Golf Trivia
Golf trivia spans centuries of history, from the gameās early development in Scotland to the global major championships that define it today. This page offers a family-friendly mix of easy, funny, and challenging facts about iconic courses, memorable players, and the traditions that make golf distinctive.
Easy Golf Trivia
13 questions
These easy Golf trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
What is the golf term for finishing a hole one under par?
- A.birdie
- B.bogey
- C.eagle
- D.par
Answer: birdie
A birdie means a score of one under par on a hole.
Question 2
If a player scores one over par on a hole, what is that called?
- A.birdie
- B.double bogey
- C.eagle
- D.bogey
Answer: bogey
A bogey is one over par on a hole.
Question 3
Which scoring name means two under par on a single hole?
- A.birdie
- B.albatross
- C.bogey
- D.eagle
Answer: eagle
An eagle is a score of two under par.
Question 4
What do golfers call a score of three under par on one hole?
- A.birdie
- B.ace
- C.albatross
- D.eagle
Answer: albatross
An albatross is three under par on a hole.
Question 5
In golf, what is the sandy hazard usually called?
- A.bunker
- B.rough
- C.fairway
- D.green
Answer: bunker
A bunker is a sand hazard in golf.
Question 6
At which club is the Masters played every year?
Answer: Augusta National Golf Club
The Masters is played at Augusta National Golf Club.
Question 7
Which event is the team match between Europe and the United States?
Answer: Ryder Cup
The Ryder Cup is a team match between Europe and the United States.
Question 8
Which legendary golfer was known as 'The Golden Bear'?
Answer: Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus was nicknamed 'The Golden Bear.'.
Question 9
Who won the 1997 Masters?
Answer: Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods won the 1997 Masters.
Question 10
The famous Old Course is located in what town?
Answer: St Andrews
The Old Course is located at St Andrews.
Question 11
Which tournament is one of golf's four men's major championships?
Answer: U.S. Open
The U.S. Open is one of golf's four men's major championships.
Question 12
What championship is often called the British Open?
Answer: The Open Championship
The Open Championship is often called the British Open.
Question 13
Which star won four Masters titles?
Answer: Arnold Palmer
Arnold Palmer won four Masters titles.
Golf Family Trivia
12 questions
These family Golf trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
Which golf great helped co-found Augusta National Golf Club?
Answer: Bobby Jones
Bobby Jones co-founded Augusta National Golf Club.
Question 2
What is the famous three-hole stretch at Augusta National called?
Answer: Amen Corner
Amen Corner is a famous three-hole stretch at Augusta National.
Question 3
What is the white footbridge at Augusta National's 12th hole called?
Answer: Hogan Bridge
Hogan Bridge is the white footbridge at Augusta National's 12th hole.
Question 4
Pebble Beach Golf Links is located in which U.S. state?
Answer: California
Pebble Beach Golf Links is in California.
Question 5
Bethpage Black can be found on which New York island?
Answer: Long Island
Bethpage Black is located on Long Island in New York.
Question 6
In which country is Royal Troon?
Answer: Scotland
Royal Troon is a golf club in Scotland.
Question 7
Which club is located in Northern Ireland: Royal Portrush Golf Club or Carnoustie Golf Links?
- A.Royal Portrush Golf Club
- B.Carnoustie Golf Links
- C.Royal Melbourne Golf Club
- D.Oakmont Country Club
Answer: Royal Portrush Golf Club
Royal Portrush Golf Club is in Northern Ireland.
Question 8
Carnoustie Golf Links is in what country?
Answer: Scotland
Carnoustie Golf Links is in Scotland.
Question 9
Oakmont Country Club is in which state?
Answer: Pennsylvania
Oakmont Country Club is in Pennsylvania.
Question 10
Pinehurst Resort is located in what state?
Answer: North Carolina
Pinehurst Resort is in North Carolina.
Question 11
Kiawah Island is found in which state?
Answer: South Carolina
Kiawah Island is in South Carolina.
Question 12
What course at TPC Sawgrass sits in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida?
Answer: Stadium Course
The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Fun Golf Trivia
13 questions
These fun Golf trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
Which event is staged across three Scottish courses?
Answer: The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is played on three Scottish courses.
Question 2
Royal Melbourne Golf Club is located on which continent?
Answer: Australia
Royal Melbourne Golf Club is in Australia.
Question 3
Who founded the Ping golf equipment company?
Answer: Karsten Solheim
Karsten Solheim founded the Ping golf equipment company.
Question 4
Which course designer created the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass?
Answer: Pete Dye
Pete Dye designed the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.
Question 5
TPC Sawgrass is the home of which championship?
Answer: The Players Championship
The Players Championship is held at TPC Sawgrass.
Question 6
Who won the U.S. Open in 1999?
Answer: Payne Stewart
Payne Stewart won the U.S. Open in 1999.
Question 7
What iconic clothing item does the Masters champion receive?
Answer: Green Jacket
The Masters champion receives a Green Jacket.
Question 8
Which trophy goes to the winner of The Open Championship?
Answer: Claret Jug
The Claret Jug is awarded to the winner of The Open Championship.
Question 9
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the PGA Championship winner?
Answer: Wanamaker Trophy
The Wanamaker Trophy is awarded to the PGA Championship winner.
Question 10
The USGA presents what silver cup to the U.S. Open winner?
Answer: U.S. Open trophy
The U.S. Open trophy is the silver cup presented by the USGA.
Question 11
Which women's golf organization was founded in 1950?
Answer: LPGA
The LPGA was founded in 1950.
Question 12
What golf body was founded in 1916?
Answer: PGA of America
The PGA of America was founded in 1916.
Question 13
Which governing body dates back to 1894?
Answer: USGA
The USGA was founded in 1894.
Funny Golf Trivia
13 questions
These funny Golf trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
Which actor took a swing as the star of the 1996 golf movie 'Tin Cup'?
Answer: Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner starred in the 1996 golf film 'Tin Cup.'.
Question 2
What 1996 golf movie shares its title with a piece of course hardware?
Answer: Tin Cup
'Tin Cup' is a golf movie released in 1996.
Question 3
What do golfers call an unofficial do-over shot in casual play?
Answer: mulligan
A mulligan means an unofficial do-over shot in casual golf.
Question 4
What slang term describes a golf ball half-buried in sand?
Answer: fried egg
A fried egg refers to a golf ball half-buried in sand.
Question 5
In golf slang, what chilly nickname means a score of eight on one hole?
Answer: snowman
A snowman means a score of eight on one hole.
Question 6
What is another name for a hole-in-one?
Answer: ace
A hole-in-one is also called an ace.
Question 7
If a player is two over par on a hole, what score term applies?
Answer: double bogey
A double bogey is a score of two over par on a hole.
Question 8
A golfer who scores better on the inward half than the outward half made a negative split on which side of the course?
Answer: back nine
A golfer who shoots lower on the back nine than the front nine made a negative split.
Question 9
What warning shout should you yell for an errant ball?
Answer: fore
Fore is a warning shout for an errant ball.
Question 10
What's the casual-play word for a very short putt that's conceded?
Answer: gimme
A gimme is a very short putt conceded in casual play.
Question 11
What nickname do golfers use for the clubhouse bar?
Answer: 19th hole
The 19th hole is a nickname for the clubhouse bar.
Question 12
Which term describes a very low shot that scoots near the ground?
Answer: worm burner
A worm burner is a very low shot that stays near the ground.
Question 13
For a right-handed player, what do you call a low shot that curves sharply left?
Answer: duck hook
A duck hook means a low shot that curves sharply left for a right-handed player.
Hard Golf Trivia
14 questions
These hard Golf trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
In what year did the Ryder Cup begin?
Answer: 1927
The Ryder Cup began in 1927.
Question 2
What was the starting year of the Masters Tournament?
Answer: 1934
The Masters Tournament began in 1934.
Question 3
Which year marks the beginning of the PGA Championship?
Answer: 1916
The PGA Championship began in 1916.
Question 4
When was the first U.S. Open played?
Answer: 1895
The U.S. Open was first played in 1895.
Question 5
The LPGA Tour was founded in what year?
Answer: 1950
The LPGA Tour was founded in 1950.
Question 6
What year saw the first Solheim Cup?
Answer: 1990
The Solheim Cup was first held in 1990.
Question 7
Golf returned to the Olympics at Rio in which year?
Answer: 2016
Golf returned to the Olympics at Rio 2016.
Question 8
Who became the first Italian men's major champion in 2018?
Answer: Francesco Molinari
Francesco Molinari became the first Italian men's major champion in 2018.
Question 9
Who won The Open at Royal Portrush in 2019?
Answer: Shane Lowry
Shane Lowry won The Open at Royal Portrush in 2019.
Question 10
Which player won The Open at Royal St George's in 2021?
Answer: Collin Morikawa
Collin Morikawa won The Open at Royal St George's in 2021.
Question 11
Who captured the U.S. Open title in 2022?
Answer: Matt Fitzpatrick
Matt Fitzpatrick won the U.S. Open in 2022.
Question 12
By how many strokes did Tiger Woods win the 2000 U.S. Open?
Answer: 15 strokes
Tiger Woods won the 2000 U.S. Open by 15 strokes.
Question 13
How many Masters titles did Jack Nicklaus win?
Answer: 6
Jack Nicklaus won six Masters titles.
Question 14
How many Masters victories does Tiger Woods have?
Answer: 5
Tiger Woods won five Masters titles.
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