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What is a job descriptor that best corresponds to the Head Golf Professional's responsibilities? - ✔✔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 True or False: The job responsibilities of an Assistant Golf Professional include managing the total golf operation of a PGA Recognized Golf Facility - ✔✔FALSE What are the job responsibilities of a Director of Instruction? - ✔✔Manages and Supervises the total teaching program What is the job descriptor that best describes the responsibilities of a General manager? - ✔✔Directs the entire golf facility including golf operations, golf course maintenance, clubhouse administration., and Food & Beverage Which of the following describes the job responsibilities of a Director of Golf? - ✔✔Manages and supervises the total golf operation True or False: A Teaching Professional is employed as either a golf instructor or supervisor of golf instructors at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, Golf School or Indoor Facility. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: The ability to manage detailed procedures and operations is one of the attributes employers are looking for in golf professionals today. - ✔✔TRUE What are skills and abilities golf facilities are looking for in a well-rounded professional? - ✔✔Ability to write and speak clearly, budgeting, ability to grow revenues and control expenditures, an understanding or relevant computer technology.
Current challenges PGA Members face working in the golf industry? - ✔✔Work more that 40 hours/week, work on days when others often enjoy recreational activities, must continue their professional education by taking courses and attending seminars. True or False: One benefit of a career as a golf professional is normal work environments and schedules provide sufficient time to play and practice. - ✔✔FALSE What are the requirements for PGA Students to be eligible for election to the PGA Membership? - ✔✔Graduation from the University, Complete all PGA PGM Program Requirements, Complete a Background Check, Documentation of Eligible employment. True or False: Completing a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities is a requirements of students enrolled in an accredited PGA Golf Management University Program. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: PGA Students must satisfy the PGA PAT requirement to enroll in the Qualifying Level at a PGA Golf Management University. - ✔✔FALSE True or False: The purpose of the Work Experience Portfolio is to apply what you have learned in the courses to on-the-job situations and tasks. - ✔✔TRUE True of False: Work Experience Activities can be accomplished concurrently as part of a students courses on campus as well as during internships. - ✔✔TRUE True of False: Work Experience activities can be accomplished concurrently as part of normal work or internship responsibilities. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: Associates and PGM Students should demonstrate critical thinking, creativity and problem- solving skills when completing work experience activities. - ✔✔TRUE Who is responsible for identifying the events necessary for completing the work experience activities? - ✔✔You, the PGA Student and University Facilty
What must an applicant be able to evaluate in order to determine if the position is compatible? - ✔✔What a particular facility requires and evaluate their own skills to see if the job is a good fit. Which type of resume emphasizes skills and accomplishments? - ✔✔Functional Format Resume True or False: Resumes should include professional seminars a golf professional has recently completed. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: The results of a self-evaluations should match the knowledge and skills required in an available position at a golf facility? - ✔✔TRUE True or False: It is an ethical practice to write your own letter of reference and have the reference person review, edit and sign it. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: An effective resume should include a list of references - ✔✔TRUE What is another name for a skill-based resume? - ✔✔Functional Format Resume What key element of a resume outlines areas of competencies and accomplishments? - ✔✔Experience True or False: The purpose of a resume is to give the employer good reasons to hire the applicant. - ✔✔TRUE What determines the skill sets employers seek when they are looking to fill a position? - ✔✔The position available and the type of facility What type of resume focuses on job continuity? - ✔✔Chronological Format Resume How often should self-evaluation takes place? - ✔✔Continual basis as skills and knowledge grow
True or False: Cover letters need to contain clear and positive statements for each specific job application. - ✔✔TRUE What should be highlighted in an effective cover letter? - ✔✔Clear connection between the knowledge, skills and abilities the applicant can offer True or False: If a cover letter includes acceptance of a position, it might be interpreted by the prospective employer as desperate. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: Citing an award in a cover letter could demonstrates character? - ✔✔TRUE Where is the PGA Career Fitness Manual located? - ✔✔PGA.org What is the appropriate length of a cover letter? - ✔✔1 single-sided page What year was the PGA of America founded? - ✔✔ 1916 True or False: Helping deserving members find employment was adopted as an Association objective following WWII. - ✔✔FALSE, it was in 1916 What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the PGA Championship? - ✔✔Wanamaker Where and when was the first PGA Championship held - ✔✔1916 at Siwanoy Country Club in New York True or False: The PGA Tour is a division of the PGA of America. - ✔✔FALSE, they are separate entities True or False: The PGA Tour is the name of the organization that operates a number of professional tournaments for the PGA of America. - ✔✔FALSE
True or False: Section charters may be rescinded at any time by 2/3 vote of the Board of Directors. - ✔✔TRUE True of False: "Regulations" explain the meanings and interpretations of the Bylaws of the Constitution. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: PGA Members in good standing are afforded (provided) professional liability insurance. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: The Board of Directors may propose amendments to the Bylaws between Annual Meetings. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: A Player Director administers the Playing Ability Test (PAT). - ✔✔FALSE True or False: The President of the PGA of America can be re-elected to a second term. - ✔✔FALSE True or False: The President of the PGA serves as a Chairperson of the Board of Directors. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: Annual meeting Delegates have the authority to remove any individual from office. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: The 3 Officers (President, Vice President, and Secretary) are members of the Board of Directors. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: The Board of Directors has sole responsibility for interpreting the Bylaws. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: The Board of Control is responsible for modifying Regulations. - ✔✔FALSE
Directors who represent each of the Associations 14 Districts server on the PGA Board of Directors. How are the Directors selected? - ✔✔- Elected at a general membership meeting of the electing Section
- Elected by the Board of Directors of the electing Section True or False: The Board of Control shall have the power to establish educational, benevolent, relief, welfare, retirement, and other funds to accomplish the mission and objectives of the Association. - ✔✔FALSE True or False: PGA Section elect their own District Director. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: The PGA TOUR Tournament Policy Board elects the Independent Directors. - ✔✔FALSE True or False: The term of office for the Player Director is three years - ✔✔FALSE: 1 year is the term True or False: The Section Presidents are responsible for the day to day operations of the Association. - ✔✔FALSE True or False: The Delegates at the Annual Meeting can change the Bylaws - ✔✔TRUE Who performs the Secretary's duties in the Secretary's absense? - ✔✔Any District Director may be appointed by the presiding officer Who performs the President's duties in the President's absence? - ✔✔Vice President Who performs the Vice President's duties in the Vice President's absence? - ✔✔Secretary Who presides over meetings of the National Board of Directors? - ✔✔President Who presides over meetings of the Board of Control? - ✔✔Secretary
True or False: Having at least 9 holes is a requirement of a PGA Recognized Golf Course. - ✔✔TRUE What are the required minimums for a PGA Recognized Golf Course? - ✔✔- 1,000 yards for 9 holes
- 1,500 yards for 18 holes
- 60 yards per hole
- 14 acres in total True or False: The Board of Control is responsible for recognizing a golf facility under construction. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: A range must have at least one parking space for each tee to qualify as a PGA Recognized Golf Range. - ✔✔TRUE What is the minimum number of tees a facility must have to qualify as a PGA Recognized Golf Range? - ✔✔ 15 True or False: The PGA will recognize new golf facilities while they are still under construction. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: A sporting goods store with a golf department similar in size and inventory to a stand alone golf shop qualifies to be a PGA Recognized Retail Facility - ✔✔TRUE Who supervises both the golf shop and teaching at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility? - ✔✔Head Golf Professional True or False: An Assistant Golf Professional refers to someone who is primarily employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility and spends at least 25% of their time working in any combination of club repair, merchandising, handicapping, inventory or tournament operations. - ✔✔FALSE: Spends at least 50% of their time True or False: An Associate is an individual registered in the PGA Professional Golf Management Program. - ✔✔TRUE
True or False: The PGA Board of Directors recognizes PGA Golf Management University Program at (name of University) which is a golf management University program conducted at an accredited College or University. - ✔✔TRUE Who is classified under the term, "Approved Tournament Player." - ✔✔An exempt PGA, LPGA, Senior, or Developmental Tour player. True or False: The term "PGA Recognized Professional Golf Association" refers to an international association of golf professionals. - ✔✔TRUE: recognized by the Board of Directors True or False: One option for individuals desiring to register for the PGA Professional Golf Management Program is to first attempt the PAT at least once and shoot one 18 hole score equal to or less than one- half the PAT target score plus 5 strokes. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: PGA Students must pass the PAT to meet the requirements to graduate with the PGA Golf Management designation. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: Eligible employment in an active classification is a requirement for election to PGA Membership. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: Payment of annual Association Dues and fees is one requirement for remaining a registered PGA Associate. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: An Assistant Golf Professional employed part time at a PGA Recognized Facility is eligible for registration in the PGA Professional Golf Management Program. - ✔✔FALSE: Must be employed full time True or False: PGA Students can be elected to PGA Membership under the A-24 classification. - ✔✔FALSE: Students cannot be elected to membership before graduation, must graduate first.
True or False: A Golf Course Superintendent can be eligible for active membership in the PGA of America.
- ✔✔TRUE: A-23 classification True or False: PGA Members can be reclassified as "F" if they do not meet the requirements of the Professional Development Program. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: The Board of Control reviews appeals regarding reclassification of PGA Members. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: PGA Sections may require PGA Members to submit their payroll record in order to determine proper classification. - ✔✔TRUE How many Active membership classifications are there in the Association? - ✔✔24 classifications True or False: PGA Members who are employed in positions of management, development, operations, ownership and/or finance are in classified as an A-9. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: PGA Members who are expelled from membership directly by the Board of Directors for Code of Ethics violation may appeal such action to the Board of Control. - ✔✔FALSE True or False: Suspended members lose their right to keep their PGA Life and Liability Insurance until the suspension is lifted. - ✔✔FALSE True or False: A violation of the "Rules of Professional Conduct" may be considered cause for discipline. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: Permanent expulsion from membership in the PGA is a possible consequence of ANY Code of Ethics violation. - ✔✔FALSE True or False: The Constitution specifically states PGA Students are bound by the Code of Ethics - ✔✔TRUE
What area of the Constitution covers unlawful acts by a PGA Member? - ✔✔Appendix B: Code of Ethics A Code of Ethics violation could result in which of the following disciplinary actions? - ✔✔- Admonishment
- Minor Misconduct
- Probation
- Reprimand
- Suspension
- Permanent Expulsion
- Restitution
- Disciplinary Resignation True or False: Decisions made by the Association Board of Control on Code of Ethics violations may be appealed to the Board of Directors. - ✔✔TRUE If a PGA Member is suspended for a Code of This Violation, after what period of time will he be considered expelled? - ✔✔2 years What happens to a PGA Member who is more than two months delinquent on a PGA Credit Union loan and has not made acceptable arrangements with the credit union? - ✔✔Automatically Suspended True or False: Rule 7 through 19 identify the player's options in different situations encountered with playing the game. - ✔✔TRUE How are the Rules presented in the USGA's The Rules of Golf book? - ✔✔Arranged in accordance with how the game is played True or False: In the same situation, the difference between the words "a ball" and "the ball" can result in a different ruling. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: The Referee decides questions of fact and applies the Rules. - ✔✔TRUE
True or False: A Caddie standing directly behind the hole is a breach of player conduct. - ✔✔FALSE: Not a breach of player conduct. True or False: It is a violation of rule 13 to repair a player's ball mark before putting - ✔✔FALSE True or False: The Committee may disqualify a player for serious misconduct. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: A serious breach of player conduct during tournament play is an automatic disqualification. - ✔✔FALSE: The committee may disqualify, it is not automatic True or False: Written Rules were established for the game of golf because controversy and disputes were frequent. Rules were unpublished and varied between clubs. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: The "Rules Chairman" position was created to settle issues not clearly addressed by the written rules. - ✔✔TRUE True or False: The first Rules Committee was appointed in 1897 by the R&A to interpret the Rules of Golf.
- ✔✔TRUE Which organization is considered the leading authority on the Rules of Golf for most of the world? - ✔✔R&A Where does the USGA forward worthy suggestions for a proposed Rules change? - ✔✔USGA Rules Committee Who generally develops and adopts Local Rules for a facility? - ✔✔The host facility Rules Committee True or False: The Rules of Golf may only be changed by agreement between the USGA and the R&A - ✔✔TRUE How often can The Rules of Golf be changed? - ✔✔Every 4 years
