PGA LEVEL 3 ADVANCED TEACHING AND
COACHING 2026 FINAL REVIEW EXAM
◉ What should be included in the post-shot routine following a good
shot? Answer: Positive self-talk
◉ What is the recommended immediate post-shot means for
controlling one's emotions following a poor shot? Answer: Stay
rational, accept the shot.
◉ What do pre- and post-shot routines provide? Answer: Meaningful
way to play your best
◉ What pre-shot routine problem could cause a poor shot outcome?
Answer: Not committing 100% to the swing.
◉ What must one learn in order to gain the benefits of the
progressive muscle relaxation technique? Answer: To detect
undesirable tension in the body
◉ How should players use the post-shot routine to achieve complete
focus on the process of playing the game? Answer: Identify the
causes of poorly executed shots
,◉ Why is it important to have students with similar skill and fitness
levels, motivation and experience for group instruction? Answer:
Instruction will address more students needs , more likely to benefit.
◉ What type of player is best served by individual lessons? Answer:
Advanced player
◉ What is a group lesson advantage? Answer: Team Cohesion,
increased learning and spirit
◉ What is the recommended practice regarding writing out a
complete lesson plan before beginning golf instruction? Answer:
Make a mental map of instructional journey with student
◉ What is the correct planning assumption behind a skill
development sequence for individual lessons? Answer: Sequence
info, skills with well developed plan
◉ How should teachers respond to lessons that are getting off track?
Answer: Clear vision of lesson purpose, back to goal
◉ Why should one have contingency plans? Answer: In case lesson
goes in a different direction
, ◉ What should be included in long-term player development
planning? Answer: Written programs, purpose and goals, key skills,
knowledge
◉ What is the purpose of golf instruction from the standpoint of
long-term lesson planning? Answer: To improve performance
◉ What is the difference between a lesson plan and a long-term
developmental plan? Answer: Long term = multiple lessons
◉ How does the PGA define the elite player for purposes of
developing a long-term player development plan? Answer: High
school or college teams , highly competitive, competitive at a high
level. Junior tournaments. Near or below scratch handicap.
◉ What are the guidelines that define both the purpose and the
activities of a junior golf development program? Answer: Safety, fun,
and proper mechanics
◉ What is one misconception regarding who is best qualified to
teach people with a disability or injury to play golf? Answer:
Teaching must come from someone who has expertise outside golf
◉ What is often challenged when teaching a player with a disability
or injury? Answer: Pre-conceived notions
COACHING 2026 FINAL REVIEW EXAM
◉ What should be included in the post-shot routine following a good
shot? Answer: Positive self-talk
◉ What is the recommended immediate post-shot means for
controlling one's emotions following a poor shot? Answer: Stay
rational, accept the shot.
◉ What do pre- and post-shot routines provide? Answer: Meaningful
way to play your best
◉ What pre-shot routine problem could cause a poor shot outcome?
Answer: Not committing 100% to the swing.
◉ What must one learn in order to gain the benefits of the
progressive muscle relaxation technique? Answer: To detect
undesirable tension in the body
◉ How should players use the post-shot routine to achieve complete
focus on the process of playing the game? Answer: Identify the
causes of poorly executed shots
,◉ Why is it important to have students with similar skill and fitness
levels, motivation and experience for group instruction? Answer:
Instruction will address more students needs , more likely to benefit.
◉ What type of player is best served by individual lessons? Answer:
Advanced player
◉ What is a group lesson advantage? Answer: Team Cohesion,
increased learning and spirit
◉ What is the recommended practice regarding writing out a
complete lesson plan before beginning golf instruction? Answer:
Make a mental map of instructional journey with student
◉ What is the correct planning assumption behind a skill
development sequence for individual lessons? Answer: Sequence
info, skills with well developed plan
◉ How should teachers respond to lessons that are getting off track?
Answer: Clear vision of lesson purpose, back to goal
◉ Why should one have contingency plans? Answer: In case lesson
goes in a different direction
, ◉ What should be included in long-term player development
planning? Answer: Written programs, purpose and goals, key skills,
knowledge
◉ What is the purpose of golf instruction from the standpoint of
long-term lesson planning? Answer: To improve performance
◉ What is the difference between a lesson plan and a long-term
developmental plan? Answer: Long term = multiple lessons
◉ How does the PGA define the elite player for purposes of
developing a long-term player development plan? Answer: High
school or college teams , highly competitive, competitive at a high
level. Junior tournaments. Near or below scratch handicap.
◉ What are the guidelines that define both the purpose and the
activities of a junior golf development program? Answer: Safety, fun,
and proper mechanics
◉ What is one misconception regarding who is best qualified to
teach people with a disability or injury to play golf? Answer:
Teaching must come from someone who has expertise outside golf
◉ What is often challenged when teaching a player with a disability
or injury? Answer: Pre-conceived notions
