Golf Trivia Questions & Facts
January 10, 2010 12:36 am Recreation and SportsSo exactly how much do you really know about golf? Below you will find some trivia questions about various related golf topics. I have also included some facts that will find of interest. Have fun!
Which State boasts having the most golf courses?
Florida
Florida claims having the most golf courses at 1100. The state with the second most golf courses is California, they have 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. The government wanted the citizens to prepare for a potential British invasion.The game remained banned until 1502.
Where is the longest golf course in the world?
It is in Massachusetts
It is a par 7 and is 8325 yards long. The largest golf green in the world is another claim of this course.
The oldest golf course is the world is located where?
The oldest golf course is located inn Scotland in Mussellburgh.
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 was the youngest golfer to hit a hole in one?
Coby Orr holds this record
In 1975 Coby hit a hole in one in Littleton, Colorado. At the time Coby was only five years old.
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. A player can carry as many balls as they want.
Where is the world’s largest bunker?
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 correct golf term for being 4 under par?
A condor A triple eagle is also a condor.
If you hear the word pill in the game of golf what are they talking about?
In golf pill is the ball.
Historically balls used to be made from feathers.Wood and wool were also used to make golf balls.
The longest golf hole is where in the world?
It is in Japan
The longest golf hole in the world is part of the Satsuki Golf Club course. It is a par seven that measures 909 yards.
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