Penn State PGA PGM Qualifying Level
Test/Final Exam
What is a job descriptor that best corresponds to the Head Golf Professional's
responsibilities?correct answersEither owns and operates the golf shop at a PGA
Recognized Golf Facility or supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional
services at the facility
True or False: The job responsibilities of an Assistant Golf Professional include
managing the total golf operation of a PGA Recognized Golf Facilitycorrect
answersFALSE
What are the job responsibilities of a Director of Instruction?correct answersManages
and Supervises the total teaching program
What is the job descriptor that best describes the responsibilities of a General
manager?correct answersDirects the entire golf facility including golf operations, golf
course maintenance, clubhouse administration., and Food & Beverage
Which of the following describes the job responsibilities of a Director of Golf?correct
answersManages and supervises the total golf operation
True or False: A Teaching Professional is employed as either a golf instructor or
supervisor of golf instructors at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, Golf School or Indoor
Facility.correct answersTRUE
True or False: The ability to manage detailed procedures and operations is one of the
attributes employers are looking for in golf professionals today.correct answersTRUE
What are skills and abilities golf facilities are looking for in a well-rounded professional?
correct answersAbility to write and speak clearly, budgeting, ability to grow revenues
and control expenditures, an understanding or relevant computer technology.
Current challenges PGA Members face working in the golf industry?correct
answersWork more that 40 hours/week, work on days when others often enjoy
recreational activities, must continue their professional education by taking courses and
attending seminars.
True or False: One benefit of a career as a golf professional is normal work
environments and schedules provide sufficient time to play and practice.correct
answersFALSE
, What are the requirements for PGA Students to be eligible for election to the PGA
Membership?correct answersGraduation from the University, Complete all PGA PGM
Program Requirements, Complete a Background Check, Documentation of Eligible
employment.
True or False: Completing a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities is a
requirements of students enrolled in an accredited PGA Golf Management University
Program.correct answersTRUE
True or False: PGA Students must satisfy the PGA PAT requirement to enroll in the
Qualifying Level at a PGA Golf Management University.correct answersFALSE
True or False: The purpose of the Work Experience Portfolio is to apply what you have
learned in the courses to on-the-job situations and tasks.correct answersTRUE
True of False: Work Experience Activities can be accomplished concurrently as part of a
students courses on campus as well as during internships.correct answersTRUE
True of False: Work Experience activities can be accomplished concurrently as part of
normal work or internship responsibilities.correct answersTRUE
True or False: Associates and PGM Students should demonstrate critical thinking,
creativity and problem-solving skills when completing work experience activities.correct
answersTRUE
Who is responsible for identifying the events necessary for completing the work
experience activities?correct answersYou, the PGA Student and University Facilty
What is the purpose of the Level 3 Management Simulation?correct answersApply what
you have learned from all the courses in the PGA PGM Program
True or False: In order to pass the PGA of America's Playing Ability Test (PAT), players
must achieve a 36-hole score within 15 shots of the 18-hole course rating
(doubled).correct answersTRUE
True or False: Individuals have eight (8) years from their Level 1 start date to be elected
to PGA Membership.correct answersTRUE
According to the Career Enhancement Manual, what is good advice for preparing a
resume?correct answers- Main Responsibilities should be described with action verbs
- Be specific and keep job requirements in mind
- Avoid using I, me, my, and myself
- The resume should represent a truthful, accurate portrayal of your ability and
experience.
Test/Final Exam
What is a job descriptor that best corresponds to the Head Golf Professional's
responsibilities?correct answersEither owns and operates the golf shop at a PGA
Recognized Golf Facility or supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional
services at the facility
True or False: The job responsibilities of an Assistant Golf Professional include
managing the total golf operation of a PGA Recognized Golf Facilitycorrect
answersFALSE
What are the job responsibilities of a Director of Instruction?correct answersManages
and Supervises the total teaching program
What is the job descriptor that best describes the responsibilities of a General
manager?correct answersDirects the entire golf facility including golf operations, golf
course maintenance, clubhouse administration., and Food & Beverage
Which of the following describes the job responsibilities of a Director of Golf?correct
answersManages and supervises the total golf operation
True or False: A Teaching Professional is employed as either a golf instructor or
supervisor of golf instructors at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, Golf School or Indoor
Facility.correct answersTRUE
True or False: The ability to manage detailed procedures and operations is one of the
attributes employers are looking for in golf professionals today.correct answersTRUE
What are skills and abilities golf facilities are looking for in a well-rounded professional?
correct answersAbility to write and speak clearly, budgeting, ability to grow revenues
and control expenditures, an understanding or relevant computer technology.
Current challenges PGA Members face working in the golf industry?correct
answersWork more that 40 hours/week, work on days when others often enjoy
recreational activities, must continue their professional education by taking courses and
attending seminars.
True or False: One benefit of a career as a golf professional is normal work
environments and schedules provide sufficient time to play and practice.correct
answersFALSE
, What are the requirements for PGA Students to be eligible for election to the PGA
Membership?correct answersGraduation from the University, Complete all PGA PGM
Program Requirements, Complete a Background Check, Documentation of Eligible
employment.
True or False: Completing a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities is a
requirements of students enrolled in an accredited PGA Golf Management University
Program.correct answersTRUE
True or False: PGA Students must satisfy the PGA PAT requirement to enroll in the
Qualifying Level at a PGA Golf Management University.correct answersFALSE
True or False: The purpose of the Work Experience Portfolio is to apply what you have
learned in the courses to on-the-job situations and tasks.correct answersTRUE
True of False: Work Experience Activities can be accomplished concurrently as part of a
students courses on campus as well as during internships.correct answersTRUE
True of False: Work Experience activities can be accomplished concurrently as part of
normal work or internship responsibilities.correct answersTRUE
True or False: Associates and PGM Students should demonstrate critical thinking,
creativity and problem-solving skills when completing work experience activities.correct
answersTRUE
Who is responsible for identifying the events necessary for completing the work
experience activities?correct answersYou, the PGA Student and University Facilty
What is the purpose of the Level 3 Management Simulation?correct answersApply what
you have learned from all the courses in the PGA PGM Program
True or False: In order to pass the PGA of America's Playing Ability Test (PAT), players
must achieve a 36-hole score within 15 shots of the 18-hole course rating
(doubled).correct answersTRUE
True or False: Individuals have eight (8) years from their Level 1 start date to be elected
to PGA Membership.correct answersTRUE
According to the Career Enhancement Manual, what is good advice for preparing a
resume?correct answers- Main Responsibilities should be described with action verbs
- Be specific and keep job requirements in mind
- Avoid using I, me, my, and myself
- The resume should represent a truthful, accurate portrayal of your ability and
experience.
