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PGA QUALIFYING TEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
PGA of America created - (ANSWER)April 10th, 1916
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.
1st PGA Championship - (ANSWER)October 1916 at Siwanoy CC in NY.
Wanamaker donated a $2,580 purse and trophy
Ryder Cup - (ANSWER)1927. Samuel Ryder
1st Sr. PGA Championship? Where? Who started it? Name of trophy? -
(ANSWER)1937. Augusta National. Bobby Jones. Alfred Bourne
WHO WON THE 1ST PGA CHAMPIONSHIP? - (ANSWER)Jim Barnes
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
How often is the Ryder Cup played? - (ANSWER)Every 2 years
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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
When was the PGA Championship broadcast live for the first time on TV and
radio? - (ANSWER)1958
When did the Association moved its headquarters to Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida? - (ANSWER)1965
When was the Tournament players division formed? - (ANSWER)1968
When was the Tournament players division renamed to the PGA Tour? -
(ANSWER)1975
When was the first PGA Club National Championship? - (ANSWER)1968
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
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
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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
The Constitution consists of how many articles? What are they? - (ANSWER)I:
Name and Purpose
II: Membership
III: Organization
IV: Meetings
V: PGA Tour
Bylaws & Regulations have how many articles? - (ANSWER)17
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
Who are the 3 officers of the PGA? - (ANSWER)PRESIDENT, VP, SECRETARY
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.
PGA QUALIFYING TEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
PGA of America created - (ANSWER)April 10th, 1916
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.
1st PGA Championship - (ANSWER)October 1916 at Siwanoy CC in NY.
Wanamaker donated a $2,580 purse and trophy
Ryder Cup - (ANSWER)1927. Samuel Ryder
1st Sr. PGA Championship? Where? Who started it? Name of trophy? -
(ANSWER)1937. Augusta National. Bobby Jones. Alfred Bourne
WHO WON THE 1ST PGA CHAMPIONSHIP? - (ANSWER)Jim Barnes
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
How often is the Ryder Cup played? - (ANSWER)Every 2 years
, 2
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
When was the PGA Championship broadcast live for the first time on TV and
radio? - (ANSWER)1958
When did the Association moved its headquarters to Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida? - (ANSWER)1965
When was the Tournament players division formed? - (ANSWER)1968
When was the Tournament players division renamed to the PGA Tour? -
(ANSWER)1975
When was the first PGA Club National Championship? - (ANSWER)1968
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
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
, 3
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
The Constitution consists of how many articles? What are they? - (ANSWER)I:
Name and Purpose
II: Membership
III: Organization
IV: Meetings
V: PGA Tour
Bylaws & Regulations have how many articles? - (ANSWER)17
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
Who are the 3 officers of the PGA? - (ANSWER)PRESIDENT, VP, SECRETARY
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.
