Golf!

1.

What year was the Masters first played?

A.

1932
B.

1933
C.

1934
D.

1935
E.

Wait, golf existed before Tiger Woods?

Correct Answer
C. 1934

2.

What was the Masters tournament called at its inception?

A.

America's Golf Tournament
B.

Augusta National Invitation Tournament
C.

Masters Invitational
D.

Augusta Open
E.

The Most Awesomest Golf Tournament in all the Land

Correct Answer
B. Augusta National Invitation Tournament

3.

Who won the first Masters?

A.

Walter Hagen
B.

Bobby Jones
C.

Gene Sarazen
D.

Horton Smith
E.

Tom Watson

Correct Answer
D. Horton Smith

4.

One of golf's most famous shots, 'The Shot Heard 'Round the World,' was struck during the second Masters in 1935. It was a double-eagle on the par-5 15th. Who hit it?

A.

Jimmy Demaret
B.

Walter Hagen
C.

Gene Sarazen
D.

Horton Smith
E.

I remember School House Rock very clearly, and the Shot Heard Round the World was the start of the Revolution...

Correct Answer
C. Gene Sarazen

Explanation
However, if you answered "I remember School House Rock..." you get a brownie point because you know your American History.

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5.

Which of the following is NOT a name for a hole on the Augusta course?

A.

Carolina Cherry
B.

Rosebud
C.

Azalea
D.

Nandina
E.

Flowering Crabapple

Correct Answer
B. Rosebud

6.

What's a scratch golfer's handicap?

A.

-1
B.

0
C.

1
D.

-2
E.

If a golfer is scratched and handicapped, they probably shouldn't be playing golf!

Correct Answer
B. 0

7.

What line did Bill Murray's character, Carl Spackler, NOT say in the movie "Caddyshack"?

A.

And I say, "Hey, Lama, hey, how about a little something, you know, for the effort, you know." And he says, "Oh, uh, there won't be any money, but when you die, on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness." So I got that goin' for me, which is nice.
B.

To kill, you must know your enemy, and in this case my enemy is a varmint. And a varmint will never quit - ever. They're like the Viet Cong - Varmint Cong.
C.

In the immortal words of Jean Paul Sartre, 'Au revoir, gopher'.
D.

A flute with no holes, is not a flute. A donut with no hole, is a Danish
E.

This crowd has gone deadly silent, a Cinderella story outta nowhere. Former greenskeeper and now about to become the masters champion.

Correct Answer
D. A flute with no holes, is not a flute. A donut with no hole, is a Danish

8.

In the movie "Happy Gilmore," what is the only line that Adam Sandler's character did NOT say?

A.

Yeah, right. And Grizzly Adams had a beard.
B.

Where are you going with those clubs, punk?
C.

Yeah it is about time. I mean I just couldn't get the ball in the hole. I *wanted* to but I just couldn't do it.
D.

Happy learned how to putt! Uh-oh!
E.

During high school, I played junior hockey and still hold two league records: most time spent in the penalty box; and I was the only guy to ever take off his skate and try to stab somebody.

Correct Answer
A. Yeah, right. And Grizzly Adams had a beard.

Explanation
This was spoken by Happy Gilmore's nemesis, Shooter McGavin.

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9.

Why are there 18 holes on a golf course?

A.

Because the Scots wanted to ensure enough practice shots.
B.

Because there are 18 shots in a bottle of whiskey.
C.

Because the Golf Club St. Andrew's said so.
D.

Because there are 18 months in a year.
E.

Because men wanted an excuse to be away from their wives for a couple of hours.

Correct Answer
C. Because the Golf Club St. Andrew's said so.

Explanation
The original course at St. Andrews (dating back to the 15th century!) consisted of 11 holes along a narrow strip of land next to the sea. Each hole was played twice, for a total of 22. In 1764, two of the holes were judged to be too short, so the course made the switch from 22 to 18 holes (nine holes played two times each).

In 1858, the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, not an institution to be trifled with, issued an official decree that one round of links, or 18 holes, constituted an official match. Other courses pretty much followed suit, and by the 1870s, 18 holes was the standard.

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10.

When golf was first developed there were different names for the clubs. From the following terms, which one is NOT a former name of a club.

A.

Brassie
B.

Mashie
C.

Spoon
D.

Whacker
E.

Niblick

Correct Answer
D. Whacker

11.

Which of the following is NOT an endorsement that Tiger Woods ever had?

A.

Burger King
B.

Nike
C.

American Express
D.

TAG Heuer
E.

Buick

Correct Answer
A. Burger King

12.

True or False: Tiger Woods' divorce is finalized.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

13.

If you order an "Arnold Palmer" at a restaurant, what should you receive?

A.

Sprite and Vodka
B.

Tea and Limoncello
C.

Lemonade and Vodka
D.

Lemonade and Tea
E.

An 80 year old man who was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974

Correct Answer
D. Lemonade and Tea

14.

How many golf clubs is a golfer allowed to carry (if they are playing by the rules)?

A.

16
B.

14
C.

20
D.

22
E.

Aren't there only four? Driver, wedge, iron and putter??

Correct Answer
B. 14

15.

What were the first golf balls made out of?

A.

Calcified Chicken Eggs
B.

Putty
C.

Goose Feathers
D.

Marble
E.

Cow's Eyeballs

Correct Answer
C. Goose Feathers

Explanation
It was a leather pouch filled with boiled goose feathers

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