What year was the PGA PGM start?
1994
When was the PGA PGM Revised?
2018
The U.S. economy directly generated approximately $________ of goods and services.
84 billion
There are about _________ pga
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What year was the PGA PGM start?
1994
When was the PGA PGM Revised?
2018
The U.S. economy directly generated approximately $________ of goods and services.
84 billion
There are about _________ pga members.
29,000
Head Professional
The head golf professional either owns and operates the golf shop at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility or supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional services at the facility.
Assistant Golf Professional
An assistant golf professional is 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
The director of golf 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 Manger
A general manager directs the entire golf facility including golf operations, golf course maintenance, clubhouse administration, food and beverage operation, and other recreational activities at the facility.
It takes approximately ______ hours to complete the entire program
830
What are the qualification to eligible to enter the pga pgm program?
Satisfy the PAT, pass the q-test, complete pga background, and be employed by a recognized pga golf facility.
Three career paths:
1. Golf Operations
2. Teaching and Coaching
3. Executive management
What are the benefits of being a PGA member?
1. Vote
2. Hold office
3. Attend annual meeting
4. Use PGA's name, initials and logo
5. Retirement plans and insurance
What courses are there in level 1?
1. Golf cart fleet management
2. Customer relations
3. Intro to teaching
4. Business planning
5. Tournament operations
What courses are there in level 2?
1. Turf grass management
2. Golf operations
3. Intermediate teaching
4. Merchandising and inventory management
What courses are there in level 3?
1. Food and beverage
2. Human Resources
3. Advance teaching
4. Player development program
5. Career enhancements
Who was the first to be recognized as a golf professional?
Allan Robertson in 1842.
Official founding of the PGA of America?
April 10, 1916
Founder of the PGA?
Rodman Wanamaker
Original objectives for the PGA?
1. Promote interest in the game of golf
2. Elevate standards as golf as a profession
3. Protect mutual interest of the Association and its members
Help unemployed members get jobs
4. Est. relief funds
How many PGA Members are there?
29,000
When was the first PGA Championship?
October 1916
Why is the PGA trophy named after Rodman Wanamaker?
He donated a purse of $2,580
When did the Ryder Cup begin?
1927
PGA 40th anniversary how many members and section were there?
4000 members and 31 sections
PGA Tour started in what year?
1968 and in 75 was named the tour.
What year did PGA move their headquarters to Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
1981
What do the first 5 Articles cover in the constitution?
1. Names and Purposes
2. Membership
3. Organization
4. Meetings
5. PGA Tour
Who make up the officers?
1. President
2. Vice President
3. Secretary
Between what years did the PGA have a "Caucasion-only" clause?
1934-1961
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