PGA of America created Ans- April 10th, 1916
When and where did Wanamaker gather prominent professionals for a luncheon to discuss forming a
national organization? Ans- January 17, 1916. MARTINIQUE HOTEL IN NEW YORK.
1st PGA Championship Ans- October 1916 at Siwanoy CC in NY. Wanamaker donated ...
When and where did Wanamaker gather prominent professionals for a luncheon to discuss forming a
national organization? Ans- January 17, 1916. MARTINIQUE HOTEL IN NEW YORK.
1st PGA Championship Ans- October 1916 at Siwanoy CC in NY. Wanamaker donated a $2,580 purse and
trophy
Ryder Cup Ans- 1927. Samuel Ryder
1st Sr. PGA Championship? Where? Who started it? Name of trophy? Ans- 1937. Augusta National.
Bobby Jones. Alfred Bourne
WHO WON THE 1ST PGA CHAMPIONSHIP? Ans- Jim Barnes
What was the objective of the PGA founders? Ans- To grow and elevate the game of golf and the
standards of the profession. They also embody a sincere desire to make the game accessible to all those
who want to play
How often is the Ryder Cup played? Ans- Every 2 years
How did the PGA support the war effort? Ans- The PGA supported the war effort by purchasing two
ambulances for the American Red Cross, distributing clubs and balls to military bases, and raising more
than $25,000
When was the PGA Championship broadcast live for the first time on TV and radio? Ans- 1958
, When did the Association moved its headquarters to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida? Ans- 1965
When was the Tournament players division formed? Ans- 1968
When was the Tournament players division renamed to the PGA Tour? Ans- 1975
When was the first PGA Club National Championship? Ans- 1968
When did The PGA dedicate 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? Ans- 1981
When did 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? Ans- 1999
What are some of the prestigious golf tournaments the PGA of America owns and conducts? Ans- Ryder
Cup, PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship and the Grand Slam of Golf
The Constitution consists of how many articles? What are they? Ans- I: Name and Purpose
II: Membership
III: Organization
IV: Meetings
V: PGA Tour
Bylaws & Regulations have how many articles? Ans- 17
The mission of the PGA Ans- 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
Who are the 3 officers of the PGA? Ans- PRESIDENT, VP, SECRETARY
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