where players compete hole by hole, winner of each hole scores a point
2. A handicap-adjusted competition
3. Playing against a fixed score (par)
4. Playing multiple rounds in one day

14. St Andrews in Scotland is considered what in golf?

1. The highest-ranked course in Europe
2. The home of golf
3. The most difficult course in the world
4. The oldest Major venue

15. How many clubs is a golfer allowed to carry in their bag during a round?

1. 12
2. 14
3. 16
4. 18

16. What is a 'links' golf course?

1. A coastal course on sandy ground, typically with no trees
2. A course connected (linked) by bridges between holes
3. An indoor golf facility
4. Any course with water features

17. Rory McIlroy is from which country?

1. England
2. Northern Ireland
3. Republic of Ireland
4. Scotland

18. What is the term for when a golfer completes a par 5 hole in just 2 shots?

1. Albatross / Double Eagle
2. Birdie
3. Condor
4. Eagle

19. What does 'playing from the rough' mean?

1. Hitting the ball from longer, unkept grass alongside the fairway
2. Playing an aggressive shot
3. Playing in wet conditions
4. Starting a hole from a difficult tee position

20. The 'Grand Slam' of golf refers to winning all four Majors. Who came closest, winning all four consecutively (though not in the same calendar year)?

1. Arnold Palmer
2. Gary Player
3. Jack Nicklaus
4. Tiger Woods