PGA QUALIFYING TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED AND VERIFIED

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 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 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, provid