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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
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.
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
