PGA & PGM EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 100% VALIDATED . LATEST UPDATE 2025.
GRADE A+
QUESTION: PGA of America created - ANSWER-April 10th, 1916
QUESTION: When and where did Wanamaker gather prominent professionals for a luncheon to discuss
forming a national organization? - ANSWER-January 17, 1916. MARTINIQUE HOTEL IN NEW YORK.
QUESTION: 1st PGA Championship - ANSWER-October 1916 at Siwanoy CC in NY. Wanamaker donated a
$2,580 purse and trophy
QUESTION: Ryder Cup - ANSWER-1927. Samuel Ryder
QUESTION: 1st Sr. PGA Championship? Where? Who started it? Name of trophy? - ANSWER-1937.
Augusta National. Bobby Jones. Alfred Bourne
QUESTION: WHO WON THE 1ST PGA CHAMPIONSHIP? - ANSWER-Jim Barnes
,QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: How often is the Ryder Cup played? - ANSWER-Every 2 years
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: When was the PGA Championship broadcast live for the first time on TV and radio? -
ANSWER-1958
QUESTION: When did the Association moved its headquarters to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida? -
ANSWER-1965
QUESTION: When was the Tournament players division formed? - ANSWER-1968
QUESTION: When was the Tournament players division renamed to the PGA Tour? - ANSWER-1975
QUESTION: When was the first PGA Club National Championship? - ANSWER-1968
,QUESTION: 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? - ANSWER-1981
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: The Constitution consists of how many articles? What are they? - ANSWER-I: Name and
Purpose
II: Membership
III: Organization
IV: Meetings
V: PGA Tour
QUESTION: Bylaws & Regulations have how many articles? - ANSWER-17
QUESTION: 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
, QUESTION: Who are the 3 officers of the PGA? - ANSWER-PRESIDENT, VP, SECRETARY
QUESTION: 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.
QUESTION: 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)
QUESTION: 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)
QUESTION: 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
ANSWERS 100% VALIDATED . LATEST UPDATE 2025.
GRADE A+
QUESTION: PGA of America created - ANSWER-April 10th, 1916
QUESTION: When and where did Wanamaker gather prominent professionals for a luncheon to discuss
forming a national organization? - ANSWER-January 17, 1916. MARTINIQUE HOTEL IN NEW YORK.
QUESTION: 1st PGA Championship - ANSWER-October 1916 at Siwanoy CC in NY. Wanamaker donated a
$2,580 purse and trophy
QUESTION: Ryder Cup - ANSWER-1927. Samuel Ryder
QUESTION: 1st Sr. PGA Championship? Where? Who started it? Name of trophy? - ANSWER-1937.
Augusta National. Bobby Jones. Alfred Bourne
QUESTION: WHO WON THE 1ST PGA CHAMPIONSHIP? - ANSWER-Jim Barnes
,QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: How often is the Ryder Cup played? - ANSWER-Every 2 years
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: When was the PGA Championship broadcast live for the first time on TV and radio? -
ANSWER-1958
QUESTION: When did the Association moved its headquarters to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida? -
ANSWER-1965
QUESTION: When was the Tournament players division formed? - ANSWER-1968
QUESTION: When was the Tournament players division renamed to the PGA Tour? - ANSWER-1975
QUESTION: When was the first PGA Club National Championship? - ANSWER-1968
,QUESTION: 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? - ANSWER-1981
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: The Constitution consists of how many articles? What are they? - ANSWER-I: Name and
Purpose
II: Membership
III: Organization
IV: Meetings
V: PGA Tour
QUESTION: Bylaws & Regulations have how many articles? - ANSWER-17
QUESTION: 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
, QUESTION: Who are the 3 officers of the PGA? - ANSWER-PRESIDENT, VP, SECRETARY
QUESTION: 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.
QUESTION: 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)
QUESTION: 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)
QUESTION: 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