PGA PGM Qualifying Test Study Guide
questions and answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade
In what year was the PGA PGM program launched?
- correct answer 1994
In the US how many people does Golf attract each year?
- correct answer 40 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
- correct answer $76 billion of goods and services
Golf had a total economic impact of
- correct answer $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?
- correct answer 27,000 men and women contribute to the game and the business of golf
Head Golf Professional
- correct answer 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 answer employed 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 answer Manages 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
- correct answer directs 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
- correct answer Manages and supervises the total
teaching program at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility.
Teaching Professional
- correct answer employed 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
- correct answer 800 Hours
What are two pathways that lead to PGA membership?
- correct answer PGA PGM Apprentice Program and
the PGA Golf Management University Program
questions and answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade
In what year was the PGA PGM program launched?
- correct answer 1994
In the US how many people does Golf attract each year?
- correct answer 40 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
- correct answer $76 billion of goods and services
Golf had a total economic impact of
- correct answer $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?
- correct answer 27,000 men and women contribute to the game and the business of golf
Head Golf Professional
- correct answer 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 answer employed 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 answer Manages 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
- correct answer directs 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
- correct answer Manages and supervises the total
teaching program at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility.
Teaching Professional
- correct answer employed 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
- correct answer 800 Hours
What are two pathways that lead to PGA membership?
- correct answer PGA PGM Apprentice Program and
the PGA Golf Management University Program
