Golf Trivia Quiz # 27
This is Golf Quiz # 27, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Golf Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Golf Question 1
Very Easy Trivia You Should Know... - Which golfer won the most PGA Championships during the 20th century?
The correct answer is 'Walter Hagen'
Golf Question 2
Defunct American Sports Leagues - An international team golf league was in existence from 1974 to 1978, and featured some of the greatest current talents in the game.
The correct answer is 'False'
No team golf league has ever existed (though the non-starting 'National Professional Golf League played one season in 1972 - singles competition only). However, between the years 1974 and 1978 there did exist a team tennis league called World Team Tennis. Indeed, some of the big stars of the day did participate, including Jimmy Connors, Billie Jean King, Chris Evert (not Lloyd, yet) and Bjorn Borg. The league included a total of 19 teams in its short history, which included a number of franchise moves, etc. The most intriguing team was the 'Soviets', a touring team of players from the Soviet Union. The following website gives a pictorial view of each team's logo:
http://www.fortunecity.com/wembley/stamford/576/wtt/
http://www.fortunecity.com/wembley/stamford/576/wtt/
Golf Question 3
Ryder Cup 2004 - What was the first name of the man who presented the first Ryder Cup to the British professional golfers team, that had defeated the USA in the inaugural match in 1927?
The correct answer is 'Samuel A. Ryder'
Samuel A. Ryder presented the Ryder Cup to The Professional Golfers' Association of Great Britain in 1927, as a prize for an international competition between American and British professional golfers. The trophy stood 17" high, is 9" from handle to handle and weighs 4lbs. The golfing figure on the top of the trophy reflects the image of Abe Mitchell, a former gardener himself and a friend and instructor of Samuel A. Ryder.
Golf Question 4
Golf - What golfer holds the record for the most consecutive tournament wins?
The correct answer is 'Byron Nelson'
Golf Question 5
The Greats in U.S. Sports - Golf: He will always be near the top of the money list. He sponsored Nike Golf in 2005. Who is he?
The correct answer is 'Tiger Woods'
Tiger Woods began to show golf talent when he was only two years old. He played for Nike in 2005, and continued to be the best golfer around (at least in the mens league). He has won many tournaments and should win many more in a glorious career.
Golf Question 6
"Girls Just Want to Have Fun" Fun Quiz - After Natalie's party is crashed, Jeff ends up on the front of a golf cart, and falls on top of Natalie's father. What food does he smash into his face/hair?
The correct answer is 'pie'
Natalie later says that the pie ruins his "beautiful, silver hair".
Golf Question 7
Golf Firsts - Swedish golfer Annika Sorenstam began her professional career on the Australian and Ladies European Tours before carding her first win at which major championship on the U.S. LPGA Tour?
The correct answer is 'U. S. Women's Open'
Sorenstam won the U. S. Women's Open in 1995, and has won all four of the LPGA major championships giving her a "LPGA Career Grand Slam".
Golf Question 8
Golf Rules - A player may, upon reaching the putting green, change balls and complete play on the hole with the substitute ball?
The correct answer is 'False'
Rule 15-1. A player must hole out with the ball played from the teeing ground, unless that ball has been declared unfit for play.
Golf Question 9
General Golf II - Which on eof these golfers was eligible for the PGA Senior Tour first?
The correct answer is 'Fuzzy Zoeller'
Zoeller turns 50 in November of 2001, followed by Crenshaw, Levi and Lye in 2002.
Golf Question 10
Sports Legend: Bobby Jones - Jones appeared in a series of short instructional films in 1931 titled, "How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones". Which legendary director helmed the films?
The correct answer is 'George Marshall'
The movies were not commercially profitable, but many younger golfers have said that they were very informative.