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The Last Hoorah Royal & Ancient Golf Society’s Quiz

1. Who has had the most victories at The Open (the answer will truly grip you!)?

2. Who was the youngest winner at The Open and it wasn’t Willy Park Snr?

3. Some of these Golfers have man boobs but which American has won the most Claret jugs?

A)Nicklaus, B) Watson, C) Palmer

4. Who was called “The Wee Ice Man” when he last won at Carnoustie?

A)Ben Hogan, B) Tommy Armour, C) Gary Player.

5. Where did Gary Player sleep the night before his first appearance at St Andrews?

A)The Old Toun Hotel, B) St Andrews Bay Hotel, C) A bunker near the 18^th.

6. Bobby Jones completed his historic grand slam by winning the 1930 open at Hoylake together with the US and British Amateurs and the US Open. No other player has ever won all four championships – true or false?

7. Who has got the lowest aggregate score in The Open?

A) Watson, B) Norman, C) Woods

8. With what club did Jean Van De Velde to get out of the Barry Burn in 1999?

A)A wedge B) Un oeuf (because an oeuf is an enough) C) Baffy, D) None of the above.

9. Who had the biggest comeback to win The Open?

A)Paul Lawrie B) Harry Vardon C) Nick Faldo

10. Name the last Irish man to win The Open?

A)Fred Daly, B) Arthur Daley, C) John Daly

11. Of the following, which course has been used to host The Open the most?

A)Preswick, B) Troon, C) Muirfield.

12. How many claret jugs are there in existence?

1, 2, 3 or 4.

Submitted by Angus McAnorak (answers to follow after I have received responses from all the members of the last Hoorah). The prize will be a wee dram!