PGA PGM QUALIFYING TEST PGA of America created - answer-April 10th, 1916 When and where did Wanamaker gather prominent professionals for a luncheon to
... [Show More] discuss forming a national organization? - answer-January 17, 1916. MARTINIQUE HOTEL IN NEW YORK. 1st PGA Championship - answer-October 1916 at Siwanoy CC in NY. Wanamaker donated a $2,580 purse and trophy Ryder Cup - answer-1927. Samuel Ryder 1st Sr. PGA Championship? Where? Who started it? Name of trophy? - answer-1937. Augusta National. Bobby Jones. Alfred Bourne WHO WON THE 1ST PGA CHAMPIONSHIP? - answer-Jim Barnes 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 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 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 When was the Tournament players division renamed to the PGA Tour? - answer-1975 When was the first PGA Club National Championship? - answer-1968 When did The PGA dedicate a new 30,000-square-foot national office in Palm Beach Gardens, with 63 staff members on a 2,300-acre complex at PGA National? - answer1981 contact: [email protected] When did the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance, a 35-acre state-of-the-art practice facility, made its debut at the Port St. Lucie complex? - answer-1999 What are some of the prestigious golf tournaments the PGA of America owns and conducts? - answer-Ryder Cup, PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship and the Grand Slam of Golf The Constitution consists of how many articles? What are they? - answer-I: Name and Purpose II: Membership III: Organization IV: Meetings V: PGA Tour Bylaws & Regulations have how many articles? - answer-17 The mission of the PGA - answer-To promote enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry Who are the 3 officers of the PGA? - answer-PRESIDENT, VP, SECRETARY How are the 3 officers elected? How long is their term? - answer-They are elected to a 2-year term by a majority vote of the Delegates at the annual meeting. Who is the Board of Directors comprised of? - answer-1. Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary) 2. Honorary President (Immediate past president) 3. Player Director (Elected by the Player directors on the PGA Tour board) 4. District Directors (one representative from each district) 5. Two Independent Directors (Elected by the Board of Directors from a list submitted by the president) Who are the Delegates to the Annual Meeting? - answer-1. Board of Directors 2. All Past Presidents 3. Two Delegates from each section 4. Two Player Directors (Must be classified as A-3) What are the responsibilities of the President? - answer-Preside over Association meetings. Chairperson of Board of Directors, and represents the association among members and the public What are the responsibilities of the Vice President? - answer-RESPONSIBLE FOR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS What are the responsibilities of the Secretary? - answer-Responsible for membership matters. What are the Board of Directors responsible for? - answer--Manages the Association - Interpret the constitution and bylaws - Modifies Regulations What is the CEO? - answer-The administrator and manager of the association and is selected by the BOD. How is the District Director elected? How long? - answer-From the section in the district that has been least represented. 3-year term What are the responsibilities of the Board of Control and who is it comprised of? - answer-Deals with membership issues. Secretary (Chairperson) and 4 PGA members selected by the president. One from each of the 4 geographical areas. Classification of Head Golf Professional? - answer-A-1 Classification of Assistant Golf Professional? - answer-A-8 Classification of Teaching Professional? - answer-A-6 Classification of General Manager? - answer-A-13 Classification of Director of Golf? - answer-A-4 A-2 - answer-HEAD GOLF PRO AT PGA RECOGNIZED GOLF RANGES A-3 - answer-EXEMPT PGA TOUR PLAYERS, LPGA TOUR, AND OTHERS A-5 - answer-PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE ASSOCIATION A-7 - answer-HEAD GOLF PRO AT A FACILITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION A-9 - answer-PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS IN MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OWNERSHIP/OPERATION, AND/OR FINANCING OF FACILITIES A-10 - answer-GOLF CLINICIAN A-11 - answer-GOLF ADMINISTRATOR A-12 - answer-COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY COACH A-14 - answer-DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION AT A PGA RECOGNIZED FACILITY A-15 - answer-OWNERSHIP OR MANAGEMENT OF A RETAIL GOLF FACILITY A-16 - answer-GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT A-17 - answer-GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT A-18 - answer-GOLF MEDIA A-19 - answer-GOLF MANUFACTURER MANAGEMENT A-20 - answer-GOLF MANUFACTURER SALES REPRESENTATIVE A-21 - answer-TOURNAMENT COORDINATOR A-22 - answer-RULES OFFICIAL A-23 - answer-CLUB FITTING/ CLUB REPAIR DISTRICT 1 - answer-CONNECTICUT, NEW ENGLAND, AND NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK DISTRICT 2 - answer-METROPOLITAN NEW JERSEY AND PHILADELPHIA SECTIONS DISTRICT 3 - answer-DIXIE, GULF STATES, AND TENNESSEE SECTIONS DISTRICT 4 - answer-CENTRAL NEW YORK, WESTERN NEW YORK, AND TRISTATE SECTIONS DISTRICT 5 - answer-MICHIGAN, NORTHERN OHIO, AND SOUTHERN OHIO SECTIONS DISTRICT 6 - answer-ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, AND INDIANA SECTIONS DISTRICT 7 - answer-GATEWAY, SOUTH CENTRAL, AND MIDWEST SECTIONS DISTRICT 8 - answer-MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, AND IOWA SECTIONS DISTRICT 9 - answer-ROCKY MOUNTAIN, UTAH, AND COLORADO SECTIONS DISTRICT 10 - answer-KENTUCKY, MIDDLE ATLANTIC, AND CAROLINAS SECTIONS DISTRICT 11 - answer-NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, AND ALOHA SECTIONS DISTRICT 12 - answer-SUN COUNTRY, NORTHERN TEXAS, AND SOUTHERN TEXAS SECTIONS DISTRICT 13 - answer-NORTH FLORIDA, SOUTH FLORIDA, AND GEORGIA SECTIONS DISTRICT 14 - answer-PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST SECTIONS How are regulations changed? - answer-BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS What is a PGA Recognized golf course? - answer-A golf facility that has at least 9 holes. Each hole has a minimum yardage of 60 yards and a total 9 hole yardage of not less than 1,000 yards and a total 18 hole yardage of not less than 1,500 yards. The golf facility shall have no less than 14 acres in total course area and be planted entirely of grass (excluding artificial tee mats) What is a PGA Recognized golf range? - answer-Must have a minimum of 15 tees. Total distance of 150 feet wide and 600 feet long. Must have at least one parking space per tee. A professional shall be available for private or group instruction. What are the 3 governing bodies that have significant roles in enforcing the Code of Ethics? - answer-Section Board of Inquiry, Board of Control, PGA Board of Directors What does the Section Board of Inquiry do with regards to Code of Ethics violations? - answer-They investigate complaints of ethics violations within their geographic areas and submit a report of findings to the Board of Control What does the Board of Control do with regards to Code of Ethics violations? - answerThe Board of Control initiates the review process and investigates alleged Code of Ethics infractions involving PGA of America national tournaments and other national programs. The Board of Control also reviews cases, either original complaints or appeals, submitted by the Section Boards of Inquiry What does the Board of Directors do with regards to Code of Ethics violations? - answer-It hears appeals of Board of Control decisions. The Board of Directors' decisions in such appeals are final. The first Articles of Golf, or set of Rules, was written when? - answer-1744 The USGA and R&A issued a uniform set of rules in what year? - answer-1952 The Rules were substantially reorganized in what year? - answer-1984 Where was the game of golf established? When? - answer-Edinburgh's Brunsfield Links of six holes. 1450. When was the USGA created? - answer-December 22nd, 1894 Who was the USGA first president? - answer-Theodore Havemeyer Where is the USGA headquarter? - answer-Far Hills, N.J. How often are the Rules and Definitions of golf revised? Appendices? - answer-Every 4 years. Every 2 years. Describe the process of how rules are changed from questions/submission? - answer-1. Questions/submission 2. USGA rules committee 3. Joint Rules committee 4. Quadrennial rules committee 5. USGA Executive committee 6. Effective Jan. 1, Every Four Years Why do Rules change? - answer-1. Conditions of play 2. Golf equipment 3. Commercialization 4. The quest for equity There were no rules governing clubs until? Golf balls? - answer-1908. 1921. In 1990, the USGA and R&A agreed on ball-size restrictions of what weight max and diameter minimum? - answer-1.62 ounces and 1.68-inches When did the USGA limit the maximum number of clubs to 14? - answer-1938 When did the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews publish the "Regulations for the Game of Golf" ? - answer-1893 When did the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews agree to become the world governing authority for the rules of golf? - answer-1897 The first Rules in the US were published when? - answer-1893 When did the USGA and R&A unify as governing bodies for rules? - answer-1951 "MAY" - answer-OPTIONAL "SHOULD" - answer-RECOMMENDED "MUST" - answer-MANDATORY (OR ELSE A PENALTY WILL APPLY) "DEEMED" - answer-JUDGED TO BE (OR TREATED AS) "THE BALL" - answer-THE BALL IN PLAY; THE PLAYER MAY NOT SUBSTITUTE ANOTHER BALL "A BALL" - answer-ANY BALL; A PLAYER MAY SUBSTITUTE ANOTHER BALL HOW MANY DEFINED TERMS IN THE RULES OF GOLF? - answer-34. 3 appendicies CONTENT SECTION OF RULES BOOK - answer-LISTS EACH RULE- IN 11 SUBJECT AREAS- WITH RULE NUMBER, TITLE, AND PAGE NUMBER INDEX SECTION OF RULES BOOK - answer-LOCATED AT THE END, ARRANGES TOPICS ALPHABETICALLY, REFERENCES RULE AND PAGE NUMBER SECTION OF ETIQUETTE FIRST APPEARED WHEN? MOVED TO THE FRONT OF THE BOOK WHEN? - answer-1888. 1946. "PIN" - answer-FLAGSTICK "SAND TRAP" - answer-BUNKER "TEE BOX" - answer-TEEING GROUND "CUP" - answer-HOLE "PIN POSITION" - answer-HOLE LOCATION DEFINED WORDS IN THE RULES BOOK ARE - answer-ITALICIZED PENALTY STATEMENTS ARE PRINTED IN? - answer-RED FIRST AMERICAN GOLF CLUB FORMED AND WHAT YEAR? - answer-ST. ANDREWS IN YONKERS, N.Y.//1888 FIRST RULES IN THE U.S. PUBLISHED BY WHO AND WHEN? - answer-ST. ANDREWS CLUB. NOVEMBER 7TH, 1893. A PLAYER ACCIDENTALLY MOVES HER BALL, WHICH WAS AT REST ON THE FAIRWAY. - answer-RULE 18 A PLAYER'S BALL IS IN A TREE AND UNPLAYABLE. - answer-RULE 28 A PLAYER DROPS HIS BALL PROPERLY WHEN TAKING RELIEF FROM A GOLF CAR PATH. THE BALL ROLLS BACK ONTO THE CART PATH. - answer-RULE 20 A PLAYER'S BALL STRIKES AND UNATTENDED FLAGSTICK WHEN THE BALL HAS BEEN PLAYED FROM THE PUTTING GREEN - answer-RULE 17 A PLAYER'S BALL IS RESTING IN A DIVOT AGAINST A RIDGE OF TURF. THE PLAYER USES HIS CLUB TO FLATTEN THE RIDGE. - answer-RULE 13 A PLAYER CAUSED HER BALL TO MOVE IN THE ACT OF ADDRESSING IT - answer-RULE 18 A PLAYER STANDS OUT OF BOUNDS TO PLAY A BALL IN BOUNDS - answerDEFINITION OF OUT OF BOUNDS WHAT ARE THE 4 V'S TO HIGHLIGHT AND DEMONSTRATE VALUE TO YOUR OPERATION - answer-1. BE VISIBLE 2. BE VALUABLE 3. BE VIGILANT 4. BE VIBRANT WHAT ARE THE 3 STRATEGIES TO GOLF 2.0? - answer-1. RETAIN/STRENGTHEN THE COURSE 2. ENGAGE LAPSED GOLFERS 3. DRIVE NEW PLAYERS WHAT IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THE PGA? - answer-THE ABILITY OF ITS MEMBERS TO PLAY THE GAME WELL AND HELP OTHERS DO THE SAME RIGHTS OF PGA MEMBERSHIP? - answer-ACTIVE MEMBERS CAN VOTE, HOLD OFFICE, ATTEND THE PGA ANNUAL MEETING, USE PGA'S NAME, INITIALS, AND EMBLEM WHAT IS REQUIRED AFTER SEMINARS IN ORDER TO MOVE ONTO THE NEXT LEVEL? - answer-WORK EXPERIENCE PORTFOLIOS AND KNOWLEDGE TESTS LEVEL 1 COURSES - answer-GOLF CART FLEET MANAGEMENT, CUSTOMER RELATIONS, INTRO TO TEACHING AND GOLF CLUB PERFORMANCE, BUSINESS PLANNING, TOURN. OPERATIONS LEVEL 2 COURSES - answer-TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT, GOLF OPERATIONS, INTERMEDIATE TEACHING AND GOLF CLUB ALTERATION, MERCHANDISING AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT WHAT ARE THE 3 BIG ASSESSMENTS? - answer-1. WORK EXPERIENCE PORTFOLIO 2. KNOWLEDGE TESTS 3. THE FINAL EXPERIENCE 4 CRITERIA THAT WILL BE USED TO EVALUATE A WORK PORTFOLIO? - answer1. PRESENTATION 2. PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS 3. COMMUNICATION 4. USE OF TOOLS, TECHNIQUES, PROCEDURES HOW MANY COURSES TOTAL ARE THERE IN THE PGM LEVEL 1-3 - answer-14 COURSES SUPERVISING PROFESSIONAL - answer-PGA MEMBER COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ADVICE TO AN APPRENTICE OR STUDENT IN THE PROGRAM FIRST PGA CHAMPIONSHIP - answer-OCTOBER 1916 AT SIWANOY COUNTRY CLUB IN NEW YORK PGA FOUNDATION CREATED WHEN? - answer-1954 WHAT YEAR DID ALL OF EUROPE JOIN THE BRITISH IN THE RYDER CUP? - answer-1979 TOURNAMENT PLAYERS DIVISION FOUNDED WHEN? - answer-1968 WHAT YEAR WAS THE PGA CLUB PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP STARTED? - answer-1968 WHAT YEAR WAS THE NATIONAL OFFICE IN PALM BEACH GARDENS OPENED? - answer-1981 WHAT YEAR WAS THE PGA EDUCATION CENTER OPENED - answer-2001 WHAT IS THE VISION STATEMENT OF THE PGA FOUNDERS? - answer-THAT GOLF BECOME INCREASINGLY ACCESSIBLE AND ELEVATED AS A PROFESSION HOW MANY MEMBERS DOES THE PGA HAVE? - answer-MORE THAN 28,000 HOW MANY PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED THE WANAMAKER LUNCHEON? - answer-35 WHO WON THE FIRST PGA CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT? - answer-JIM BARNES FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE PGA OF AMERICA? - answer-ROBERT WHITE WHO WAS THE FIRST AMERICAN BORN PGA CHAMPION? - answer-WALTER HAGEN HOW MANY PGA CHAMPIONSHIPS DID WALTER HAGEN WIN? - answer-5 WHERE WAS THE FIRST OFFICIAL RYDER CUP HELD? - answer-WORCESTER CC IN MASSACHUCETS WHO AND WHAT YEAR DID THE FIRST AMERICAN BORN PGA PRESIDENT COME TO OFFICE? - answer-GEORGE JACOBUS IN 1933 HOW MANY PGA CHAMPIONSHIPS DID SAM SNEAD WIN? - answer-3 THE YEAR DUNEDIN FIRST NATIONAL BANK BECAME THE NATIONAL HQ'S OF THE PGA OF AMERICA? - answer-1956 YEAR THE PGA CHAMPIONSHIP SWITCHED FROM MATCH PLAY TO STROKE PLAY - answer-1958 WHAT ARE THE 5 PARTS OF THE CONSTITUTION? - answer-1. NAME AND PURPOSE 2. MEMBERSHIP 3.ORGANIZATION 4.MEETINGS 5.PGA TOUR WHAT IS THE TERM SERVED BY A DISTRICT DIRECTOR? - answer-3 YEARS. THE MINIMUM ACREAGE FOR A GOLF FACILITY? - answer-14 ACRES EXCLUDING CLUB HOUSE, GOLF SHOP, AND PARKING AREAS. MUST BE ENTIRELY PLANTED IN GRASS EXCEPT FOR ARTIFICIAL TEE MATS [Show Less]