Professional Golfers' Association of
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PGA America
PGA Professional Golf Management — Qualifying Examination
EST. 1916
SERVING THE MEMBERS • GROWING THE GAME
PGA PGM Qualifying Test
CO M P R E H E N S I V E E X A M I N AT I O N : P G A H I STO R Y, G O V E R N A N C E , M E M B E R S H I P & R U L E S O F G O L F
ORGANIZATION Professional Golfers' Association of EXAM TYPE PGM Qualifying Test — Comprehensive
America
PROGRAM PGA Professional Golf Management (PGM) ACADEMIC YEAR
TOTAL QUESTIONS 55 Questions CONTENT AREAS History, Governance, Membership, Rules,
PGM Program
FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the Single Best ANSWER KEY Verified PGA PGM Curriculum
Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each multiple-choice question.
▸ This comprehensive qualifying examination covers: PGA History (founding through present), Constitution & Bylaws,
Membership Classifications, District Organization, Code of Ethics, Rules of Golf, PGM Program structure, and Golf 2.0 strategies.
▸ The correct answer and PGA reference appear below each question.
▸ All content is aligned with the current PGA PGM curriculum and qualifying examination standards.
PGA HISTORY, GOVERNANCE, MEMBERSHIP, RULES & PGM PROGRAM Questions 1 – 55
1. The PGA of America was officially created on what date?
A. January 17, 1916
B. April 10, 1916
C. October 10, 1916
D. December 22, 1894
CORRECT ANSWER B — April 10, 1916
PGA REFERENCE The PGA of America was officially created on April 10, 1916. The Wanamaker luncheon where prominent
professionals gathered to discuss forming the organization occurred on January 17, 1916, at the
Martinique Hotel in New York. The USGA was created on December 22, 1894.
, 2. Where and when did Rodman Wanamaker gather prominent golf professionals for a luncheon to discuss forming a
national organization?
A. April 10, 1916 at Siwanoy Country Club
B. January 17, 1916 at the Martinique Hotel in New York
C. October 1916 at Augusta National
D. December 22, 1894 at St. Andrews in Yonkers
CORRECT ANSWER B — January 17, 1916 at the Martinique Hotel in New York
PGA REFERENCE Wanamaker gathered 35 prominent professionals at the Martinique Hotel in New York on January 17,
1916. The first PGA Championship was held in October 1916 at Siwanoy Country Club. The PGA was
officially created on April 10, 1916.
3. Who won the first PGA Championship in October 1916?
A. Walter Hagen
B. Jim Barnes
C. Sam Snead
D. Bobby Jones
CORRECT ANSWER B — Jim Barnes
PGA REFERENCE Jim Barnes won the first PGA Championship in October 1916 at Siwanoy Country Club in New York.
Wanamaker donated a $2,580 purse and trophy. Walter Hagen was the first American-born PGA
Champion and won 5 PGA Championships. Sam Snead won 3 PGA Championships.
4. The Ryder Cup was established in 1927. Who was it named after?
A. Rodman Wanamaker
B. Samuel Ryder
C. Bobby Jones
D. Alfred Bourne
CORRECT ANSWER B — Samuel Ryder
PGA REFERENCE The Ryder Cup was established in 1927 and named after Samuel Ryder. The first official Ryder Cup was
held at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts. The Ryder Cup is played every 2 years. In 1979, all of
Europe joined the British in the Ryder Cup.
5. The first Senior PGA Championship was held in 1937 at Augusta National. Who started it?
A. Walter Hagen
B. Bobby Jones
C. Rodman Wanamaker
D. Theodore Havemeyer
CORRECT ANSWER B — Bobby Jones
PGA REFERENCE The first Senior PGA Championship was held in 1937 at Augusta National, started by Bobby Jones. The
trophy was named the Alfred Bourne Trophy. The Senior PGA Championship is one of the prestigious
tournaments owned and conducted by the PGA of America.
G N I Y F I L AU Q M G P
★ ★
PGA America
PGA Professional Golf Management — Qualifying Examination
EST. 1916
SERVING THE MEMBERS • GROWING THE GAME
PGA PGM Qualifying Test
CO M P R E H E N S I V E E X A M I N AT I O N : P G A H I STO R Y, G O V E R N A N C E , M E M B E R S H I P & R U L E S O F G O L F
ORGANIZATION Professional Golfers' Association of EXAM TYPE PGM Qualifying Test — Comprehensive
America
PROGRAM PGA Professional Golf Management (PGM) ACADEMIC YEAR
TOTAL QUESTIONS 55 Questions CONTENT AREAS History, Governance, Membership, Rules,
PGM Program
FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the Single Best ANSWER KEY Verified PGA PGM Curriculum
Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each multiple-choice question.
▸ This comprehensive qualifying examination covers: PGA History (founding through present), Constitution & Bylaws,
Membership Classifications, District Organization, Code of Ethics, Rules of Golf, PGM Program structure, and Golf 2.0 strategies.
▸ The correct answer and PGA reference appear below each question.
▸ All content is aligned with the current PGA PGM curriculum and qualifying examination standards.
PGA HISTORY, GOVERNANCE, MEMBERSHIP, RULES & PGM PROGRAM Questions 1 – 55
1. The PGA of America was officially created on what date?
A. January 17, 1916
B. April 10, 1916
C. October 10, 1916
D. December 22, 1894
CORRECT ANSWER B — April 10, 1916
PGA REFERENCE The PGA of America was officially created on April 10, 1916. The Wanamaker luncheon where prominent
professionals gathered to discuss forming the organization occurred on January 17, 1916, at the
Martinique Hotel in New York. The USGA was created on December 22, 1894.
, 2. Where and when did Rodman Wanamaker gather prominent golf professionals for a luncheon to discuss forming a
national organization?
A. April 10, 1916 at Siwanoy Country Club
B. January 17, 1916 at the Martinique Hotel in New York
C. October 1916 at Augusta National
D. December 22, 1894 at St. Andrews in Yonkers
CORRECT ANSWER B — January 17, 1916 at the Martinique Hotel in New York
PGA REFERENCE Wanamaker gathered 35 prominent professionals at the Martinique Hotel in New York on January 17,
1916. The first PGA Championship was held in October 1916 at Siwanoy Country Club. The PGA was
officially created on April 10, 1916.
3. Who won the first PGA Championship in October 1916?
A. Walter Hagen
B. Jim Barnes
C. Sam Snead
D. Bobby Jones
CORRECT ANSWER B — Jim Barnes
PGA REFERENCE Jim Barnes won the first PGA Championship in October 1916 at Siwanoy Country Club in New York.
Wanamaker donated a $2,580 purse and trophy. Walter Hagen was the first American-born PGA
Champion and won 5 PGA Championships. Sam Snead won 3 PGA Championships.
4. The Ryder Cup was established in 1927. Who was it named after?
A. Rodman Wanamaker
B. Samuel Ryder
C. Bobby Jones
D. Alfred Bourne
CORRECT ANSWER B — Samuel Ryder
PGA REFERENCE The Ryder Cup was established in 1927 and named after Samuel Ryder. The first official Ryder Cup was
held at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts. The Ryder Cup is played every 2 years. In 1979, all of
Europe joined the British in the Ryder Cup.
5. The first Senior PGA Championship was held in 1937 at Augusta National. Who started it?
A. Walter Hagen
B. Bobby Jones
C. Rodman Wanamaker
D. Theodore Havemeyer
CORRECT ANSWER B — Bobby Jones
PGA REFERENCE The first Senior PGA Championship was held in 1937 at Augusta National, started by Bobby Jones. The
trophy was named the Alfred Bourne Trophy. The Senior PGA Championship is one of the prestigious
tournaments owned and conducted by the PGA of America.
