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1. 1 Easy

   What is the mown grass between the tee and the green called?

   Answer: Fairway

   Why: Grass on the fairway is cut short to give players a predictable lie for their next stroke.

2. 2 Medium

   What is the most popular theory for the 'mulligan' name?

   Answer: A frequent player

   Why: The USGA credits David Mulligan, who re-teed near Montreal in the 1920s and called it a correction shot. His friends named it after him.

3. 3 Hard

   Who won the most career tournaments in LPGA Tour history?

   Answer: Kathy Whitworth

   Why: Whitworth's 88 career tournament titles place her six victories ahead of runner-up Mickey Wright.

4. 4 Easy

   Why is a golfer allowed to play a provisional ball?

   Answer: To save time

   Why: Rule 18.3 demands the word itself: say 'I'll hit another' instead of 'provisional' and the new ball is instantly in play.

5. 5 Medium

   What does a Stimpmeter measure on a golf course?

   Answer: Green speed

   Why: Green speed is the distance in feet a released ball rolls. US Open greens averaged about 7 in 1976; majors now run past 13.

6. 6 Hard

   Which hole number at TPC Sawgrass features the island green?

   Answer: 17th

   Why: Alice Dye suggested making the green an island after sand digging left a crater; Pete Dye's 137-yard par 3 opened in 1981.