MASTERS
What course is the Masters played at?
Augusta National in Georgia
If a golfer finishes a hole in one shot less that the identified par, that is called?
a birdie (-1)
What year is widely considered to be the birth year of golf?
in 1457 the Scottish Parliament, an edict issued by King James II of Scotland prohibiting the playing of the games of gowf and futball as these were a distraction from archery practice for military purposes
Who is known as "The Golden Bear"?
Jack Nicklaus
What were golf balls used to be made of?
Early balls (“featheries”) were stuffed with boiled feathers and covered in leather—super expensive and easily damaged.
Every hole at Augusta is named after a?
Flower
(Tea Olive, Pink Dogwood, Flowering Peach, Flowering Crab Apple, Magnolia, Juniper, Pampas, Yellow Jasmine, Carolina Cherry, Camellia, White Dogwood, Golden Bell, Azalea, Chinese Fir, Firethorn, Redbud, Nandina, and Holly )
If a golfer finishes a hole in one shot over the identified par, that is called:
a bogey (+1)
Where is the oldest golf course in the world located?
What is St Andrews, Scotland?
Which golfer is famous for his "Tiger Slam"?
Tiger Woods
What was the longest yard ever recorded?
Mike Austin reportedly hit a 515-yard drive in 1974… with help from perfect conditions and a lot of roll.
Who has won the most Green Jackets?
Jack Nicklaus: Won six Masters titles (1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986).
If a golfer finishes a hole in two shots over the identified par, that is called
a double bogey (+2)
Who was the first golfer to win the Masters Tournament?
Horton Smith on March 25, 1934
Who was the first female golfer inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame
Babe Zaharias
Which country was golf banned before?
Scotland
King James II of Scotland outlawed it in 1457 because it distracted soldiers from archery practice.
Name one thing the winner of the Masters gets?
About 3.5 million dollars
The Green Jacket
A lifetime invitation to play at the Masters
a replica trophy, a gold medallion, 5 year exemption into all the other majors, honorary Augusta National membership, and more
If a right handed golfer hits the ball and it starts turning wildly to the right, that is called:
a slice
What significant change occurred in the rules of golf in 1952?
What is the introduction of the 18-hole standard?
A pioneer of modern golf popularity, beloved for his charisma and fan base (“Arnie’s Army”).
Arnold Palmer
What age did tiger woods hit his first hole-in-one?
Age 6 years old
May 12, 1982, at Heartwell Golf Course in Long Beach, California. He aced the 12th hole, a short par-3, using an old Pro Staff ball. Too short to see over the bunker, he needed to be lifted to see his ball in the cup.
Finish this phrase: "It is said that the Masters doesn't truly start until... "
"It is said that the Masters doesn't truly start until THE BACK NINE ON SUNDAY"
If a right handed golfer hits the ball, and it starts turning wildly to the left, that is called
a hook
Which major tournament is often referred to as "The Open"?
What is The Open Championship?
Who is the youngest player to win a major tournament?
Tom Morris
Where is the weirdest place a person has ever played golf?
The moon
Astronaut Alan Shepard hit two golf balls during the Apollo 14 Moon landing.