John Daly Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In which year was professional golfer John Daly born?
A. 1964
B. 1966
C. 1968
D. 1970
Answer: B. 1966
Q2. Where was John Daly born?
A. Dardanelle, Arkansas
B. Memphis, Tennessee
C. Carmichael, California
D. Fayetteville, Arkansas
Answer: C. Carmichael, California
Q3. What is John Daly’s primary nickname, earned from his exceptional driving distance?
A. The Lion
B. Long John
C. Wild Thing
D. The Bomber
Answer: B. Long John
Q4. Which university did John Daly attend and play collegiate golf for?
A. University of Arkansas
B. University of Florida
C. Oklahoma State University
D. University of Texas
Answer: A. University of Arkansas
Q5. In what year did John Daly turn professional?
A. 1985
B. 1987
C. 1989
D. 1990
Answer: B. 1987
Q6. John Daly won his first major championship at the 1991 PGA Championship. How did he enter the field?
A. As the defending champion
B. Through open qualifying
C. As a sponsor exemption
D. As the ninth and final alternate
Answer: D. As the ninth and final alternate
Q7. At which golf course did John Daly win the 1991 PGA Championship?
A. Crooked Stick Golf Club
B. Baltusrol Golf Club
C. Oak Hill Country Club
D. Southern Hills Country Club
Answer: A. Crooked Stick Golf Club
Q8. Whom did John Daly defeat by three strokes to win the 1991 PGA Championship?
A. Payne Stewart
B. Fred Couples
C. Bruce Lietzke
D. Nick Price
Answer: C. Bruce Lietzke
Q9. What was John Daly’s total score when he won the 1991 PGA Championship?
A. 10-under-par 278
B. 12-under-par 276
C. 8-under-par 280
D. 14-under-par 274
Answer: B. 12-under-par 276
Q10. In which year did John Daly win The Open Championship?
A. 1993
B. 1994
C. 1995
D. 1996
Answer: C. 1995
Q11. At which venue did John Daly win the 1995 Open Championship?
A. The Old Course at St Andrews
B. Royal Troon
C. Carnoustie
D. Royal Birkdale
Answer: A. The Old Course at St Andrews
Q12. Whom did John Daly defeat in a playoff to win the 1995 Open Championship?
A. Nick Faldo
B. Greg Norman
C. Costantino Rocca
D. Tom Lehman
Answer: C. Costantino Rocca
Q13. How many major championships has John Daly won in his career?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: B. Two
Q14. How many PGA Tour victories does John Daly have?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
Answer: C. Five
Q15. Which award did John Daly receive in 1991 following his breakout season?
A. PGA Player of the Year
B. Byron Nelson Award
C. Vardon Trophy
D. PGA Tour Rookie of the Year
Answer: D. PGA Tour Rookie of the Year
Q16. In 2004, John Daly won the Buick Invitational and received which PGA Tour honor?
A. Player of the Year
B. Comeback Player of the Year
C. Scoring Average Award
D. Driving Accuracy Award
Answer: B. Comeback Player of the Year
Q17. John Daly was the first PGA Tour player to achieve what statistical milestone in a full season (1997)?
A. Average over 300 yards per drive
B. Average over 280 yards per drive
C. Hit more than 70% of fairways
D. Record a scoring average under 69
Answer: A. Average over 300 yards per drive
Q18. Approximately how many times did John Daly lead the PGA Tour in driving distance between 1991 and 2002?
A. 6 times
B. 8 times
C. 11 times
D. 14 times
Answer: C. 11 times
Q19. John Daly is notable as the only eligible two-time major winner from the United States or Europe who was never selected for which team event?
A. Presidents Cup
B. Ryder Cup
C. World Cup of Golf
D. Dunhill Cup
Answer: B. Ryder Cup
Q20. What is John Daly’s approximate height?
A. 5 ft 9 in
B. 6 ft 1 in
C. 6 ft 3 in
D. 5 ft 11 in
Answer: D. 5 ft 11 in
Q21. In which year did John Daly record his first victory on the PGA Tour Champions?
A. 2015
B. 2016
C. 2017
D. 2018
Answer: C. 2017
Q22. Which of the following is one of John Daly’s other PGA Tour wins besides his two majors?
A. 1992 B.C. Open
B. 1993 Players Championship
C. 1996 U.S. Open
D. 2000 Masters Tournament
Answer: A. 1992 B.C. Open
Q23. John Daly has released music albums. What is the title of his largely autobiographical album that featured guest artists?
A. Long Drives
B. My Life
C. Grip It and Rip It
D. Wild Thing
Answer: B. My Life
Q24. John Daly is closely associated with which colorful golf apparel brand known for bold pants?
A. Loudmouth Golf
B. Titleist
C. FootJoy
D. Callaway
Answer: A. Loudmouth Golf
Q25. What is the name of John Daly’s son, who has also competed in golf and partnered with him in the PNC Championship?
A. Jim Daly
B. Patrick Daly
C. Jamie Daly
D. John Daly II
Answer: D. John Daly II