PGA PGM 3.0 - INTRO TO THE PGA
PGM PROGRAM EXAM QUESTIONS &
COMPLETE CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Acceptable Progress - correct answer ✔✔a policy defined and monitored by The PGA of
America that specifies the maximum amount of time a PGA PGM Program participant has to be
elected to PGA membership.
- Level 1: 2 years from level 1 start date
- Level 2: 2 years from level 2 start date
- Level 3: testing and election to PGA membership must occur within 8 years of level 1 start date
Course Manual - correct answer ✔✔the initial component of a course that provides an overview
of the course organization and learning outcomes for each course. It also discusses materials,
resources, reading assignments and test preparation guidelines.
Eligible Employment - correct answer ✔✔A requirement for a PGA Associate in the PGA PGM
Program. Associates must be employed in a PGA-approved employment classification on a full-
time bases at the time of registration and must maintain eligible employment throughout the
program. Eligible employment is not required for PGA Students. However, they must complete
required internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities under the same requirements as an
associate.
Internship - correct answer ✔✔sixteen months of practical training in the golf industry is
required of all PGA Students prior to graduation. All internships must be completed following
the eligible employment guidelines outlined in The PGA Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations.
Knowledge Tests - correct answer ✔✔These objective tests correspond to the information
learned in each course. Knowledge tests consisting of multiple-choice and true/false questions
, must be passed before advancing to the next level. the questions are linked directly to the
learning outcomes. PGA Students test at their respective campuses.
Level - correct answer ✔✔a grouping of courses, work experiences, and knowledge tests that
must be completed to advance in the program
Level 3 Management Simulation - correct answer ✔✔the Level 3 Facility Management
Simulation allows teams to utilize and apply the learning from all of the courses in the PGA PGM
Program. Teams work together to build a facility-wide approach to enhance facility image,
customer retention, long-term sustainable programs, and overall financial performance. Teams
will compete with each other to present and simulate their approach in this culminating Level 3
experience.
Membership Services - correct answer ✔✔The department of The PGA that guides PGA
Associates, PGA Students, and PGA Members throughout their careers - from initial registration
in the PGA Professional Golf Management Program to Life Member classification. The services
provided include registration for Playing Ability Tests, tracking individual employment histories,
monitoring educational qualifications and professional credits, and maintaining accurate
registration for tournaments and correct classifications as defined by the PGA Constitution.
PGA.org - correct answer ✔✔the PGA member, PGA Associate, and PGA Student website of the
PGA of America. PGA PGM Program participants are required to login to PGA.org in order to
access the PGA knowledge center and complete the PGA PGM Program
PGA Associate - correct answer ✔✔an individual registered in the PGA Professional Golf
Management Program
PGA Education Faculty - correct answer ✔✔PGA Members who lead seminars, evaluate work
experience portfolios, and design curriculum for the PGA PGM Program
PGA Golf Management University - correct answer ✔✔An institution offering an accredited PGA
Golf Management University Program in conjunction with its regular curriculum
PGM PROGRAM EXAM QUESTIONS &
COMPLETE CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Acceptable Progress - correct answer ✔✔a policy defined and monitored by The PGA of
America that specifies the maximum amount of time a PGA PGM Program participant has to be
elected to PGA membership.
- Level 1: 2 years from level 1 start date
- Level 2: 2 years from level 2 start date
- Level 3: testing and election to PGA membership must occur within 8 years of level 1 start date
Course Manual - correct answer ✔✔the initial component of a course that provides an overview
of the course organization and learning outcomes for each course. It also discusses materials,
resources, reading assignments and test preparation guidelines.
Eligible Employment - correct answer ✔✔A requirement for a PGA Associate in the PGA PGM
Program. Associates must be employed in a PGA-approved employment classification on a full-
time bases at the time of registration and must maintain eligible employment throughout the
program. Eligible employment is not required for PGA Students. However, they must complete
required internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities under the same requirements as an
associate.
Internship - correct answer ✔✔sixteen months of practical training in the golf industry is
required of all PGA Students prior to graduation. All internships must be completed following
the eligible employment guidelines outlined in The PGA Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations.
Knowledge Tests - correct answer ✔✔These objective tests correspond to the information
learned in each course. Knowledge tests consisting of multiple-choice and true/false questions
, must be passed before advancing to the next level. the questions are linked directly to the
learning outcomes. PGA Students test at their respective campuses.
Level - correct answer ✔✔a grouping of courses, work experiences, and knowledge tests that
must be completed to advance in the program
Level 3 Management Simulation - correct answer ✔✔the Level 3 Facility Management
Simulation allows teams to utilize and apply the learning from all of the courses in the PGA PGM
Program. Teams work together to build a facility-wide approach to enhance facility image,
customer retention, long-term sustainable programs, and overall financial performance. Teams
will compete with each other to present and simulate their approach in this culminating Level 3
experience.
Membership Services - correct answer ✔✔The department of The PGA that guides PGA
Associates, PGA Students, and PGA Members throughout their careers - from initial registration
in the PGA Professional Golf Management Program to Life Member classification. The services
provided include registration for Playing Ability Tests, tracking individual employment histories,
monitoring educational qualifications and professional credits, and maintaining accurate
registration for tournaments and correct classifications as defined by the PGA Constitution.
PGA.org - correct answer ✔✔the PGA member, PGA Associate, and PGA Student website of the
PGA of America. PGA PGM Program participants are required to login to PGA.org in order to
access the PGA knowledge center and complete the PGA PGM Program
PGA Associate - correct answer ✔✔an individual registered in the PGA Professional Golf
Management Program
PGA Education Faculty - correct answer ✔✔PGA Members who lead seminars, evaluate work
experience portfolios, and design curriculum for the PGA PGM Program
PGA Golf Management University - correct answer ✔✔An institution offering an accredited PGA
Golf Management University Program in conjunction with its regular curriculum
