PGA Level 2 Golf Operations. All Revision Questions and Correct Answers (Already
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Golf facilities can vary a great deal in their operations beyond the game of golf itself - ANSWER-
some may have an aquatics program, a full-service food and beverage operation, a health and
fitness club, or any number of other features depending on the facility type, customer base, and
level of service
the golf operation is - ANSWER- a nucleus around which the facility's other business areas
coalesce
In the process of creating a business plan for a golf facility - ANSWER- the more philosophical
and strategic aspects of how the facility operates should be spelled out carefully
resources - ANSWER- material or physical, financial, human, and time-based—to run the
operation with the projected level of service
Staffing - ANSWER- the people who operate the business.
Staff roles are further clarified - ANSWER- job descriptions and training
Systems - ANSWER- performance standards, technologies, and policies and procedures, which
provide staff with rules and protocols for conducting business
Policies and procedures serve - ANSWER- as support systems for the organization and form
the guidelines for the practical, day-to-day enactment of the facility's business plan.
The four types of resources: - ANSWER- • Material or physical resources
• Financial resources
,• Human resources
• Time-based resources
the quality and scope of physical resources must be - ANSWER- sufficient to support the
facility's business plan, and be in alignment with its financial and human resources.
Financial resources - ANSWER- include the facility's own capital reserves and outside sources
of investment and credit that may be needed to build, improve, or repair physical infrastructure, as
well as to purchase major pieces of equipment
Allowing adequate time is also important - ANSWER- when it comes to planning, whether it
is a long-range
business forecast for the business plan
Culture could be defined as - ANSWER- the overall interpersonal atmosphere of a facility, or
the direct manifestation of a facility's vision, mission, and values in its services, the employees'
actions and attitudes, as well as the facility's design and structure.
Culture - ANSWER- inextricably tied as it is to the facility's mission, values, and business
objectives, is supported by having policies, procedures, and routines that bring about positive
results at the various "moments of truth" in a customer's interaction with the facility
A facility's culture should not be a static, unchanging thing - ANSWER- this can, in fact, be a
fatal flaw in an industry that changes each year with new technologies, trends, and consumer
expectations.
A culture of improvement is one in which - ANSWER- people within the facility are open to
discussion and
input regarding every aspect of the facility's operations, which can translate into a positive change
for the facility overall
, An organization chart is a fundamental tool - ANSWER- for clarifying staff roles and the
reporting relationships of team members
Some golf operations unite staff and elevate expectations by - ANSWER- using high-
performance profiles to define what it takes for individuals at a facility to meet the highest
expectations of customers and management
HIGH-PERFORMANCE PROFILE FOR STAFF - ANSWER- This kind of internal
communication is also useful in that it fosters positive behaviors regardless of the business area in
which an employee is involved
Ongoing training for the golf operation's staff - ANSWER- also serves as a major motivator for
individual performance
One of the challenges of training is determining the right mix of formal training - ANSWER-
such as internal or external seminars, and informal training, such as on-the-job training
In order to determine the right mix of formal and informal training - ANSWER- • Determine
training needs
• Provide training opportunities
• Develop training tools.
Other assessments to consider in determining training needs - ANSWER- include customer
surveys, past performance reviews, and feedback from facility staff not directly involved in the
golf operation.
Here are a few areas in which training is required: - ANSWER- • Customer relations skills and
specific, facility-based engagement routines
• Managing play (tee times, play registration and check-in, starting, ensuring pace-of-play)
• Computer skills related to the point-of-sale system in the golf shop, tee time reservation
systems, Web management systems, spreadsheet programs, and other applicable software
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Golf facilities can vary a great deal in their operations beyond the game of golf itself - ANSWER-
some may have an aquatics program, a full-service food and beverage operation, a health and
fitness club, or any number of other features depending on the facility type, customer base, and
level of service
the golf operation is - ANSWER- a nucleus around which the facility's other business areas
coalesce
In the process of creating a business plan for a golf facility - ANSWER- the more philosophical
and strategic aspects of how the facility operates should be spelled out carefully
resources - ANSWER- material or physical, financial, human, and time-based—to run the
operation with the projected level of service
Staffing - ANSWER- the people who operate the business.
Staff roles are further clarified - ANSWER- job descriptions and training
Systems - ANSWER- performance standards, technologies, and policies and procedures, which
provide staff with rules and protocols for conducting business
Policies and procedures serve - ANSWER- as support systems for the organization and form
the guidelines for the practical, day-to-day enactment of the facility's business plan.
The four types of resources: - ANSWER- • Material or physical resources
• Financial resources
,• Human resources
• Time-based resources
the quality and scope of physical resources must be - ANSWER- sufficient to support the
facility's business plan, and be in alignment with its financial and human resources.
Financial resources - ANSWER- include the facility's own capital reserves and outside sources
of investment and credit that may be needed to build, improve, or repair physical infrastructure, as
well as to purchase major pieces of equipment
Allowing adequate time is also important - ANSWER- when it comes to planning, whether it
is a long-range
business forecast for the business plan
Culture could be defined as - ANSWER- the overall interpersonal atmosphere of a facility, or
the direct manifestation of a facility's vision, mission, and values in its services, the employees'
actions and attitudes, as well as the facility's design and structure.
Culture - ANSWER- inextricably tied as it is to the facility's mission, values, and business
objectives, is supported by having policies, procedures, and routines that bring about positive
results at the various "moments of truth" in a customer's interaction with the facility
A facility's culture should not be a static, unchanging thing - ANSWER- this can, in fact, be a
fatal flaw in an industry that changes each year with new technologies, trends, and consumer
expectations.
A culture of improvement is one in which - ANSWER- people within the facility are open to
discussion and
input regarding every aspect of the facility's operations, which can translate into a positive change
for the facility overall
, An organization chart is a fundamental tool - ANSWER- for clarifying staff roles and the
reporting relationships of team members
Some golf operations unite staff and elevate expectations by - ANSWER- using high-
performance profiles to define what it takes for individuals at a facility to meet the highest
expectations of customers and management
HIGH-PERFORMANCE PROFILE FOR STAFF - ANSWER- This kind of internal
communication is also useful in that it fosters positive behaviors regardless of the business area in
which an employee is involved
Ongoing training for the golf operation's staff - ANSWER- also serves as a major motivator for
individual performance
One of the challenges of training is determining the right mix of formal training - ANSWER-
such as internal or external seminars, and informal training, such as on-the-job training
In order to determine the right mix of formal and informal training - ANSWER- • Determine
training needs
• Provide training opportunities
• Develop training tools.
Other assessments to consider in determining training needs - ANSWER- include customer
surveys, past performance reviews, and feedback from facility staff not directly involved in the
golf operation.
Here are a few areas in which training is required: - ANSWER- • Customer relations skills and
specific, facility-based engagement routines
• Managing play (tee times, play registration and check-in, starting, ensuring pace-of-play)
• Computer skills related to the point-of-sale system in the golf shop, tee time reservation
systems, Web management systems, spreadsheet programs, and other applicable software
