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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 (Garcia did not win but received the Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 1990's "The Godfather: Part III".)

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

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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 (He also appeared in the highly acclaimed pictures "Crash", "Traffic" and "Hotel Rwanda".)

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 (After his famous call during the improbable victory by the U.S. hockey team over the seemingly unsinkable Soviet Union squad, the win was dubbed the "Miracle on Ice".)
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 (Known for his hits "The Chain of Love" and more recently " 'Fore She was Mama", Walker was diagnosed with MS in 1996.)
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 a Super Bowl ring?

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

Harris Barton earned his three rings with the San Francisco 49ers. Smith got his three with the Dallas Cowboys.

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 (Interesting fact: when signing autographs he often includes the Bible verse "Phillipians 4:13" with his name.)
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 (Slater is a professional surfer with 36 career victories.)
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 (Kenny G is an avid golfer and is nearly a scratch handicap. This will be his eighth appearance at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.)
B. Kennedy Green
C. Kenny Gore
D. Kenneth Gregory

Analogies:

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

ANSWER: You might remember Thomas Gibson from the hit show "Dharma & Greg".

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

ANSWER: Decorated NFL star Emmitt Smith took home the shiny Mirror-ball trophy from "Dancing with the Stars" to add to his already crowded mantlepiece in Fall 2006.

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

ANSWER: Chris O'Donnell briefly appeared on the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" as a love interest of Dr. Meredith Grey.

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"

Answers:
A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1

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.

There are probably several ways but here's just one example - Guest appearance by Phil Mickelson in "Tin Cup" to Cheech Marin in "Tin Cup". Cheech Marin to George Lopez in several films and television shows, including the 2008 movie "South of the Border" and George Lopez's self-titled sitcom.