Pgm Qualifying Practice Test Questions with Answers
(100% Correct Answers)
How many credits are needed to become a PGA member?— Answer:
36
What year was the PGA PGM program launched?— Answer: 1994
PGA PGM primary information is found where?— Answer: The PGA
Knowledge Center
How many participants does golf attract annually?— Answer: 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?— Answer:
$195 billion
How many PGA golf professionals (men and women) are there in the
golf industry?— Answer: 27,000
True or False: The PGA of America is the world's largest working
sports organization?— Answer: True
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True or False: The PGA of America is a not-for-ptofit organization?—
Answer: True
Head Golf Professional— Answer: Owns and operates a golf shop at a
PGA recognized golf facility, and provides instructional services at the
facility.
Assistant Golf Professional— Answer: Spends atleast 50% of the time
working on golf operations, business planning, club repair, and more.
Director of Golf— Answer: Manages the total golf operation of a PGA
recognized golf facility.
General Manager— Answer: Directs entire golf facility including golf
operation, golf course maintenance, club house administration, food
and beverage, other recreational activites.
Director of Instruction— Answer: Manages and supervises the total
teaching program at a PGA recognized golf facility.
Teaching Professional— Answer: Employed at PGA recognized golf
facility, PGA recognized golf school, or at a PGA recognized indoor
facility as a golf instructor.
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