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What is the CEO? - ANSWER The administrator and manager of the association and is
selected by the BOD.
How many Districts are in the PGA of America? - ANSWER 14
How is the District Director elected? - ANSWER From the section in the district that has
been least represented.
How long is the District Director's term? - ANSWER 3 years
What are the responsibilities of the Board of Control (BOC)? - ANSWER Deals with
membership issues.
Who comprises the Board of Control (BOC)? - ANSWER Secretary (Chairperson) and
4 PGA members selected by the president. One from each of the 4 geographical areas.
Classification of Head Golf Professional? - ANSWER A-1
Classification of Assistant Golf Professional? - ANSWER A-8
Classification of Teaching Professional? - ANSWER A-6
Classification of Director of Golf? - ANSWER A-4
Classification of General Manager? - ANSWER A-13
How can the constitution be changed? - ANSWER By a 2/3 majority vote of the
delegates at the annual meeting
How are the Bylaws changed? - ANSWER By a 2/3 majority vote of the delegates at
the annual meeting
How are regulations changed? - ANSWER By the Board of Directors
How much do PGA Directors and Officers make? - ANSWER They are volunteers
, What is a PGA Recognized golf course? - ANSWER A golf facility that has at least 9
holes. Each hole has a minimum yardage of 60 yards and a total 9 hole yardage of not
less than 1,000 yards and a total 18 hole yardage of not less than 1,500 yards. The golf
facility shall have no less than 14 acres in total course area and be planted entirely of
grass (excluding artificial tee mats)
What is a PGA Recognized golf range? - ANSWER Must have a minimum of 15 tees.
Total distance of 150 feet wide and 600 feet long. Must have at least one parking space
per tee. A professional shall be available for private or group instruction.
What is an Apprentice? - ANSWER Someone registered in the PGA PGM Program
What are the 3 governing bodies that have significant roles in enforcing the Code of
Ethics? - ANSWER Section Board of Inquiry, Board of Control, PGA Board of Directors
What does the Section Board of Inquiry do with regards to Code of Ethics violations? -
ANSWER They investigate complaints of ethics violations within their geographic areas
and submit a report of findings to the Board of Control.
What does the Board of Control do with regards to Code of Ethics violations? -
ANSWER Initiates the review process and investigates alleged Code of Ethics
infractions involving PGA of America national tournaments and other national programs.
Also reviews cases, either original complaints or appeals, submitted by the Section
Boards of Inquiry
What does the Board of Directors do with regards to Code of Ethics violations? -
ANSWER It hears appeals of Board of Control decisions. The Board of Directors'
decisions in such appeals are final.
The first Articles of Golf, or set of Rules, was written when? - ANSWER 1744
The USGA and R&A issued a uniform set of rules in what year? - ANSWER 1952
The Rules were substantially reorganized in what year? - ANSWER 1984
Where was the game of golf established? - ANSWER Edinburgh's Brunsfield Links (of
six holes).
What year was the game of golf established? - ANSWER 1450
When was the USGA created? - ANSWER December 22, 1894.
Who was the USGA first president? - ANSWER Theodore Havemeyer