How well do you know American golf history?

Here's a 4-question golf quiz to test your knowledge of the game's history and some fun facts.

 

 In 1916, where was the first meeting of the PGA held?

Cities

 

 

 

 

 

The first official organizing meeting of the PGA was held on April 10, 1916, in New York City. Prior to this, the initial vision and organizing committee were established at a luncheon hosted by Rodman Wanamaker at the Taplow Club in New York City on January 17, 1916.

The association's first president was Robert White. While the organization was formed in New York, the first PGA Championship later that fall was hosted at the Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, New York, in October 1916.

 Who holds the record for the most U.S. Open golf victories?

Golfers

 

 

 

 

 

This is kind of a trick question.

Four golfers share the record for the most U.S. Open victories, with four wins each:

  •  Willie Anderson (1901, 1903, 1904, 1905)
  •  Bobby Jones (1923, 1926, 1929, 1930)
  •  Ben Hogan (1948, 1950, 1951, 1953)
  •  Jack Nicklaus (1962, 1967, 1972, 1980)

 Who is the only U.S. President to be a member at Augusta National Golf Club? 

Presidents

Dwight D. Eisenhower is the only U.S. President to be a member at Augusta National Golf Club.

He was inducted into the exclusive club in 1948, prior to his presidency, and remained a member until his death in 1969. His legacy at the club includes "Ike's Pond," built on the par-3 course, and the "Eisenhower Cabin," which was constructed on the grounds for him and his wife Mamie.

How many golf balls does the average golfer lose in a year?

Numbers

The average golfer loses roughly 30 golf balls per year.  This average is based on losing about 1.3 to 2 balls per round and playing an estimated 23 rounds of golf annually. However, this number can easily climb to 3 to 4 balls per round for beginners.

 

  •  High-handicap players/beginners: Frequently lose 3 or more balls per round, equating to up to 69+ lost balls a year.
  •  Mid-handicap players: Lose roughly 1 to 2 balls per round, which totals about 20 to 46 lost balls a year.
  •  Low-handicap players/pros: Rarely lose balls, sometimes going multiple rounds without sacrificing a single ball to the woods or water.

 

HOW DID YOU DO?