Fred Couples Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In which city was Fred Couples born?
A. Houston, Texas
B. Los Angeles, California
C. Seattle, Washington
D. Chicago, Illinois
Answer: C. Seattle, Washington
Q2. What is Fred Couples’ full given name?
A. Frederick Thomas Couples
B. Frederick Steven Couples
C. Frederick Michael Couples
D. Frederick James Couples
Answer: B. Frederick Steven Couples
Q3. What is Fred Couples’ primary nickname, earned for his powerful driving?
A. Steady Freddie
B. Boom Boom
C. Cool Hand Fred
D. The Seattle Slammer
Answer: B. Boom Boom
Q4. On what date was Fred Couples born?
A. October 3, 1959
B. September 15, 1958
C. November 12, 1960
D. August 22, 1957
Answer: A. October 3, 1959
Q5. Which university did Fred Couples attend and play college golf for?
A. Stanford University
B. University of Washington
C. University of Houston
D. UCLA
Answer: C. University of Houston
Q6. Who was one of Fred Couples’ roommates at the University of Houston who later became a famous broadcaster?
A. Jim Nantz
B. Johnny Miller
C. Gary McCord
D. David Feherty
Answer: A. Jim Nantz
Q7. In what year did Fred Couples turn professional?
A. 1978
B. 1980
C. 1982
D. 1983
Answer: B. 1980
Q8. What was Fred Couples’ first PGA Tour victory?
A. 1984 Players Championship
B. 1987 Byron Nelson Classic
C. 1983 Kemper Open
D. 1990 Nissan Los Angeles Open
Answer: C. 1983 Kemper Open
Q9. How many PGA Tour victories does Fred Couples have?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 18
D. 20
Answer: B. 15
Q10. Which major championship did Fred Couples win?
A. U.S. Open
B. PGA Championship
C. The Open Championship
D. Masters Tournament
Answer: D. Masters Tournament
Q11. In which year did Fred Couples win the Masters Tournament?
A. 1990
B. 1991
C. 1992
D. 1993
Answer: C. 1992
Q12. By how many strokes did Fred Couples win the 1992 Masters?
A. 1 stroke
B. 2 strokes
C. 3 strokes
D. 4 strokes
Answer: B. 2 strokes
Q13. Who finished as runner-up to Fred Couples at the 1992 Masters?
A. Jack Nicklaus
B. Tom Watson
C. Raymond Floyd
D. Payne Stewart
Answer: C. Raymond Floyd
Q14. What was Fred Couples’ winning score at the 1992 Masters?
A. ?11
B. ?12
C. ?13
D. ?14
Answer: C. ?13
Q15. How many times has Fred Couples won The Players Championship?
A. Once
B. Twice
C. Three times
D. Never
Answer: B. Twice
Q16. In which years did Fred Couples win The Players Championship?
A. 1983 and 1992
B. 1984 and 1996
C. 1990 and 1998
D. 1987 and 1994
Answer: B. 1984 and 1996
Q17. In which years was Fred Couples named PGA Tour Player of the Year?
A. 1991 and 1992
B. 1990 and 1991
C. 1992 and 1993
D. 1993 and 1994
Answer: A. 1991 and 1992
Q18. Which award for lowest scoring average did Fred Couples win in both 1991 and 1992?
A. Byron Nelson Award
B. Vardon Trophy
C. Arnold Palmer Award
D. Jack Nicklaus Award
Answer: B. Vardon Trophy
Q19. In 1992, Fred Couples became the first American to hold which ranking?
A. Official World Golf Ranking No. 1
B. PGA Tour money list leader only
C. Champions Tour ranking No. 1
D. European Tour ranking No. 1
Answer: A. Official World Golf Ranking No. 1
Q20. How many times did Fred Couples represent the United States as a player in the Ryder Cup?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
Answer: C. Five
Q21. In which years did Fred Couples serve as non-playing captain of the U.S. Presidents Cup team (all of which the U.S. won)?
A. 2005, 2007, and 2009
B. 2009, 2011, and 2013
C. 2011, 2013, and 2015
D. 2007, 2009, and 2011
Answer: B. 2009, 2011, and 2013
Q22. In what year was Fred Couples inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame?
A. 2010
B. 2011
C. 2013
D. 2015
Answer: C. 2013
Q23. What is another nickname sometimes given to Fred Couples due to his success in a popular exhibition event?
A. Mr. Majors
B. Mr. Consistency
C. Mr. Players
D. Mr. Skins
Answer: D. Mr. Skins
Q24. Approximately how many times did Fred Couples win the Skins Game?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
Answer: D. Five
Q25. On which tour did Fred Couples begin competing full-time after turning 50?
A. European Tour
B. PGA Tour Champions
C. Korn Ferry Tour
D. Asian Tour
Answer: B. PGA Tour Champions