PGA LEVEL 3 ADVANCED TEACHING AND
COACHING ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉What percentage of teachers believe that video is a valuable tool?
Answer: 76%
◉What would be most beneficial in helping a teacher determine the
starting point for on-course instruction with one of her experienced
students? Answer: Develop missing skills, 'fill in the blanks'
◉When working with a less experienced player on the course, what
lesson content would be most appropriate? Answer: Course
etiquette or rules scenarios
◉What is used to determine the most appropriate starting point for
on-course lessons? Answer: Skill level of the student
◉What would be the most common reason people play golf?
Answer: Enjoyment
, ◉When working with an advanced player on the course, what lesson
content would be most appropriate? Answer: Strategy, course
management
◉What is the most common reason to use video for on-course
lessons? Answer: Documenting pre-swing errors and pre-shot
routines
◉Where should a player play the ball when approaching a shot from
an uphill lie? Answer: Middle of the stance
◉What is the likely effect on impact when the ball lies above the
feet? Answer: Chunked shot
◉What is a common occurrence with a shot on an uphill lie?
Answer: Pulled shot, comes up short of target
◉What is a common occurrence with a shot on a downhill lie?
Answer: Pushed shot, often chunked
◉Where should the ball be positioned when playing from a downhill
lie? Answer: Slightly back of middle of the stance
COACHING ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉What percentage of teachers believe that video is a valuable tool?
Answer: 76%
◉What would be most beneficial in helping a teacher determine the
starting point for on-course instruction with one of her experienced
students? Answer: Develop missing skills, 'fill in the blanks'
◉When working with a less experienced player on the course, what
lesson content would be most appropriate? Answer: Course
etiquette or rules scenarios
◉What is used to determine the most appropriate starting point for
on-course lessons? Answer: Skill level of the student
◉What would be the most common reason people play golf?
Answer: Enjoyment
, ◉When working with an advanced player on the course, what lesson
content would be most appropriate? Answer: Strategy, course
management
◉What is the most common reason to use video for on-course
lessons? Answer: Documenting pre-swing errors and pre-shot
routines
◉Where should a player play the ball when approaching a shot from
an uphill lie? Answer: Middle of the stance
◉What is the likely effect on impact when the ball lies above the
feet? Answer: Chunked shot
◉What is a common occurrence with a shot on an uphill lie?
Answer: Pulled shot, comes up short of target
◉What is a common occurrence with a shot on a downhill lie?
Answer: Pushed shot, often chunked
◉Where should the ball be positioned when playing from a downhill
lie? Answer: Slightly back of middle of the stance
