The Golf+ Ultimate British Open Quiz
The Golf+ Ultimate British Open Quiz
Golf’s greatest names descend on St. Andrews in mid-July for the British Open -- or, as it’s known across the pond, the Open Championship. How much do you know about the game’s oldest major championship? Test your knowledge with these 15 questions. Good luck!
Golf’s greatest names descend on St. Andrews in mid-July for the British Open -- or, as it’s known across the pond, the Open Championship. How much do you know about the game’s oldest major championship? Test your knowledge with these 15 questions. Good luck!
Who finished second to Phil Mickelson at the 2013 British Open at Muirfield?
This player has won multiple British Opens and holds the mark for most appearances in the Open.
Jack Nicklaus qualified for a playoff at the 1970 British Open at St. Andrews -- which he won -- when this colorful player missed a three-foot putt at the 72nd hole. He is:
He holds the all-time record for British Open victories:
How much would it have cost you to play a round at the Old Course with Old Tom Morris in 1900?
Which iron did Tom Watson hit a yard too long on his approach shot to 18 during the final round at the 2009 British Open at Turnberry?
Prior to Rory McIlroy winning the 2014 British Open, the most recent winner from Northern Ireland was:
Which two players needed only a British Open title to complete the career Grand Slam?
Many recall Jean van de Velde’s 72nd hole collapse at the 1999 British Open at Carnoustie. Some even remember the winner’s name: Paul Lawrie. Who was the third man in the playoff?
What kind of animals were raised on the St. Andrews grounds during the early 1800s?
Before the Claret Jug was awarded to the winner of the British Open, what was the previous trophy?
Each of these are names for bunkers or bunker complexes on the Old Course at St. Andrews, except:
Who is the legendary first-tee announcer with the soft, lilting voice who has introduced every British Open competitor for the last 40 years?
All of the following are names of holes at the Old Course at St. Andrews, except:
Who among these four does not have an honorary degree from the University of St. Andrews?