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PGA PGM 3.0 - Intro to the PGA PGM
Program Study Guide.
Acceptable Progress - Answer✔a policy defined and monitored by The PGA of America that
specifies the maximum amount of time a PGA PGM Program participant has to be elected to
PGA membership.
- Level 1: 2 years from level 1 start date
- Level 2: 2 years from level 2 start date
- Level 3: testing and election to PGA membership must occur within 8 years of level 1 start
date
Course Manual - Answer✔the 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.
Eligible Employment - Answer✔A requirement for a PGA Associate in the PGA PGM Program.
Associates must be employed in a PGA-approved employment classification on a full-time bases
at the time of registration and must maintain eligible employment throughout the program.
Eligible employment is not required for PGA Students. However, they must complete required
internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities under the same requirements as an associate.
Internship - Answer✔sixteen months of practical training in the golf industry is required of all
PGA Students prior to graduation. All internships must be completed following the eligible
employment guidelines outlined in The PGA Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations.
Knowledge Tests - Answer✔These objective tests correspond to the information learned in
each course. Knowledge tests consisting of multiple-choice and true/false questions must be
passed before advancing to the next level. the questions are linked directly to the learning
outcomes. PGA Students test at their respective campuses.
Level - Answer✔a grouping of courses, work experiences, and knowledge tests that must be
completed to advance in the program
Level 3 Management Simulation - Answer✔the Level 3 Facility Management Simulation allows
teams to utilize and apply the learning from all of the courses in the PGA PGM Program. Teams
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work together to build a facility-wide approach to enhance facility image, customer retention,
long-term sustainable programs, and overall financial performance. Teams will compete with
each other to present and simulate their approach in this culminating Level 3 experience.
Membership Services - Answer✔The department of The PGA that guides PGA Associates, PGA
Students, and PGA Members throughout their careers - from initial registration in the PGA
Professional Golf Management Program to Life Member classification. The services provided
include registration for Playing Ability Tests, tracking individual employment histories,
monitoring educational qualifications and professional credits, and maintaining accurate
registration for tournaments and correct classifications as defined by the PGA Constitution.
PGA.org - Answer✔the PGA member, PGA Associate, and PGA Student website of the PGA of
America. PGA PGM Program participants are required to login to PGA.org in order to access the
PGA knowledge center and complete the PGA PGM Program
PGA Associate - Answer✔an individual registered in the PGA Professional Golf Management
Program
PGA Education Faculty - Answer✔PGA Members who lead seminars, evaluate work experience
portfolios, and design curriculum for the PGA PGM Program
PGA Golf Management University - Answer✔An institution offering an accredited PGA Golf
Management University Program in conjunction with its regular curriculum
PGA Golf Management University Program - Answer✔a four-and-one-half to five-year
structured educational program designed for aspiring PGA Professionals. The college curriculum
is accredited by The PGA of America and includes extensive classroom studies, internship
experience and player development providing students the opportunity to acquire knowledge
and skills necessary for success in the golf industry
PGA Knowledge Center - Answer✔the online education portal for PGA Education and the PGA
PGM Program. this site is where participants can register, download course materials, monitor
progress, and find pertinent information about the program.
PGA PGM Mentor PRogram - Answer✔program providing PGA Students and PGA Associates the
opportunity to enhance their learning experience by connecting with PGA Education faculty and
PGA Members through phone, email, online networks, and meetings
PGA Professional Golf Management Program - Answer✔the PGA PGM program is an education
and training program for aspiring PGA Professionals
PGA Member - Answer✔an individual who has completed all requirements necessary and been
elected to membership in The PGA of America
PGA Professional - Answer✔PGA Professionals are the gold standard int he game, serving as
leaders throughout the golf industry. they are the recognized experts in growing the game and
business of golf, while ushering in a new generation of golfers. PGA Professionals continuously
acquire and integrate key skills through lifelong learning and training
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PGA PGM 3.0 - Intro to the PGA PGM
Program Study Guide.
Acceptable Progress - Answer✔a policy defined and monitored by The PGA of America that
specifies the maximum amount of time a PGA PGM Program participant has to be elected to
PGA membership.
- Level 1: 2 years from level 1 start date
- Level 2: 2 years from level 2 start date
- Level 3: testing and election to PGA membership must occur within 8 years of level 1 start
date
Course Manual - Answer✔the 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.
Eligible Employment - Answer✔A requirement for a PGA Associate in the PGA PGM Program.
Associates must be employed in a PGA-approved employment classification on a full-time bases
at the time of registration and must maintain eligible employment throughout the program.
Eligible employment is not required for PGA Students. However, they must complete required
internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities under the same requirements as an associate.
Internship - Answer✔sixteen months of practical training in the golf industry is required of all
PGA Students prior to graduation. All internships must be completed following the eligible
employment guidelines outlined in The PGA Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations.
Knowledge Tests - Answer✔These objective tests correspond to the information learned in
each course. Knowledge tests consisting of multiple-choice and true/false questions must be
passed before advancing to the next level. the questions are linked directly to the learning
outcomes. PGA Students test at their respective campuses.
Level - Answer✔a grouping of courses, work experiences, and knowledge tests that must be
completed to advance in the program
Level 3 Management Simulation - Answer✔the Level 3 Facility Management Simulation allows
teams to utilize and apply the learning from all of the courses in the PGA PGM Program. Teams
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work together to build a facility-wide approach to enhance facility image, customer retention,
long-term sustainable programs, and overall financial performance. Teams will compete with
each other to present and simulate their approach in this culminating Level 3 experience.
Membership Services - Answer✔The department of The PGA that guides PGA Associates, PGA
Students, and PGA Members throughout their careers - from initial registration in the PGA
Professional Golf Management Program to Life Member classification. The services provided
include registration for Playing Ability Tests, tracking individual employment histories,
monitoring educational qualifications and professional credits, and maintaining accurate
registration for tournaments and correct classifications as defined by the PGA Constitution.
PGA.org - Answer✔the PGA member, PGA Associate, and PGA Student website of the PGA of
America. PGA PGM Program participants are required to login to PGA.org in order to access the
PGA knowledge center and complete the PGA PGM Program
PGA Associate - Answer✔an individual registered in the PGA Professional Golf Management
Program
PGA Education Faculty - Answer✔PGA Members who lead seminars, evaluate work experience
portfolios, and design curriculum for the PGA PGM Program
PGA Golf Management University - Answer✔An institution offering an accredited PGA Golf
Management University Program in conjunction with its regular curriculum
PGA Golf Management University Program - Answer✔a four-and-one-half to five-year
structured educational program designed for aspiring PGA Professionals. The college curriculum
is accredited by The PGA of America and includes extensive classroom studies, internship
experience and player development providing students the opportunity to acquire knowledge
and skills necessary for success in the golf industry
PGA Knowledge Center - Answer✔the online education portal for PGA Education and the PGA
PGM Program. this site is where participants can register, download course materials, monitor
progress, and find pertinent information about the program.
PGA PGM Mentor PRogram - Answer✔program providing PGA Students and PGA Associates the
opportunity to enhance their learning experience by connecting with PGA Education faculty and
PGA Members through phone, email, online networks, and meetings
PGA Professional Golf Management Program - Answer✔the PGA PGM program is an education
and training program for aspiring PGA Professionals
PGA Member - Answer✔an individual who has completed all requirements necessary and been
elected to membership in The PGA of America
PGA Professional - Answer✔PGA Professionals are the gold standard int he game, serving as
leaders throughout the golf industry. they are the recognized experts in growing the game and
business of golf, while ushering in a new generation of golfers. PGA Professionals continuously
acquire and integrate key skills through lifelong learning and training
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