A brief history of the PGA
What was the official founding date of the PGA?
April 10, 1916
What is the official name of the organization?
The Professional Golfers' Association of America
Minimum of what length per hole?
Total Yardage? 9 holes and 18 holes
How many acres must they have minimum?
PGA Recognized Golf Range must have a minimum of ____ Tees, _____ feet of teeing area, and a depth of at least ______ feet?
9 holes is the minimum
60 yards
1,000 for 9 holes and 1,500 for 18 holes
14 Acres
15 tees, 150 feet, and 600 feet
Three primary governing bodies, each with specific responsibilities, have significant roles in enforcing of the Code of Ethics. These governing bodies are?
-The Section Board of Inquiry
-The Board of Control
-The PGA Board of Directors.
Who will be attending the Jones Cup on our behalf? (5)
1. Brandon Resnick
2. Chase Mitchell
3. Christian Maddox
4. Brendan Cobb
5. Brayden Miles
When and where was the first PGA Championship held?
October 1916 and Siwanoy Country Club New York
The Board of Directors is the governing body of the PGA and is Compromised of:
Also how many terms and years can an officer be elected?
-The president, VP, and Secretary
-Player Director
-Directors who represent the 14 Districts
-Three Independent Directors
One two-year term
What are the most prevalent classifications are?
5 in manual name at least 3
A-1 Head Golf Pro
A-8 Assistant Golf Pro
A-6 Teaching Pro
A-4 Director of Golf
A-13 General Manger
True or False: Only PGA members can register a Code of Ethics complaint with a PGA Section?
False, any person can
Who won the CJ Cup this weekend?
Rory
Wanamaker donated _____ amount for the purse as well as a famous trophy.
$2,580
What section of the PGA are we all currently in?
Southwest Section
Class F Membership only has one membership right what is it?
Attend the Annual Meeting as an observer
The Code of Ethics denotes that an act cannot be considered Minor Misconduct if it involves theft or loss of property in excess of _______ or if it involves dishonesty, misrepresentation, deceit, embezzlement, or fraud.
$1,000
Where was the CJ Cup and Shriners Open held this Year?
Las Vegas, NV
Our association started with 35 professionals and has now grown to more than ________.
28,000
The association is made up of ____ sections and ____ districts.
41 and 14
What members do not have to meet requirements for Professional Development Program?
A-3, A-5, Life Member-Retired, and Retired Members
The Board of Control hears appeals, which may arise from membership issues such as?
Code of Ethics Violations
• Eligible employment
• Acceptable progress in the PGA PGM Program
• Playing Ability Test (PAT)
• Membership election process
• Professional Development Program
How old was Tiger Woods when he made his first hole in 1?
8 years old
In the historical timeline in the manual what was one world event that allowed our association to assist our country? Also can you name what we donated for double the points?
-help positions for people serving
-Donated ambulances to the Red Cross
-Raised money
-Distributed balls and clubs to military bases
Good luck
Good luck
Who is on the Board of Control?
PGA Secretary
Northeast
Southeast
Midwest
West
When is our next PGMSA Meeting?
November 3rd