A1 - ANSWER-Head Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Course
Head Golf Professional - ANSWER-An individual whose primary employment is: the
... [Show More] ownership and operation of a golf shop at a PGA recognized golf facility. or the supervision and direction of the golf shop and supervision of teaching
A2 - ANSWER-Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Range
Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Range - ANSWER-An individual whose primary employment is: the ownership and operations of a golf shop at a PGA Recognized Facility; or the supervision and direction of the golf shop and supervision of teaching at a Recognized Golf Facility
A3 - ANSWER-Exempt PGA Tour, Champions Tour, Nationwide Tour, LPGA Tour and Futures Tour players
A4 - ANSWER-Director of Golf at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities
Director of Golf at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities - ANSWER-An individual who directs the total golf operation of a PGA Recognized Golf Facility; including the golf shop, golf range, golf care operations, and supervision of the Head Golf Professional
A5 - ANSWER-Past Presidents of the Association
A6 - ANSWER-Golf Instructor at a PGA Recognized Facility
Golf Instructor at a PGA Recognized Facility - ANSWER-Golf instructors, supervisors of golf instructors or individuals who instruct PGA Professionals how to teach
A7 - ANSWER-Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility Under Construction
A8 - ANSWER-Assistant Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility
Assistant Golf Professional - ANSWER-An individual who is primarily employed at a PGA Recognized Facility and spends 50% of the time working on club repair, merchandising, handicapping records, inventory control, bookkeeping and tournaments
A9 - ANSWER-Employed at Professional Positions in Management, Development, Ownership Operation and/or Financing of Facilities
A10 - ANSWER-Golf Clinician
Golf Clinician - ANSWER-An individual whose main source of income is golf shows or clinics
A11 - ANSWER-Golf Administrator
Golf Administrator - ANSWER-Individuals who are employed by the Association, a section or the PGA Tour in an administrative capacity and individuals who are employed full-time as employees of golf associations recognized by the Board of Directors
A12 - ANSWER-College or University Coach
A13 - ANSWER-General Manager
General Manager - ANSWER-Individuals who manage the entire golf facility including golf operations, golf course maintenance, club house administration, food and beverage operation and other recreation activities at the facility
A14 - ANSWER-Director of Instruction at a PGA Recognized Facility
Director or Instruction - ANSWER-An individual who is managing, supervising and directing the total teaching program and at PGA Recognized Golf School or Facility
A15 - ANSWER-Ownership or Management of a Retail Golf Facility
A16 - ANSWER-Golf Course Architect
Golf Course Architect - ANSWER-Individuals who are primarily employed in the design of golf courses
A17 - ANSWER-Superintendent
Superintendent - ANSWER-Individuals primarily employed in the management of all activities in relation to maintenance, operation and management of a golf course. Individuals in this classification are required to satisfy the criteria of either a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent as defined by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
A18 - ANSWER-Golf Media
Golf Media - ANSWER-Individuals primarily employed in the reporting, editing, writing or publishing of golf-related publications in any form of media
A19 - ANSWER-Golf Manufacturer Management
Golf Manufacturer - ANSWER-Individuals primarily employed in an executive, administrative or supervisory position with a golf industry manufacturer or golf industry distributor
A20 - ANSWER-Golf Manufacturer Sales Representative
Golf Manufacturer Sales Representative - ANSWER-Individuals primarily employed by one or more golf manufacturing or distributing companies involved in the wholesale sales and distribution of golf merchandise or golf related supplies to golf facilities, retail store or any other golf outlets
A21 - ANSWER-Tournament Coordinator
A22 - ANSWER-Rules Official
A23 - ANSWER-Club Fitting/Club Repair
Club Fitting/Club Repair - ANSWER-Individuals primarily employed in the business of club fitting must use a recognized fitting system or a comparable system, must have all the necessary equipment normally associated with club fitting and must have access to a PGA Recognized Facility or a range at a PGA Recognized Golf Course to monitor ball flights.
A24 - ANSWER-Employed within the golf industry and not eligible for another Active classification (Not Eligible for Election)
PGA Recognized Golf Course - ANSWER-Facility that has at least 9 holes. Each hole shall have a minimum hole length of 60 yards and have a total yardage of not less than 1,000 yards for 9 holes and 1,500 yards for 18 holes. The golf facility shall have at least 14 acres in total course area exclusive of clubhouse, golf shop and parking areas, and be entirely planted with grass
PGA Recognized Golf Range - ANSWER-Refers to a golf range which has a minimum of 15 tees, 150 feet of teeing area, and a depth of at least 600 feet. The range shall have adequate parking facilities allowing at least one parking place for each tee and a building adequate to properly handle the administrative requirements of a PGA Recognized Golf Range
How many people does golf attract per year? - ANSWER-40 million
How much does golf generate on average per year? - ANSWER-84 Billion
Golf has a total economic impact of? - ANSWER-$190 Billion including 2 million full or part time jobs
How many PGA Professionals are there? - ANSWER-29,000
Career Ladder - ANSWER-Conceptualization of a linear career path with the movement from job to job, ideally being a direct upward path
Career Lattice - ANSWER-Consists of a series of cross-pivots and lateral movements that might lead to more senior positions. Greater diversification of skills and may be a better way of moving forward for people who want a wider range of skills.
Approximately how many hours does it take to complete the PGA PGM program - ANSWER-830 hours
The rights of PGA Membership - ANSWER-- vote
- hold office
- attend annual meetings
- use the PGA's name, initials and logo
Play Ability Test - ANSWER-Must achieve a 36 hole score within 15 shots of the 18 hole course rating multiplied by 2
PGM Career Paths - ANSWER-Golf Operations, Teaching & Coaching and Executive Management
Levels of the PGA consist of - ANSWER-- Facility Management & Teaching and Coaching
- Pre Seminar activities
- Seminar
- Work Experience Portfolio
- Knowledge Tests
Two Ways to become a PGA Member - ANSWER-1. PGA Management University Program
2. PGA PGM Associate Progam
T/F - PGA associates must work full-time while going through PGA PGM associate program - ANSWER-True
T/F - PGA Students must work full-time while going through the PGA Management University Program - ANSWER-False - instead they are required to complete a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities
T/F - PGA students going through PGA Management University Program must attend seminars at the PGA Education Center in Florida - ANSWER-False
What do the seminars at the PGA Education Center help associates with? - ANSWER-They expand on the course material with discussions, instructional videos, and group exercises
Qualifying Level Requirements - ANSWER-- Hold a high school degree or equivalent
- Be a U.S. Citizen or resident alien
- Be able to read and write in English
- Complete a background check
- Complete Qualifying level courses
- Pass the Qualifying test
- Satisfy the PGA Playing Ability Test
- Be eligibly employed in the golf industry
- Register as a PGA Associate
Work Experience Portfolio - ANSWER-Apply course lessons to on-the-job situations and tasks corresponding to each course. Course learning outcomes are translated into practical skills and are documented in the Work Experience Portfolio
Level 1 Completion - ANSWER-Level 1 must be successfully completed within two years of the Level 1 start date
Level 2 Completion - ANSWER-Level 2 must be successfully completed within 2 years of the Level 2 start date
Level 3 Completion - ANSWER-Level 3 Testing and election to PGA membership must occur within eight years of the Level 1 start date
First Recognized Golf Professional - ANSWER-Allan Robertson
Who is responsible for starting the PGA? - ANSWER-Rodman Wanamaker
When was the PGA founded? - ANSWER-April 10, 1916
When was the Tournament Players Division formed? - ANSWER-1968
When was the TPD renamed the PGA Tour? - ANSWER-1975
When were women allowed in the program? - ANSWER-1979
First PGA of America President - ANSWER-Robert White
First woman Class A Professional - ANSWER-Barrie Naismith
First female Secretary of the PGA of America - ANSWER-Suzy Whaley
First PGA Championship winner - ANSWER-Jim Barnes
Which president did golf really benefit from? - ANSWER-Dwight D. Eisenhower
First African American member of the PGA of America - ANSWER-Dewey Brown
When does the Ryder Cup take place? - ANSWER-Every 2 years
Who plays in the Ryder Cup? - ANSWER-U.S. and Europe
The mission of the PGA - ANSWER-To promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to the golf professionals and the golf industry
Number of sections in the PGA - ANSWER-41
Number of Districts in the PGA - ANSWER-14
Which section number is the Rocky Mountain, Colorado and Utah section? - ANSWER-9
Officers of the PGA - ANSWER-President, Vice President and Secretary
How is the time and place of the annual meeting determined? - ANSWER-By the President of the Association with the advice from the board of directors
Board of Directors - ANSWER-Officers, Honorary President, Player Director, District Directors, and Two Independent Directors
Board of Control - ANSWER-Secretary acting as the chairperson along with four PGA members selected by the president (one from each of the four geographic areas)
How long do the officers hold their positions? - ANSWER-2 years selected by a majority vote at the annual meeting
Presidents responsibilities - ANSWER-- Preside at all Annual Meetings of the Association and at all meetings of the Board of directors
- Serve as the chief spokesperson for the Association
- Consult and advise the CEO on the Associations policies
Vice Presidents Responsibilities - ANSWER-Primarily Responsible for the financial matters of the Association
Secretary's Responsibilities - ANSWER-Primarily responsible for the membership matters of the Association
Attendees at the Annual Meeting - ANSWER-- Board of Directors
- All past presidents
- Two Delegates from each section
- Two Player Directors (A-3)
District Directors are elected for how long? - ANSWER-3 years
Independent Directors - ANSWER-Shall not be members of the Association, shall be elected by the Board of Directors from a list of names submitted by the President - their term of office is 3 years
Player Directors - ANSWER-Shall be elected by the Player Directors on the PGA TOUR Tournament Policy Board. Their term is 1 year
Board of Directors Powers and Duties - ANSWER-Responsible for the management of the Association in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and Regulations
CEO Duties and Responsibilities - ANSWER-- The administrator of the Association
T/F - Associates are members of the Association - ANSWER-False - Associates are not members and do not receive any rights of membership but may attend Section Meetings
How many experience credits must an associate obtain to gain membership? - ANSWER-36
Master Professional - ANSWER-Recognizes PGA Members who have successfully completed advanced professional training. Must serve at least six years in the capacities of Class A Head Professional (A-1) or Director of Golf (A-7)
Which classifications of membership do not need to satisfy the requirements of the Association's Professional Development Program? - ANSWER-- A3 (Exempt PGA TOUR players)
- A5 (Past Presidents of the Association)
- Life Member retired
- Life Member - Century
- Retired Member
If a member is employed in more than one section, which section is that member allowed the rights of membership? - ANSWER-The section where the member is employed a majority of the time
Current President of the PGA - ANSWER-Paul Levy
Current Vice President of the PGA - ANSWER-Suzy Whaley
Current Secretary of the PGA - ANSWER-Jim Richardson
Current Honorary President of the PGA - ANSWER-Derek Sprague
Constitution Articles - ANSWER-13 articles
USGA's First President - ANSWER-Theodore Havemeyer, Dec. 22, 1894
5 W's in the Rules - ANSWER-1. WHAT is the form of play/WHAT happened
2. WHO is involved
3. WHEN did the incident occur
4. WHERE did the incident occur
5. WHY did the incident occur
Where in the rule book would you find information on Local Rules, competition, design or clubs, the ball, and the devices and other equipment? - ANSWER-Appendix
How is the Rules of Golf rule book organized? - ANSWER-It is organized logically in accordance with how the game is played
May - ANSWER-Optional
Should - ANSWER-Recommended
Must - ANSWER-Mandatory (otherwise a penalty will occur)
Deemed - ANSWER-Judged to be
The Ball - ANSWER-The ball in play
A Ball - ANSWER-Any Ball; a player may substitute another ball
When was the section of Etiquette moved to the front of the book? - ANSWER-1946
The first Articles of Golf was written when? - ANSWER-1744
The USGA and R&A issues a uniform set of rules when? - ANSWER-1952
The Rules are substantially organized? - ANSWER-1984
First Golf Course - ANSWER-Brunsfield Links of six holes in 1450
R&A's Authority - ANSWER-Extends across Europe, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, and the Americas
USGA's Authority - ANSWER-Extends to the United States and Mexico
4 Reasons why the Rules of Golf Change - ANSWER-1. Conditions of Play
2. Golf Equipment
3. Commercialization
4. The quest for equity
Rules governing golf clubs until? - ANSWER-1908
Rules governing golf balls until? - ANSWER-1921 [Show Less]