PGA PGM Qualifying Test Study Guide Questions and Answers Fully Solved Graded A+
In what year was the PGA PGM program launched? - Answers1994
In the US how many people does Golf attract each year? - Answers40 Million participants
25 Million Play the Game
10-15 Million participate through the media or Tournament spectating
In 2005 the U.S. golf economy directly generated - Answers$76 billion of goods and services
Golf had a total economic impact of - Answers$195 billion, accounting for approximately 2
million full- or part-time jobs and personal wage income of $61 billion
How many PGA Professionals are key players in the golf industry? - Answers27,000 men and
women contribute to the game and the business of golf
Head Golf Professional - AnswersOwns 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 - 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 - AnswersManages the total golf operation of a PGA Recognized
Golf Facility, including the golf shop, golf range, golf car operations (if applicable), and the
supervision of the head golf professional.
General Manager - 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.
Director of Instruction - AnswersManages and supervises the total
teaching program at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility.
Teaching Professional - 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.
It will take the average apprentice approximately ___
hours to complete the PGA PGM Program - Answers800 Hours
What are two pathways that lead to PGA membership? - AnswersPGA PGM Apprentice Program
and
the PGA Golf Management University Program
T/F The University Program students are considered apprentices? - AnswersFalse.
Students are not considered apprentices because they are not required
to be eligibly employed as they complete their course work. They are required to
complete a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities
Qualifying Level Requirements - AnswersHold a high school degree or equivalent
• Be a U.S. Citizen or resident alien, or be enrolled in a PGA Golf Management University
Program
• Be able to read English
• Complete the Qualifying Level courses
• Pass the Qualifying Test
• Satisfy the PGA Playing Ability Test Requirement
• Be eligibly employed in the golf industry (apprentice path)
• Register as a PGA apprentice (apprentice path)
Qualifying Level Courses - AnswersIntroduction to the PGA Professional Golf Management
Program
• PGA History and Constitution
• The Rules of Golf
Eligible Employment - AnswersAspiring professionals following the apprentice path to
membership must be employed in a
PGA-approved job classification in the golf industry.
Acceptable Progress - AnswersLevel 1 must be successfully completed within two years of the
In what year was the PGA PGM program launched? - Answers1994
In the US how many people does Golf attract each year? - Answers40 Million participants
25 Million Play the Game
10-15 Million participate through the media or Tournament spectating
In 2005 the U.S. golf economy directly generated - Answers$76 billion of goods and services
Golf had a total economic impact of - Answers$195 billion, accounting for approximately 2
million full- or part-time jobs and personal wage income of $61 billion
How many PGA Professionals are key players in the golf industry? - Answers27,000 men and
women contribute to the game and the business of golf
Head Golf Professional - AnswersOwns 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 - 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 - AnswersManages the total golf operation of a PGA Recognized
Golf Facility, including the golf shop, golf range, golf car operations (if applicable), and the
supervision of the head golf professional.
General Manager - 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.
Director of Instruction - AnswersManages and supervises the total
teaching program at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility.
Teaching Professional - 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.
It will take the average apprentice approximately ___
hours to complete the PGA PGM Program - Answers800 Hours
What are two pathways that lead to PGA membership? - AnswersPGA PGM Apprentice Program
and
the PGA Golf Management University Program
T/F The University Program students are considered apprentices? - AnswersFalse.
Students are not considered apprentices because they are not required
to be eligibly employed as they complete their course work. They are required to
complete a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities
Qualifying Level Requirements - AnswersHold a high school degree or equivalent
• Be a U.S. Citizen or resident alien, or be enrolled in a PGA Golf Management University
Program
• Be able to read English
• Complete the Qualifying Level courses
• Pass the Qualifying Test
• Satisfy the PGA Playing Ability Test Requirement
• Be eligibly employed in the golf industry (apprentice path)
• Register as a PGA apprentice (apprentice path)
Qualifying Level Courses - AnswersIntroduction to the PGA Professional Golf Management
Program
• PGA History and Constitution
• The Rules of Golf
Eligible Employment - AnswersAspiring professionals following the apprentice path to
membership must be employed in a
PGA-approved job classification in the golf industry.
Acceptable Progress - AnswersLevel 1 must be successfully completed within two years of the
