Fred Couples Quiz Questions and Answers

1. In which city was Fred Couples born?

Houston, Texas
Los Angeles, California
Seattle, Washington
Chicago, Illinois
Correct answer: C. Seattle, Washington

2. What is Fred Couples’ full given name?

Frederick Thomas Couples
Frederick Steven Couples
Frederick Michael Couples
Frederick James Couples
Correct answer: B. Frederick Steven Couples

3. What is Fred Couples’ primary nickname, earned for his powerful driving?

Steady Freddie
Boom Boom
Cool Hand Fred
The Seattle Slammer
Correct answer: B. Boom Boom

4. On what date was Fred Couples born?

October 3, 1959
September 15, 1958
November 12, 1960
August 22, 1957
Correct answer: A. October 3, 1959

5. Which university did Fred Couples attend and play college golf for?

Stanford University
University of Washington
University of Houston
UCLA
Correct answer: C. University of Houston

6. Who was one of Fred Couples’ roommates at the University of Houston who later became a famous broadcaster?

Jim Nantz
Johnny Miller
Gary McCord
David Feherty
Correct answer: A. Jim Nantz

7. In what year did Fred Couples turn professional?

1978
1980
1982
1983
Correct answer: B. 1980

8. What was Fred Couples’ first PGA Tour victory?

1984 Players Championship
1987 Byron Nelson Classic
1983 Kemper Open
1990 Nissan Los Angeles Open
Correct answer: C. 1983 Kemper Open

9. How many PGA Tour victories does Fred Couples have?

12
15
18
20
Correct answer: B. 15

10. Which major championship did Fred Couples win?

U.S. Open
PGA Championship
The Open Championship
Masters Tournament
Correct answer: D. Masters Tournament

11. In which year did Fred Couples win the Masters Tournament?

1990
1991
1992
1993
Correct answer: C. 1992

12. By how many strokes did Fred Couples win the 1992 Masters?

1 stroke
2 strokes
3 strokes
4 strokes
Correct answer: B. 2 strokes

13. Who finished as runner-up to Fred Couples at the 1992 Masters?

Jack Nicklaus
Tom Watson
Raymond Floyd
Payne Stewart
Correct answer: C. Raymond Floyd

14. What was Fred Couples’ winning score at the 1992 Masters?

?11
?12
?13
?14
Correct answer: C. ?13

15. How many times has Fred Couples won The Players Championship?

Once
Twice
Three times
Never
Correct answer: B. Twice

16. In which years did Fred Couples win The Players Championship?

1983 and 1992
1984 and 1996
1990 and 1998
1987 and 1994
Correct answer: B. 1984 and 1996

17. In which years was Fred Couples named PGA Tour Player of the Year?

1991 and 1992
1990 and 1991
1992 and 1993
1993 and 1994
Correct answer: A. 1991 and 1992

18. Which award for lowest scoring average did Fred Couples win in both 1991 and 1992?

Byron Nelson Award
Vardon Trophy
Arnold Palmer Award
Jack Nicklaus Award
Correct answer: B. Vardon Trophy

19. In 1992, Fred Couples became the first American to hold which ranking?

Official World Golf Ranking No. 1
PGA Tour money list leader only
Champions Tour ranking No. 1
European Tour ranking No. 1
Correct answer: A. Official World Golf Ranking No. 1

20. How many times did Fred Couples represent the United States as a player in the Ryder Cup?

Three
Four
Five
Six
Correct answer: C. Five

21. 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)?

2005, 2007, and 2009
2009, 2011, and 2013
2011, 2013, and 2015
2007, 2009, and 2011
Correct answer: B. 2009, 2011, and 2013

22. In what year was Fred Couples inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame?

2010
2011
2013
2015
Correct answer: C. 2013

23. What is another nickname sometimes given to Fred Couples due to his success in a popular exhibition event?

Mr. Majors
Mr. Consistency
Mr. Players
Mr. Skins
Correct answer: D. Mr. Skins

24. Approximately how many times did Fred Couples win the Skins Game?

Two
Three
Four
Five
Correct answer: D. Five

25. On which tour did Fred Couples begin competing full-time after turning 50?

European Tour
PGA Tour Champions
Korn Ferry Tour
Asian Tour
Correct answer: B. PGA Tour Champions