Golf Trivia Quiz # 8
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Golf - The Global Game - Sweden has an astounding junior golf program that has produced a wealth of talent in recent years. Which of the following players was not a product of this program?
The correct answer is 'Tomas Bjorn'
Tomas Bjorn was born and raised in Denmark, another Scandinavian country with a similar program.
Golf Question 2
Mixed Sports Jeopardy - This former Vice President withdrew from the Bob Hope Desert Classic Pro-Am golf tournament after only two swings.
The correct answer is 'Who is Spiro Agnew?'
In 1971, Spiro Agnew hit his first tee shot into the gallery, not once but twice. After hitting 3 spectators with those two shots, he picked up his clubs and walked off the course never finishing the tournament.
Golf Question 3
Golf - The Global Game - Bernhard Langer was one of the best golfers to come from this country.
The correct answer is 'Germany'
He's the first German to have won a major and he's actually won two, the Masters in 1985 and in 1993. He was born in Anhausen, Germany, in 1957. He was yet another who learned the game from caddying.
Golf Question 4
Golf Instructors - One of his golf academies is located at the Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan.
He hosted the premier of the “Big Break” series in the fall of 2003.
Some of his students included Phil Mickelson, Lee Janzen, and Matt Kuchar.
His book is entitled, “How to Find Your Perfect Golf Swing”.
He hosted the premier of the “Big Break” series in the fall of 2003.
Some of his students included Phil Mickelson, Lee Janzen, and Matt Kuchar.
His book is entitled, “How to Find Your Perfect Golf Swing”.
The correct answer is 'Rick Smith'
Rick Smith designed the “Signature” course at the Treetops Resort in Michigan.
Golf Question 5
Find The Word Connection #2 - 1) The national bird of America with a white head and tail, a yellow bill and dark wings and body. 2) In golf a score of two strokes under par for a hole?
The correct answer is 'Eagle'
1) Bald eagle 2) Eagle
Golf Question 6
Golf - The Global Game - Major winner Vijay Singh hailed from which tropical island nation?
The correct answer is 'Fiji'
Raised in poverty in Fiji, Vijay developed into one of the great players in golf during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He later became a very, very wealthy man by Fijian or any other standard! However, known for his tireless practice regimen, no one has worked harder to succeed.
Golf Question 7
European Golf Tour - Tiger Woods doen't appear on the European Tour too often. Where was his first victory?
The correct answer is 'Johnnie Walker Classic'
Woods won after a play-off. A year later he won the Deutsche Bank Open.
Golf Question 8
Great U.S. Golf Courses - Johnny Miller and Ken Venturi were members at which great course when they were children?
The correct answer is 'The Olympic Club'
Both men grew up to be U.S. Open champions, Ken Venturi won at Congressional, and Johnny Miller won at Oakmont.
Golf Question 9
Aussie Sporting Victories over England - Golf: Which Australian won the British Open in 1986?
The correct answer is 'Greg Norman'
Norman won by a whopping five strokes from Gordon J. Brand in the largest winning margin of the 1980's.
Golf Question 10
Antique Golf Club Names - The "Mashie" is the antique equivalent of what modern day club?
The correct answer is '5 Iron'
Iron clubheads were handmade by blacksmiths until the late 1800s when factories, with the advent of drop-forging, began making them.