AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
Monday Feb 4 – Sunday Feb 10, 2008

Trivia: Test your E.Q.

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Feb. 6, 2008
By Lauren Deason, PGATOUR.com Editorial Coordinator

The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am has no shortage of Hollywood star wattage in the field this week. See how much you know about the celebrities and athletes who have made their way to the Monterey Peninsula.

1. This actor, who shares a last name with a well-known golfer, was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Vincent Mancini.

A. Carson Daly
B. George Lopez
C. Kevin James
D. Andy Garcia

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George Lopez shares a last name with Nancy Lopez. Is he the answer to question No. 1?

2. Because this co-star of the answer to the previous question is in the field, the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am has 2/11ths of the "Ocean's Eleven" cast present this week. Who is the other member?

A. Casey Affleck
B. George Clooney
C. Brad Pitt
D. Don Cheadle

3. All of the following journalists/broadcasters are in the field. Which one said this: "Do you believe in miracles? YES!" at the 1980 Winter Olympics.

A. Stone Phillips
B. Bob Griese
C. Al Michaels
D. Chris Berman

4. In 2005, this singer's team won the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and he donated his earnings to his non-profit charity Band Against MS. This cause holds a special place in his heart because he has Multiple Sclerosis.

A. Huey Lewis
B. Clay Walker
C. Glen Frey
D. Michael Bolton

5. All four of these former NFL stars are in the field at Pebble Beach. Which two players have at least one Super Bowl ring?

A. Harris Barton
B. Dan Marino
C. Drew Brees
D. Emmitt Smith

6. He's got a big role in the CBS hit "Without a Trace" but before landing that gig this actor made one-episode appearances on "MacGyver" and "Major Dad". Now he will make an appearance at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

A. Anthony LaPaglia
B. Eric Close
C. David Caruso
D. Enrique Murciano

7. Whether it was the truth or just another Hollywood romance rumor, this blue-eyed Pebble Beach participant has been linked with Pamela Anderson, Tom Brady's current squeeze Gisele Bundchen and former Justin Timberlake girlfriend Cameron Diaz.

A. Chris O'Donnell
B. Carson Daly
C. Kelly Slater
D. Kevin James

8. If you look in the "Guinness Book of World Records", you'll find Kenny G listed as the person who played the longest note ever recorded on a saxophone. For this impressive accomplishment -- he held the note for over 45 minutes -- plus his musical success over the years, he's famous enough to get by without a last name. Out of curiosity, though, what is his given name?

A. Kenneth Gorelick
B. Kennedy Green
C. Kenny Gore
D. Kenneth Gregory

Analogies:

9.
Jenna Elfman: Dharma:: this golfer: Greg

10. This athlete: 2006 "Dancing with the Stars" :: Phil Mickelson: 2007 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

11. "Grey's Anatomy" Analogy - McDreamy: Patrick Dempsey:: McVet:: this Pebble Beach star

Match Game:

12. Kevin Costner is no stranger to sports flicks. Match his following character names with the Costner movie.

A. Crash Davis
B. Ray Kinsella
C. Roy McAvoy
D. Billy Chapel

1. "For the Love of the Game"
2. "Tin Cup"
3. "Field of Dreams"
4. "Bull Durham"

Bonus Question:
Six Degrees of Phil Mickelson

In six movies/TV shows or less, connect Phil Mickelson to George Lopez.

Hint: If we'd said connect Phil Mickelson to Kevin Costner, it would have been too easy.

CLICK HERE to see the answers.

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