Golf Quiz

What is Bernhard Langer's average drive distance in 2018?

• 260 yards

• 270 yards

• 280 yards

• 290 yards

How much has the average driving distance on the PGA Pro Tour increased since 1980?

• Over 10 yards

• Over 20 yards

• Over 30 yards

• Over 40 yards

What material were the earliest golf balls likely made of?

• Wood

• Metal

• Plastic

• Rubber

What is the tropical tree species used to make gutty balls called?

• Rubber tree

• Oak tree

• Gutta percha

• Palm tree

Why do dimpled balls fly farther than smooth balls?

• They are lighter

• They have less drag

• They are larger

• They are heavier

What type of golf ball revolutionised the sport?

• Wound ball

• Featherie

• Pro V1

• Hairy

What is inside a Pro V1 golf ball?

• Liquid core

• Wound rubber bands

• Solid multi-layered core

• Feathers

What is one proposed solution to limit the distance golf balls can fly?

• Making golf balls smaller

• Adding more dimples

• Making golf balls bigger

• Removing dimples

In what year did the average driving distance see a significant increase due to new golf balls?

• 1998

• 1999

• 2000

• 2001