PGA PGM Qualifying Level

PGA PGM QUALIFYING LEVEL EXAM 2024 WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS What date did Rodman Wanamaker gathered prominent golfers and professional golfers at a luncheon in New York? - correct answer January 17, 1916 The official founding of the PGA of America - correct answer April 10, 1916 The 1st PGA Championship was when, where, how much prize money, name of the trophy? - correct answer October 1916, Siwanoy Country Club, NY, $2,580, Wanamaker trophy. When did the Ryder Cup first begin? Who was it named after? - correct answer 1927. Samuel Ryder What year did the Ryder cup expand to everyone in Europe vs. USA instead of just Great Britain vs. USA? - correct answer 1979 1st PGA Senior Championship? Where? Who started it? Name of Trophy? - correct answer 1937. Augusta National. Bobby Jones, Alfred Bourne Who won the 1st Senior PGA Championship - correct answer Jock Hutchinson What was the objective of the PGA founders? - correct 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? - correct answer Every 2 years Why were the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup cancelled during the 1940's? - correct answer WWII How did the PGA support the war effort? - correct 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? - correct answer 1958 When did the Association moved its headquarters to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida? - correct answer 1965 When was the Tournament players division formed? - correct answer 1968 When was the Tournament players division renamed to the PGA Tour? - correct answer 1975 When was the first PGA Club National Championship (PGA Professional National Championship)? - correct answer 1968 When did The PGA dedicated 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? - correct answer 1981 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? - correct answer 1999 What are some of the prestigious golf tournaments the PGA of America owns and conducts? - correct answer Ryder Cup, PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship and the Grand Slam of Golf The PGA Constitution is divided into 2 parts what are they? - correct answer Constitution and Bylaws & Regulations The Constitution consists of how many articles? What are they? - correct answer I: Name and Purpose II: Membership III: Organization IV: Meetings V: PGA Tour Bylaws & Regulations have how many articles? - correct answer 17 The mission of the PGA - correct 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? - correct answer President, Vice President and Secretary How are the 3 officers elected? How long is their term? - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct answer Responsible for financial affairs. What are the responsibilities of the Secretary? - correct answer Responsible for membership matters. Officers are elected for how long? - correct answer 1 - 2-year term What are the Board of Directors responsible for? - correct answer - Manages the Association - Interpret the constitution and bylaws - Modifies Regulations What is the CEO? - correct answer The administrator and manager of the association and is selected by the BOD. How many Districts are in the PGA of America? - correct answer 14 Districts. How is the District Director elected? How long? - correct answer From the section in the district that has been least represented. 3-year term