Jack Burke, Jr. wins the 1956 Masters Tournament in Augusta, GA

Jack Burke, Jr. wins the 1956 Masters Tournament in Augusta, GA

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9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript covers the 1956 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Course. Gene Sarazen is introduced as a familiar figure, while newcomer Ken Venturi leads the field. Venturi, aiming to be the first amateur to win, loses his lead due to putting issues. Jackie Burke Jr. capitalizes on Venturi's faltering, ultimately winning the tournament. Cary Middlecoff, the defending champion, also struggles and finishes behind. The narrative concludes with Burke's victory and Venturi's heartbreaking defeat.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is introduced as a familiar figure at the Augusta National Golf Course?

Ken Venturi

Gene Sarazen

Cary Middlecoff

Jackie Burke Junior

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was Ken Venturi hoping to achieve at the Masters?

Win as the first amateur

Become the youngest winner

Set a new course record

Defend his title

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which player was the defending champion during this Masters tournament?

Gene Sarazen

Cary Middlecoff

Ken Venturi

Jackie Burke Junior

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Jackie Burke secure his victory in the tournament?

By scoring a hole-in-one

By exploding from a trap to within 4 feet of the hole

By making a long putt

By winning a playoff

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for Ken Venturi at the end of the tournament?

He won the tournament

He tied for first place

He faced a heartbreaking defeat

He finished in third place