PGA LEVEL 3 ADVANCED TEACHING AND
COACHING EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉What adjustments should a player make when hitting a shot from
a flier lie? Answer: Take less club, steepen swing, open face
◉What wind condition magnifies errors in ball flight? Answer:
Against or into the wind
◉Which playing condition would hide a student's ball flight errors?
Answer: Following wind
◉How is a 1/64" undersized grip created? Answer: Using a larger
core grip than usual for the butt size
◉What is an acceptable practice when a shaft has re-useable old
buildup tape already on it? Answer: If it will produce the desired
grip size
◉What is the standard size of a men's grip? Answer: .900
, ◉How is the shaft butt size determined? Answer: Measuring along
the final step of the butt
◉What grip material can be used to create an undersized grip?
Answer: All rubber and most dual durometer
◉What is the most common means of removing old build-up tape
from the shaft? Answer: Peeling off by hand
◉How is the core size of a replacement grip determined? Answer:
Locating on the inside lip
◉What is the benefit of properly matched shafts? Answer: Allows
the clubhead to return to impact consistently
◉What will be the result of replacing a grip with one that is heavier
than the original? Answer: Reduced or lighter swingweight
◉What will be the result of replacing a grip with one that is lighter
than the original? Answer: Increased or heavier swingweight
◉How does the total weight of a golf club affect a player? Answer:
Balance and tempo necessary for efficient ball striking
COACHING EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉What adjustments should a player make when hitting a shot from
a flier lie? Answer: Take less club, steepen swing, open face
◉What wind condition magnifies errors in ball flight? Answer:
Against or into the wind
◉Which playing condition would hide a student's ball flight errors?
Answer: Following wind
◉How is a 1/64" undersized grip created? Answer: Using a larger
core grip than usual for the butt size
◉What is an acceptable practice when a shaft has re-useable old
buildup tape already on it? Answer: If it will produce the desired
grip size
◉What is the standard size of a men's grip? Answer: .900
, ◉How is the shaft butt size determined? Answer: Measuring along
the final step of the butt
◉What grip material can be used to create an undersized grip?
Answer: All rubber and most dual durometer
◉What is the most common means of removing old build-up tape
from the shaft? Answer: Peeling off by hand
◉How is the core size of a replacement grip determined? Answer:
Locating on the inside lip
◉What is the benefit of properly matched shafts? Answer: Allows
the clubhead to return to impact consistently
◉What will be the result of replacing a grip with one that is heavier
than the original? Answer: Reduced or lighter swingweight
◉What will be the result of replacing a grip with one that is lighter
than the original? Answer: Increased or heavier swingweight
◉How does the total weight of a golf club affect a player? Answer:
Balance and tempo necessary for efficient ball striking
