PGA QUALIFYING TEST 2023

PGA QUALIFYING TEST 2023 HISTORY Ans- ... When was PGA of America founded? Where? Ans- April 10, 1916 NYC When did ryder cup begin? Ans- 1927, Samuel Ryder, US vs Great Britain when did ryder cup begin using players from ALL europe? Ans- 1979 PGA founding values Ans- professionalism and service to others Department store owner who organized NY group of pro golfers. Led to formation of PGA few months later... Ans- Rodman Wanamaker Jan 17 1916 April 10 1016 First PGA tournament held where? 1st place money? Trophy? Ans- Siwanoy C.C. $2580 Wanamaker Trophy PGA foundation founded when? why? Ans- 1954 to make golf available for all On its 40th anniversary in 1956, the PGA of America had how many members? Ans- Almost 4,000 in 31 sections March 1965, PGA moved headquarters to where? Ans- Palm Beach Gardens, FL In 1968, PGA tournament players formed this, renamed in 1975. Ans- Tournament Players Division PGA Tour 1975 PGA Tour name and marks owned by PGA and licensed back to TOUR. PGA and PGA tour seperate entities but maintain close working relationship. Tournaments PGA of America owns and conducts Ans- Ryder cup, PGA championship, Senior pga championship, Grand Slam of golf, section events. What year first pga live broadcasted on tv and radio? Ans- 1958 1981 pga moved to its permanent faciltiy where? Ans- Palm Beach Gardens, FL 1999 the PGA center for golf learning and performance located where? Ans- Port St Lucie, FL How many members in PGA today? Ans- 28,000+ PGA profesional of year award honors what? Ans- Professional who best demonstrates the complete PGA Professional. Club Pro PGA CONSTITUTION Ans- ... What is a constitution? Ans- set of fundamental rules that codifies the laws and customs that govern a country or organization. PGA constitution includes? Ans- Bylaws, regulations, and code of ethics 5 articles of the PGA constitution Ans- Name and purpose, membership, organization, meetings, and PGA Tour Bylaws and regulations include how many articles? Ans- 17 What do bylaws outline more specifically? Ans- definitions, requirements, and procedures agreed upon by association members What do regulations explain? Ans- Explains how a bylaw will be carried out or what to do when discrepancies arise. What kind of type are regular type? Itatics? Ans- Bylaws - regular Regulations - italics PGA Constitution changed how? When? Ans- 2/3 vote at annual meeting How are bylaws changed? Ans- 2/3 vote at annual meetings How regulations are changed? Ans- by Board of Directors PGA mission statement Ans- promote enjoyment and involvement in game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and golf industry How many pga districts? Ans- 14 how many pga sections? Ans- 41 Sections can be divided into what sub-group? Ans- Chapters What do sections do? Ans- conduct own tournaments, provide education programs, workshops, seminars who are the three officers of the pga? Ans- President, Vice President, Secretary elected officers term length? How elected? CEO? Ans- single two year term by majority vote of the Delegates attending annual meeting. CEO selected by Board of directors Board of directors comprised of... Ans- the 3 elected officers, honorary president, player director, district directors (one from each district), two independent directors board of directors duties? Ans- manages the association, interprets the constitution and bylaws, modified regulations delegates to the annual meeting Ans- Board of directors, all past presidents, two delegates from each section, two player directors Duties of president Ans- presides at all meetings, chief spokesman for PGA, consult and advises CEO, authorizes CEO to sign contracts Duties of V.P. Ans- responsible for all financial matters Duties of Secretary Ans- Membership matters, also keeps the meeting minutes. Chairman of the Board of Control. Who is the honorary president of the PGA? Ans- Immidiate past president How is player director elected? Ans- by the player director on the PGA Tour Tournament Policy Board. District directors, how many? Ans- one from each 14 districts How are the independent directors elected? Ans- They are elected by the Board of Directors from list of names provided by the President. Not members of the PGA Board of control deals with ? Ans- deals with membership issues including diciplinary actions and investigates/reviews code of ethics cases PGA recognized golf facility? Ans- fully equipped to teach golf and demonstrate the use of all types of golf equiptment Has a golf shop adequate for the display of sale of golf equipment and apparel Who is responsible for a PGA recognized golf facility? Ans- PGA Board of Control Requirements of PGA Recognized golf COURSE Ans- -at least 9 holes min hole length 60 yards and have total yardage no less than 1000 yards for 9, or 1500 for 18 -at least 14 acres excluding clubhouse, golf shop, and parking areas Requirements of PGA Recognized golf RANGE Ans- -at least 15 tees, 150 feet of teeing area, depth of at least 600 feet - adequate parking facilities -available pro for lessons Duties of head golf professional? Ans- owns or operates a golf shop or one who supervises and directs the shop and the teaching operation at a PGA recognized golf facility. Duties of assistant pro Ans- works primarily at a PGA recognized facility and spends at least 50% time working on club repair, merchandising, handicaping records, inventory control, bookkepping, tournament operations. PGA Apprentice Ans- someone registered in the PGA Program duties of director of golf Ans- manages all golf operations, personnel What is a code of ethics? Ans- written set of standards, rules, and values that are designed to promote honest and ethical behavior.