Q.1
In 1999, Justin Leonard sunk a 40-foot putt for the winning point in that Ryder Cup to touch off a wild celebration on the 17th green, but his opponent conceivably could have kept the match alive by sinking a 20-footer. Who was Leonard’s opponent that day?
Colin Montgomerie
Joe Maria Olazabal
Nick Faldo
Q.2
At the 1969 Ryder Cup, Jack Nicklaus famously conceded a putt to his opponent that, if missed, would have assured the Americans the win. Instead, it ended in a 14-14 draw. To which opponent did Nicklaus concede the putt?
Alex Caygill
Tony Jacklin
Bernard Gallacher
Q.3
Who has been captain of the American team more times than anybody else?
Ben Hogan
Jack Nicklaus
Walter Hagen
Q.4
In what year was the Ryder Cup first played?
1927
1931
1925
Q.5
The Ryder Cup first included a team that included all of Europe in which of the following years:
1979
1975
1981
Q.6
True or False? The Europeans won the Ryder Cup that first year as an expanded team?
True
False
Q.7
The draw in the 1969 Ryder Cup was part of an impressive undefeated streak by the Americans. In how many Ryder Cups did the U.S. go undefeated before the Europeans finally won in 1985?
6
11
13
Q.8
While 9/11 pushed back the playing of the 2001 Ryder Cup by a year, there were no matches played during World War II. How many Ryder Cups didn’t get played during those years?
Two
Three
Four
Q.9
Phil Mickelson was the American’s most experienced player this year. In how many Ryder Cups has Mickelson played?
6
9
10
Q.10
Mickelson’s singles match on Sunday was his 38th, the most ever by an American player. Who did Mickelson pass to take the all-time lead?
Billy Casper
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer