History of Golf

Although the exact origins of golf are debated, this place is considered the home of golf.

• St. Andrew's, Scotland

• Carnoustie, Scotland

• Pinehurst, North Carolina

• Augusta, Georgia

This man is considered to the modern "Father of golf"

• Bobby Jones

• Alister McKenzie

• Allan Robertson

• Old Tom Morris

This is golf's first prodigy and 4 time winner of The Open, despite dying at age 24.

• Davie Strath

• Tommy Morris

• Willie Park

• Harry Vardon

Which tournament is the oldest?

• US Open

• PGA Championship

• The Open Championship

• The Masters

This young man won the 1913 US Open in a playoff. Basis for the Disney film "The Greatest Game Ever Played".

• Harry Vardon

• John McDermott

• Francis Ouimet

• Walter Hagen

This man is the only 6 time winner of The Open Championship.

• Ted Ray

• Young Tom Morris

• Nick Faldo

• Harry Vardon

In 1930, he won the "Grand Slam". Winning the US Amateur, British Amateur, US Open and Open Championship all in same year.

• Bobby Jones

• Young Tom Morris

• Francis Ouimet

• Chick Hagen

This famous club was started by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts. It is the home of The Masters.

• Augusta National

• Pine Valley

• Pebble Beach

• Cypress Point

Which of the following is NOT a men's major championship?

• The Open Championship

• US Open

• PGA Championship

• Western Open

Which of these players has won the most major championships in golf history?

• Tiger Woods

• Arnold Palmer

• Ben Hogan

• Jack Nicklaus