PGA PGM QUALIFYING LEVEL TEST EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ The official founding of the PGA of America. Answer: April 10,
1916
◉ The 1st PGA Championship was when, where, how much prize
money, name of the trophy. Answer: October 1916, Siwanoy Country
Club, NY, $2,580, Wanamaker trophy.
◉ When did the Ryder Cup first begin? Who was it named after?.
Answer: 1927. Samuel Ryder
◉ What year did the Ryder cup expand to everyone in Europe vs.
USA instead of just Great Britain vs. USA?. Answer: 1979
◉ 1st PGA Senior Championship? Where? Who started it? Name of
Trophy?. Answer: 1937. Augusta National. Bobby Jones, Alfred
Bourne
◉ Who won the 1st Senior PGA Championship. Answer: Jock
Hutchinson
, ◉ What was the objective of the PGA founders?. Answer: 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?. Answer: Every 2 years
◉ Why were the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup cancelled during
the 1940's?. Answer: WWII
◉ How did the PGA support the war effort?. Answer: 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 was broadcast live for the first
time on TV and radio?. Answer: 1958
◉ When did the Association moved its headquarters to Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida?. Answer: 1965
◉ When was the Tournament players division formed?. Answer:
1968
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ The official founding of the PGA of America. Answer: April 10,
1916
◉ The 1st PGA Championship was when, where, how much prize
money, name of the trophy. Answer: October 1916, Siwanoy Country
Club, NY, $2,580, Wanamaker trophy.
◉ When did the Ryder Cup first begin? Who was it named after?.
Answer: 1927. Samuel Ryder
◉ What year did the Ryder cup expand to everyone in Europe vs.
USA instead of just Great Britain vs. USA?. Answer: 1979
◉ 1st PGA Senior Championship? Where? Who started it? Name of
Trophy?. Answer: 1937. Augusta National. Bobby Jones, Alfred
Bourne
◉ Who won the 1st Senior PGA Championship. Answer: Jock
Hutchinson
, ◉ What was the objective of the PGA founders?. Answer: 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?. Answer: Every 2 years
◉ Why were the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup cancelled during
the 1940's?. Answer: WWII
◉ How did the PGA support the war effort?. Answer: 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 was broadcast live for the first
time on TV and radio?. Answer: 1958
◉ When did the Association moved its headquarters to Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida?. Answer: 1965
◉ When was the Tournament players division formed?. Answer:
1968
