Tee Off For a Round of Golf Trivia!

Fore! From the sight of a sprawling green fairway to the sound of a putt draining in the hole, the game of golf is filled with precision and beauty (when it’s played well, at least!) Originating centuries ago, golf has become one of the most popular sports and pastimes across the globe — but how well do you know the history and details of the game? From woods to wedges and The Masters to mulligans, see if your knowledge is up to par by teeing off for a fun round of golf trivia!

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Where is the term "birdie" thought to originate from?

A golfer's second shot hitting a bird and going in

From the term "two birds with one stone"

From golfer Bert "Birdie" Jenkins

19th-century term for "excellent" or "cool"

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Which course features the infamous "Island Green" hole?

Spyglass Hill

Bethpage Black Course

Pine Valley

TPC Sawgrass

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Which major golf tournament awards a green jacket to the champion?

U.S. Open

PGA Championship

The Masters

British Open

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Which of these types of wood was NOT commonly used to make early golf clubs?

Walnut

Beech

Ash

Hazel

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Where does the name "golf" originate from?

Acronym of "Game Of Lawn Fun"

Scottish term for "ball in hole"

Old Dutch term for "club"

Acronym of "Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden"

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Which hole is the longest par 5 on a major course?

17th hole at Baltusrol Golf Club

13th hole at TPC Colorado

9th hole at Torrey Pines

6th hole at Liberty National Golf Club

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Which of these is typically the most lofted type of wedge?

Lob wedge

Gap wedge

Pitching wedge

Sand wedge

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What is the PGA Championship Trophy called?

Claret Jug

Wanamaker Trophy

Palmer Bowl

Ryder Cup

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How many dimples are there on a standard American golf ball?

336

412

500

385

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Which hole is the shortest par 3 on a major course?

13th hole at Merion Golf Club

8th hole at Royal Troon

7th hole at Pebble Beach

12th hole at Oakmont Country Club

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What number is traditionally par on a championship course?

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What is the most significant difference between irons or wedges of the same type?

Length

Loft

Weight

Power

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What is the nickname for a hole with a fairway turn that obscures the green?

Horseshoe bend

Fade

Dogleg

Boomerang

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What were golf balls originally stuffed with?

Dried sap

Feathers

Rubber

Peat moss

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What is the collective nickname for the 11th, 12th, and 13th holes at Augusta National?

The Bermuda Triangle

Amen Corner

Faldo's Folly

Angel Valley

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What does the term "mulligan" mean in golf?

A skipped shot

A penalty stroke

A do-over

A shot off the flag pin

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In addition to winning the trophy, what do U.S. Open champions also receive?

$5 million

Lifetime membership to the course

Golden putter

Jack Nicklaus Medal

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What is the rarest shot in golf?

Eagle

Albatross

Condor

Hole-in-one

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Which of these is NOT a standard type of golf club?

Wood

Iron

Cross

Wedge

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What is the standard diameter of the hole or cup on a golf green?

3.75 inches

5 inches

4 inches

4.25 inches

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Which country has the highest number of golf courses?

England

Scotland

Japan

United States

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How many golf clubs are golfers allowed to have in their bag?

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When did golf return to the Olympics in the 21st century?

Beijing (2008)

London (2012)

Rio (2016)

Tokyo (2021)

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Why do golfers shout "fore" to warn of a flying ball?

A shortened version of "fore-caddie"

To indicate forward motion of the ball

First said on a par 4

Old Scottish war cry

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Which of these majors is the original golf tournament?

British Open

The Masters

U.S. Open

PGA Championship

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Where is the oldest golf course in the world?

Royal North Devon (England)

St. Andrews (Scotland)

Tenby Golf Club (Wales)

Foxburg Country Club (USA)

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In which American state is The Masters tournament held?

Pennsylvania

Georgia

Connecticut

Virginia

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Where was the first U.S. Open held?

Newport Country Club

Pebble Beach

Cypress Point Club

Pinehurst No. 2

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Matt Johnson

Matt is a part-time freelance writer and lifelong sports fan with a BA in clinical psychology. He has written copy in a variety of styles and forms, ranging from short-form captioning to medium-length listicles to long-form album reviews. As a passionate (and long-suffering) fan of the Leafs and Blue Jays, Matt’s love of sports has taken him from a post-graduate sport and event marketing program to the professional world as he is currently working for his local pro basketball team. You can find some of his writing in his portfolio writers.work/mattjohnson and follow his jersey concept page @mj94designs on Instagram.