Masters Tournament History
The Masters Tournament was first played in what year?
1934
Who holds the record for the most PGA Tour wins?
Sam Snead and Tiger Woods (tied with 82 wins)
Augusta National Golf Club is located in what state?
Georgia
Nicknamed “The Big Three,” which three golfers dominated professional golf in the 1960s and 1970s?
Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player
What is three strokes under par on a single hole called?
Albatross (or Double Eagle)
Who won the very first Masters Tournament?
Horton Smith
What golfer holds the record for the lowest score in Masters history relative to par?
Tiger Woods (-18 in 1997)
What famous course hosts the U.S. Open and is known for its “beachside cliffs” and dramatic views?
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Which golfer was known as “The Black Knight”?
Gary Player
What does the term “links course” refer to?
A traditional coastal golf course, especially associated with Scotland
What is the famous nickname of the 11th, 12th, and 13th holes at Augusta National?
Amen Corner
Who is the youngest player to win the Masters Tournament?
Tiger Woods (21 years old in 1997)
St. Andrews, known as the “Home of Golf,” is located in what country?
Scotland
Which left-handed golfer won six major championships, including three Masters titles?
Phil Mickelson
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of The Open Championship?
The Claret Jug
Who is the only golfer to win the Masters Tournament six times?
Jack Nicklaus
Which golfer holds the record for the most major championship victories?
Jack Nicklaus (18 majors)
What famous course hosts the Ryder Cup when it is played in the United States and hosted the 2020 U.S. Open?
Winged Foot Golf Club
Which golfer won the 1995 Open Championship and became famous for his “Claret Jug” celebration?
John Daly
What is the “cut” in a professional golf tournament?
The score limit that determines which players continue after early rounds
In 1986, Jack Nicklaus became the oldest Masters champion at what age?
46 years old
What golfer won the longest playoff in Masters history, lasting three holes in 2017?
Sergio García defeated Justin Rose
Which famous course in Northern Ireland hosted The Open Championship in 2019?
Royal Portrush Golf Club
Which golfer completed the “Career Grand Slam” by winning all four majors and was famous for his fist pump?
Tiger Woods
A golfer who scores a hole-in-one on a par-5 has achieved what extremely rare feat?
A condor