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The PGM Qualifying Test Content Outline
Introduction to the Professional A. Becoming a PGA Golf Professional
Golf Management Program B. Curriculum Components and
(14% – 16%) PGM Program Requirements
A. History of The PGA of America
B. Structure of the PGA Constitution
C. Organizational Roles, Responsibilities,
PGA History and Constitution
and Conduct
(38% – 42%)
D. Definitions
E. PGA Apprentices
F. PGA Membership
A. The USGA Rules Book
B. Etiquette: Behavior on the Course
The Rules of Golf
C. Definitions
(43% – 47%)
D. The Rules
E. History and Maintenance of the Rules
ACTIVITY 2: THE CONSTITUTION
Match the definitions with the correct terms.
C 1. Outlines the basic framework of The Professional Golfers’ Association of America.
A 2. Outlines the general rules and procedures that guide the Association’s membership. In
most circumstances, changes are made by approval of the delegates at the Annual Meeting.
B 3. Describes in detail the rules and procedures for the PGA. Represented in The Constitution,
Bylaws, and Regulations document in italic lettering. Can be changed by the Board of Directors.
a) Bylaws b) Regulations c) Constitution
Article I: Name and Purpose
Enter the answer in the space provided.
1. What is the Association’s official name?
“The Professional Golfer’s Association of America”
2. What is the stated mission of The PGA?
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To promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game and to contribute to its growth by providing
services to golf professionals and the golf industry.
Accomplish by enhancing the skills of its professionals and the opportunities for amateurs, employers,
manufacturers, employees, and the general public.
Elevate the standards of the professional golfer’s vocation, enhance the economic well-being of the
member, stimulate interest in the game.
Article II: Membership
1. What does Article II, Section 1 state that members of the association shall include?
Members of the Association shall include golf professionals and others who qualify for membership in
accordance with the Bylaws and Regulations.
Article III: Organization
1. What are the three officers designated by the Constitution?
The Officers shall be the President, Vice President and Secretary who shall serve a term and have powers
and duties specified in the Bylaws.
2. Where can you find the terms of office and the duties of the officers?
The term and specific duties are specified in the Bylaws of the PGA Constitution.
3. Who chooses the Chief Executive Officer?
The Chief Executive Officer shall be selected by the Board of Directors.
4. Who are the members of the Board of Directors?
The Board of Directors shall be composed of the three Officers, the Honorary President, a Player Director
elected by the Player Directors on the PGA TOUR Tournament Policy Board and such other Directors as
set forth in the Bylaws
5. How is the Constitution amended?
The Delegates to the Annual Meeting may amend the Constitution in the following manner:
(1) The Sections or the Board of Directors may propose amendments to the Constitution by
Resolutions submitted to the Officers' Committee in accordance with the Bylaws.
(2) The Officers' Committee shall harmonize all such proposed amendments and shall submit them to
all Sections in accordance with the Bylaws.
(3) Proposed amendments may be amended by a majority of those voting and may be adopted by a
two- thirds majority of those voting at the Annual Meeting.
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Article IV: Meeting
1. Who designates the location of the annual meeting?
The President designates the location and date of the Annual meeting.
Article V: PGA Tour
1. What is the relationship between the Association and The PGA Tour?
The Association and the PGA TOUR have a close and intertwined relationship of many years' standing.
The PGA President shall be a voting member of the PGA TOUR Tournament Policy Board. The Vice
President of the PGA shall attend Tournament Policy Board meetings as an observer without a vote. The
Honorary President shall be a voting member of the Champions TOUR Division Board. The PGA TOUR
name and marks are owned by the Association and licensed back to the PGA TOUR for use in connection
with its activities. The Association and the PGA TOUR have working and legal relationships with respect
to the operation of each organization. The Board of Directors shall have complete authority to contract and
work with the PGA TOUR in accordance with all existing and future agreements.
ACTIVITY 3: THE ORGANIZATION
Matching
Match the definitions with the correct terms.
B 1. Responsible primarily for financial matters.
C 2. Responsible primarily for membership matters.
A 3. Presides at all meetings of the National Board of Directors.
D 4. Consists of officers, honorary president, player director, district directors, and independent directors.
The body that manages the Association, interprets the Constitution, Bylaws, and Regulations, and
modifies regulations.
E 5. The immediate past president.
G 6. Not a member of the PGA.
F 7. Elected by the Tournament Policy Board. Also serves on the rules committee.
a) President b) Vice-President c) Secretary
d) Board of Directors e) Honorary President
f) Player Director g) Independent
Enter the answer in the space provided.
1. How many districts are there? How many sections are there?
There are 14 districts and 41 sections in the PGA.
The PGM Qualifying Test Content Outline
Introduction to the Professional A. Becoming a PGA Golf Professional
Golf Management Program B. Curriculum Components and
(14% – 16%) PGM Program Requirements
A. History of The PGA of America
B. Structure of the PGA Constitution
C. Organizational Roles, Responsibilities,
PGA History and Constitution
and Conduct
(38% – 42%)
D. Definitions
E. PGA Apprentices
F. PGA Membership
A. The USGA Rules Book
B. Etiquette: Behavior on the Course
The Rules of Golf
C. Definitions
(43% – 47%)
D. The Rules
E. History and Maintenance of the Rules
ACTIVITY 2: THE CONSTITUTION
Match the definitions with the correct terms.
C 1. Outlines the basic framework of The Professional Golfers’ Association of America.
A 2. Outlines the general rules and procedures that guide the Association’s membership. In
most circumstances, changes are made by approval of the delegates at the Annual Meeting.
B 3. Describes in detail the rules and procedures for the PGA. Represented in The Constitution,
Bylaws, and Regulations document in italic lettering. Can be changed by the Board of Directors.
a) Bylaws b) Regulations c) Constitution
Article I: Name and Purpose
Enter the answer in the space provided.
1. What is the Association’s official name?
“The Professional Golfer’s Association of America”
2. What is the stated mission of The PGA?
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To promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game and to contribute to its growth by providing
services to golf professionals and the golf industry.
Accomplish by enhancing the skills of its professionals and the opportunities for amateurs, employers,
manufacturers, employees, and the general public.
Elevate the standards of the professional golfer’s vocation, enhance the economic well-being of the
member, stimulate interest in the game.
Article II: Membership
1. What does Article II, Section 1 state that members of the association shall include?
Members of the Association shall include golf professionals and others who qualify for membership in
accordance with the Bylaws and Regulations.
Article III: Organization
1. What are the three officers designated by the Constitution?
The Officers shall be the President, Vice President and Secretary who shall serve a term and have powers
and duties specified in the Bylaws.
2. Where can you find the terms of office and the duties of the officers?
The term and specific duties are specified in the Bylaws of the PGA Constitution.
3. Who chooses the Chief Executive Officer?
The Chief Executive Officer shall be selected by the Board of Directors.
4. Who are the members of the Board of Directors?
The Board of Directors shall be composed of the three Officers, the Honorary President, a Player Director
elected by the Player Directors on the PGA TOUR Tournament Policy Board and such other Directors as
set forth in the Bylaws
5. How is the Constitution amended?
The Delegates to the Annual Meeting may amend the Constitution in the following manner:
(1) The Sections or the Board of Directors may propose amendments to the Constitution by
Resolutions submitted to the Officers' Committee in accordance with the Bylaws.
(2) The Officers' Committee shall harmonize all such proposed amendments and shall submit them to
all Sections in accordance with the Bylaws.
(3) Proposed amendments may be amended by a majority of those voting and may be adopted by a
two- thirds majority of those voting at the Annual Meeting.
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Article IV: Meeting
1. Who designates the location of the annual meeting?
The President designates the location and date of the Annual meeting.
Article V: PGA Tour
1. What is the relationship between the Association and The PGA Tour?
The Association and the PGA TOUR have a close and intertwined relationship of many years' standing.
The PGA President shall be a voting member of the PGA TOUR Tournament Policy Board. The Vice
President of the PGA shall attend Tournament Policy Board meetings as an observer without a vote. The
Honorary President shall be a voting member of the Champions TOUR Division Board. The PGA TOUR
name and marks are owned by the Association and licensed back to the PGA TOUR for use in connection
with its activities. The Association and the PGA TOUR have working and legal relationships with respect
to the operation of each organization. The Board of Directors shall have complete authority to contract and
work with the PGA TOUR in accordance with all existing and future agreements.
ACTIVITY 3: THE ORGANIZATION
Matching
Match the definitions with the correct terms.
B 1. Responsible primarily for financial matters.
C 2. Responsible primarily for membership matters.
A 3. Presides at all meetings of the National Board of Directors.
D 4. Consists of officers, honorary president, player director, district directors, and independent directors.
The body that manages the Association, interprets the Constitution, Bylaws, and Regulations, and
modifies regulations.
E 5. The immediate past president.
G 6. Not a member of the PGA.
F 7. Elected by the Tournament Policy Board. Also serves on the rules committee.
a) President b) Vice-President c) Secretary
d) Board of Directors e) Honorary President
f) Player Director g) Independent
Enter the answer in the space provided.
1. How many districts are there? How many sections are there?
There are 14 districts and 41 sections in the PGA.
