PGM Qualifying Practice Test Bank

PGM Qualifying Practice Test Bank How many credits are needed to become a PGA member? Ans- 36 What year was the PGA PGM program launched? Ans- 1994 PGA PGM primary information is found where? Ans- The PGA Knowledge Center How many participants does golf attract annually? Ans- 40 million. 25 million play the game. The other 15 million participate through major media, spectatorship, and by purchasing golf related goods. Golf had an economic impact of how much money in 2005? Ans- $195 billion How many PGA golf professionals (men and women) are there in the golf industry? Ans- 27,000 True or False: The PGA of America is the world's largest working sports organization? Ans- True True or False: The PGA of America is a not-for-ptofit organization? Ans- True Head Golf Professional Ans- Owns and operates a golf shop at a PGA recognized golf facility, and provides instructional services at the facility. Assistant Golf Professional Ans- Spends atleast 50% of the time working on golf operations, business planning, club repair, and more. Director of Golf Ans- Manages the total golf operation of a PGA recognized golf facility. General Manager Ans- Directs entire golf facility including golf operation, golf course maintenance, club house administration, food and beverage, other recreational activites. Director of Instruction Ans- Manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA recognized golf facility. Teaching Professional Ans- Employed at PGA recognized golf facility, PGA recognized golf school, or at a PGA recognized indoor facility as a golf instructor. How many golf facilities are there and how many jobs do they account for? Ans- 16,000 golf facilities, 900,000 jobs True or False: Completing the PGA PGM program guarantees you a job and success in the golf industry. Ans- False How many hours must a PGA professional work minimum per week? Ans- 50 hours True or False: A PGA professional must keep their game honed even after passing the PAT. Ans- True The cornerstone of The PGA is the ability of its members to Ans- play the game well and help others the same. True or False: It will take approximately 800 hours to complete the PGA PGM program. Ans- True What are the rights of an active member of the PGA? Ans- Vote, hold office, attend the PGA annual meeting, and use the PGA's name, initials, and emblem. What two pathways lead to PGA membership? Ans- The apprentice program, the PGA PGM university program. True or False: Aspiring professionals in both the apprentice program and PGM program must pass the PAT, study the same PGA PGM coursework, complete work experience activities (WEA'S), and meet employment or internship reuirements. Ans- True What three things must you do to register as a PGA apprentice? Ans- Pass the PAT, pass the qualifying test, and be eligibly employed at aPGA recognized golf facility. Where is the PGA education center located? Ans- Port St. Lucie, Florida What are work experience activities designed to do? Ans- They are designed to have apprentices and students apply course lessons to on-the-job situations and tasks. True or False: PGA PGM students must attend seminars at the PGA education center in Florida. AnsFalse Where are PGA PGM seminars conducted? And by Who? Ans- On campus, PGA PGM faculty. True or False: In order to pass the PAT, the individual must achieve a 36-hole score within 15 shots of the course rating. Ans- True What is the culminating seminar in level 3 called? Ans- The Final Experience What is considered acceptable progress for levels 1,2, and 3? Ans- 2 years for level 1 and 2. Level 3 must be completed within 8 years of the level 1 start date. How many years does a PGA PGM student have to complete all requirements in order to become a PGA member? Ans- 8 years Level 1 courses Ans- Golf car fleet management, customer relations. Level 2 Courses Ans- Turfgrass management, golf operations, merchandising and inventory management. Level 3 courses Ans- Food and beverage control, teaching and club fitting. What are the 3 ways the PGA evaluates progress? Ans- Work experience portfolio, knowledge tests, and The Final Experience. Who evaluates and approves work experience activities? Ans- PGA PGM faculty How many hours of work experience activities must a student complete? Ans- 250 hours How many hours is it estimated for a student to complete all levels of the PGM program? Ans- 800 hours When was the official founding of the PGA of America? Where did it take place? Ans- April 10, 1916. New York City. When was the first PGA championship held? Where? Trophy name? Purse size? Ans- October 1916, Siwanoy country club in New York, Wanamaker, $2,580. When did the Ryder cup begin and who is it named after? Ans- 1927, Samuel Ryder. What year did other forces across Europe join the British in the Ryder cup? Ans- 1979 When did the senior PGA championship start? Who started it? Where was it held? Who won? Name of the trophy? Ans- 1937, Bobby Jones, Augusta National Golf Club, Jock Hutchison,Alfred Bourne. True or False: Ryder cups were cancelled because of WWII, the PGA supported the war effort by purchasing two ambulances for the American Red Cross and raising more than $25,000. Ans- True When was the PGA championship first televised? Ans- 1958 What year did PGA tournament players divide into their own tournament players division? When was it renamed The PGA Tour? Ans- 1968, 1975 What tournaments do the PGA of America own and conduct? Ans- The Ryder Cup, the PGA Championship, the Senior PGA Championship, and the Grand Slam of Golf. True or False: Bylaws present rules, policies, practices, and procedures agreed upon by the association's membership. Ans- True True or False: Regulations describe the bylaws. Ans- True How many sections is the PGA of America divided into? Ans- 41 sections How many districts is the PGA of America divided into? Ans- 14 districts Three officers of the PGA Ans- The president, the Vice President, and the secretary. The 3 officers of the PGA are elected to terms of how many years? Ans- 2 year terms True or False: Amendments to the PGA constitution, bylaws, and regulations must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the delegates at the annual meeting. Ans- True Who makes up the Board of directors? Ans- 3 officers, honorary president, 1 player director, 14 district directors, 2 independent directors. What is the president of the PGA responsible for? Ans- Represents the association among members and the public, presides over meetings. What is the vice president of the PGA responsible for? Ans- Financial affairs. What is the secretary of the PGA responsible for? Ans- Membership matters. What are the board of directors responsible for? Ans- The management of the association, may make regulations with a two-thirds vote. What is the board of control responsible for? Who are they? Ans- Deals with membership issues, made up of secretary and 4 randomly selected PGA members by the president. What must a golf course have in order to be recognized as a PGA Recognized Golf Course? Ans- Have at least 9 holes, each hole have a minimum length of 60 yards, total yardage no less than 1,000 yards or 1,500 yards for 18 holes. Golf facility must have 14 acres. What must a golf range have in order to be considered a PGA Recognized Golf Range? Ans- 15 tees, 150 feet of teeing area, and a depth of at least 600 feet. Who can register a code of ethics complaint? Ans- Anyone Who make up the Code of Ethics? Ans- Board of Inquiry, Board of Control, and the PGA Board of Directors. True or False: Each of the 41 sections has its own Board of Inquiry. Ans- True