Nick Faldo Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In which year was Nick Faldo born?
A. 1955
B. 1957
C. 1959
D. 1961
Answer: B. 1957
Q2. Where was Nick Faldo born?
A. London, England
B. Manchester, England
C. Welwyn Garden City, England
D. Birmingham, England
Answer: C. Welwyn Garden City, England
Q3. At approximately what age did Nick Faldo first take up golf after watching the Masters on television?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 13
D. 14
Answer: D. 14
Q4. Which golfer’s performance at the 1971 Masters inspired Faldo to start playing golf?
A. Arnold Palmer
B. Gary Player
C. Jack Nicklaus
D. Tom Watson
Answer: C. Jack Nicklaus
Q5. In which year did Nick Faldo turn professional?
A. 1974
B. 1976
C. 1975
D. 1977
Answer: B. 1976
Q6. How many major championships did Nick Faldo win in his career?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer: C. 6
Q7. How many Open Championships (British Opens) did Faldo win?
A. 3
B. 2
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: A. 3
Q8. In which years did Faldo win The Open Championship?
A. 1985, 1989, 1991
B. 1987, 1990, 1992
C. 1988, 1991, 1993
D. 1989, 1990, 1996
Answer: B. 1987, 1990, 1992
Q9. How many Masters Tournaments did Faldo win?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 3
D. 5
Answer: C. 3
Q10. In which years did Faldo win the Masters?
A. 1987, 1990, 1992
B. 1988, 1989, 1995
C. 1989, 1990, 1996
D. 1990, 1992, 1996
Answer: C. 1989, 1990, 1996
Q11. At which course did Faldo win his first major championship (The Open) in 1987?
A. St Andrews
B. Royal Birkdale
C. Royal Lytham & St Annes
D. Muirfield
Answer: D. Muirfield
Q12. What notable feat occurred in the final round of Faldo’s 1987 Open win at Muirfield?
A. He shot a course-record 62
B. He made 18 consecutive pars
C. He eagled the final three holes
D. He recovered from a six-shot deficit
Answer: B. He made 18 consecutive pars
Q13. Who did Faldo defeat in a sudden-death playoff to win the 1989 Masters?
A. Greg Norman
B. Raymond Floyd
C. Scott Hoch
D. Payne Stewart
Answer: C. Scott Hoch
Q14. In the 1996 Masters, by how many strokes did Faldo trail Greg Norman entering the final round before winning by five?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
Answer: D. Six
Q15. Approximately how many weeks did Faldo spend ranked No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking?
A. 50
B. 75
C. 97
D. 120
Answer: C. 97
Q16. How many European Tour (now DP World Tour) victories did Faldo achieve?
A. 20
B. 25
C. 35
D. 30
Answer: D. 30
Q17. How many PGA Tour victories are credited to Faldo?
A. 6
B. 9
C. 7
D. 12
Answer: B. 9
Q18. In which year was Faldo inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame?
A. 1995
B. 1997
C. 1998
D. 2000
Answer: B. 1997
Q19. How many consecutive Ryder Cup appearances did Faldo make as a player?
A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 11
Answer: D. 11
Q20. Between which years did Faldo play in 11 consecutive Ryder Cups?
A. 1975–1995
B. 1977–1997
C. 1979–1999
D. 1981–2001
Answer: B. 1977–1997
Q21. What is Faldo’s career Ryder Cup points total (approximately, historically record-setting for Europe for many years)?
A. 18
B. 22
C. 25
D. 28.5
Answer: C. 25
Q22. In which year did Faldo captain the European Ryder Cup team?
A. 2008
B. 2006
C. 2004
D. 2010
Answer: A. 2008
Q23. Which award did Faldo receive from the BBC in 1989?
A. Sports Personality of the Year
B. Lifetime Achievement Award
C. Young Sportsman of the Year
D. Coach of the Year
Answer: A. Sports Personality of the Year
Q24. In which year was Faldo knighted (becoming Sir Nick Faldo)?
A. 1998
B. 2005
C. 2009
D. 2012
Answer: C. 2009
Q25. For what reason was Faldo primarily honoured with both his MBE and later knighthood?
A. Services to charity
B. Services to golf
C. Services to broadcasting
D. Services to education
Answer: B. Services to golf