PGA Pre Qualifying | 192 Questions with 100%
Correct Answers
When was the PGA Professional Golf Management Program (PGA PGM) launched? Correct
Answer: 1994. Revised in 2010.
What does the PGM program emphasize an expertise in? Correct Answer: The people, the
game, and the business
Approximately how many people play the game at green-grass facilities? How many people
participate in the game through media? Correct Answer: 25 million players v. 10 to 15 million
spectators
How much did the U.S. golf economy directly generate in 2005 in goods and services? Correct
Answer: $76 Billion
What was the total economic impact of the golf industry in 2005? Correct Answer: $195 Billion
accounting for approximately 2 million full or part time jobs with person wage income of $61
Billion
Is the PGA of America the world's largest working sports organization? Correct Answer: Yes it
is
What kind of business is the PGA of America classified as? Correct Answer: A non-for-profit
What is the definition of a Head Pro according to the PGA of America? Correct Answer: A
person who either owns and operates a golf shot at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility or
supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional services at the facility.
What is the definition of a Assistant Golf Pro according to the PGA of America? Correct
Answer: A person who is 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.
What is the definition of a Director of Golf according to the PGA of America? Correct Answer:
A person who 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.
What is the definition of a General Manager according to the PGA of America? Correct Answer:
A person who 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.
, What is the definition of a Director of Instruction according to the PGA of America? Correct
Answer: A person who manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA recognized
Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility.
What is the definition of a Teaching Professional according to the PGA of America? Correct
Answer: A person who is 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 instruction.
What are the 4 V's to highlight and demonstrate value to your operation? Correct Answer: 1) Be
visible 2) Be valuable 3) Be vigilant 4) Be vibrant
What are the 3 strategies of Golf 2.0? Correct Answer: 1) Retain/Stregthen the Course 2)
Engage "Lapsed" golfers 3) Drive new players
What are the 8 basic principles to stay on top in business? Correct Answer: 1) A bias for action
2) Staying close to the customer 3) Fostering autonomy and entrepreneurial efforts 4)
Productivity through people 5) Big picture focus 6) Stick to the Knitting 7) Simple form, lean
staff 8) Simultaneous loose and tight properties
What is the cornerstone of the PGA? Correct Answer: The ability of its members to play the
game well and help others do the same.
Approximately how many hours does it take the average Apprentice to complete the entire PGM
curriculum? Correct Answer: About 800 hours, in addition to regular work hours.
What are the rights of PGA membership? Correct Answer: Active members can vote, hold
office, attend the PGA Annual Meeting, and use the PGA's name, initials, and emblem.
What additional benefits does the PGA offer its members? Correct Answer: Retirement plans,
insurance, financial assistance for education, and numerous employment and career-counseling
services.
What are the two pathways that lead to PGA membership? Correct Answer: PGA PGM
Apprentice Program and the PGA Golf Management University Program.
What must be done in order to Register as a PGA Apprentice? Correct Answer: Participants
must satisfy the PGA Playing Ability Test requirement, pass the Qualifying Test, and be eligibly
employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility.
What are knowledge tests at each level in the PGM program comprised of? Correct Answer:
Multiple choice and true/false questions, administered through a network of national testing
centers.
Correct Answers
When was the PGA Professional Golf Management Program (PGA PGM) launched? Correct
Answer: 1994. Revised in 2010.
What does the PGM program emphasize an expertise in? Correct Answer: The people, the
game, and the business
Approximately how many people play the game at green-grass facilities? How many people
participate in the game through media? Correct Answer: 25 million players v. 10 to 15 million
spectators
How much did the U.S. golf economy directly generate in 2005 in goods and services? Correct
Answer: $76 Billion
What was the total economic impact of the golf industry in 2005? Correct Answer: $195 Billion
accounting for approximately 2 million full or part time jobs with person wage income of $61
Billion
Is the PGA of America the world's largest working sports organization? Correct Answer: Yes it
is
What kind of business is the PGA of America classified as? Correct Answer: A non-for-profit
What is the definition of a Head Pro according to the PGA of America? Correct Answer: A
person who either owns and operates a golf shot at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility or
supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional services at the facility.
What is the definition of a Assistant Golf Pro according to the PGA of America? Correct
Answer: A person who is 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.
What is the definition of a Director of Golf according to the PGA of America? Correct Answer:
A person who 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.
What is the definition of a General Manager according to the PGA of America? Correct Answer:
A person who 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.
, What is the definition of a Director of Instruction according to the PGA of America? Correct
Answer: A person who manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA recognized
Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility.
What is the definition of a Teaching Professional according to the PGA of America? Correct
Answer: A person who is 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 instruction.
What are the 4 V's to highlight and demonstrate value to your operation? Correct Answer: 1) Be
visible 2) Be valuable 3) Be vigilant 4) Be vibrant
What are the 3 strategies of Golf 2.0? Correct Answer: 1) Retain/Stregthen the Course 2)
Engage "Lapsed" golfers 3) Drive new players
What are the 8 basic principles to stay on top in business? Correct Answer: 1) A bias for action
2) Staying close to the customer 3) Fostering autonomy and entrepreneurial efforts 4)
Productivity through people 5) Big picture focus 6) Stick to the Knitting 7) Simple form, lean
staff 8) Simultaneous loose and tight properties
What is the cornerstone of the PGA? Correct Answer: The ability of its members to play the
game well and help others do the same.
Approximately how many hours does it take the average Apprentice to complete the entire PGM
curriculum? Correct Answer: About 800 hours, in addition to regular work hours.
What are the rights of PGA membership? Correct Answer: Active members can vote, hold
office, attend the PGA Annual Meeting, and use the PGA's name, initials, and emblem.
What additional benefits does the PGA offer its members? Correct Answer: Retirement plans,
insurance, financial assistance for education, and numerous employment and career-counseling
services.
What are the two pathways that lead to PGA membership? Correct Answer: PGA PGM
Apprentice Program and the PGA Golf Management University Program.
What must be done in order to Register as a PGA Apprentice? Correct Answer: Participants
must satisfy the PGA Playing Ability Test requirement, pass the Qualifying Test, and be eligibly
employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility.
What are knowledge tests at each level in the PGM program comprised of? Correct Answer:
Multiple choice and true/false questions, administered through a network of national testing
centers.
