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The WGC Championship was established in the year 2000.
Answer: False
The WGC Championship was established in 1999, not 2000. It was part of the World Golf Championships series from 1999 to 2021.
The 2001 WGC Championship was cancelled due to the September 11 attacks.
Answer: True
The 2001 WGC Championship was cancelled as a direct consequence of the September 11 attacks.
The WGC Championship was sanctioned solely by the PGA Tour.
Answer: False
The WGC Championship was sanctioned by the International Federation of PGA Tours, and its prize money was recognized as official on both the PGA Tour and the European Tour.
The WGC Championship was removed from the World Golf Championships schedule after the 2021 season.
Answer: True
The WGC Championship was removed from the World Golf Championships schedule following the 2021 season.
The World Golf Championships were established to provide a platform for elite golfers with substantial prize money and world ranking points.
Answer: True
The World Golf Championships were instituted to convene the world's foremost golfers, offering substantial prize money and significant world ranking points.
What was the primary purpose of the World Golf Championships series, including the WGC Championship?
Answer: To gather the world's top-ranked golfers, offering substantial prize money and world ranking points.
The primary purpose of the World Golf Championships series was to convene the world's elite golfers, providing substantial prize money and significant world ranking points.
For which years was the WGC Championship part of the World Golf Championships schedule?
Answer: 1999 to 2021
The WGC Championship was part of the World Golf Championships schedule from 1999 to 2021.
What significant event led to the cancellation of the 2001 WGC Championship?
Answer: The September 11 attacks.
The 2001 WGC Championship was cancelled due to the September 11 attacks.
When was it officially confirmed that the WGC Championship would cease to be part of the World Golf Championships series?
Answer: In August 2021, when the PGA Tour released its schedule for the 2021-22 season.
The cessation of the WGC Championship's inclusion in the World Golf Championships series was officially confirmed in August 2021, coinciding with the PGA Tour's release of its 2021-22 schedule.
The WGC Championship was always held in the United States throughout its history.
Answer: False
The WGC Championship was held internationally, including its initial events in Spain and later in England and Ireland, before predominantly being held in the United States.
The tournament moved to Doral, Florida, in 2007 primarily to find a warmer climate.
Answer: False
The relocation to Doral, Florida, in 2007 was primarily driven by adjustments in the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup schedule and the establishment of a new permanent host location, rather than solely seeking a warmer climate.
The move to Doral's Blue Monster course in 2007 was considered an official successor to the Ford Championship at Doral in PGA Tour records.
Answer: False
While the WGC Championship moved to Doral in 2007, in official PGA Tour records, it was considered a successor to the WGC-American Express Championship, not the Ford Championship at Doral.
The WGC Championship was held at The Grove in England in 2006.
Answer: True
The Grove in England hosted the WGC Championship in 2006.
The WGC Championship venue in Mexico was located at a low altitude, causing the ball to travel shorter distances.
Answer: False
The venue in Mexico, Club de Golf Chapultepec, is situated at a high altitude (over 7,800 feet), which causes the golf ball to travel farther, contrary to the statement.
The WGC Championship was held at Mount Juliet Golf & Spa Hotel in Ireland in 2003 and 2005.
Answer: False
Mount Juliet Golf & Spa Hotel in Ireland hosted the WGC Championship in 2002 and 2004, not 2003 and 2005.
The WGC Championship was criticized for having too many international venues after 2006.
Answer: False
Following 2006, the championship faced criticism for its lack of international venues, as events were predominantly hosted within the United States, rather than for having too many international sites.
The 2019 WGC-Mexico Championship was notable because it was the first time Tiger Woods played professionally in Mexico.
Answer: True
The 2019 WGC-Mexico Championship was particularly notable as it marked Tiger Woods' debut professional appearance in Mexico, attracting substantial fan interest.
The WGC Championship was initially held at Valderrama Golf Club in Southern Spain.
Answer: True
The WGC Championship commenced its history at the Valderrama Golf Club in Southern Spain, not Northern Spain.
The WGC Championship was held at Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico for its entire duration.
Answer: False
The WGC Championship was held at Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico only from 2017 onwards, not for its entire duration.
The 2021 WGC Championship was moved to Florida due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Answer: True
The 2021 WGC Championship was relocated to Florida due to travel restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where was the WGC Championship initially held when it was established?
Answer: Valderrama Golf Club, Southern Spain
The WGC Championship was initially held at the Valderrama Golf Club in Southern Spain.
Why did the WGC Championship relocate to Doral, Florida, starting in 2007?
Answer: Due to adjustments in the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup schedule and establishing a new permanent host location.
The move to Doral, Florida, in 2007 was motivated by PGA Tour schedule adjustments and the establishment of a new permanent host venue.
What criticism did the WGC Championship face after 2006 regarding its venues?
Answer: There was a lack of international venues, with all events held in the United States.
Following 2006, the championship faced criticism for its lack of international venues, as events were predominantly hosted within the United States.
What unique environmental factor affected play at the Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico?
Answer: High altitude causing the ball to travel farther.
The venue in Mexico, Club de Golf Chapultepec, is situated at a high altitude, which significantly increases the distance the golf ball travels.
What made the 2019 WGC-Mexico Championship a particularly notable event?
Answer: It was Tiger Woods' first professional appearance in Mexico.
The 2019 WGC-Mexico Championship was particularly notable as it marked Tiger Woods' debut professional appearance in Mexico, attracting substantial fan interest.
What was the reason for the relocation of the 2021 WGC Championship from Mexico?
Answer: Travel restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2021 WGC Championship was relocated from Mexico due to travel restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Which venue hosted the WGC Championship in Ireland?
Answer: Mount Juliet Golf & Spa Hotel
Mount Juliet Golf & Spa Hotel hosted the WGC Championship in Ireland.
Which of the following was a reason cited for the WGC Championship's move to Mexico in 2017?
Answer: To distance the event from controversies associated with the previous venue.
A cited reason for the WGC Championship's relocation to Mexico in 2017 was to potentially distance the event from controversies linked to its prior venue.
Tiger Woods holds the record for the most victories in the WGC Championship with a total of seven wins.
Answer: True
Tiger Woods holds the record for the most victories in the WGC Championship, having won the tournament a total of seven times.
The aggregate score record for the WGC Championship is 261, set by Tiger Woods in 2006.
Answer: True
Tiger Woods set the aggregate score record for the WGC Championship with a score of 261 in 2006.
Tiger Woods set the record for the lowest score relative to par in the WGC Championship with a score of 25-under par in 2002.
Answer: True
Tiger Woods set the record for the lowest score relative to par in the WGC Championship, achieving a score of 25-under par in 2002.
Collin Morikawa was the winner of the final WGC Championship in 2021.
Answer: True
Collin Morikawa won the final WGC Championship in 2021.
The green highlight in the tournament's winners table signifies that the player achieved a scoring record.
Answer: True
A green highlight in the tournament's winners table signifies that the player's score was a scoring record for the WGC Championship.
Tiger Woods' record aggregate score of 261 in 2006 was achieved at 25-under par.
Answer: False
Tiger Woods' record aggregate score of 261 in 2006 was achieved at 23-under par, not 25-under par.
Who holds the record for the most victories in the WGC Championship?
Answer: Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods holds the record for the most victories in the WGC Championship, with seven wins.
Which player set the record for the lowest score relative to par in the WGC Championship?
Answer: Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods set the record for the lowest score relative to par in the WGC Championship.
Which player won the final WGC Championship in 2021?
Answer: Collin Morikawa
Collin Morikawa won the final WGC Championship in 2021.
What does the green highlight in the tournament's winners table signify?
Answer: The player achieved a scoring record for the WGC Championship.
A green highlight in the tournament's winners table signifies that the player's score was a scoring record for the WGC Championship.
What was the score relative to par for the winner of the 2006 WGC Championship?
Answer: 23-under par
Tiger Woods' record-setting performance in 2006 resulted in a score of 23-under par.
What was the aggregate score achieved by the winner of the 2002 WGC-American Express Championship?
Answer: 263
The aggregate score achieved by the winner of the 2002 WGC-American Express Championship was 263.
What was the score relative to par for the winner of the 2004 WGC-American Express Championship?
Answer: -18
The winner of the 2004 WGC-American Express Championship recorded a score of -18 relative to par.
What was the aggregate score achieved by the winner of the 2013 WGC-Cadillac Championship?
Answer: 269
The aggregate score achieved by the winner of the 2013 WGC-Cadillac Championship was 269.
The WGC Championship featured a cut after the second round, reducing the field for the final two rounds.
Answer: False
The WGC Championship did not feature a cut; all participants played the full four rounds.
The WGC Championship typically had a field size of 100 players.
Answer: False
The WGC Championship typically featured a field of 72 players.
The WGC Championship was played using a match play format.
Answer: False
The WGC Championship was played using a stroke play format, not match play.
The WGC Championship went into a sudden-death playoff to determine the winner on five occasions.
Answer: False
The WGC Championship required a sudden-death playoff to determine the winner on three occasions: 1999, 2005, and 2018.
How many players typically comprised the field for the WGC Championship?
Answer: 72 players
The WGC Championship typically featured a field of 72 players.
What was the primary criterion used to determine player eligibility for the WGC Championship field?
Answer: The top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR).
The primary criterion for player eligibility in the WGC Championship field was their standing within the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR).
What was the standard format of the WGC Championship tournament?
Answer: Stroke play over 72 holes with no cut.
The WGC Championship adhered to a stroke play format over 72 holes, notably without a cut.
How were ties resolved at the conclusion of the WGC Championship's 72 holes?
Answer: Using a sudden-death playoff.
Ties at the conclusion of the WGC Championship's 72 holes were resolved through a sudden-death playoff.
The WGC Championship was known as the WGC-Mexico Championship from 2011 to 2016.
Answer: False
The WGC Championship was known as the WGC-Mexico Championship starting in 2017, not 2011. The tournament moved to Mexico in 2017.
The winner of the WGC Championship was awarded the Gene Sarazen Cup.
Answer: True
The trophy awarded to the winner of the WGC Championship was the Gene Sarazen Cup.
The prize fund for the final WGC Championship in 2021 was US$10,500,000.
Answer: True
In its final year, 2021, the total prize fund for the WGC Championship amounted to US$10,500,000.
The WGC Championship was known as the WGC-Mexico Championship from 2017 to 2020.
Answer: True
The WGC Championship adopted the title WGC-Mexico Championship from 2017 to 2020, prior to its final iteration as the WGC-Workday Championship in 2021.
Which of the following was NOT an official sponsored title held by the WGC Championship?
Answer: WGC-FedEx Championship
The WGC Championship was known by several sponsored titles, including WGC-American Express Championship, WGC-CA Championship, WGC-Cadillac Championship, WGC-Mexico Championship, and WGC-Workday Championship. WGC-FedEx Championship was not an official title.
What was the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the WGC Championship?
Answer: The Gene Sarazen Cup
The trophy awarded to the winner of the WGC Championship was the Gene Sarazen Cup.
What was the total prize fund for the WGC Championship in its final year, 2021?
Answer: US$10,500,000
In its final year, 2021, the total prize fund for the WGC Championship was US$10,500,000.
In the context of the winners table, what does the abbreviation 'EUR' represent?
Answer: European Tour
In the context of the winners table, the abbreviation 'EUR' represents the European Tour.
What was the prize money for the inaugural 1999 WGC-American Express Championship?
Answer: US$5,000,000
The prize money for the inaugural 1999 WGC-American Express Championship was US$5,000,000.
What was the prize money for the 2010 WGC-CA Championship, and who finished as the runner-up?
Answer: US$8,500,000; Charl Schwartzel
The 2010 WGC-CA Championship had a prize fund of US$8,500,000, with Charl Schwartzel finishing as the runner-up.
What was the prize money for the 2018 WGC-Mexico Championship, and who finished as the runner-up?
Answer: US$10,000,000; Justin Thomas
The 2018 WGC-Mexico Championship featured a prize fund of US$10,000,000, with Justin Thomas securing the runner-up position after a playoff.