Introduction to PGA PGM
PGA PGM - correct answersProfessional Golfers Association - Professional Golf
Management
40 million - correct answersGolf attracts how many participants in the United States
annually?
$84 billion - correct answersU.S. golf economy directly generates
approximately_______
$190 billion, 2 million full/part time jobs - correct answerseconomic impact of
_____________, and _____________ and personal wage income of approximately $60
billion
PGA of America - correct answersIs the worlds largest working sports organization. It is
a not for profit organization that promotes the game of golf as it continues to enhance
the standard of the profession through education and member participation in industry
initiatives.
29,000 - correct answersNearly ____________ male and female PGA professionals are
key players in the golf industry through their contributions to the game and the business
of golf.
Head Golf Professional - correct answersEither owns and operates a golf shop at a
PGA Recognized Golf Facility or supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional
services at the facility.
Assistant Golf Professional - correct answersemployed 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.
Director of Golf - correct answersDirects the total golf operation of a PGA recognized
golf facility; including the pro shop, golf range, golf car operations and supervision of the
Head Professional
Director of Instruction - correct answersmanages and supervises the total teaching
program at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility.
General Manager - correct answersdirects the entire golf facility including golf
operations, golf course maintenance, club house administration, food and beverage
operation, and other recreational activities at the facility
Teaching professional - correct answersemployed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, a
PGA Recognized Golf School, or a PGA Recognized Indoor Facility as either a golf
instructor or supervisor of golf instructors.
Acceptable progress - correct answersLevel 1: 2 years max
Level 2: 2 years max
Level 3: Within 8 years of Level 1 start date
Course Manual - correct answersThe initial component of a course that provides an
overview of the course organization and learning outcomes for each course. It also
discusses materials, resources, reading assignments and test preparation guidelines.
PGA PGM - correct answersProfessional Golfers Association - Professional Golf
Management
40 million - correct answersGolf attracts how many participants in the United States
annually?
$84 billion - correct answersU.S. golf economy directly generates
approximately_______
$190 billion, 2 million full/part time jobs - correct answerseconomic impact of
_____________, and _____________ and personal wage income of approximately $60
billion
PGA of America - correct answersIs the worlds largest working sports organization. It is
a not for profit organization that promotes the game of golf as it continues to enhance
the standard of the profession through education and member participation in industry
initiatives.
29,000 - correct answersNearly ____________ male and female PGA professionals are
key players in the golf industry through their contributions to the game and the business
of golf.
Head Golf Professional - correct answersEither owns and operates a golf shop at a
PGA Recognized Golf Facility or supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional
services at the facility.
Assistant Golf Professional - correct answersemployed 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.
Director of Golf - correct answersDirects the total golf operation of a PGA recognized
golf facility; including the pro shop, golf range, golf car operations and supervision of the
Head Professional
Director of Instruction - correct answersmanages and supervises the total teaching
program at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility.
General Manager - correct answersdirects the entire golf facility including golf
operations, golf course maintenance, club house administration, food and beverage
operation, and other recreational activities at the facility
Teaching professional - correct answersemployed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, a
PGA Recognized Golf School, or a PGA Recognized Indoor Facility as either a golf
instructor or supervisor of golf instructors.
Acceptable progress - correct answersLevel 1: 2 years max
Level 2: 2 years max
Level 3: Within 8 years of Level 1 start date
Course Manual - correct answersThe initial component of a course that provides an
overview of the course organization and learning outcomes for each course. It also
discusses materials, resources, reading assignments and test preparation guidelines.
