Professional golfer Ed Furgol wins US Open golf tournament at Baltusrol golf course in Springfield, NJ

Professional golfer Ed Furgol wins US Open golf tournament at Baltusrol golf course in Springfield, NJ

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Sports, History

9th - 12th Grade

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The U.S. Open at Ballisrol Course features Ben Hogan aiming for a fifth win. Despite a virus, Hogan predicts Ed Fergal as a key player. Fergal, overcoming a childhood injury, excels on the challenging course. The tournament highlights include notable players like Carey Middlecough and Sammy Snead. In the final moments, Fergal secures victory over Gene Lippler, earning $6,000 and lasting glory.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was aiming for a record fifth win at the U.S. Open?

Sammy Snead

Gene Lippler

Ed Fergal

Ben Hogan

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant challenge did Ed Fergal overcome in his career?

A wrist injury

A knee injury

A shattered left elbow

A back injury

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which hole at Ballisrol is considered one of America's best par threes?

The eighteenth hole

The first hole

The fourth hole

The ninth hole

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times has Sammy Snead been a runner-up at the U.S. Open?

Four times

Five times

Three times

Two times

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the prize money Ed Fergal won for his victory?

$5,000

$6,000

$7,000

$8,000