PGA PGM 3.0 Qualifying Test There are two predominant ways to organize a resume - ✔chronological format or a functional format. The ______________ resume is one of the most frequently used and widely recognized resume formats. - ✔chronological How is a chronological resume organized? - ✔starting with the most recent position and moving backward, with information presented about the responsibilities of each position. The ______________ focuses on job continuity, career advancement, and accomplishments in work history. - ✔chronological format How is a functional format resume organized? - ✔generally begin by focusing on the applicant's skills, expertise, abilities, qualifications, and accomplishments, usually without focusing on a specific employer. The functional format is useful for specific situations, such as job-hopping, employment gaps, changing careers, older job seekers, or limited experience. A _________________ resume combines the chronological and functional formats. I ✔combination How is a COMBINATION FORMAT format resume organized? - ✔It combines the chronological and functional formats. It showcases the skills, abilities, and expertise desired by the employer at the beginning of the resume, followed by work experience listed in chronological order. What information should be omitted from your resume? - ✔reasons for leaving the previous employer or any salary requirements. These topics are best discussed during the interview or the negotiation phase. What type of paper should resumes be submitted on? - ✔professional paper stock, not on notebook or printer copy paper, when submitting in paper form What size and weight of paper should resume be printed on? - ✔Use 8.5-inch by 11inch bond paper with 20- to 24-pound weight, in either white or ivory. What pages should be numbered on a resume? - ✔Every page should be numbered (except for the first) with the applicant's name placed at the top of each consecutive page.
Who could you use as a reference? - ✔Former supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates. Ideal references are from those who were in a position to formally evaluate the applicant's job performance. Should you ask for permission to use a person's name as a reference? - ✔yes How long should a cover letter be? - ✔Concise and consist of two or three paragraphs on one single-sided page. If wearing a suit to the interview, what are the most acceptable colors? - ✔The most acceptable colors are neutral: black, brown, blue, and gray. When was the PGM program started? - ✔1994 How many full and part time jobs does golf create? - ✔2 million The PGA offers ____________ , personal insurance options, and numerous employment and career-counseling services to members - ✔Golf Retirement Plus™ Are PGM University students required to attend seminars in Florida? - ✔No ___________ are individuals who do not meet Associate eligibility but may proceed through the Qualifying Level and Level 1 only of the PGA Professional Golf Management Program. - ✔Affiliates In order to pass the PAT, players must achieve a 36-hole score within ____ shots of the 18-hole course rating (doubled). - ✔15 _____________ can help provide resources to complete work experience activities and help construct and adjust a plan to maintain acceptable progress while moving through the program. - ✔supervising professional How many golf participants annually in the United States? - ✔40 million How many golfers at green grass facilities annually? - ✔25 million Is the PGA of America the world's largest working sports organization? - ✔Yes How many PGA Professionals are there? - ✔29,000 What does an assistant golf professional do? - ✔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.
What does a general manager do? - ✔Directs the entire golf facility including golf operations, golf course maintenance, clubhouse administration, food and beverage operation, and other recreational activities at the facility. What are the two common career paths? - ✔Ladder and lattice What is a career ladder? - ✔A conceptualization of a linear career path with the movement from job to job—ideally being a direct, upward promotion (for example, from 2nd Assistant Golf Professional to 1st Assistant Golf Professional to Head Golf Professional) Rather than upward movement to a more senior position, a career ____________ consists of a series of cross-pivots and lateral movements that might lead to more senior positions. The following figure provides an example of a career lattice illustrating several potential career paths. - ✔Lattice How many golf facilities are there? - ✔15,000 Approximately how many hours does the pgm program take to complete? - ✔830 two ways that lead to PGA membership - ✔PGA PGM Program for PGA Associates and the PGA Golf Management University Program for PGA Students What is required to register as an associate? - ✔participants must satisfy the PGA Playing Ability Test requirement, pass the Qualifying Test, complete the PGA required background check, and be eligibly employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility. The PGA PGM Program is divided into ______ levels. - ✔Three Level 3 Testing and election to PGA membership must occur within ______ years of the Level 1 start date. - ✔Nine Level 2 must be successfully completed within ______ years of the Level 2 start date. ✔Three _____ months of practical training in the golf industry is required of all PGA Students prior to graduation. - ✔16 In 1842, _________ was recognized as the first golf professional - ✔Allan Robertson When did the PGA championship change from match play to stroke play? - ✔1958 The Tournament Players Division (TPD) eventually spun off from The PGA of America as an independent unit under The PGA umbrella in December ________ - ✔1968
The official founding of The PGA of America was on April 10, ______, at a subsequent meeting in New York City. - ✔1916 Shortly after The PGA's founding, the first PGA Championship was held in October 1916 at the ________ Country Club in New York. W - ✔Siwanoy The first PGA Championship was held in _________ - ✔October 1916 ____________ donated a purse of $2,580 and a trophy that still bears his name today. ✔Wanamaker The Ryder Cup began in - ✔1927 How did the PGA contribute to the war effort? - ✔By donating ambulances to the Red Cross, distributing balls and clubs to military bases, and raising money. In March 1965, the Association moved its headquarters to - ✔Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, In 1968, PGA tournament players formed the - ✔Tournament Players Division, What are the three officers for the PGA? - ✔President, Vice President, and Secretary Who is responsible for membership matters ? - ✔Secretary Who is responsible for financial matters of the PGA? - ✔Vice President How many PGA sections are there? - ✔41 How many districts are there? - ✔14 How long do officers serve on the PGA? - ✔2 years How much are PGA officers paid? - ✔They are volunteers How many times can an officer be elected? - ✔Only one term Who is the manager and administrator of the Association and is selected by the Board of Directors - ✔The CEO Who deals with membership issues? - ✔The Board of Control
What is the minimum amount of holes a PGA Recognized Golf Course? - ✔9 What is the minimum hole length of PGA Recognized Golf Course? - ✔60 yards What is the minimum total yardage for an 9 hole PGA Recognized Golf Course? ✔1000 yards What is the minimum total yardage for an 18 hole PGA Recognized Golf Course? ✔1500 yards What is the minimum acres for a PGA Recognized Golf facility? - ✔14 PGA Recognized Golf Range must have at minimum of ___ tees, - ✔15 PGA Recognized Golf Range must have at least ____ feet of teeing area - ✔150 PGA Recognized Golf Range must have at least ____ feet of depth - ✔600 How many parking spaces must a PGA Recognized Golf Range have? - ✔at least one parking place for each tee The term _______________________. refers to an individual who owns or operates a golf shop or one who supervises and directs the shop and the teaching operation at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility. - ✔Head Golf Professional A-1 - ✔Head Golf Professional A-8 - ✔Assistant Golf Professional A-6 - ✔Teaching Professional A-4 - ✔Director of Golf A-13 - ✔General Manager When was the first Articles of Golf, or set of Rules writen? - ✔1744 When did the USGA and R&A issues a uniform set of Rules? - ✔1952 Where was the first round of golf played? - ✔Brunsfield Links When was the first round of golf playeD? - ✔1450
USGA and the R&A agreed on ball-size restrictions of a ___ ounce weight - ✔1.62 USGA and the R&A agreed on a minimum ball-size of ____ inch diameter - ✔1.68 However, the USGA limited the number of clubs to ___ in 1938. - ✔14 Where is the USGA headquarters? - ✔Far Hills, N.J. The USGA Rules of Golf Committee has eight to ten members who meet _____ a year to review proposed Rules changes. - ✔twice Dress to impress the committee by ________________. - ✔emulating their style of dress The bylaws are the fundamental part of the constitution, they can be changed by the delegates_______ - ✔At the annual meeting The regulations can be changed by _______ throughout the year. - ✔The board of directors The first 5 articles of the PGA Constitution can be changed by the delegates at the ___________ - ✔annual meeting The formula for the PAT target score is? - ✔Course Rating * 2 + 15 Class A members can be suspended for up to how many years? - ✔2 How many active classifications are in the PGA? - ✔24 All appeals made by the board of controls must be made within _____ days of receipt of notice of the decision being appealed. - ✔30 Regulations can be changed by? - ✔The Board of Directors ALL members and apprentices must report new job status to section w/in ____ business days of accepting new position? - ✔10 The Board of Controls job is to... - ✔Handle issues involving members and apprentices National Office is located in? - ✔Palm Beach Gardens, FL What percent of facilities have PGA presence? - ✔78%
The first published rules of were called? - ✔The Articles and Laws in Playing Golf The first rules in the US were posted for what tournament? - ✔John Reid Championship Medal Tournament The USGA was founded where? - ✔New York Who can submit a change to the USGA Rules? - ✔Anyone The first step in making a rules decision? - ✔The form of play Who was the Ryder Cup originally between? - ✔The United States and Great Britain In 1979, other players across _________ joined British golf professionals to take on the Americans in the Ryder Cup. - ✔Europe Both _________ forced the cancellation of PGA Championships. - ✔world wars The PGA and the PGA TOUR are __________ entities but maintain a close working relationship. - ✔separate Where is the PGA merchandise show held? - ✔Orlando, FL The PGA of America owns and conducts several prestigious golf tournaments, including the Ryder Cup, the PGA Championship and the - ✔Senior PGA Championship. In all, The PGA conducts more than ___ tournaments each year. - ✔30 The PGA of America maintains a website (PGA.com) that the ____________ can access - ✔general public Apprentice - ✔the term shall refer to an individual registered in the PGA Professional Golf Management Program During the ________________, apprentices and university students develop and deliver presentations on golf-related topics and participate in a simulated job interview. - ✔Final Experience A ____________ is an instructor led component of the PGA PGM Program consisting of presentations, discussions and simulated activities, and hands on learning applications ✔Seminar Framework for the association, clearly states the associations mission, purpose and bylawas and regulations. - ✔The PGA Constitution
__________ outline the general philosophies, practices, and procedures agreed upon by the Association's members. _______________ are changed by approval of the delegates at the Annual Meeting. - ✔Bylaws ___________ are described by the bylaws; they explain, in greater detail, the meaning and interpretation of each bylaw. They can be changed by the Board of Directors. (Italic type!) - ✔Regulations _______ are typed in regular type - ✔Bylaws _________ are typed in italics - ✔Regulations Article 1 of the constitution is - ✔NAME AND PURPOSE Article 2 of the constitution is - ✔GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 3 of the constitution is - ✔SECTIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION Article 4 of the constitution is - ✔VOTING MEMBERS; DELEGATES Article 5 of the constitution is - ✔MEETINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION To enroll in the apprentice program, you have a high school diploma or equivalency and be ____ years of age. - ✔18 How many experience and educational credits do you need for full membership into the PGA? - ✔36 Who is the chairperson over the board of directors? - ✔The president He represents the Association, he consults and advises the CEO. - ✔The president Authorized Executive Director to sign contracts and other obligations. - ✔The president Takes account for the minutes from Association meetings and calls roll of members to be maintained. - ✔The secretary Responsible for maintenance of all correspondence and documents belonging to the Association. - ✔The secretary District directors are elected by and shall be from the section in the District which has ________ recently been represented by a Director on the BOD - ✔least
________ and Administrator of the Association, Runs day-to-day operations, represents the organization and speaks for the Association. - ✔CEO _________ need 2/3 majority vote at annual meeting to amend. - ✔Amendements ________ is the executive director who is elected by the BOD - ✔the CEO The mission of The PGA of America is to - ✔promote enjoyment and involvement in golf among the general public, as well as to contribute to the sport's growth by providing services to golf Professionals and the industry. __________ of the Association shall include golf professionals and others who qualify for membership in accordance with the Bylaws and Regulations. - ✔Members __________ is the department store owner organized New York group of professional golfers. - ✔Rodman Wannamaker Where was the PGA founded? - ✔New York What was the winning purse of the first PGA Championship? - ✔2580.00 How often is the Ryder Cup played? - ✔every 2 years Who started the Senior PGA Championship? - ✔Bobby Jones PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance located here. - ✔Port St. Lucie, Florida what is the name of the trophy first presented to the winners of competition between American and British golfers. - ✔Ryder Cup Where is the PGA Education Center located? - ✔Port St. Lucie, Florida The PGA Constitution includes? - ✔Bylaws, Regulations, Code of Ethics. The Bylaws and Regulations consist of how many articles? - ✔17 The Bylaws list definitions, requirements and procedures. these are voted on by who? ✔Association members. What document states the minimum age and education requirements to enter the PGA PGM Program. - ✔The PGA Bylaws.
What are some of the things the PGA sections do? - ✔Conducts their own tournaments for PGA members, apprentices and amateur golfers. They also provide educational programs, workshops, seminars and play a role in upholding the PGA Code of Ethics. What is the mission of the PGA? - ✔To promote enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry Sections can be divided into what sub-group? - ✔Chapters The CEO is hired by who? - ✔The Board of Directors of the PGA. What are the requirements of a PGA recognized driving range? - ✔A professional must be available for private and group instruction. Who is an "Approved Tournament Player"? - ✔An exempt player (does not need to qualify each tournament) on the PGA and LPGA tour. Who recognizes Golf Ranges? - ✔The PGA Board of Control How often does a golf Facility that is under construction need to report the progress of the construction to the PGA Section? - ✔Every 6 months What is the Code of Ethics? - ✔A written set of standards, rules, and values designed o promote honest and ethical behavior. What penalities can be given if a member violates the Code of Ethics? - ✔1. He can be fined 2. He can lose some or all of his privileges as a member. 3.He can be suspended or expelled as a member or apprentice in the PGA. Who can register a Code of Ethics complaint? - ✔Any Person can complain to a PGA section with a suspected violation. How many Board of Inquiries? - ✔41 Who hears the appeals from the Board of Inquiry. - ✔The Board of Directors and their decisions are final. What is part of the Explore stage in the Career Planning Process? - ✔exploration often overlaps with evaluation. identifying career options requires thorough exploration in the golf business.
PGA.org/Jobs provides information on industry positions, networking, resume writing, and interviewing? - ✔True How can you utilize the Work Experience Portfolio to write a resume? - ✔can be used to focus resume content and align it to a particular position What part of the resume concisely describes a summary of skills and qualifications gained from work experience as a golf professional? - ✔action statements or "power statements" concisely describe a summary of skills and qualification gained from work experience as a golf professional A resume should begin with listing education first and then work experience. - ✔Falseexperience and then education It is recommended a resume include all relevant golf-specific skills. - ✔true-skills and knowledge included in a resume should be tailored towards a certain position so all relevant golf-specific skills are good What are the key points to remember when using a power statement? - ✔-use short and concise bullet points-begin each point with a power verb-statement should be result based-use stats to quantify-sequence bullets to align "Increased hard good sales by 25% by offering multiple demo days" is an example of a power statement? - ✔True "Brought in more events increasing revenues" is an example of a power statement. ✔False-needs to be more specific Why is it important for the employer to determine the relevant skill sets when hiring? ✔employers often hire for one set of skills, but replace professionals after determining a different set of skills was necessary to succeed in the position What is a quantitative result produced by a Rainmaker? - ✔drives revenue either through new member sales, increased rounds by existing golfers or promoting and serving outside groups Career Consultants provide fee-based services to employers. (T / F) - ✔False What is the appropriate source for providing a member or associate with help in job networking, career counseling, and resume writing? - ✔pga career consultants through pga.org The cover letter should always be directed toward - ✔the person in charge of hiring, if possible.
The cover letter should always include - ✔Return address, email address, and phone number The cover letter should first - ✔stated, known facts about the job The candidate might find it helpful to cite an award or concrete results that illustrate his or her character and the high quality of work he or she is capable of delivering. - ✔True most frequently used resume format - ✔Chronological On time means five to ten minutes early. - ✔True Where can you find the terms of office and the duties of the officers? - ✔The term and specific duties are specified in the Bylaws of the PGA Constitution. Who designates the location of the annual meeting? - ✔The President designates the location and date of the Annual meeting. What is a PGA Recognized Professional Golf Association? - ✔Promotes the game, has tax exempt status, operates from a place of business What is the PGA Golf Management University Program? - ✔Golf management programs conducted at accredited colleges and universities How many years of experience must a PGA member have before he or she can serve as a member of the Section Board of Inquiry? - ✔Must be a member for at least 5 years List the four rights of Active membership of the Association - ✔Right to vote, right to hold office, attend annual meetings, use PGA logo, name. Who sits on the Board of Control? - ✔4 geographic members, the secretary Superintendents can apply for PGA membership, True or False? - ✔True