Golf Quiz Round 1

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The modern game of Golf originated in Scotland in which century?
15th

 

Golf returned to the Olympics games for the 2016 Rio Games, which games had last seen golf played?
1904

 

In 1764 the golf course at St Andrews was modified to 18 holes, how many holes did it have before this?
22

 

Who is the first, and so far only, person to golf anywhere other than Earth
Alan Shepard (astronaut)

 

According to Guinness World Records, the oldest course is in East Lothian, Scotland. What is it called?
Musselburgh Links, The Old Golf Course

 

The rules of golf are now internationally standardised and are jointly governed by which 2 organisations?
The R&A, and United States Golf Association

 

The back cover of the official rule book states 'Play the ball as it lies, play the course as you find it, and if you cannot do either, do what is ....what is the missing word?
fair

 

What is the shot referred to as, if you hit 4 strokes under par at a hole?
A Condor

 

As of 2008 the United States had what percentage of the worlds golf courses? a) 30 b) 40 c) 50
c) 50

 

Which is, chronologically, the second Mens Major tournament of the year?
U.S. Open