“Although I believed it was possible, I can’t believe this happened!”
The SportsJOE 12 o’clock quiz is celebrating the remarkable golfing achievement of Phil Mickelson, recalling The Miracle of Istanbul and hitting on all your favourite topics.
Let’s see how close you can get to 20/20…
ROUND 1. TV & MOVIES.
What was the name of Happy Gilmore's caddy?
What was the name of Happy Gilmore's caddy?
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What Spanish team did Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker play for?
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"I lost my train of thought, hearing that bulls**t"
Who was Brooks Koepka talking about when another golfer strolled by during his NBC Golf interview?
Who was Brooks Koepka talking about when another golfer strolled by during his NBC Golf interview?
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What Munster & Ireland player appears on the latest House of Rugby Ireland episode?
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The Americans know this 1981 movie as 'Victory'.
What was it called when it was released in Europe?
What was it called when it was released in Europe?
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ROUND 2. GEOGRAPHY.
What is the London postal code for where Wimbledon takes place?
What is the London postal code for where Wimbledon takes place?
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Where did Phil Mickelson win the 2021 PGA Championship?
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In what county would you find Fossa GAA club?
Credit: Sportsfile
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What Test nation play their home games at Murrayfield?
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Louis Oosthuizen finished second to Mickelson at the PGA Championship. Where is he from?
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ROUND 3. RECORDS.
What player scored in 19 consecutive La Liga games between 2012 and 2013?
What player scored in 19 consecutive La Liga games between 2012 and 2013?
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How many golfing Majors has Phil Mickelson now won?
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What team conceded most goals in the 2020/21 Premier League season?
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What player, who set the record in 1994, is the World Cup's oldest goalscorer?
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What team scored the least amount of goals in the 2020/21 Premier League season?
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ROUND 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.
Name the Argentinean tennis star that won 27 career titles but only one Major (US Open).
Name the Argentinean tennis star that won 27 career titles but only one Major (US Open).
Mandatory Credit: Clive Brunskill/Allsport
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Who scored the equalising 3-3 goal when Liverpool rallied back to beat AC Milan in the 2005 European Cup final?
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Donny van de Beek played 19 Premier League games for Manchester in the 2020/21 season. How many did he start?
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Can you name the three-time hurling All Star from Tipperary?
Credit: Sportsfile
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Who played more games for Liverpool?
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