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Golf is a popular sport with a long history in the UK. Which of the following correctly identifies where the modern game originated, its traditional 'home', and the major professional golf tournament hosted in the UK?

  1. The game originated in Scotland, St Andrews is known as the 'home of golf', and the major UK tournament is The Open Championship.Answer
  2. B
    The game originated in Scotland, St Andrews is known as the 'home of golf', and the major UK tournament is the US Open.
  3. C
    The game originated in England, London is known as the 'home of golf', and the major UK tournament is The Masters.
  4. D
    The game originated in Wales, St Andrews is known as the 'home of golf', and the major UK tournament is The Open Championship.

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The game originated in Scotland, St Andrews is known as the 'home of golf', and the major UK tournament is The Open Championship.
The modern game of golf originated in Scotland. The town of St Andrews, located in Fife, Scotland, is globally recognised as the 'home of golf'. Furthermore, the major professional golf tournament hosted in the UK is The Open Championship, which is distinct from other international tournaments with 'Open' in their name, such as the US Open.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the country of origin for the modern game of golf.
Scotland is the nation where modern golf was developed.
Historical records from the 15th century trace the origins of the modern game to Scotland.
2
Identify the traditional 'home of golf'.
St Andrews, located in Scotland, is known worldwide as the 'home of golf'.
St Andrews has played a central role in the development of the game and its rules.
3
Identify the major golf tournament held in the UK.
The Open Championship is the correct tournament.
The Open Championship is the oldest golf tournament in the world and the only major championship held outside the United States, hosted in the UK. It must be distinguished from the US Open.

Key Concept

Origins and major events of Golf in the UK
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