PGM QUALIFYING PRACTICE TEST EXAM –ACTUAL EXAM-LATEST UPDATE
2025-COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED AND VERIFIED
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How many credits are needed to become a PGA member? - 36
What year was the PGA PGM program launched? - 1994
PGA PGM primary information is found where? - The PGA Knowledge Center
How many participants does golf attract annually? - 40 million. 25 million play the game. The
other 15 million participate through major media, spectatorship, and by purchasing golf related
goods.
Golf had an economic impact of how much money in 2005? - $195 billion
How many PGA golf professionals (men and women) are there in the golf industry? - 27,000
True or False: The PGA of America is the world's largest working sports organization? - True
True or False: The PGA of America is a not-for-ptofit organization? - True
Head Golf Professional - Owns and operates a golf shop at a PGA recognized golf facility, and
provides instructional services at the facility.
Assistant Golf Professional - Spends atleast 50% of the time working on golf operations,
business planning, club repair, and more.
Director of Golf - Manages the total golf operation of a PGA recognized golf facility.
,General Manager - Directs entire golf facility including golf operation, golf course maintenance,
club house administration, food and beverage, other recreational activites.
Director of Instruction - Manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA recognized
golf facility.
Teaching Professional - Employed at PGA recognized golf facility, PGA recognized golf school,
or at a PGA recognized indoor facility as a golf instructor.
How many golf facilities are there and how many jobs do they account for? - 16,000 golf
facilities, 900,000 jobs
True or False: Completing the PGA PGM program guarantees you a job and success in the golf
industry. - False
How many hours must a PGA professional work minimum per week? - 50 hours
True or False: A PGA professional must keep their game honed even after passing the PAT. -
True
The cornerstone of The PGA is the ability of its members to - play the game well and help others
the same.
True or False: It will take approximately 800 hours to complete the PGA PGM program. - True
What are the rights of an active member of the PGA? - Vote, hold office, attend the PGA annual
meeting, and use the PGA's name, initials, and emblem.
What two pathways lead to PGA membership? - The apprentice program, the PGA PGM
university program.
, True or False: Aspiring professionals in both the apprentice program and PGM program must
pass the PAT, study the same PGA PGM coursework, complete work experience activities
(WEA'S), and meet employment or internship reuirements. - True
What three things must you do to register as a PGA apprentice? - Pass the PAT, pass the
qualifying test, and be eligibly employed at aPGA recognized golf facility.
Where is the PGA education center located? - Port St. Lucie, Florida
What are work experience activities designed to do? - They are designed to have apprentices and
students apply course lessons to on-the-job situations and tasks.
True or False: PGA PGM students must attend seminars at the PGA education center in Florida.
- False
Where are PGA PGM seminars conducted? And by Who? - On campus, PGA PGM faculty.
True or False: In order to pass the PAT, the individual must achieve a 36-hole score within 15
shots of the course rating. - True
What is the culminating seminar in level 3 called? - The Final Experience
What is considered acceptable progress for levels 1,2, and 3? - 2 years for level 1 and 2. Level 3
must be completed within 8 years of the level 1 start date.
How many years does a PGA PGM student have to complete all requirements in order to become
a PGA member? - 8 years
Level 1 courses - Golf car fleet management, customer relations.
2025-COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS | RATED 100% CORRECT!! GUARANTEED PASS!! ALREADY GRADED
A+
How many credits are needed to become a PGA member? - 36
What year was the PGA PGM program launched? - 1994
PGA PGM primary information is found where? - The PGA Knowledge Center
How many participants does golf attract annually? - 40 million. 25 million play the game. The
other 15 million participate through major media, spectatorship, and by purchasing golf related
goods.
Golf had an economic impact of how much money in 2005? - $195 billion
How many PGA golf professionals (men and women) are there in the golf industry? - 27,000
True or False: The PGA of America is the world's largest working sports organization? - True
True or False: The PGA of America is a not-for-ptofit organization? - True
Head Golf Professional - Owns and operates a golf shop at a PGA recognized golf facility, and
provides instructional services at the facility.
Assistant Golf Professional - Spends atleast 50% of the time working on golf operations,
business planning, club repair, and more.
Director of Golf - Manages the total golf operation of a PGA recognized golf facility.
,General Manager - Directs entire golf facility including golf operation, golf course maintenance,
club house administration, food and beverage, other recreational activites.
Director of Instruction - Manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA recognized
golf facility.
Teaching Professional - Employed at PGA recognized golf facility, PGA recognized golf school,
or at a PGA recognized indoor facility as a golf instructor.
How many golf facilities are there and how many jobs do they account for? - 16,000 golf
facilities, 900,000 jobs
True or False: Completing the PGA PGM program guarantees you a job and success in the golf
industry. - False
How many hours must a PGA professional work minimum per week? - 50 hours
True or False: A PGA professional must keep their game honed even after passing the PAT. -
True
The cornerstone of The PGA is the ability of its members to - play the game well and help others
the same.
True or False: It will take approximately 800 hours to complete the PGA PGM program. - True
What are the rights of an active member of the PGA? - Vote, hold office, attend the PGA annual
meeting, and use the PGA's name, initials, and emblem.
What two pathways lead to PGA membership? - The apprentice program, the PGA PGM
university program.
, True or False: Aspiring professionals in both the apprentice program and PGM program must
pass the PAT, study the same PGA PGM coursework, complete work experience activities
(WEA'S), and meet employment or internship reuirements. - True
What three things must you do to register as a PGA apprentice? - Pass the PAT, pass the
qualifying test, and be eligibly employed at aPGA recognized golf facility.
Where is the PGA education center located? - Port St. Lucie, Florida
What are work experience activities designed to do? - They are designed to have apprentices and
students apply course lessons to on-the-job situations and tasks.
True or False: PGA PGM students must attend seminars at the PGA education center in Florida.
- False
Where are PGA PGM seminars conducted? And by Who? - On campus, PGA PGM faculty.
True or False: In order to pass the PAT, the individual must achieve a 36-hole score within 15
shots of the course rating. - True
What is the culminating seminar in level 3 called? - The Final Experience
What is considered acceptable progress for levels 1,2, and 3? - 2 years for level 1 and 2. Level 3
must be completed within 8 years of the level 1 start date.
How many years does a PGA PGM student have to complete all requirements in order to become
a PGA member? - 8 years
Level 1 courses - Golf car fleet management, customer relations.
