PGA Q-Level Test 3.0 (Answered) Verified Solution

PGA Q-Level Test 3.0 (Answered) Verified Solution PGA Professional Golf Management Program launched in what year? 1994 PGA PGM Program recently revised in what year? 2018 When did golf first begin its emergence? 1920s Golf attracts how many people in US annually? 40 million participants How much money does the US golf economy directly generate yearly? Approximately 84 billion of goods and services The PGA of America -Worlds largest working sports organization -Not-for-Profit About how many male and female PGA Professionals are there? almost 29,000 -Owns and operates the golf shop at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility -supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional services Head Golf Professional -Spends at least 50% working on golf operations, instruction, business planning, club repair, and more -Employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility Assistant Golf Professional -Manages the total golf operation - Supervises the head golf pro Director of Golf - Directs entire golf facility - golf operations, golf course maintenance, clubhouse administration, and food and beverage operation General Manager - Manages and supervises the total teaching program - Employed at a PGA Recognized Golf School or Facility Director of Instruction - Employed at a PGA Reconized Golf Facility, School, or Indoor Facility - Golf instructor or Supervisor of Golf Instructors Teaching Professional Common Career Paths - Facility Management - Teaching and player development Movement from job to job (a direct, upward promotion) Career Ladder Cross-pivots and lateral movements that might lead to more senior positions. (May be a better way to move up for people who want a wider range of skills and experience) Career Lattice Approximately how many golf facilities are there? 15,000 approximately how many jobs in the golf industry? 900,000 The Rights of PGA Membership - Can vote - Hold Office - Attend PGA Annual Meeting - May use the PGA's name, initials, and logo WHat are the two pathways that lead to PGA Membership? 1. PGA PGM Program for PGA Associates 2. PGA Golf Management University Program for PGA Students WHere are seminars conducted for PGM Students? On Campus PGA PGM Requirements to be elected to PGA Membership? - Graduation from university - Background Check - documentation of eligible employment - PGA Playing Ability Test - Pass all knowledge tests Q-Level Requirements for University Students? - Hold High School Degree - Enroll at PGA PGM University Program - Read and Write in English - Handicap of 12 or less - Complete Q-Level Modules - Pass Qualifying Test How many years do PGA Students have from level 1 start date to be elected to PGA Membership? 8 years (True/False) Fees associated with the PGA PGM Program are an investment toward a future career in the golf industry. True What three ways does the PGA evaluate progress in PGA Students? 1. Work Experience Portfolio 2. Knowledge Tests 3. The Level 3 Facility Management Simulation How is the Work Experience Portfolio Evaluated? 1. Presentation and Communication 2. Problem solving Skills 3. Demonstration of knowledge from the modules. Knowledge Tests - Consist of 2 parts: Facility Management and Teaching & Coaching - ALL multiple choice or true/false questions 1. Estimated Hours to complete PGM Program? 2. Estimated Hours to complete PGM Q-Level? 1. 830 2. 30 In 1842, who was recognized as the fist golf professional? Allan Robertson ("Doctor of the Game") His typical day: Ball making, club repair, caddying and swing instruction What date was the PGA of America formed? April 10, 1916 Who was the first PGA of America President? Robert White - Founded in 1915 - World's largest country club Olympia Fields Country Club Which President added a putting green to the white house? Dwight D. Eisenhower When did the PGA Championship switch to stroke play? 1958 Who won the first PGA Championship? Jim Barnes in 1916 What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the PGA Championship? The Wanamaker Trophy Who was the first player to win more than 100,000 in tournament golf? Arnold Palmer What year did the Tournament Players Division spin off The PGA of America? 1968 Who was the first CEO of the Tournament Players Division? (USGA Executive Director) Joseph C. Dey Jr. (He served 34 years) What clause tarnished the PGA's reputation? 1934 "Caucasian-only" Clause (In Bylaws in 1943) Who was the first African American Member before the 1934 and 1943 Clause? Dewey Brown (Outstanding Clubmaker) Employed at Morris Country Golf Club When did the first African American gain PGA Membership?