December 19, 2009

Some Golf Trivia Questions & Answers

Do you know as much about golf as you think you do? Below you'll find some trivia questions about golf and related topics. I have also included some facts that will be of interest. Enjoy!

Which US State has the most golf courses?

Florida

The Sunshine state boasts having one thousand one hundred golf courses? California comes in at number two with 950.

In what year was golf prohibited in Scotland?

Golf was prohibited in 1457.

To ensure that the people of Scotland were not wasting time golf was banned. They were supposed to be preparing against a British invasion threat.The ban was lifted in 1502.

If you wanted to play on the world's longest golf course where would you go?

It is in Massachusetts

The course is 8325 yards long and is a par 7. The largest golf green in the world is another claim of this course.

Where would you go to play a round of golf on the world's oldest course?

Musselburgh, Scotland

The Old Links course is said to be the oldest course in the world.Queen Mary played a round of golf here in 1567.

Who holds the record for being the youngest golf player to hit a hole in one?

The record is held by Coby Orr

In 1975 Coby hit a hole in one in Littleton, Colorado. Coby was five when he made this famous shot.

What is the maximum number of golf clubs that a player can carry?

14

A player can share clubs with a partner but their total number of clubs can only be fourteen. There is no limit to the number of balls that a player can carry.

The world's largest bunker is part of which golf course?

Pine Valley Course, New Jersey

The huge bunker is on the number seven hole of the Pine Valley Course in New Jersey.It is appropriately called Hell's Half Acre.

What is the proper term for a being four under par?

The correct term is condor. A condor can also be called a triple eagle.

In golfing terms what is a pill?

In golf pill is the ball.

Historically balls used to be made from feathers.They have also been made using wool and wood.

Where is the world's longest golf hole?

Japan is home to the longest golf hole.

It is on the Sano Course at the Satsuki Golf Club. The hole measures an astounding 909 yards and is a par seven.

If you enjoy trivia and facts, you can spin numerous free quizzes at: Printable Trivia Questions

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