Q 01/05

In which U.S. state is the Masters played every year?

A) Georgia

B) South Carolina

C) North Carolina

D) Florida

Answer · why

A) Georgia

Unlike the other three majors, the Masters never rotates venues; it has been held at Augusta National in Georgia since 1934.

Q 02/05

Which player has won the most Masters titles?

A) Tiger Woods

B) Arnold Palmer

C) Jack Nicklaus

D) Gary Player

Answer · why

C) Jack Nicklaus

Jack Nicklaus won six Masters between 1963 and 1986, more than any other player; the next best total is five.

Q 03/05

Which three holes at Augusta National are known as Amen Corner?

A) 7, 8 and 9

B) 11, 12 and 13

C) 15, 16 and 17

D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer · why

B) 11, 12 and 13

Amen Corner is holes 11, 12 and 13: the second shot at 11, the par-3 12th over water and the tee shot at 13, the most treacherous stretch at Augusta.

Q 04/05

What is the par of Augusta National as set up for the Masters?

A) 70

B) 71

C) 72

D) 73

Answer · why

C) 72

Augusta National plays to a par of 72 for the Masters, 36 out and 36 in; the two nines were swapped after the first tournament in 1934.

Q 05/05

Which golfing legend co-founded the Masters with Clifford Roberts?

A) Walter Hagen

B) Ben Hogan

C) Byron Nelson

D) Bobby Jones

Answer · why

D) Bobby Jones

Jones had retired from competition at 28 after his 1930 Grand Slam and wanted a course and tournament of his own.