Golf Basics
What sport uses clubs to hit a small ball into a hole?
Golf
This golfer is known as “The Golden Bear.”
Jack Nicklaus
What do golfers wear on their hands to improve their grip?
A glove
What is the name of the grass area where the hole is located?
Green
What famous tournament is played every year at Augusta National?
The Masters
How many holes are usually played in a standard round of golf?
18 holes
This famous golfer won the Masters Tournament five times and wears red on Sundays.
Tiger Woods
What small object holds the golf ball up before a drive?
A tee
What do golfers try to avoid on a course that has trees, sand, and tall grass?
Hazards
What country is considered the birthplace of modern golf?
Scotland
What do golfers yell when they hit a ball that may hit someone?
Fore!
This golfer is known for the phrase “Who’s your caddie?” and is one of the sport’s legends.
Phil Mickelson
What club is usually used for the first shot on a long hole?
Driver
What is a “birdie” in golf?
One stroke under par
What color jacket does the Masters champion receive?
Green jacket
What is the name of the area where golfers start each hole?
Tee box (or teeing ground)
Arnold Palmer was famous for his golf skills and this popular drink named after him.
Arnold Palmer (iced tea and lemonade)
What tool is used to carry golf clubs around the course?
Golf bag
What is a “hole-in-one”?
Hitting the ball into the hole with one shot
How many strokes is “par” usually expected to take on a hole
The number of strokes set for that hole
What do golfers use to hit the ball into the hole?
A golf club
What female golfer is one of the most successful players in LPGA history
Annika Sörenstam
What club is mainly used on the green to roll the ball toward the hole?
Putter
What is the name of the person who helps a golfer carry clubs and gives advice?
Caddie
What famous golf tournament includes the U.S. Open, The Open Championship, PGA Championship, and Masters?
The major championships