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The PGM Qualifying Test Content Outline Introduction to the Professional Golf Management Program (14% – 16%) A. Becoming a PGA Golf Professional B. Curriculum Components and PGM Program Requirements PGA History and Constitution (38% – 42%) A. History of The PGA of America B. Structure of the PGA Constitution C. Organizational Roles, Responsibilities, and Conduct D. Definitions E. PGA Apprentices F. PGA Membership The Rules of Golf (43% – 47%) A. The USGA Rules Book B. Etiquette: Behavior on the Course C. Definitions D. The Rules E. History and Maintenance of the Rules ACTIVITY 2: THE CONSTITUTION Match the definitions with the correct terms. C_________ 1. Outlines the basic framework of The Professional Golfers’ Association of America. A_________ 2. Outlines the general rules and procedures that guide the Association’s membership. In most circumstances, changes are made by approval of the delegates at the Annual Meeting. B_________ 3. Describes in detail the rules and procedures for the PGA. Represented in The Constitution, Bylaws, and Regulations document in italic lettering. Can be changed by the Board of Directors. a) Bylaws b) Regulations c) Constitution Article I: Name and Purpose Enter the answer in the space provided. 1. What is the Association’s official name? “The Professional Golfer’s Association of America” 2. What is the stated mission of The PGA? To promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry. Accomplish by enhancing the skills of its professionals and the opportunities for amateurs, employers, manufacturers, employees, and the general public. Elevate the standards of the professional golfer’s vocation, enhance the economic well-being of the member, stimulate interest in the game. Article II: Membership 1. What does Article II, Section 1 state that members of the association shall include? Members of the Association shall include golf professionals and others who qualify for membership in accordance with the Bylaws and Regulations. Article III: Organization 1. What are the three officers designated by the Constitution? The Officers shall be the President, Vice President and Secretary who shall serve a term and have powers and duties specified in the Bylaws. 2. Where can you find the terms of office and the duties of the officers? The term and specific duties are specified in the Bylaws of the PGA Constitution. 3. Who chooses the Chief Executive Officer? The Chief Executive Officer shall be selected by the Board of Directors. 4. Who are the members of the Board of Directors? The Board of Directors shall be composed of the three Officers, the Honorary President, a Player Director elected by the Player Directors on the PGA TOUR Tournament Policy Board and such other Directors as set forth in the Bylaws 5. How is the Constitution amended? The Delegates to the Annual Meeting may amend the Constitution in the following manner: (1) The Sections or the Board of Directors may propose amendments to the Constitution by Resolutions submitted to the Officers' Committee in accordance with the Bylaws. (2) The Officers' Committee shall harmonize all such proposed amendments and shall submit them to all Sections in accordance with the Bylaws. (3) Proposed amendments may be amended by a majority of those voting and may be adopted by a twothirds majority of those voting at the Annual Meeting. Article IV: Meeting 1. Who designates the loca