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Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Championships

Description: Test your knowledge about the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Championships, one of the most prestigious events in women's golf.
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Which player holds the record for most LPGA Championship victories?

  1. Annika Sorenstam

  2. Babe Zaharias

  3. Patty Berg

  4. Mickey Wright


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annika Sorenstam has won the LPGA Championship three times, in 1995, 2002, and 2003.

In which year was the first LPGA Championship held?

  1. 1955

  2. 1960

  3. 1965

  4. 1970


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first LPGA Championship was held in 1955 at the Orchard Ridge Country Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Which country has hosted the LPGA Championship the most times?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. England

  4. Scotland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has hosted the LPGA Championship the most times, with the tournament being held in various states across the country.

Who was the first player to win the LPGA Championship three consecutive times?

  1. Annika Sorenstam

  2. Babe Zaharias

  3. Patty Berg

  4. Mickey Wright


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mickey Wright was the first player to win the LPGA Championship three consecutive times, achieving this feat from 1958 to 1960.

Which player won the LPGA Championship in 2022?

  1. Chun In-gee

  2. Lexi Thompson

  3. Nelly Korda

  4. Lydia Ko


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chun In-gee won the LPGA Championship in 2022, becoming the first South Korean player to win the tournament.

What is the purse for the LPGA Championship?

  1. $6.5 million

  2. $7.5 million

  3. $8.5 million

  4. $9.5 million


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The purse for the LPGA Championship is currently $7.5 million, making it one of the richest tournaments in women's golf.

How many players qualify for the LPGA Championship?

  1. 120

  2. 144

  3. 168

  4. 192


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A total of 144 players qualify for the LPGA Championship, with spots awarded based on various criteria such as world ranking, tournament wins, and past performance.

Which player has won the LPGA Championship and the U.S. Women's Open in the same year the most times?

  1. Annika Sorenstam

  2. Babe Zaharias

  3. Patty Berg

  4. Mickey Wright


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annika Sorenstam has won the LPGA Championship and the U.S. Women's Open in the same year three times, in 2001, 2002, and 2003.

What is the format of the LPGA Championship?

  1. Stroke play

  2. Match play

  3. Stableford

  4. Scramble


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The LPGA Championship is played in a stroke play format, with the player with the lowest total score after four rounds declared the winner.

Which player has the lowest scoring average in LPGA Championship history?

  1. Annika Sorenstam

  2. Babe Zaharias

  3. Patty Berg

  4. Mickey Wright


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annika Sorenstam has the lowest scoring average in LPGA Championship history, with an average score of 70.66.

Which player has made the most cuts in LPGA Championship history?

  1. Annika Sorenstam

  2. Babe Zaharias

  3. Patty Berg

  4. Mickey Wright


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annika Sorenstam has made the most cuts in LPGA Championship history, with 20 consecutive cuts made from 1994 to 2014.

Which player has won the LPGA Championship at the youngest age?

  1. Lexi Thompson

  2. Lydia Ko

  3. Brooke Henderson

  4. Ariya Jutanugarn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lexi Thompson won the LPGA Championship in 2014 at the age of 19 years and 11 months, making her the youngest player to win the tournament.

Which player has won the LPGA Championship at the oldest age?

  1. Babe Zaharias

  2. Patty Berg

  3. Mickey Wright

  4. Kathy Whitworth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kathy Whitworth won the LPGA Championship in 1975 at the age of 34 years and 11 months, making her the oldest player to win the tournament.

Which country has hosted the LPGA Championship outside of the United States?

  1. Canada

  2. England

  3. Scotland

  4. Japan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Canada has hosted the LPGA Championship outside of the United States, with the tournament being held at the St. George's Golf and Country Club in Toronto in 2001.

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