PGA PGM Qualifying Test Study Guide
In what year was the PGA PGM program launched? - ✔✔ correct answer 1994
In the US how many people does Golf attract each year? - ✔✔ correct answer 40 Million participants
25 Million Play the Game
10-15 Million participate through the media or Tournament spectating
In 2005 the U.S. golf economy directly generated - ✔✔ correct answer $76 billion of goods and services
Golf had a total economic impact of - ✔✔ correct answer $195 billion, accounting for approximately 2
million full- or part-time jobs and personal wage income of $61 billion
How many PGA Professionals are key players in the golf industry? - ✔✔ correct answer 27,000 men and
women contribute to the game and the business of golf
Head Golf Professional - ✔✔ correct answer Owns and operates a golf shop at
a PGA Recognized Golf Facility or supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional
services at the facility.
Assistant Golf Professional - ✔✔ correct answer 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.
Director of Golf - ✔✔ correct answer 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.
General Manager - ✔✔ correct answer 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.
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Director of Instruction - ✔✔ correct answer Manages and supervises the total
teaching program at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility.
Teaching Professional - ✔✔ correct answer 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 instructors.
It will take the average apprentice approximately ___
hours to complete the PGA PGM Program - ✔✔ correct answer 800 Hours
What are two pathways that lead to PGA membership? - ✔✔ correct answer PGA PGM Apprentice
Program and
the PGA Golf Management University Program
T/F The University Program students are considered apprentices? - ✔✔ correct answer False.
Students are not considered apprentices because they are not required
to be eligibly employed as they complete their course work. They are required to
complete a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities
Qualifying Level Requirements - ✔✔ correct answer Hold a high school degree or equivalent
• Be a U.S. Citizen or resident alien, or be enrolled in a PGA Golf Management University
Program
• Be able to read English
• Complete the Qualifying Level courses
• Pass the Qualifying Test
• Satisfy the PGA Playing Ability Test Requirement
• Be eligibly employed in the golf industry (apprentice path)
• Register as a PGA apprentice (apprentice path)
In what year was the PGA PGM program launched? - ✔✔ correct answer 1994
In the US how many people does Golf attract each year? - ✔✔ correct answer 40 Million participants
25 Million Play the Game
10-15 Million participate through the media or Tournament spectating
In 2005 the U.S. golf economy directly generated - ✔✔ correct answer $76 billion of goods and services
Golf had a total economic impact of - ✔✔ correct answer $195 billion, accounting for approximately 2
million full- or part-time jobs and personal wage income of $61 billion
How many PGA Professionals are key players in the golf industry? - ✔✔ correct answer 27,000 men and
women contribute to the game and the business of golf
Head Golf Professional - ✔✔ correct answer Owns and operates a golf shop at
a PGA Recognized Golf Facility or supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional
services at the facility.
Assistant Golf Professional - ✔✔ correct answer 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.
Director of Golf - ✔✔ correct answer 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.
General Manager - ✔✔ correct answer 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.
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Director of Instruction - ✔✔ correct answer Manages and supervises the total
teaching program at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility.
Teaching Professional - ✔✔ correct answer 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 instructors.
It will take the average apprentice approximately ___
hours to complete the PGA PGM Program - ✔✔ correct answer 800 Hours
What are two pathways that lead to PGA membership? - ✔✔ correct answer PGA PGM Apprentice
Program and
the PGA Golf Management University Program
T/F The University Program students are considered apprentices? - ✔✔ correct answer False.
Students are not considered apprentices because they are not required
to be eligibly employed as they complete their course work. They are required to
complete a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities
Qualifying Level Requirements - ✔✔ correct answer Hold a high school degree or equivalent
• Be a U.S. Citizen or resident alien, or be enrolled in a PGA Golf Management University
Program
• Be able to read English
• Complete the Qualifying Level courses
• Pass the Qualifying Test
• Satisfy the PGA Playing Ability Test Requirement
• Be eligibly employed in the golf industry (apprentice path)
• Register as a PGA apprentice (apprentice path)
