PGA Constitution 2. Membership Matters -
Questions With All Correct Answers
True or False: Members who are employed in two Sections are eligible to hold
an office in either Section. correct answer -False; They may only hold office
in the Section where they work the majority of the time.
True or False: A member employed outside of the United States may affiliate
with a Section of his/her choice with the approval of the National Board of
Directors. correct answer -True
True or False: A PGA Recognized Golf Course must have space to display and
sell golf equipment. correct answer -True
True or False: A course must employ at least three persons to qualify as a PGA
Recognized Golf Course. correct answer -False; only one professional must
be available for private and group instruction.
True or False: Having at least 9 holes is a requirement of a PGA Recognized
Golf Course. correct answer -True
Which of the following are required minimums for a PGA Recognized Golf
Course? correct answer -- 1,000 yards for 9 holes
- 1,500 yards for 18 holes
- 60 yard distance on a hole
- 14 acres in total
True or False: The Board of Control is responsible for recognizing a golf
facility under construction. correct answer -True
True or False: A range must have at least one parking space for each tee to
qualify as a PGA Recognized Golf Range. correct answer -True
What is the minimum number of tees a facility must have to qualify as a PGA
Recognized Golf Range? correct answer -15
True or False: The PGA will recognize new golf facilities while they are still
under construction. correct answer -True
, True or False: A sporting goods store with a golf department similar in size
and inventory to a stand-alone golf shop qualifies to be a PGA Recognized
Retail Facility. correct answer -True
Who supervises both the golf shop and teaching at a PGA Recognized Golf
Facility? correct answer -Head Golf Professional
True or False: An Assistant Golf Professional refers to someone who is
primarily employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility and spends at least 25%
of their time working in any combination of club repair, merchandising,
handicapping, inventory or tournament operations. correct answer -False;
spends at least 50% of their time
True or False: An "Associate" is any individual registered in the PGA
Professional Golf Management Program. correct answer -True
True or False: The PGA Board of Directors recognizes PGA Golf Management
University Program at (name of University) which is a golf management
University program conducted at an accredited College or University.
correct answer -True
Which of the following describes what is meant by the term, "Approved
Tournament Player." correct answer -- An exempt player on the PGA TOUR
- An exempt player on the LPGA Tour
- An exempt player on other Senior or Developmental Tours
True or False: The term "PGA Recognized Professional Golf Association" refers
to an international association of golf professionals. correct answer -True;
It is recognized by the Board of Directors. The organization must promote
golf, be tax exempt, and operate from a place of business.
True or False: One option for individuals desiring to register for the PGA
Professional Golf Management Program is to first attempt the Player's Ability
Test (PAT) at least once and shoot one 18-hole score equal to or less than one-
half the PAT target score plus 5 strokes. correct answer -True
Questions With All Correct Answers
True or False: Members who are employed in two Sections are eligible to hold
an office in either Section. correct answer -False; They may only hold office
in the Section where they work the majority of the time.
True or False: A member employed outside of the United States may affiliate
with a Section of his/her choice with the approval of the National Board of
Directors. correct answer -True
True or False: A PGA Recognized Golf Course must have space to display and
sell golf equipment. correct answer -True
True or False: A course must employ at least three persons to qualify as a PGA
Recognized Golf Course. correct answer -False; only one professional must
be available for private and group instruction.
True or False: Having at least 9 holes is a requirement of a PGA Recognized
Golf Course. correct answer -True
Which of the following are required minimums for a PGA Recognized Golf
Course? correct answer -- 1,000 yards for 9 holes
- 1,500 yards for 18 holes
- 60 yard distance on a hole
- 14 acres in total
True or False: The Board of Control is responsible for recognizing a golf
facility under construction. correct answer -True
True or False: A range must have at least one parking space for each tee to
qualify as a PGA Recognized Golf Range. correct answer -True
What is the minimum number of tees a facility must have to qualify as a PGA
Recognized Golf Range? correct answer -15
True or False: The PGA will recognize new golf facilities while they are still
under construction. correct answer -True
, True or False: A sporting goods store with a golf department similar in size
and inventory to a stand-alone golf shop qualifies to be a PGA Recognized
Retail Facility. correct answer -True
Who supervises both the golf shop and teaching at a PGA Recognized Golf
Facility? correct answer -Head Golf Professional
True or False: An Assistant Golf Professional refers to someone who is
primarily employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility and spends at least 25%
of their time working in any combination of club repair, merchandising,
handicapping, inventory or tournament operations. correct answer -False;
spends at least 50% of their time
True or False: An "Associate" is any individual registered in the PGA
Professional Golf Management Program. correct answer -True
True or False: The PGA Board of Directors recognizes PGA Golf Management
University Program at (name of University) which is a golf management
University program conducted at an accredited College or University.
correct answer -True
Which of the following describes what is meant by the term, "Approved
Tournament Player." correct answer -- An exempt player on the PGA TOUR
- An exempt player on the LPGA Tour
- An exempt player on other Senior or Developmental Tours
True or False: The term "PGA Recognized Professional Golf Association" refers
to an international association of golf professionals. correct answer -True;
It is recognized by the Board of Directors. The organization must promote
golf, be tax exempt, and operate from a place of business.
True or False: One option for individuals desiring to register for the PGA
Professional Golf Management Program is to first attempt the Player's Ability
Test (PAT) at least once and shoot one 18-hole score equal to or less than one-
half the PAT target score plus 5 strokes. correct answer -True
