Q 01/05

How many holes are in a standard round of golf?

A) 9

B) 12

C) 18

D) 21

Answer · why

C) 18

A standard round of golf consists of 18 holes. Many courses also offer 9-hole rounds, but 18 is the traditional full round.

Q 02/05

What is the term for one stroke under par on a hole?

A) Eagle

B) Bogey

C) Birdie

D) Albatross

Answer · why

C) Birdie

A birdie is one stroke under par. The term originated in the early 1900s from American slang where "bird" meant something excellent.

Q 03/05

Which country is widely regarded as the birthplace of golf?

A) England

B) Scotland

C) Ireland

D) Netherlands

Answer · why

B) Scotland

Scotland is widely regarded as the birthplace of golf. The game was first documented there in the 15th century, and the Old Course at St Andrews dates...

Q 04/05

What color jacket is awarded to the winner of the Masters Tournament?

A) Green

B) Red

C) Blue

D) White

Answer · why

A) Green

The winner of the Masters receives a green jacket, one of the most iconic traditions in all of sports. The tradition began in 1949 when Sam Snead was ...

Q 05/05

How many major championships did Tiger Woods win between 1997 and 2019?

A) 12

B) 15

C) 18

D) 20

Answer · why

B) 15

Tiger Woods won 15 major championships, from the 1997 Masters to the 2019 Masters, the latter a comeback win after multiple back surgeries.