PGA PGM Qualifying Test Study Guide

PGA PGM Qualifying Test Study Guide In what year was the PGA PGM program launched? - ANS 1994 In the US how many people does Golf attract each year? - ANS 40 Million participants 25 Million Play the Game 10-15 Million participate through the media or Tournament spectating In 2005 the U.S. golf economy directly generated - ANS $76 billion of goods and services Golf had a total economic impact of - ANS $195 billion, accounting for approximately 2 million full- or part-time jobs and personal wage income of $61 billion How many PGA Professionals are key players in the golf industry? - ANS 27,000 men and women contribute to the game and the business of golf Head Golf Professional - ANS Owns and operates a golf shop at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility or supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional services at the facility. Assistant Golf Professional - ANS employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility and spends at least 50% of the time working on golf operations, instruction, business planning, club repair, and more. Director of Golf - ANS Manages the total golf operation of a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, including the golf shop, golf range, golf car operations (if applicable), and the supervision of the head golf professional. General Manager - ANS directs the entire golf facility including golf operations, golf course maintenance, club house administration, food and beverage operation, and other recreational activities at the facility. Director of Instruction - ANS Manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility. Teaching Professional - ANS employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, a PGA Recognized Golf School, or a PGA Recognized Indoor Facility as either a golf instructor or supervisor of golf instructors. It will take the average apprentice approximately ___ hours to complete the PGA PGM Program - ANS 800 Hours What are two pathways that lead to PGA membership? - ANS PGA PGM Apprentice Program and the PGA Golf Management University Program T/F The University Program students are considered apprentices? - ANS False. Students are not considered apprentices because they are not required to be eligibly employed as they complete their course work. They are required to complete a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities Qualifying Level Requirements - ANS Hold a high school degree or equivalent • Be a U.S. Citizen or resident alien, or be enrolled in a PGA Golf Management University Program • Be able to read English • Complete the Qualifying Level courses • Pass the Qualifying Test • Satisfy the PGA Playing Ability Test Requirement • Be eligibly employed in the golf industry (apprentice path) • Register as a PGA apprentice (apprentice path) Qualifying Level Courses - ANS Introduction to the PGA Professional Golf Management Program • PGA History and Constitution • The Rules of Golf Eligible Employment - ANS Aspiring professionals following the apprentice path to membership must be employed in a PGA-approved job classification in the golf industry. Acceptable Progress - ANS Level 1 must be successfully completed within two years of the Level 1 start date. • Level 2 must be successfully completed within two years of the Level 2 start date. • Level 3 must be successfully completed and election to PGA membership must occur within eight years of the Level 1 start date. Intro to PGA PGM Program - ANS This course describes the career opportunities, challenges, and benefits of a career as a PGA Professional. The course also presents the structure of the PGA PGM Program and related program completion requirements. PGA History and Constitution - ANS This course introduces The PGA Constitution, Bylaws, and Regulations, an important document in the life of a PGA member. Topics covered in the course include the evolution of The PGA during the past century; The PGA's organizational structure; the rights, responsibilities, and classifications of PGA membership; requirements for professional development; and procedures for dealing with membership issues, such as violations of the PGA Code of Ethics. The Rules of Golf - ANS This initial Rules course presents the structure and relevance of The Rules of Golf, published by the USGA and used throughout the industry. The course also highlights several common Rules and offers a procedure and helpful tips on how to address on-course Rules questions as a PGA Professional. Finally, the history, evolution, and importance of The Rules of Golf are featured, among other methods, as a way to promote respect and adherence to the Rules. Level 1 Courses - ANS Golf Car Fleet Management, Customer Relations, Intro to teaching and Golf Club Performance, Business Planning, Tournament Operations Level 2 Courses - ANS Turfgrass Management, Golf Operations, Intermediate Teaching and Golf Club Alteration, Merchandising and Inventory Management Level 3 Courses - ANS Food and Beverage Control, Human Resource Management and Supervising and Delegating, Advanced Teaching and Golf Club Fitting, Player Development Programs and Teaching Business, Career Enhancement Work Experience Portfolio - ANS This portfolio is the compilation of all required work experience activities that will be evaluated by PGA PGM faculty at each level of the program. Knowledge Tests - ANS These tests measure understanding of the course learning outcomes and the content of course manual and seminar components. Final Experience - ANS This culminating experience of the PGA PGM Program involves planning and executing a team project. Brief History of PGA - ANS Summarizes the origins and evolution of The PGA, including some of the major milestones in the Association's growth and development. PGA Constitution Overview - ANS Introduces the purpose, structure, and elements of The PGA Constitution, Bylaws, and Regulations. The Organization - ANS Explains the structure of The PGA, including its Officers, Board of Directors, Sections, and Districts and the roles that they play in the Association, as defined in The PGA Constitution, Bylaws, and Regulations Definitions - ANS Explains concepts that are key to understanding the Association, such as what constitutes official PGA Recognized Golf Facilities (courses, ranges, indoor facilities, courses under construction). Other definitions addressed in the lesson include membership classifications, such as PGA Head Professional and PGA Assistant Professional Code of Ethics - ANS Articulates the purpose and value of the Association's Code of Ethics. This lesson introduces the process for reporting, investigating, and adjudicating violations Membership - ANS Reviews the classifications of PGA membership and the roles and responsibilities linked to these classifications. This lesson also reviews the requirements for apprenticeship and membership in The PGA, as well as the role of the Board of Control in membership matters The official founding of The PGA of America was on - ANS April 10, 1916 The first PGA Championship was held in - ANS October 1916 at Siwanoy CC in New York. Wanamaker donated a purse of $2,580 and a trophy that still bears his name today. The Ryder Cup, which originally matched PGA Professionals to their counterparts in Great Britain, began in - ANS 1927 by Samuel Ryder. In 1979, other players across Europe joined British golf professionals to take on the Americans What started in 1937 - ANS the Senior PGA Championship is the oldest major championship for senior golfers. Renowned amateur Bobby Jones is credited with starting this championship at Augusta National Golf Club. Who won the 1st Senior PGA Championship - ANS Former PGA Championship winner Jock Hutchison won When The PGA celebrated its 40th anniversary in 1956, it had (Members and Sections) - ANS almost 4,000 members in 31 Sections across the country PGA Championship was broadcast live for the first time on TV and radio - ANS 1958 What year did the Association moved its headquarters to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida - ANS March 1965 What year did PGA tournament players, who at the time comprised a small percentage of the membership of The PGA of America, formed the Tournament Players Division, which was renamed the PGA TOUR in ____ - ANS 1968 renamed PGA TOUR in 1975 What year 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 - ANS 1981 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 in - ANS 1999. The PGA of America then built and opened the PGA Education Center adjacent to the Center for Golf Learning and Performance in 2001. The PGA Historical Center, dedicated in 2002, celebrates the history of the game of golf The PGA of America owns and conducts several prestigious golf tournaments, including - ANS Ryder Cup, the PGA Championship, the Senior PGA Championship, and the Grand Slam of Golf. In all, The PGA conducts more than 30 tournaments each year for its members and apprentices. The mission of The PGA - ANS to promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry. The PGA is divided into - ANS 41 PGA Sections throughout the United States. Sections have their own Officers and Board of Directors and may be divided into Chapters. The 41 Sections are organized into 14 Districts, and each District is represented by a Director serving on the PGA Board of Directors The term PGA Recognized Golf Course - ANS at least nine (9) holes. Each hole shall have a minimum hole length of 60 yards and have a total yardage of not less than 1,000 yards for nine (9) holes or 1,500 yards for 18 holes. The golf facility shall have at least 14 acres in total course area A PGA Recognized Golf Range must have - ANS minimum of 15 tees, 150 feet of teeing area, and a depth of at least 600 feet. The range shall have adequate parking facilities allowing at least one parking place for each tee and a building adequate to properly handle the administrative requirements of a PGA Recognized Golf Range. A professional shall be available for private and group instruction