PGA PGM Level 1 Practice Test (Teaching
& Coaching) questions and answers
2025\2026 A+ Grade
What instructor characteristic is represented by a willingness to adapt their communication style to fit
the needs of their students?
- correct answer Flexible
How will a club play if it is shortened?
- correct answer Flatter
How is the term "timing" defined in the course manual?
- correct answer The proper sequence of body and club movement
What is a good way instructors can be sure a student does not get lost when the lesson transitions from
one physical or conceptual activity to another?
- correct answer Clearly signal each change
What should the learning environment emphasize when working with early childhood students?
- correct answer Experimentation with movement patterns and skills
A student's improved performance by the end of the first lesson is evidence that learning has occurred.
- correct answer True
What is the shaft's kick point?
- correct answer Where the shaft bend is greatest
, What is the essential assumption of the basic information processing model?
- correct answer People are active processors of information
What term is used to describe a short low-trajectory shot played to the green?
- correct answer Chip shot
In addition to high ball velocity, what launch parameters will a golfer seeking maximum distance with
their driver attempt to achieve?
- correct answer High launch angle and low spin rate
Mary has small hands and a weak grip. Which grip option probably would be best for her?
- correct answer Ten-finger grip
What can teachers achieve by clearly communicating expected attitudes and behaviors?
- correct answer Enhanced student relationships
What is most likely to increase the number of rounds played by a golfer?
- correct answer Improvement from lessons
What is a typical advantage of the left-hand low putting grip?
- correct answer The left wrist is less likely to collapse on the forward stroke
According to the Challenge Point Framework, the level of difficulty should be increased as a player
improves or becomes familiar with how swing movements feel.
- correct answer True
A one-time Sunday evening members-only scramble is an example of a player development program.
- correct answer False
Clubface angle position and clubhead path at impact are less important considerations when putting
than when hitting full swing shots due to slower clubhead speed.
- correct answer False
& Coaching) questions and answers
2025\2026 A+ Grade
What instructor characteristic is represented by a willingness to adapt their communication style to fit
the needs of their students?
- correct answer Flexible
How will a club play if it is shortened?
- correct answer Flatter
How is the term "timing" defined in the course manual?
- correct answer The proper sequence of body and club movement
What is a good way instructors can be sure a student does not get lost when the lesson transitions from
one physical or conceptual activity to another?
- correct answer Clearly signal each change
What should the learning environment emphasize when working with early childhood students?
- correct answer Experimentation with movement patterns and skills
A student's improved performance by the end of the first lesson is evidence that learning has occurred.
- correct answer True
What is the shaft's kick point?
- correct answer Where the shaft bend is greatest
, What is the essential assumption of the basic information processing model?
- correct answer People are active processors of information
What term is used to describe a short low-trajectory shot played to the green?
- correct answer Chip shot
In addition to high ball velocity, what launch parameters will a golfer seeking maximum distance with
their driver attempt to achieve?
- correct answer High launch angle and low spin rate
Mary has small hands and a weak grip. Which grip option probably would be best for her?
- correct answer Ten-finger grip
What can teachers achieve by clearly communicating expected attitudes and behaviors?
- correct answer Enhanced student relationships
What is most likely to increase the number of rounds played by a golfer?
- correct answer Improvement from lessons
What is a typical advantage of the left-hand low putting grip?
- correct answer The left wrist is less likely to collapse on the forward stroke
According to the Challenge Point Framework, the level of difficulty should be increased as a player
improves or becomes familiar with how swing movements feel.
- correct answer True
A one-time Sunday evening members-only scramble is an example of a player development program.
- correct answer False
Clubface angle position and clubhead path at impact are less important considerations when putting
than when hitting full swing shots due to slower clubhead speed.
- correct answer False
