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Golf · Interesting Facts

Chapter 9: Fans, Media & Money

10 parts · 10 tests · 100 facts · updated 14 October 2026 · markdown

Fans, media and money: golf on television, its voices, video games, crowds, sponsors, a fan's Masters, caddies, charity, numbers and museums.

9.91Golf on Television

The first broadcasts, the Masters on CBS, the BBC's Open and a channel of its own.

Test 1Golf on televisionTake a test

  1. On a local station in St Louis.

    Source: USGA, championship history, 1947 US Open · recall

  2. The longest partnership in sports television.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history, broadcast history · recall

  3. The first channel given over entirely to golf.

    Source: Golf Channel, history · recall

  4. Augusta keeps it to a handful of partners.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history, broadcast history · recall

  5. From St Andrews.

    Source: BBC, history of sports broadcasting; The R&A · recall

  6. Ed Furgol won it.

    Source: USGA, championship history, 1954 US Open · recall

  7. Cameras were few and heavy.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history, broadcast history · recall

  8. 1947, 1955, 1956 and 1995.

    Source: USGA, championship history; BBC; Masters.com, tournament history · recall

  9. The second ceremony is held outdoors for the patrons.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history · recall

  10. It stands near the 10th tee.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history · recall

9.92Voices of Golf

Commentators and writers: Alliss, Longhurst, Nantz, Lundquist, Miller and Darwin.

Test 1Voices of golfTake a test

  1. He called the game for about fifty years.

    Source: BBC Sport, Peter Alliss obituary (2020) · recall

  2. The first father and son to play in the Ryder Cup.

    Source: Ryder Cup Europe, history · recall

  3. He has led the broadcast since 1989.

    Source: CBS Sports, Masters coverage · recall

  4. Two words that became part of the legend.

    Source: CBS Sports, 1986 Masters · recall

  5. He won the 1973 US Open with a final 63.

    Source: NBC Sports, Johnny Miller · recall

  6. He had won three Masters himself.

    Source: CBS Sports · recall

  7. Augusta asked CBS to drop him.

    Source: CBS Sports; Golf Digest · recall

  8. A back nine of 30.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history, 1986 · recall

  9. 1876, 1916 and 1928.

    Source: Golf writers' biographies; USGA Museum · recall

  10. He was famous for long, telling silences.

    Source: BBC, Henry Longhurst · recall

9.93Golf Video Games

From pixels to Augusta: Nintendo, Links, EA's series and a famous glitch.

Test 1Golf video gamesTake a test

  1. He was a young programmer then.

    Source: Nintendo, Iwata Asks · recall

  2. On the Nintendo 64.

    Source: Nintendo, release history · recall

  3. McIlroy's name followed in 2015.

    Source: Electronic Arts, release history · recall

  4. A player found it and EA made a joke of it.

    Source: Electronic Arts (2008) · recall

  5. Its subtitle was The Masters.

    Source: Electronic Arts, release history · recall

  6. Golf was one of the sports in the box.

    Source: Nintendo, release history · recall

  7. Made by Access Software.

    Source: Access Software; Microsoft · recall

  8. 1986, 1988, 1999 and 2023.

    Source: Publishers' release histories · recall

  9. Many games use a power meter.

    Source: Publishers' game guides · recall

  10. Mario appeared in it as the golfer.

    Source: Nintendo, release history · recall

9.94Crowds and Galleries

Ropes, quiet paddles, ticket lotteries, record crowds and Ryder Cup noise.

Test 1Crowds and galleriesTake a test

  1. At Baltusrol.

    Source: USGA, championship history, 1954 US Open · recall

  2. About 290,000 over the week.

    Source: The R&A, 150th Open · recall

  3. Raised as a player gets ready to swing.

    Source: PGA Tour, media guide, tournament operations · recall

  4. Applications open a year ahead.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history, tickets · recall

  5. Often done with a smile.

    Source: PGA of America, golf terms · recall

  6. Players often call it the hardest tee shot in golf.

    Source: Ryder Cup Europe · recall

  7. José María Olazábal still had a putt to play.

    Source: Ryder Cup Europe, 1999 · recall

  8. 1954, 1999 and 2022.

    Source: USGA, championship history; Ryder Cup; The R&A · recall

  9. Phones must usually be on silent.

    Source: PGA Tour, media guide, spectator guide · recall

  10. Nobody moves another patron's chair.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history, patron guide · recall

9.95Sponsors and Endorsements

Nike and Tiger, a shark logo, caps, watches, shoes and a tractor maker's event.

Test 1Sponsors and endorsementsTake a test

  1. It went on to make his clubs too.

    Source: Nike, company history · recall

  2. It also sponsored tour events.

    Source: General Motors, Buick history · recall

  3. The firm also backs the Women's PGA.

    Source: KPMG, sponsorships · recall

  4. He was 19.

    Source: Under Armour (2013) · recall

  5. Its clocks stand on many first tees.

    Source: Rolex, golf partnerships · recall

  6. It has led the tour count for decades.

    Source: Acushnet Company, FootJoy · recall

  7. 1960, 1996, 1999 and 2016.

    Source: IMG; Nike; Buick · recall

  8. 1986, 2007 and 2010.

    Source: PGA Tour, media guide · recall

  9. Played at TPC Deere Run.

    Source: PGA Tour, media guide, John Deere Classic · recall

9.96A Fan's Masters

Sandwiches, no running, the shop, the logo and the prizes of Augusta.

Test 1A fan's MastersTake a test

  1. Wrapped in green paper and cheap for decades.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history, concessions · recall

  2. Walking only, at any hurry.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history, patron guide · recall

  3. The golf shop is one of the busiest in the world that week.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history, merchandise · recall

  4. In silver; first given in 1961.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history · recall

  5. Cameras stay at home once play starts.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history, patron guide · recall

  6. The runner-up amateur gets a silver medal.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history · recall

  7. 1934, 1949, 1956 and 1961.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history · recall

  8. 1934, 1935, 1937 and 1951.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history · recall

  9. A hole-in-one earns a large crystal vase.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history · recall

9.97Famous Caddies

Stevie, Fluff, Bones, Eddie Lowery, Carl Jackson, Fanny Sunesson and Ted Scott.

Test 1Famous caddiesTake a test

  1. A New Zealander; he later worked for Adam Scott.

    Source: PGA Tour, media guide; Golf Digest · recall

  2. He later caddied for Jim Furyk.

    Source: PGA Tour, media guide; Golf Digest · recall

  3. He then moved into TV.

    Source: PGA Tour, media guide; NBC Sports · recall

  4. He skipped school to do it.

    Source: USGA, championship history, 1913 US Open · recall

  5. He caddied at Augusta for over fifty years.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history · recall

  6. A Swede, among the first women caddies at the top.

    Source: DP World Tour; The R&A · recall

  7. He was on the bag for Masters wins with each.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history; PGA Tour, media guide · recall

  8. 1913, 1984, 1990 and 2000.

    Source: USGA, championship history; Masters.com, tournament history · recall

  9. The player has the final say.

    Source: PGA Tour, media guide, caddie guide · recall

  10. Tour caddies have worn the suits since.

    Source: Masters.com, tournament history · recall

9.98Golf and Charity

Hospitals named for legends, military families, St. Jude and billions for charity.

Test 1Golf and charityTake a test

  1. It opened in 1989.

    Source: Orlando Health, Arnold Palmer Hospital · recall

  2. After a large gift from their foundation.

    Source: Nicklaus Children's Hospital · recall

  3. Later run by the PGA Tour.

    Source: PGA Tour, media guide, Birdies for the Brave · recall

  4. It treats children with cancer.

    Source: PGA Tour, media guide, FedEx St. Jude Championship · recall

  5. Most events give their profits away.

    Source: PGA Tour, media guide (2019), charity milestone · recall

  6. It runs children's hospitals.

    Source: PGA Tour, media guide, Shriners Children's Open · recall

  7. It runs learning centres for young people.

    Source: TGR Foundation, history · recall

  8. 1989, 2006 and 2015.

    Source: Hospital and PGA Tour histories · recall

  9. Pro-am fees are a big source of tour giving.

    Source: PGA Tour, media guide, charity · recall

  10. His son Ben is autistic.

    Source: Els for Autism Foundation · recall

9.99Golf by the Numbers

Courses in the world, land, walking, speed, par and the 14-club limit.

Test 1Golf by the numbersTake a test

  1. In more than 200 countries.

    Source: The R&A, Golf Around the World (2021) · recall

  2. Roughly 150 acres.

    Source: USGA, golf course facts · recall

  3. More on hilly courses.

    Source: USGA; England Golf, health benefits · recall

  4. He taught at Columbia University.

    Source: PGA Tour, media guide, ShotLink and strokes gained · recall

  5. Around 185 km/h at the clubhead.

    Source: PGA Tour, media guide, radar statistics · recall

  6. Most have four par 3s and four par 5s or fewer.

    Source: USGA, championship history, course rating · recall

  7. The R&A followed in 1939.

    Source: USGA, championship history, Rules history · recall

  8. 14, 18, about 350 and about 38,000.

    Source: The R&A; USGA · recall

  9. About 150, 400 and 530 yards, then about 7,000.

    Source: USGA, championship history, course rating · recall

  10. With four par 3s and four par 5s.

    Source: USGA, championship history, course rating · recall

9.100Museums and Memorabilia

Golf museums, a record-priced jacket, the Claret Jug, the Troon clubs and hickory golf.

Test 1Museums and memorabiliaTake a test

  1. At the USGA's headquarters.

    Source: USGA Museum · recall

  2. A record for golf clothing at auction.

    Source: Green Jacket Auctions (2013) · recall

  3. Champions hold a copy for a year.

    Source: The R&A, the Claret Jug · recall

  4. Its members trade clubs, balls and books.

    Source: Golf Collectors Society · recall

  5. Thought to date from the 1600s or earlier.

    Source: R&A World Golf Museum · recall

  6. Players often dress in old styles too.

    Source: The R&A; hickory golf associations · recall

  7. It holds interactive exhibits.

    Source: USGA Museum · recall

  8. 1873, 1970, 2008 and 2023.

    Source: The R&A; USGA Museum · recall

  9. The 1600s, the early 1800s, 1873 and 1949.

    Source: R&A World Golf Museum; USGA Museum · recall

  10. British Golf Museum was its old name.

    Source: The R&A (2023), World Golf Museum · recall

Sources

Primary/official sources only, no Wikipedia: broadcasters, Masters.com, the USGA, The R&A, tours, publishers and museums. Facts already asked in golf Knowledge Testing (sponsorship basics, caddie pay, Masters traditions, Amen Corner, the Open's trophy) are left out.

  • Masters.com, tournament history10
  • Masters.com, tournament history, broadcast history3
  • Nintendo, release history3
  • Masters.com, tournament history, patron guide3
  • USGA, championship history, course rating3
  • USGA, championship history, 1954 US Open2
  • Electronic Arts, release history2
  • PGA Tour, media guide; Golf Digest2
  • USGA Museum2
  • USGA, championship history, 1947 US Open1
  • Golf Channel, history1
  • BBC, history of sports broadcasting; The R&A1
  • USGA, championship history; BBC; Masters.com, tournament history1
  • BBC Sport, Peter Alliss obituary (2020)1
  • Ryder Cup Europe, history1
  • CBS Sports, Masters coverage1
  • CBS Sports, 1986 Masters1
  • NBC Sports, Johnny Miller1
  • CBS Sports1
  • CBS Sports; Golf Digest1
  • Masters.com, tournament history, 19861
  • Golf writers' biographies; USGA Museum1
  • BBC, Henry Longhurst1
  • Nintendo, Iwata Asks1
  • Electronic Arts (2008)1
  • Access Software; Microsoft1
  • Publishers' release histories1
  • Publishers' game guides1
  • The R&A, 150th Open1
  • PGA Tour, media guide, tournament operations1
  • Masters.com, tournament history, tickets1
  • PGA of America, golf terms1
  • Ryder Cup Europe1
  • Ryder Cup Europe, 19991
  • USGA, championship history; Ryder Cup; The R&A1
  • PGA Tour, media guide, spectator guide1
  • Nike, company history1
  • General Motors, Buick history1
  • Greg Norman Company1
  • KPMG, sponsorships1
  • Under Armour (2013)1
  • Rolex, golf partnerships1
  • Acushnet Company, FootJoy1
  • IMG; Nike; Buick1
  • PGA Tour, media guide1
  • PGA Tour, media guide, John Deere Classic1
  • Masters.com, tournament history, concessions1
  • Masters.com, tournament history, merchandise1
  • PGA Tour, media guide; NBC Sports1
  • USGA, championship history, 1913 US Open1
  • DP World Tour; The R&A1
  • Masters.com, tournament history; PGA Tour, media guide1
  • USGA, championship history; Masters.com, tournament history1
  • PGA Tour, media guide, caddie guide1
  • Orlando Health, Arnold Palmer Hospital1
  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital1
  • PGA Tour, media guide, Birdies for the Brave1
  • PGA Tour, media guide, FedEx St. Jude Championship1
  • PGA Tour, media guide (2019), charity milestone1
  • PGA Tour, media guide, Shriners Children's Open1
  • TGR Foundation, history1
  • Hospital and PGA Tour histories1
  • PGA Tour, media guide, charity1
  • Els for Autism Foundation1
  • The R&A, Golf Around the World (2021)1
  • USGA, golf course facts1
  • USGA; England Golf, health benefits1
  • PGA Tour, media guide, ShotLink and strokes gained1
  • PGA Tour, media guide, radar statistics1
  • USGA, championship history, Rules history1
  • The R&A; USGA1
  • Green Jacket Auctions (2013)1
  • The R&A, the Claret Jug1
  • Golf Collectors Society1
  • R&A World Golf Museum1
  • The R&A; hickory golf associations1
  • The R&A; USGA Museum1
  • R&A World Golf Museum; USGA Museum1
  • The R&A (2023), World Golf Museum1