In what year was the PGA PGM program launched? - ANSWER 1994
In the US how many people does Golf attract each year? - ANSWER 40 Million participants
25 Million Play the Game
10-15 Million participate through the me
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In what year was the PGA PGM program launched? - ANSWER 1994
In the US how many people does Golf attract each year? - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER $76 billion of goods and services
Golf had a total economic impact of - ANSWER $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? - ANSWER 27,000 men and women contribute to the game and the business of golf
Head Golf Professional - ANSWER A-1. 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 - ANSWER A-8. 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 - ANSWER A-4. 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 - ANSWER A-13. 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 - ANSWER A-14. Manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility.
Teaching Professional - ANSWER A-6. 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 - ANSWER 800 Hours
What are two pathways that lead to PGA membership? - ANSWER PGA PGM Apprentice Program and the PGA Golf Management University Program
T/F The University Program students are considered apprentices? - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Introduction to the PGA Professional Golf Management Program
• PGA History and Constitution
• The Rules of Golf
Eligible Employment - ANSWER Aspiring professionals following the apprentice path to membership must be employed in a PGA-approved job classification in the golf industry.
Acceptable Progress - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Golf Car Fleet Management, Customer Relations, Intro to teaching and Golf Club Performance, Business Planning, Tournament Operations
Level 2 Courses - ANSWER Turfgrass Management, Golf Operations, Intermediate Teaching and Golf Club Alteration, Merchandising and Inventory Management
Level 3 Courses - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER These tests measure understanding of the course learning outcomes and the content of course manual and seminar components.
Final Experience - ANSWER This culminating experience of the PGA PGM Program involves planning and executing a team project.
Brief History of PGA - ANSWER Summarizes the origins and evolution of The PGA, including some of the major milestones in the Association's growth and development.
PGA Constitution Overview - ANSWER Introduces the purpose, structure, and elements of The PGA Constitution, Bylaws, and Regulations.
The Organization - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Articulates the purpose and value of the Association's Code of Ethics. This lesson introduces the process for reporting, investigating, and adjudicating violations
Membership - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER April 10, 1916
The first PGA Championship was held in - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 1927 by Samuel Ryder. In 1979, other players across Europe joined British golf professionals to take on the Americans
What started in 1937 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Jock Hutchison
When The PGA celebrated its 40th anniversary in 1956, it had (Members and Sections) - ANSWER Almost 4,000 members in 31Sections across the country
PGA Championship was broadcast live for the first time on TV and radio - ANSWER 1958
What year did the Association move its headquarters to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida - ANSWER 1965
What year was the Tournament Players Division renamed to The PGA TOUR - ANSWER 1975
What year 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
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 - ANSWER 1999
The PGA of America owns and conducts several prestigious golf tournaments, including - ANSWER Ryder Cup, the PGA Championship, the Senior PGA Championship, and the Grand Slam of Golf.
The mission of The PGA - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER A 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 instru
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