The Open Championship Quiz: Test Your Links Golf Knowledge
The Open Championship Quiz: Test Your Links Golf Knowledge
Think you know golf’s oldest and most prestigious major? This multiple-choice challenge puts your knowledge of The Open Championship and the battle for the iconic Claret Jug to the test.
From historic layouts like the Old Course at St Andrews to legendary record-breakers and dramatic playoffs, see how many eras you can conquer without looking up the answers.
What This Open Quiz Covers
- The 1980s: The introduction of the four-hole aggregate playoff system at Royal Troon.
- The 1990s: Unforgettable moments from the Valley of Sin and the infamous Road Hole bunker.
- The 2000s: Dominant, bunker-free masterclasses that completed the career Grand Slam.
- The 2010s: Record-breaking final-round duels and the lowest 72-hole scores in major history.
- The 2020s: Modern putting exhibitions and historical statistical milestones on the links.
Results
#1. At the 118th Open Championship in 1989 held at Royal Troon Golf Club, the tournament debuted a newly formatted four-hole aggregate playoff system to determine the winner. Which American golfer emerged victorious in this three-way playoff to claim his only career major title?
#2. At the 124th Open Championship in 1995 on the Old Course at St Andrews, John Daly won a dramatic four-hole playoff to capture the Claret Jug. Which international golfer did Daly defeat in that playoff after his opponent forced it by incredibly sinking a 65-foot putt from the Valley of Sin on the 72nd hole?
#3. Tiger Woods delivered a historic masterclass to win the 129th Open Championship in 2000 at St Andrews to complete his career Grand Slam. By how many strokes did Woods defeat his closest joint runners-up, Ernie Els and Thomas Bjørn?
#4. The 145th Open Championship in 2016 at Royal Troon witnessed an epic final-round duel known as “High Noon at Troon”. Henrik Stenson shot a masterful final-round 63 to defeat Phil Mickelson and set the all-time lowest 72-hole scoring total in major championship history. What was Stenson’s exact winning 72-hole total score?
#5. At the 153rd Open Championship in 2025, the tournament returned to the severe links of Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Which dominant world number one putted beautifully to secure his maiden Claret Jug and his second major championship trophy of that calendar year?
Did You Crown Yourself Champion?
With tricky historical trivia spanning five decades, finishing under par on this quiz is no easy feat. Share your final score with fellow golf enthusiasts to see who truly rules the links!