PGA PGM QUALIFYING TEST

PGA of America created Ans- April 10th, 1916 When and where did Wanamaker gather prominent professionals for a luncheon to discuss forming a national organization? Ans- January 17, 1916. MARTINIQUE HOTEL IN NEW YORK. 1st PGA Championship Ans- October 1916 at Siwanoy CC in NY. Wanamaker donated a $2,580 purse and trophy Ryder Cup Ans- 1927. Samuel Ryder 1st Sr. PGA Championship? Where? Who started it? Name of trophy? Ans- 1937. Augusta National. Bobby Jones. Alfred Bourne WHO WON THE 1ST PGA CHAMPIONSHIP? Ans- Jim Barnes What was the objective of the PGA founders? Ans- To grow and elevate the game of golf and the standards of the profession. They also embody a sincere desire to make the game accessible to all those who want to play How often is the Ryder Cup played? Ans- Every 2 years How did the PGA support the war effort? Ans- The PGA supported the war effort by purchasing two ambulances for the American Red Cross, distributing clubs and balls to military bases, and raising more than $25,000 When was the PGA Championship broadcast live for the first time on TV and radio? Ans- 1958 When did the Association moved its headquarters to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida? Ans- 1965 When was the Tournament players division formed? Ans- 1968 When was the Tournament players division renamed to the PGA Tour? Ans- 1975 When was the first PGA Club National Championship? Ans- 1968 When did The PGA dedicate a new 30,000-square-foot national office in Palm Beach Gardens, with 63 staff members on a 2,300-acre complex at PGA National? Ans- 1981 When did the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance, a 35-acre state-of-the-art practice facility, made its debut at the Port St. Lucie complex? Ans- 1999 What are some of the prestigious golf tournaments the PGA of America owns and conducts? Ans- Ryder Cup, PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship and the Grand Slam of Golf The Constitution consists of how many articles? What are they? Ans- I: Name and Purpose II: Membership III: Organization IV: Meetings V: PGA Tour Bylaws & Regulations have how many articles? Ans- 17 The mission of the PGA Ans- To promote enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry Who are the 3 officers of the PGA? Ans- PRESIDENT, VP, SECRETARY How are the 3 officers elected? How long is their term? Ans- They are elected to a 2-year term by a majority vote of the Delegates at the annual meeting. Who is the Board of Directors comprised of? Ans- 1. Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary) 2. Honorary President (Immediate past president) 3. Player Director (Elected by the Player directors on the PGA Tour board) 4. District Directors (one representative from each district) 5. Two Independent Directors (Elected by the Board of Directors from a list submitted by the president) Who are the Delegates to the Annual Meeting? Ans- 1. Board of Directors 2. All Past Presidents 3. Two Delegates from each section 4. Two Player Directors (Must be classified as A-3) What are the responsibilities of the President? Ans- Preside over Association meetings. Chairperson of Board of Directors, and represents the association among members and the public What are the responsibilities of the Vice President? Ans- RESPONSIBLE FOR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS What are the responsibilities of the Secretary? Ans- Responsible for membership matters. What are the Board of Directors responsible for? Ans- -Manages the Association - Interpret the constitution and bylaws - Modifies Regulations What is the CEO? Ans- The administrator and manager of the association and is selected by the BOD. How is the District Director elected? How long? Ans- From the section in the district that has been least represented. 3-year term What are the responsibilities of the Board of Control and who is it comprised of? Ans- Deals with membership issues. Secretary (Chairperson) and 4 PGA members selected by the president. One from each of the 4 geographical areas. Classification of Head Golf Professional? Ans- A-1 Classification of Assistant Golf Professional? Ans- A-8 Classification of Teaching Professional? Ans- A-6 Classification of General Manager? Ans- A-13 Classification of Director of Golf? Ans- A-4 A-2 Ans- HEAD GOLF PRO AT PGA RECOGNIZED GOLF RANGES A-3 Ans- EXEMPT PGA TOUR PLAYERS, LPGA TOUR, AND OTHERS A-5 Ans- PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE ASSOCIATION A-7 Ans- HEAD GOLF PRO AT A FACILITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION A-9 Ans- PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS IN MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OWNERSHIP/OPERATION, AND/OR FINANCING OF FACILITIES A-10 Ans- GOLF CLINICIAN A-11 Ans- GOLF ADMINISTRATOR A-12 Ans- COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY COACH A-14 Ans- DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION AT A PGA RECOGNIZED FACILITY A-15 Ans- OWNERSHIP OR MANAGEMENT OF A RETAIL GOLF FACILITY A-16 Ans- GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT A-17 Ans- GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT A-18 Ans- GOLF MEDIA A-19 Ans- GOLF MANUFACTURER MANAGEMENT A-20 Ans- GOLF MANUFACTURER SALES REPRESENTATIVE A-21 Ans- TOURNAMENT COORDINATOR A-22 Ans- RULES OFFICIAL A-23 Ans- CLUB FITTING/ CLUB REPAIR DISTRICT 1 Ans- CONNECTICUT, NEW ENGLAND, AND NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK DISTRICT 2 Ans- METROPOLITAN NEW JERSEY AND PHILADELPHIA SECTIONS DISTRICT 3 Ans- DIXIE, GULF STATES, AND TENNESSEE SECTIONS DISTRICT 4 Ans- CENTRAL NEW YORK, WESTERN NEW YORK, AND TRI-STATE SECTIONS DISTRICT 5 Ans- MICHIGAN, NORTHERN OHIO, AND SOUTHERN OHIO SECTIONS DISTRICT 6 Ans- ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, AND INDIANA SECTIONS DISTRICT 7 Ans- GATEWAY, SOUTH CENTRAL, AND MIDWEST SECTIONS DISTRICT 8 Ans- MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, AND IOWA SECTIONS DISTRICT 9 Ans- ROCKY MOUNTAIN, UTAH, AND COLORADO SECTIONS DISTRICT 10 Ans- KENTUCKY, MIDDLE ATLANTIC, AND CAROLINAS SECTIONS DISTRICT 11 Ans- NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, AND ALOHA SECTIONS DISTRICT 12 Ans- SUN COUNTRY, NORTHERN TEXAS, AND SOUTHERN TEXAS SECTIONS DISTRICT 13 Ans- NORTH FLORIDA, SOUTH FLORIDA, AND GEORGIA SECTIONS DISTRICT 14 Ans- PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST SECTIONS How are regulations changed? Ans- BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS What is a PGA Recognized golf course? Ans- A golf facility that has at least 9 holes. Each hole has a minimum yardage of 60 yards and a total 9 hole yardage of not less than 1,00