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Golf Trivia Questions & Interesting Facts

So exactly how much do you really know about golf? Below you’ll find some trivia about golf and related topics. I have also included some facts that will be of interest. Let’s see how you do!

Having the most golf courses is a claim made by which state?

Florida

There are 1100 golf courses in the sunshine state. California comes in at number two with 950.

Scotland placed a ban on golf in what year?

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 ban was not lifted until 1502.

If you wanted to play on the world’s longest golf course where would you go?

Massachusetts

The course is 8325 yards long and is a par 7. This course also features the world’s largest golf green.

Where would you go to play a round of golf on the world’s oldest course?

The oldest golf course is located inn Scotland in Mussellburgh.

The oldest golf course is the Old Links course.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

Coby Orr was in Littleton, Colorado when he sunk his famous hole in one. Coby was five when he made this famous shot.

What is the maximum number of golf clubs that a player can carry?

Fourteen

According to the rules players may share clubs but they are only allowed to have a total of 14 clubs. The number of balls that a player can carry is unlimited.

Which golf course boasts 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.Hell’s Half Acre is the name given to this famous bunker.

If you shoot four under par what is it called?

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

If you hear the word pill in the game of golf what are they talking about?

The ball

Historically balls used to be made from feathers.They have also been made using wool and wood.

If you wanted to play the world’s longest golf hole where would you go?

Japan

The longest golf hole in the world is part of the Satsuki Golf Club course. The hole measures an astounding 909 yards and is a par seven.

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