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History of Golf

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

St. Andrew's, Scotland

b)

Carnoustie, Scotland

c)

Pinehurst, North Carolina

d)

Augusta, Georgia

2.

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

a)

Bobby Jones

b)

Alister McKenzie

c)

Allan Robertson

d)

Old Tom Morris

3.

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

a)

Davie Strath

b)

Tommy Morris

c)

Willie Park

d)

Harry Vardon

4.

Which tournament is the oldest?

a)

US Open

b)

PGA Championship

c)

The Open Championship

d)

The Masters

5.

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

a)

Harry Vardon

b)

John McDermott

c)

Francis Ouimet

d)

Walter Hagen

6.

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

a)

Ted Ray

b)

Young Tom Morris

c)

Nick Faldo

d)

Harry Vardon

7.

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

a)

Bobby Jones

b)

Young Tom Morris

c)

Francis Ouimet

d)

Chick Hagen

8.

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

a)

Augusta National

b)

Pine Valley

c)

Pebble Beach

d)

Cypress Point

9.

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

a)

The Open Championship

b)

US Open

c)

PGA Championship

d)

Western Open

10.

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

a)

Tiger Woods

b)

Arnold Palmer

c)

Ben Hogan

d)

Jack Nicklaus

11.

What is the proper progression in the evolution of the golf ball?

a)

Featherie, Hairy, Guttie, Solid Core

b)

Wood, Featherie, Guttie, Solid Core

c)

Hairy, Guttie, Featherie, Solid Core

d)

Hairy, Guttie. Featherie, Solid Core

12.

Which will go farther Brassie, Mashie, Niblick or Spoon?

a)

Mashie

b)

Niblick

c)

Spoon

d)

Brassie

13.

What course has hosted the most US Opens (9 Times)?

a)

Pebble Beach

b)

Pinehurst #2

c)

Oakmont

d)

Shinnecock Hills