Fuzzy Zoeller Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. What is Fuzzy Zoeller’s full name?
A. Frank Urban Zoeller Jr.
B. Frederick Urban Zoeller
C. Francis Ulric Zoeller
D. Floyd Urban Zoeller
Answer: A. Frank Urban Zoeller Jr.
Q2. How did Fuzzy Zoeller acquire his nickname “Fuzzy”?
A. From his childhood hairstyle
B. From the initials of his full name (F.U.Z.)
C. From a college teammate’s joke
D. From a sponsor’s branding
Answer: B. From the initials of his full name (F.U.Z.)
Q3. Where was Fuzzy Zoeller born?
A. Houston, Texas
B. Augusta, Georgia
C. New Albany, Indiana
D. Miami, Florida
Answer: C. New Albany, Indiana
Q4. On what date was Fuzzy Zoeller born?
A. November 11, 1951
B. April 15, 1952
C. June 18, 1950
D. January 28, 1953
Answer: A. November 11, 1951
Q5. At which university did Fuzzy Zoeller complete his collegiate golf career?
A. University of Florida
B. Indiana University
C. University of Houston
D. Ohio State University
Answer: C. University of Houston
Q6. In what year did Fuzzy Zoeller turn professional?
A. 1971
B. 1973
C. 1975
D. 1977
Answer: B. 1973
Q7. How many PGA Tour victories did Fuzzy Zoeller record in his career?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 10
D. 15
Answer: C. 10
Q8. In which major championship did Fuzzy Zoeller win in his first appearance at the event?
A. U.S. Open
B. PGA Championship
C. The Open Championship
D. Masters Tournament
Answer: D. Masters Tournament
Q9. In what year did Fuzzy Zoeller win the Masters Tournament?
A. 1977
B. 1979
C. 1981
D. 1983
Answer: B. 1979
Q10. Who were the two players Fuzzy Zoeller defeated in the sudden-death playoff to win the 1979 Masters?
A. Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson
B. Hale Irwin and Larry Nelson
C. Greg Norman and Seve Ballesteros
D. Ed Sneed and Tom Watson
Answer: D. Ed Sneed and Tom Watson
Q11. On which hole of the 1979 Masters playoff did Zoeller seal victory with a birdie?
A. 10th
B. 11th
C. 12th
D. 18th
Answer: B. 11th
Q12. In addition to playing, Fuzzy Zoeller was involved in which other aspect of golf?
A. Golf-course design
B. Club manufacturing
C. Professional caddying
D. Television commentary full-time
Answer: A. Golf-course design
Q13. In which year did Fuzzy Zoeller win the U.S. Open?
A. 1981
B. 1982
C. 1984
D. 1986
Answer: C. 1984
Q14. At which golf course did Fuzzy Zoeller win the 1984 U.S. Open?
A. Pebble Beach
B. Winged Foot Golf Club
C. Oakmont Country Club
D. Medinah Country Club
Answer: B. Winged Foot Golf Club
Q15. Whom did Fuzzy Zoeller defeat in an 18-hole playoff to win the 1984 U.S. Open?
A. Greg Norman
B. Tom Watson
C. Seve Ballesteros
D. Nick Faldo
Answer: A. Greg Norman
Q16. By how many strokes did Zoeller win the 1984 U.S. Open playoff against Greg Norman?
A. 2 strokes
B. 4 strokes
C. 6 strokes
D. 8 strokes
Answer: D. 8 strokes
Q17. What memorable gesture did Zoeller make on the 72nd hole of the 1984 U.S. Open after mistakenly believing Greg Norman had birdied to win?
A. He threw his club
B. He waved a white towel in mock surrender
C. He sat down on the green
D. He raised both arms in celebration
Answer: B. He waved a white towel in mock surrender
Q18. What was Fuzzy Zoeller’s best finish in the PGA Championship?
A. Winner
B. Tied for fifth
C. Third place
D. Runner-up
Answer: D. Runner-up
Q19. What was Fuzzy Zoeller’s best career finish in The Open Championship?
A. Winner
B. Runner-up
C. Third place
D. Tied for fourth
Answer: C. Third place
Q20. In which years did Fuzzy Zoeller represent the United States in the Ryder Cup?
A. 1977, 1981, 1983
B. 1979, 1983, 1985
C. 1981, 1985, 1987
D. 1979, 1981, 1987
Answer: B. 1979, 1983, 1985
Q21. Which prestigious USGA award did Fuzzy Zoeller receive in 1985?
A. Bob Jones Award
B. Payne Stewart Award
C. Ben Hogan Award
D. Vardon Trophy
Answer: A. Bob Jones Award
Q22. How many victories did Fuzzy Zoeller record on the PGA Tour Champions?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B. 2
Q23. Which senior major did Fuzzy Zoeller win in 2002?
A. Senior Players Championship
B. The Senior Open Championship
C. U.S. Senior Open
D. Senior PGA Championship
Answer: D. Senior PGA Championship
Q24. What personal habit was Fuzzy Zoeller well known for using to relieve pressure on the course?
A. Singing
B. Whistling
C. Counting out loud
D. Tapping his club
Answer: B. Whistling
Q25. What was the name of the vodka brand Fuzzy Zoeller launched in 2009?
A. Fuzzy’s Vodka
B. Zoeller Spirits
C. Green Jacket Vodka
D. Indiana Reserve
Answer: A. Fuzzy’s Vodka