Test Your Golf Knowledge

How much do you know about golf? Below you will find some sports trivia questions about different golf topics. I have also included some facts that you may find of interest. Have fun!

Which US State has 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.

Scotland placed a ban on golf in what year?

1457

To ensure that the people of Scotland were not wasting time golf was banned. The govenerment 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 boasts being 8325 yards long and is listed as a par 7. This course also features the world's largest golf green.

The oldest golf course is the world is located where?

The oldest golf course is located inn Scotland in Mussellburgh.

It is the Old Links course.In 1567 it is said that Queen Mary herself played a round of golf there.

Who was the youngest golfer to hit a hole in one?

The record is held by Coby Orr

Coby Orr set the record in 1975 in the toen of Littleton Colorado. He was only five years old.

In the game of golf what is the maximum number of clubs that a player can use?

Fourteen

According to the rules players may share clubs but they are only allowed to have a total of 14 clubs. There is no limit to the number of balls that a player can carry.

Which golf course boasts the world's largest bunker?

Pine Valley Course, New Jersey

Pine Valley Course in New Jersey is home to this huge bunker.It is appropriately called Hell's Half Acre.

If you shoot four under par what is it called?

A condor A condor can also be called a triple eagle.

In golfing terms what is a pill?

In golf pill is the ball.

Golf balls at one time contained feathers.Golf balls have also been made from wool and wood.

The longest golf hole is where in the world?

Japan

It is on the Sano Course at the Satsuki Golf Club. The hole measures an astounding 909 yards and is a par seven.

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