PGA Q-Level Test
PGA Professional Golf Management Program launched in what year? - ANS-1994
PGA PGM Program recently revised in what year? - ANS-2018
When did golf first begin its emergence? - ANS-1920s
Golf attracts how many people in the US annually? - ANS-40 million participants
How much money does the US golf economy directly generate yearly? - ANS-Approximately 84
billion of goods and services
The PGA of America - ANS--World's largest working sports organization
-Not-for-Profit
How many male and female PGA Professionals are there? - ANS-almost 29,000
-Owns and operates the golf shop at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility
-supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional services - ANS-Head Golf Professional
-Spends at least 50% working on golf operations, instruction, business planning, club repair, and
more
-Employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility - ANS-Assistant Golf Professional
-Manages the total golf operation
- Supervises the head golf pro - ANS-Director of Golf
- Directs entire golf facility
- golf operations, golf course maintenance, clubhouse administration, and food and beverage
operation - ANS-General Manager
- Manages and supervises the total teaching program
- Employed at a PGA Recognized Golf School or Facility - ANS-Director of Instruction
- Employed at a PGA Reconized Golf Facility, School, or Indoor Facility
, - Golf instructor or Supervisor of Golf Instructors - ANS-Teaching Professional
Common Career Paths - ANS-- Facility Management
- Teaching and player development
Movement from job to job (a direct, upward promotion) - ANS-Career Ladder
Cross-pivots and lateral movements that might lead to more senior positions. (May be a better
way to move up for people who want a wider range of skills and experience) - ANS-Career
Lattice
Approximately how many golf facilities are there? - ANS-15,000
approximately how many jobs in the golf industry? - ANS-900,000
The Rights of PGA Membership - ANS-- Can vote
- Hold Office
- Attend PGA Annual Meeting
- May use the PGA's name, initials, and logo
WHat are the two pathways that lead to PGA Membership? - ANS-1. PGA PGM Program for
PGA Associates
2. PGA Golf Management University Program for PGA Students
WHere are seminars conducted for PGM Students? - ANS-On Campus
PGA PGM Requirements to be elected to PGA Membership? - ANS-- Graduation from
university
- Background Check
- documentation of eligible employment
- PGA Playing Ability Test
- Pass all knowledge tests
Q-Level Requirements for University Students? - ANS-- Hold High School Degree
- Enroll at PGA PGM University Program
- Read and Write in English
- Handicap of 12 or less
- Complete Q-Level Modules
- Pass Qualifying Test
How many years do PGA Students have from level 1 start date to be elected to PGA
Membership? - ANS-8 years
PGA Professional Golf Management Program launched in what year? - ANS-1994
PGA PGM Program recently revised in what year? - ANS-2018
When did golf first begin its emergence? - ANS-1920s
Golf attracts how many people in the US annually? - ANS-40 million participants
How much money does the US golf economy directly generate yearly? - ANS-Approximately 84
billion of goods and services
The PGA of America - ANS--World's largest working sports organization
-Not-for-Profit
How many male and female PGA Professionals are there? - ANS-almost 29,000
-Owns and operates the golf shop at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility
-supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional services - ANS-Head Golf Professional
-Spends at least 50% working on golf operations, instruction, business planning, club repair, and
more
-Employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility - ANS-Assistant Golf Professional
-Manages the total golf operation
- Supervises the head golf pro - ANS-Director of Golf
- Directs entire golf facility
- golf operations, golf course maintenance, clubhouse administration, and food and beverage
operation - ANS-General Manager
- Manages and supervises the total teaching program
- Employed at a PGA Recognized Golf School or Facility - ANS-Director of Instruction
- Employed at a PGA Reconized Golf Facility, School, or Indoor Facility
, - Golf instructor or Supervisor of Golf Instructors - ANS-Teaching Professional
Common Career Paths - ANS-- Facility Management
- Teaching and player development
Movement from job to job (a direct, upward promotion) - ANS-Career Ladder
Cross-pivots and lateral movements that might lead to more senior positions. (May be a better
way to move up for people who want a wider range of skills and experience) - ANS-Career
Lattice
Approximately how many golf facilities are there? - ANS-15,000
approximately how many jobs in the golf industry? - ANS-900,000
The Rights of PGA Membership - ANS-- Can vote
- Hold Office
- Attend PGA Annual Meeting
- May use the PGA's name, initials, and logo
WHat are the two pathways that lead to PGA Membership? - ANS-1. PGA PGM Program for
PGA Associates
2. PGA Golf Management University Program for PGA Students
WHere are seminars conducted for PGM Students? - ANS-On Campus
PGA PGM Requirements to be elected to PGA Membership? - ANS-- Graduation from
university
- Background Check
- documentation of eligible employment
- PGA Playing Ability Test
- Pass all knowledge tests
Q-Level Requirements for University Students? - ANS-- Hold High School Degree
- Enroll at PGA PGM University Program
- Read and Write in English
- Handicap of 12 or less
- Complete Q-Level Modules
- Pass Qualifying Test
How many years do PGA Students have from level 1 start date to be elected to PGA
Membership? - ANS-8 years
