In what year was the PGA PGM program launched?
1994
In the US how many people does Golf attract each year?
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
$76 billion of goods and services
Golf had a total economic impact of
$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?
27,000 men and women contribute to the game and the business of golf
Head Golf Professional
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
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
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
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
Manages and supervises the total
teaching program at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility.
Teaching Professional
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
800 Hours
What are two pathways that lead to PGA membership?
PGA PGM Apprentice Program and
the PGA Golf Management University Program
T/F The University Program students are considered apprentices?
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
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
Introduction to the PGA Professional Golf Management Program
- PGA History and Constitution
- The Rules of Golf
Eligible Employment
Aspiring professionals following the apprentice path to membership must be employed in a
PGA-approved job classification in the golf industry.
Acceptable Progress
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
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
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
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
Golf Car Fleet Management, Customer Relations, Intro to teaching and Golf Club Performance, Business Planning, Tournament Operations
Level 2 Courses
Turfgrass Management, Golf Operations, Intermediate Teaching and Golf Club Alteration, Merchandising and Inventory Management
Level 3 Courses
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
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
These tests measure understanding of the course learning outcomes and
the content of course manual and seminar components.
Final Experience
This culminating experience of the PGA PGM Program involves
planning and executing a team project.
Brief History of PGA
Summarizes the origins and evolution of The PGA,
including some of the major milestones in the Association’s growth and development.
PGA Constitution Overview
Introduces the purpose, structure, and elements of
The PGA Constitution, Bylaws, and Regulations.
The Organization
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
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
Articulates the purpose and value of the Association’s Code of
Ethics. This lesson introduces the process for reporting, investigating, and adjudicating violations
Membership
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
April 10, 1916
The first PGA Championship was held in
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
1927 by Samuel Ryder. In 1979, other players across Europe joined British golf
professionals to take on the Americans
What started in 1937
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
Former PGA Championship winner Jock Hutchison won
When The PGA celebrated its 40th anniversary in 1956, it had (Members and Sections)
almost 4,000 members in 31
Sections across the country
PGA Championship was broadcast live for the first time on TV and radio
1958
What year did the Association moved its headquarters to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
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 __
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
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
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
How many credits are needed to become a PGA member?
What year was the PGA PGM program launched?
PGA PGM primary information is found where?
How many participants does golf attract annually?
Golf had an economic impact of how much money in 2005?
How many PGA golf professionals (men and women) are there in the golf industry?
True or False: The PGA of America is the world’s largest working sports organization?
True or False: The PGA of America is a not-for-ptofit organization?
Spends atleast 50% of the time working on golf operations, business planning, club repair, and more.
Manages the total golf operation of a PGA recognized golf facility.
Manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA recognized golf facility.
How many golf facilities are there and how many jobs do they account for?
16,000 golf facilities, 900,000 jobs
True or False: Completing the PGA PGM program guarantees you a job and success in the golf industry.
How many hours must a PGA professional work minimum per week?
True or False: A PGA professional must keep their game honed even after passing the PAT.
The cornerstone of The PGA is the ability of its members to
play the game well and help others the same.
True or False: It will take approximately 800 hours to complete the PGA PGM program.
What are the rights of an active member of the PGA?
Vote, hold office, attend the PGA annual meeting, and use the PGA’s name, initials, and emblem.
What two pathways lead to PGA membership?
The apprentice program, the PGA PGM university program.
What three things must you do to register as a PGA apprentice?
Pass the PAT, pass the qualifying test, and be eligibly employed at aPGA recognized golf facility.
Where is the PGA education center located?
What are work experience activities designed to do?
True or False: PGA PGM students must attend seminars at the PGA education center in Florida.
Where are PGA PGM seminars conducted? And by Who?
What is the culminating seminar in level 3 called?
What is considered acceptable progress for levels 1,2, and 3?
2 years for level 1 and 2. Level 3 must be completed within 8 years of the level 1 start date.
Golf car fleet management, customer relations.
Turfgrass management, golf operations, merchandising and inventory management.
Food and beverage control, teaching and club fitting.
What are the 3 ways the PGA evaluates progress?
Work experience portfolio, knowledge tests, and The Final Experience.
Who evaluates and approves work experience activities?
How many hours of work experience activities must a student complete?
How many hours is it estimated for a student to complete all levels of the PGM program?
When was the official founding of the PGA of America? Where did it take place?
April 10, 1916. New York City.
When was the first PGA championship held? Where? Trophy name? Purse size?
October 1916, Siwanoy country club in New York, Wanamaker, $2,580.
When did the Ryder cup begin and who is it named after?
What year did other forces across Europe join the British in the Ryder cup?
1937, Bobby Jones, Augusta National Golf Club, Jock Hutchison,Alfred Bourne.
When was the PGA championship first televised?
What tournaments do the PGA of America own and conduct?
The Ryder Cup, the PGA Championship, the Senior PGA Championship, and the Grand Slam of Golf.
True or False: Regulations describe the bylaws.
How many sections is the PGA of America divided into?
How many districts is the PGA of America divided into?
The president, the Vice President, and the secretary.
The 3 officers of the PGA are elected to terms of how many years?
Who makes up the Board of directors?
3 officers, honorary president, 1 player director, 14 district directors, 2 independent directors.
What is the president of the PGA responsible for?
Represents the association among members and the public, presides over meetings.
What is the vice president of the PGA responsible for?
What is the secretary of the PGA responsible for?
What are the board of directors responsible for?
The management of the association, may make regulations with a two-thirds vote.
What is the board of control responsible for? Who are they?
What must a golf course have in order to be recognized as a PGA Recognized Golf Course?
What must a golf range have in order to be considered a PGA Recognized Golf Range?
15 tees, 150 feet of teeing area, and a depth of at least 600 feet.
Who can register a code of ethics complaint?
Who make up the Code of Ethics?
Board of Inquiry, Board of Control, and the PGA Board of Directors.
True or False: Each of the 41 sections has its own Board of Inquiry.
What happens to a PGA member if convicted of a felony of the first degree?
Permanent expulsion from the association.
A career in golf requires expertise linked to the
people, the game, and the business aspects of the golf industry.
What does The Rules of Golf booklet consist of?
50 Definitions, 34 rules, and three appendices.
The ball in play; the player may not substitute another ball.
Any ball; a player may substitute another ball.
Defined terms are determined how?
The 5 W’s of finding and applying the correct rule
To treat like situations alike when determining a rule not in the rule book.
Who adopts the local rules of a golf course?
The local golf course committee.
What year was the first Articles of Golf written in?
When did the USGA and R&A issue a uniform set of rules?
True or False: The rules were substantially reorganized in 1984.
What year and where was the first known golf course established?
What year and where was the first golf course established in America?
When did the USGA and R&A form a unified set of rules?
What are the specifications on a golf ball?
1.62 ounces maximum, 1.68 inch diamater minimum.
True or False: The USGA limited the number of golf clubs allowed in a golf bag at a time to 14.
How often are rules and definitions revised by the USGA and R&A?