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Classic Golf Legends

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Instructions: Tee off on a journey through golf's golden era and test your knowledge of the legends who shaped the game!

  1. 1.

    Arnold Palmer's huge, passionate following of fans was known by what affectionate name?

    A
    Arnie's Army
    B
    The King's Court
    C
    The Palmer Gang
    D
    Palmer's Posse
  2. 2.

    Jack Nicklaus holds the record for the most major championship victories with how many titles?

    A
    15
    B
    18
    C
    16
    D
    20
  3. 3.

    What was Jack Nicklaus's famous nickname?

    A
    The Golden Bear
    B
    The Shark
    C
    The Hawk
    D
    The King
  4. 4.

    Ben Hogan made a miraculous comeback to win the 1950 U.S. Open just 16 months after what event?

    A
    A near-fatal car accident
    B
    A heart attack
    C
    A broken back
    D
    A bout with polio
  5. 5.

    The Masters Tournament is played every April at which famous golf course in Georgia?

    A
    Augusta National
    B
    Pinehurst
    C
    Pebble Beach
    D
    Oakmont
  6. 6.

    Arnold Palmer won the Masters Tournament how many times during the 1950s and 1960s?

    A
    4
    B
    2
    C
    5
    D
    3
  7. 7.

    Which golfer was known as 'The Merry Mex' and was famous for his charismatic personality on the course?

    A
    Al Geiberger
    B
    Lee Trevino
    C
    Tony Lema
    D
    Chi-Chi Rodriguez
  8. 8.

    Sam Snead, known for his sweet swing, won the most PGA Tour events in history with how many victories?

    A
    92
    B
    72
    C
    62
    D
    82
  9. 9.

    The 'Big Three' of 1960s golf consisted of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and which other player?

    A
    Gary Player
    B
    Tom Watson
    C
    Billy Casper
    D
    Lee Trevino
  10. 10.

    Ben Hogan won three major championships in 1953 (Masters, U.S. Open, and British Open). Why didn't he complete the Grand Slam?

    A
    He was banned from the PGA
    B
    He was injured
    C
    The PGA Championship overlapped with the British Open
    D
    He chose to retire
  11. 11.

    Which woman golfer dominated the LPGA in the 1950s and was one of the founding members of the tour?

    A
    Betsy Rawls
    B
    Louise Suggs
    C
    Babe Zaharias
    D
    Patty Berg
  12. 12.

    Tom Watson won five Open Championships (British Open) and had a famous rivalry with which golfer throughout the late 1970s?

    A
    Lee Trevino
    B
    Jack Nicklaus
    C
    Arnold Palmer
    D
    Gary Player
  13. 13.

    Jack Nicklaus won his record sixth Masters title in 1986 at what age, making it one of the most memorable moments in golf history?

    A
    44
    B
    46
    C
    42
    D
    48
  14. 14.

    Which South African golfer won nine major championships and was one of the 'Big Three' alongside Palmer and Nicklaus?

    A
    Ernie Els
    B
    Nick Price
    C
    Bobby Locke
    D
    Gary Player
  15. 15.

    The Ryder Cup, a prestigious team competition between the U.S. and Europe, was originally between the U.S. and which country?

    A
    Ireland
    B
    Scotland
    C
    Australia
    D
    Great Britain

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