Pgm Qualifying Practice Test QA (Graded A)

How many credits are needed to become a PGA member? 36 What year was the PGA PGM program launched? 1994 00:10 01:17 PGA PGM primary information is found where? The PGA Knowledge Center How many participants does golf attract annually? 40 million. 25 million play the game. The other 15 million participate through major media, spectatorship, and by purchasing golf related goods. Golf had an economic impact of how much money in 2005? $195 billion How many PGA golf professionals (men and women) are there in the golf industry? 27,000 True or False: The PGA of America is the world's largest working sports organization? True True or False: The PGA of America is a not-for-ptofit organization? True Head Golf Professional Owns and operates a golf shop at a PGA recognized golf facility, and provides instructional services at the facility. Assistant Golf Professional Spends atleast 50% of the time working on golf operations, business planning, club repair, and more. Director of Golf Manages the total golf operation of a PGA recognized golf facility. General Manager Directs entire golf facility including golf operation, golf course maintenance, club house administration, food and beverage, other recreational activites. 00:02 01:17 Director of Instruction Manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA recognized golf facility. Teaching Professional Employed at PGA recognized golf facility, PGA recognized golf school, or at a PGA recognized indoor facility as a golf instructor. How many golf facilities are there and how many jobs do they account for? 16,000 golf facilities, 900,000 jobs True or False: Completing the PGA PGM program guarantees you a job and success in the golf industry. False How many hours must a PGA professional work minimum per week? 50 hours True or False: A PGA professional must keep their game honed even after passing the PAT. True The cornerstone of The PGA is the ability of its members to play the game well and help others the same. True or False: It will take approximately 800 hours to complete the PGA PGM program. True What are the rights of an active member of the PGA? Vote, hold office, attend the PGA annual meeting, and use the PGA's name, initials, and emblem. What two pathways lead to PGA membership? The apprentice program, the PGA PGM university program. True or False: Aspiring professionals in both the apprentice program and PGM program must pass the PAT, study the same PGA PGM coursework, complete work experience activities (WEA'S), and meet employment or internship reuirements. True