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Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
BRITISH OPEN ‘25: A trivia quiz covering more than a century of golf
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — How well do you know British Open history? Try this quiz: 1. What was the first trophy given to the British Open champion? a.) A championship belt b.) A claret jug c.) A silver sword 2. Who holds the British Open record for largest margin of victory? a.) Old Tom Morris b.) Louis Oosthuizen c.) Tiger Woods 3. Who was the first Irish golfer to win the British Open? a.) Shane Lowry b.) Padraig Harrington c.) Fred Daly 4. Who has won the British Open on the most links courses? a.) J.H. Taylor b.) Peter Thomson c.) Tom Watson 5. Who is the oldest player to win the British Open? a.) Stewart Cink b.) Old Tom Morris c.) Roberto De Vincenzo 6. Who has the lowest round in British Open history? a.) Rory McIlroy b.) Xander Schauffele c.) Branden Grace 7. Where was the first British Open that was not in Scotland or England? a.) Royal Porthcawl b.) Royal Portrush c.) Portmarnock 8. Seve Ballesteros is the only British Open champion to accomplish which feat? a.) He won the claret jug on a Saturday, Sunday and Monday b.) He was penalized two shots in the final round for being late to the first tee c.) He broke par in the final round without hitting a single fairway 9. Who is the player with the most runner-up finishes in the British Open? a.) Harry Vardon b.) Jack Nicklaus c.) Greg Norman 10. Who was the first British Open champion to win outside of Britain? a.) Shane Lowry b.) Max Faulkner c.) Richard Burton 11. Which links course has held the British Open the most times? a.) St. Andrews b.) Prestwick c.) Musselburgh 12. At which British Open links did Sam Snead arrive by rail and think it was an abandoned course? a.) Prestwick b.) Royal Cinque Ports c.) St. Andrews 13. Who was the last player ranked outside the top 50 in the world to win the British Open? a.) Brian Harman b.) Ben Curtis c.) Darren Clarke 14. Denny Shute achieved what feat in 1933 that has never been matched by another British Open champion? a.) He played the final round as a single b.) He shot the same score all four rounds c.) He won after making the cut on the number 15. In the famous 'Duel in the Sun' at Turnberry in 1977 between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus, which player had the 36-hole lead? a.) Raymond Floyd b.) Ben Crenshaw c.) Roger Maltbie 16. Who holds the 72-hole scoring record at the British Open? a.) Tiger Woods b.) Henrik Stenson c.) Collin Morikawa 17. Who is the first player to win the claret jug in his British Open debut? a.) Ben Hogan b.) Tom Watson c.) Old Tom Morris 18. Who was the first player from Dublin to win the British Open? a.) Padraig Harrington b.) Christy O'Connor Jr. c.) Ben Hogan Answers 1. a 2. a 3. c 4. c 5. b 6. c 7. b 8. a 9. b 10. b 11. a 12. c 13. c 14. b 15. c 16. b 17. a 18. c (Dublin, Texas) ___ AP golf:
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
BRITISH OPEN '25: A trivia quiz covering more than a century of golf
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — How well do you know British Open history? Try this quiz: 1. What was the first trophy given to the British Open champion? a.) A championship belt b.) A claret jug c.) A silver sword 2. Who holds the British Open record for largest margin of victory? a.) Old Tom Morris b.) Louis Oosthuizen c.) Tiger Woods 3. Who was the first Irish golfer to win the British Open? a.) Shane Lowry b.) Padraig Harrington c.) Fred Daly 4. Who has won the British Open on the most links courses? a.) J.H. Taylor b.) Peter Thomson c.) Tom Watson 5. Who is the oldest player to win the British Open? a.) Stewart Cink b.) Old Tom Morris c.) Roberto De Vincenzo 6. Who has the lowest round in British Open history? a.) Rory McIlroy b.) Xander Schauffele c.) Branden Grace 7. Where was the first British Open that was not in Scotland or England? a.) Royal Porthcawl b.) Royal Portrush c.) Portmarnock 8. Seve Ballesteros is the only British Open champion to accomplish which feat? a.) He won the claret jug on a Saturday, Sunday and Monday b.) He was penalized two shots in the final round for being late to the first tee c.) He broke par in the final round without hitting a single fairway 9. Who is the player with the most runner-up finishes in the British Open? a.) Harry Vardon b.) Jack Nicklaus c.) Greg Norman 10. Who was the first British Open champion to win outside of Britain? a.) Shane Lowry b.) Max Faulkner c.) Richard Burton 11. Which links course has held the British Open the most times? a.) St. Andrews b.) Prestwick c.) Musselburgh 12. At which British Open links did Sam Snead arrive by rail and think it was an abandoned course? a.) Prestwick b.) Royal Cinque Ports c.) St. Andrews 13. Who was the last player ranked outside the top 50 in the world to win the British Open? a.) Brian Harman b.) Ben Curtis c.) Darren Clarke 14. Denny Shute achieved what feat in 1933 that has never been matched by another British Open champion? a.) He played the final round as a single b.) He shot the same score all four rounds c.) He won after making the cut on the number 15. In the famous 'Duel in the Sun' at Turnberry in 1977 between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus, which player had the 36-hole lead? a.) Raymond Floyd b.) Ben Crenshaw c.) Roger Maltbie 16. Who holds the 72-hole scoring record at the British Open? a.) Tiger Woods b.) Henrik Stenson c.) Collin Morikawa 17. Who is the first player to win the claret jug in his British Open debut? a.) Ben Hogan b.) Tom Watson c.) Old Tom Morris 18. Who was the first player from Dublin to win the British Open? a.) Padraig Harrington b.) Christy O'Connor Jr. c.) Ben Hogan Answers 1. a 2. a 3. c 4. c 5. b 6. c 7. b 8. a 9. b 10. b 11. a 12. c 13. c 14. b 15. c Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. 16. b 17. a 18. c (Dublin, Texas) ___ AP golf:
Fox Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
BRITISH OPEN '25: A trivia quiz covering more than a century of golf
Associated Press PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — How well do you know British Open history? Try this quiz: 1. What was the first trophy given to the British Open champion? a.) A championship belt b.) A claret jug c.) A silver sword 2. Who holds the British Open record for largest margin of victory? a.) Old Tom Morris b.) Louis Oosthuizen c.) Tiger Woods 3. Who was the first Irish golfer to win the British Open? a.) Shane Lowry b.) Padraig Harrington c.) Fred Daly 4. Who has won the British Open on the most links courses? a.) J.H. Taylor b.) Peter Thomson c.) Tom Watson 5. Who is the oldest player to win the British Open? a.) Stewart Cink b.) Old Tom Morris c.) Roberto De Vincenzo 6. Who has the lowest round in British Open history? a.) Rory McIlroy b.) Xander Schauffele c.) Branden Grace 7. Where was the first British Open that was not in Scotland or England? a.) Royal Porthcawl b.) Royal Portrush c.) Portmarnock 8. Seve Ballesteros is the only British Open champion to accomplish which feat? a.) He won the claret jug on a Saturday, Sunday and Monday b.) He was penalized two shots in the final round for being late to the first tee c.) He broke par in the final round without hitting a single fairway 9. Who is the player with the most runner-up finishes in the British Open? a.) Harry Vardon b.) Jack Nicklaus c.) Greg Norman 10. Who was the first British Open champion to win outside of Britain? a.) Shane Lowry b.) Max Faulkner c.) Richard Burton 11. Which links course has held the British Open the most times? a.) St. Andrews b.) Prestwick c.) Musselburgh 12. At which British Open links did Sam Snead arrive by rail and think it was an abandoned course? a.) Prestwick b.) Royal Cinque Ports c.) St. Andrews 13. Who was the last player ranked outside the top 50 in the world to win the British Open? a.) Brian Harman b.) Ben Curtis c.) Darren Clarke 14. Denny Shute achieved what feat in 1933 that has never been matched by another British Open champion? a.) He played the final round as a single b.) He shot the same score all four rounds c.) He won after making the cut on the number 15. In the famous 'Duel in the Sun' at Turnberry in 1977 between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus, which player had the 36-hole lead? a.) Raymond Floyd b.) Ben Crenshaw c.) Roger Maltbie 16. Who holds the 72-hole scoring record at the British Open? a.) Tiger Woods b.) Henrik Stenson c.) Collin Morikawa 17. Who is the first player to win the claret jug in his British Open debut? a.) Ben Hogan b.) Tom Watson c.) Old Tom Morris 18. Who was the first player from Dublin to win the British Open? a.) Padraig Harrington b.) Christy O'Connor Jr. c.) Ben Hogan Answers 1. a 2. a 3. c 4. c 5. b 6. c 7. b 8. a 9. b 10. b 11. a 12. c 13. c 14. b 15. c 16. b 17. a 18. c (Dublin, Texas) ___ AP golf:
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Six times Major champion to host exclusive event at Trump Turnberry
Those taking part can join the legendary golfer for some unforgettable holes on the renowned Ailsa Course. Trump Turnberry will host an exclusive event offering passionate golfers the opportunity to receive personalised coaching from Sir Nick Faldo. And those taking part can join the legendary golfer for some unforgettable holes on the renowned Ailsa Course. The event, taking place from Thursday, August 14 to Sunday, August 17, will provide a unique opportunity to play with, be coached by, and gain insight into the career of one of the game's greatest ever golfers who won both The Open and Masters three times. The extraordinary golfing experience comes just a few weeks after the reopening of the Ailsa following extensive renovations, elevating one of the world's great links courses to new heights. The Ailsa has already witnessed some of the sport's most storied moments as a four-time host of The Open including the unforgettable 'Duel in the Sun' between Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson in 1977, and 2025 heralds a new chapter for the Ayrshire links. The three-night package includes: three nights with full Scottish breakfast at Trump Turnberry Resort; two rounds on the championship Ailsa Course; six holes with Sir Nick Faldo on the Ailsa Course; one round on The King Robert the Bruce Course; evening Q&A with Sir Nick Faldo; golf clinic led by Sir Nick Faldo at The Trump Turnberry Academy, lunch-time refreshments; pre-dinner drinks and dinner on each night and welcome gift. For non-golfers there are relaxing treatments at The Spa at Turnberry, thrilling outdoor pursuits including clay pigeon shooting, archery and horse riding, shopping at the Pro Shop, or indulgent dining experiences including the signature afternoon tea. The package includes full access to the Turnberry practice facilities including The Wee Links Pitch & Putt. For guests looking to take their game to the next level, the new state-of-the-art Trackman Range and Trackman iO Simulator will provide participants with the opportunity to fine-tune distances or enjoy a competitive round indoors with friends within the Golf Academy at Trump Turnberry. The iconic Ailsa course is a permanent fixture at the top of global golf course rankings, and will open for members from June 1 and guests a month later following an eagerly anticipated refurbishment by renowned architect Martin Ebert. Headlining the latest changes are the seventh and eighth holes hugging the rugged coastline to offer a golfing experience vista like no other. The King Robert the Bruce, which is recognised as one of Scotland's best golfing experiences in its own right and made its debut this year in the renowned Golf Digest World's Greatest 100 Courses ranking to join the illustrious Ailsa on the list, is another journey through one of Scotland's most picturesque landscapes. Nic Oldham, General Manager at Trump Turnberry, said: 'We look forward to welcoming Sir Nick and guests to Trump Turnberry for what promises to be a truly special occasion. The Ailsa is looking magnificent after the renovations and the opportunity to play with one of the game's greatest ever golfers will be an experience to treasure.' Places are limited with packages from £5,755 per person for single occupancy to £9,570 for double occupancy or £7,510 for a golfer and non-golfer.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Donald Trump's Open dream: Government ask R&A to explain Turnberry stance
The Government sought an explanation from the R&A on why Donald Trump is yet to secure his dream of hosting The Open Championship at Turnberry. 'Logistical challenges' were explained to Whitehall after Telegraph Sport detailed how – aside from Trump's controversial personality – the relatively low income of the venue is a factor. The Trump family have made no secret of their hopes to bring the tournament back to the Scottish course, which was acquired by the US president in 2014. Trump proudly referenced his ownership of the famous Ayrshire links during a joint press conference alongside Sir Keir Starmer at the White House in February. So too did King Charles in his letter to Trump, delivered in person by Starmer, which as well as inviting the 78-year-old to stage an unprecedented second state visit to the UK, also implored him to spend time with him at the nearby Dumfries House, 'when you are next visiting Turnberry'. Whitehall representatives are known to have contacted the R&A in recent months to establish the body's position on Turnberry. Sources close to discussions dismissed suggestions, however, that ministers are placing any pressure on organisers. Another insider said the R&A described the conversation as 'conciliatory'. A spokesman for the R&A said: 'We regularly engage with Government and local government regarding venues. We have explained the logistical challenges around Turnberry to the Government and they are aware of the position.' Mark Darbon, the recently installed R&A chief executive, indicated to Telegraph Sport on Friday that the governing body would not be swayed by any Government requests to appease Trump. 'At the core of our decision making will be the factors that have served us well in the past and we hope will continue to serve us well into the future,' he said. Darbon's predecessor, Martin Slumbers, continued to give a clear reason why Turnberry – the course that hosted the legendary 1977 'Duel in the Sun' Open and most recently the 2009 event at which a 59-year-old Tom Watson almost reprised his glory from 32 years before – was not being considered for the British major, despite remaining on the official roster. 'We will not be taking events there until we're comfortable that the whole dialogue will be about golf,' Slumbers emphasised to Telegraph Sport as recently as November. The door is not closed to Turnberry securing an Open, even if it is almost impossible to see it hosting the British major until after Trump's second term ends in 2029. For their part, the Trump family insist they are ready for the honour and that despite any concerns over the size of the crowd, will produce a memorable week. 'Turnberry is considered by all to be the best golf course in the world by the players, the writers, the spectators, and the entire golfing community,' Eric Trump, the president's son, said in a statement to Telegraph Sport. 'If we get the call, and I sincerely hope we do, I promise the R&A that we will be the best hosts the Open Championship has ever seen.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
