PGA PGM Qualifying Test

PGA PGM Qualifying Test A1 - ANS Head Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Course Head Golf Professional - ANS An individual whose primary employment is: the 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 - ANS Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Range Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Range - ANS 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 - ANS Exempt PGA Tour, Champions Tour, Nationwide Tour, LPGA Tour and Futures Tour players A4 - ANS Director of Golf at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities Director of Golf at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities - ANS 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 - ANS Past Presidents of the Association A6 - ANS Golf Instructor at a PGA Recognized Facility Golf Instructor at a PGA Recognized Facility - ANS Golf instructors, supervisors of golf instructors or individuals who instruct PGA Professionals how to teach A7 - ANS Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility Under Construction A8 - ANS Assistant Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility Assistant Golf Professional - ANS 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 - ANS Employed at Professional Positions in Management, Development, Ownership Operation and/or Financing of Facilities A10 - ANS Golf Clinician Golf Clinician - ANS An individual whose main source of income is golf shows or clinics A11 - ANS Golf Administrator Golf Administrator - ANS 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 - ANS College or University Coach A13 - ANS General Manager General Manager - ANS 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 - ANS Director of Instruction at a PGA Recognized Facility Director or Instruction - ANS An individual who is managing, supervising and directing the total teaching program and at PGA Recognized Golf School or Facility A15 - ANS Ownership or Management of a Retail Golf Facility A16 - ANS Golf Course Architect Golf Course Architect - ANS Individuals who are primarily employed in the design of golf courses A17 - ANS Superintendent Superintendent - ANS 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 - ANS Golf Media Golf Media - ANS Individuals primarily employed in the reporting, editing, writing or publishing of golf-related publications in any form of media A19 - ANS Golf Manufacturer Management Golf Manufacturer - ANS Individuals primarily employed in an executive, administrative or supervisory position with a golf industry manufacturer or golf industry distributor A20 - ANS Golf Manufacturer Sales Representative Golf Manufacturer Sales Representative - ANS 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 - ANS Tournament Coordinator A22 - ANS Rules Official A23 - ANS Club Fitting/Club Repair Club Fitting/Club Repair - ANS 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 - ANS Employed within the golf industry and not eligible for another Active classification (Not Eligible for Election) PGA Recognized Golf Course - ANS 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 - ANS 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? - ANS 40 million How much does golf generate on average per year? - ANS 84 Billion Golf has a total economic impact of? - ANS $190 Billion including 2 million full or part time jobs How many PGA Professionals are there? - ANS 29,000 Career Ladder - ANS Conceptualization of a linear career path with the movement from job to job, ideally being a direct upward path Career Lattice - ANS 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 - ANS 830 hours The rights of PGA Membership - ANS - vote - hold office - attend annual meetings - use the PGA's name, initials and logo Play Ability Test - ANS Must achieve a 36 hole score within 15 shots of the 18 hole course rating multiplied by 2 PGM Career Paths - ANS Golf Operations, Teaching & Coaching and Executive Management Levels of the PGA consist of - ANS - Facility Management & Teaching and Coaching - Pre Seminar activities - Seminar - Work Experience Portfolio - Knowledge Tests Two Ways to become a PGA Member - ANS 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 - ANS True T/F - PGA Students must work full-time while going through the PGA Management University Program - ANS 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 - ANS False What do the seminars at the PGA Education Center help associates with? - ANS They expand on the course material with discussions, instructional videos, and group exercises Qualifying Level Requirements - ANS - 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 - ANS 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 - ANS Level 1 must be successfully completed within two years of the Level 1 start date Level 2 Completion - ANS Level 2 must be successfully completed within 2 years of the Level 2 start date Level 3 Completion - ANS Level 3 Testing and election to PGA membership must occur within eight years of the Level 1 start date First Recognized Golf Professional - ANS Allan Robertson Who is responsible for starting the PGA? - ANS Rodman Wanamaker When was the PGA founded? - ANS April 10, 1916 When was the Tournament Players Division formed? - ANS 1968 When was the TPD renamed the PGA Tour? - ANS 1975 When were women allowed in the program? - ANS 1979 First PGA of America President - ANS Robert White First woman Class A Professional - ANS Barrie Naismith First female Secretary of the PGA of America - ANS Suzy Whaley First PGA Championship winner - ANS Jim Barnes Which president did golf really benefit from? - ANS Dwight D. Eisenhower First African American member of the PGA of America - ANS Dewey Brown When does the Ryder Cup take place? - ANS Every 2 years Who plays in the Ryder Cup? - ANS U.S. and Europe The mission of the PGA - ANS 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 - ANS 41 Number of Districts in the PGA - ANS 14 Which section number is the Rocky Mountain, Colorado and Utah section? - ANS 9 Officers of the PGA - ANS President, Vice President and Secretary How is the time and place of the annual meeting determined? - ANS By the President of the Association with the advice from the board of directors Board of Directors - ANS Officers, Honorary President, Player Director, District Directors, and Two Independent Directors Board of Control - ANS 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? - ANS 2 years selected by a majority vote at the annual meeting Presidents responsibilities - ANS - 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 - ANS Primarily Responsible for the financial matters of the Association Secretary's Responsibilities - ANS Primarily responsible for the membership matters of the Association Attendees at the Annual Meeting - ANS - Board of Directors - All past presidents - Two Delegates from each section - Two Player Directors (A-3) District Directors are elected for how long? - ANS 3 years Independent Directors - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS Responsible for the management of the Association in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and Regulations CEO Duties and Responsibilities - ANS - The administrator of the Association T/F - Associates are members of the Association - ANS 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? - ANS 36 Master Professional - ANS 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? - ANS - 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? - ANS The section where the member is employed a majority of the time Current President of the PGA - ANS Paul Levy Current Vice President of the PGA - ANS Suzy Whaley Current Secretary of the PGA - ANS Jim Richardson Current Honorary President of the PGA - ANS Derek Sprague Constitution Articles - ANS 13 articles USGA's First President - ANS Theodore Havemeyer, Dec. 22, 1894 5 W's in the Rules - ANS 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? - ANS Appendix How is the Rules of Golf rule book organized? - ANS It is organized logically in accordance with how the game is played May - ANS Optional Should - ANS Recommended Must - ANS Mandatory (otherwise a penalty will occur) Deemed - ANS Judged to be The Ball - ANS The ball in play A Ball - ANS Any Ball; a player may substitute another ball When was the section of Etiquette moved to the front of the book? - ANS 1946 The first Articles of Golf was written when? - ANS 1744 The USGA and R&A issues a uniform set of rules when? - ANS 1952 The Rules are substantially organized? - ANS 1984 First Golf Course - ANS Brunsfield Links of six holes in 1450 R&A's Authority - ANS Extends across Europe, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, and the Americas USGA's Authority - ANS Extends to the United States and Mexico 4 Reasons why the Rules of Golf Change - ANS 1. Conditions of Play 2. Golf Equipment 3. Commercialization 4. The quest for equity Rules governing golf clubs until? - ANS 1908 Rules governing golf balls until? - ANS 1921 Maximum weight of a golf ball - ANS 1.62 ounces Maximum diameter of a golf ball - ANS 1.68 inches When are the Rules and Definitions revised? - ANS Every 4 years When are the Appendices and The Decisions revised? - ANS Every 2 years T/F - The meeting between the USGA and the R&A to change Rules occurs during U.S. Presidential election years. - ANS True What is the objective of a cover letter? - ANS To supplement the information provided in the resume and make a concise, focused appeal to the employer regarding the candidate's qualifications and skills. Where does an employer's first impression of an applicant come from? - ANS Resume and Cover Letter T/F - Employers normally review resumes looking for reasons to hire the applicant - ANS False - employers look at resumes for reasons to NOT hire the applicant How long do employers spend reviewing a resume? - ANS 30 seconds T/F - You should include that you are a PGA Associate in good standing in your resume - ANS True T/F - You should mention your age in a resume or cover letter - ANS False Chronological Resume Format - ANS Focuses on job continuity, career advancement, and accomplishments in work history. Job history is organized chronologically Functional Resume Format - ANS Skills-based resume. Achievements are the focus, titles and dates are de-emphasized. Combination Resume Format - ANS Combines both chronological and functional formats. It showcases skills, abilities and expertise desired by the employer at the beginning of the resume, followed by work experience listed in chronological order. Key Elements of a Resume - ANS - Name/Address - Objective (Focus on the specific targeted position) - Opening Statements - match skills to employer needs - Experience - Educational Background (most advanced education received should be listed first) - Military Service - Professional Affiliations - Community Service - Extracurricular activities T/F - The heading of the resume must include the applicant's standard contact information, including name, address, phone number, and email address - ANS True T/F - The heart of the resume is the desired skills - ANS False - Work Experience T/F - You should include educational courses and professional seminars as well as industry awards and professional memberships in a resume - ANS True T/F - You should include reasons for leaving your previous employer in your resume - ANS False T/F - Your resume should be photocopied and turned into the interviewing committee. - ANS False - Your resume should be finely printed T/F - You should always number your resume - ANS True T/F - You should have a list of references with your resume - ANS True T/F - You should have one cover letter if you are applying for more than one position - ANS False How long should a cover letter be? - ANS 2-3 paragraphs T/F - If there is more than one position available, imply that any of those positions will be accepted - ANS False - Employers find this desperate T/F - It is good practice to research the position being applied for and visit the facility before an interview. - ANS True T/F - You should ask the interviewing committee questions - ANS True T/F You should bring along the Work Experience Portfolio for an interview to provide useful material to the interviewing committee - ANS True How should you dress for in interview? - ANS CONSERVATIVE How should you begin the interview - ANS Start with a short summary of your qualifications, citing one or two major accomplishments and pointing out how you fit the job requirements. T/F - You should discuss compensation during the interview - ANS False T/F - The cover letter should recap every point in the resume - ANS False - the cover letter should complement the resume, expanding on what is presented T/F - A Superintendent can be a member of the Association - ANS True