Question 1

Which of the following is a major responsibility of the USGA?&#10;A) Operating national championships&#10;B) Managing players on the tour&#10;C) Signing sponsorship contracts&#10;D) Designing a golf course

Accepted Answer

The USGA (United States Golf Association) is responsible for operating national championships such as the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open, U.S. Senior Open, and U.S. Amateur among others. They also oversee the rules of golf and amateur status globally.

Question 2

A main source of revenue for PGA is which of the following:&#10;A) Membership fees&#10;B) Tournament operation&#10;C) Television contracts&#10;D) Sponsorship

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a part of International Tennis Federation?&#10;A) Asian Tennis Federation&#10;B) Oceania Tennis Federation&#10;C) North America Tennis Federation&#10;D) Confederation Africaine de Tennis

Accepted Answer

There is no such organization as the North America Tennis Federation. The other options are all regional tennis federations that are members of the International Tennis Federation.

Question 4

The largest portion of USTA's operating expenses go toward which of the following?&#10;A) USA team events&#10;B) Membership&#10;C) Player development&#10;D) US Open

Accepted Answer

As the US Open is one of the most prestigious and high-profile events hosted by the USTA, it requires a significant amount of operating expenses in terms of staffing, event logistics, and more. In 2019, the USTA spent $55.7 million on the US Open alone, which accounted for the biggest chunk of their operating expenses.

Question 5

Which nationwide series represents the most popular race in NASCAR?&#10;A) Sprint Cup Series&#10;B) Camping World Truck Series&#10;C) NASCAR K&N Pro Series&#10;D) Whelen All-American Series

Accepted Answer

The Sprint Cup Series is considered the top level of NASCAR racing, which makes it the most popular among fans. It features the biggest stars and the most prestigious events, including the Daytona 500 and the championship series known as the Chase for the Sprint Cup. The other series listed (B, C, and D) are all considered to be lower-level or developmental series.

Question 6

Which of the following individual sports has the smallest purse earnings?&#10;A) PGA TOUR&#10;B) Tennis&#10;C) NASCAR&#10;D) LPGA Tour

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Question 7

Who elects the PGA's national office Board of Directors?&#10;A) Vice President&#10;B) Board members&#10;C) PGA members&#10;D) President

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Question 8

Who is NOT a part of the USTA executive officers?&#10;A) Chief Financial Officer&#10;B) Chief Marketing Officer&#10;C) Chief Administrative Officer&#10;D) Chief International Officer

Accepted Answer

The USTA executive officers are the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. Therefore, the option D, Chief International Officer, is not a part of the USTA executive officers.

Question 9

Which of the following associations is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida?&#10;A) LPGA&#10;B) PGA&#10;C) NASCAR&#10;D) USTA

Accepted Answer

NASCAR is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida. The LPGA is headquartered in Daytona Beach but also has a second headquarters in California. The PGA is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The USTA is headquartered in White Plains, New York.

Question 10

The core values of the Australian Surfing Association include:?&#10;A) Real, progressive, trustworthy, respectful&#10;B) Inclusion, inspiration, innovation&#10;C) Professionalism, safety, diversity, publicity&#10;D) Freedom, passion, athleticism, desire

Accepted Answer

The Australian Surfing Association lists inclusion, inspiration, and innovation as their core values on their official website. None of the other options match this.

Question 11

The PGA TOUR is not a tax-exempt organization

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Question 12

The race car owners and drivers of NASCAR are independent contractors

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Question 13

NASCAR is a privately owned, family-run organization

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Question 14

The Legends Tour is for female professional golfers who are aged 50 and over

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Question 15

NASCAR's new governance and membership structure incorporated a charter system

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Question 16

Name all of the professional golf governing bodies in the United States

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Question 17

What are three main sources of revenue for NASCAR?

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Question 18

Name three types of individual memberships that are available in the USTA

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Question 19

What is the main difference between the PGA and the PGA TOUR?

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Question 20

What are some of the main reasons for declining attendance in NASCAR?

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Deck 13: Professional Individual Sports