PGA PGM TRAINING STUDY SHEET 2026
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉PGA Recognized Golf Course. Answer: Facility that has at least 9
holes. Each hole shall have a minimum hole length of 60 yards and
have a total yardage of not less than 1,000 yards for 9 holes and
1,500 yards for 18 holes. The golf facility shall have at least 14 acres
in total course area exclusive of clubhouse, golf shop and parking
areas, and be entirely planted with grass
◉PGA Recognized Golf Range. Answer: Refers to a golf range which
has a minimum of 15 tees, 150 feet of teeing area, and a depth of at
least 600 feet. The range shall have adequate parking facilities
allowing at least one parking place for each tee and a building
adequate to properly handle the administrative requirements of a
PGA Recognized Golf Range
◉How many people does golf attract per year?. Answer: 40 million
◉How much does golf generate on average per year?. Answer: 84
Billion
◉Golf has a total economic impact of?. Answer: $190 Billion
including 2 million full or part time jobs
,◉How many PGA Professionals are there?. Answer: 29,000
◉Career Ladder. Answer: Conceptualization of a linear career path
with the movement from job to job, ideally being a direct upward
path
◉Career Lattice. Answer: Consists of a series of cross-pivots and
lateral movements that might lead to more senior positions. Greater
diversification of skills and may be a better way of moving forward
for people who want a wider range of skills.
◉Approximately how many hours does it take to complete the PGA
PGM program. Answer: 830 hours
◉The rights of PGA Membership. Answer: - vote
- hold office
- attend annual meetings
- use the PGA's name, initials and logo
◉Play Ability Test. Answer: Must achieve a 36 hole score within 15
shots of the 18 hole course rating multiplied by 2
, ◉PGM Career Paths. Answer: Golf Operations, Teaching & Coaching
and Executive Management
◉Levels of the PGA consist of. Answer: - Facility Management &
Teaching and Coaching
- Pre Seminar activities
- Seminar
- Work Experience Portfolio
- Knowledge Tests
◉Two Ways to become a PGA Member. Answer: 1. PGA Management
University Program
2. PGA PGM Associate Progam
◉T/F - PGA associates must work full-time while going through PGA
PGM associate program. Answer: True
◉T/F - PGA Students must work full-time while going through the
PGA Management University Program. Answer: False - instead they
are required to complete a series of internships at PGA Recognized
Golf Facilities
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉PGA Recognized Golf Course. Answer: Facility that has at least 9
holes. Each hole shall have a minimum hole length of 60 yards and
have a total yardage of not less than 1,000 yards for 9 holes and
1,500 yards for 18 holes. The golf facility shall have at least 14 acres
in total course area exclusive of clubhouse, golf shop and parking
areas, and be entirely planted with grass
◉PGA Recognized Golf Range. Answer: Refers to a golf range which
has a minimum of 15 tees, 150 feet of teeing area, and a depth of at
least 600 feet. The range shall have adequate parking facilities
allowing at least one parking place for each tee and a building
adequate to properly handle the administrative requirements of a
PGA Recognized Golf Range
◉How many people does golf attract per year?. Answer: 40 million
◉How much does golf generate on average per year?. Answer: 84
Billion
◉Golf has a total economic impact of?. Answer: $190 Billion
including 2 million full or part time jobs
,◉How many PGA Professionals are there?. Answer: 29,000
◉Career Ladder. Answer: Conceptualization of a linear career path
with the movement from job to job, ideally being a direct upward
path
◉Career Lattice. Answer: Consists of a series of cross-pivots and
lateral movements that might lead to more senior positions. Greater
diversification of skills and may be a better way of moving forward
for people who want a wider range of skills.
◉Approximately how many hours does it take to complete the PGA
PGM program. Answer: 830 hours
◉The rights of PGA Membership. Answer: - vote
- hold office
- attend annual meetings
- use the PGA's name, initials and logo
◉Play Ability Test. Answer: Must achieve a 36 hole score within 15
shots of the 18 hole course rating multiplied by 2
, ◉PGM Career Paths. Answer: Golf Operations, Teaching & Coaching
and Executive Management
◉Levels of the PGA consist of. Answer: - Facility Management &
Teaching and Coaching
- Pre Seminar activities
- Seminar
- Work Experience Portfolio
- Knowledge Tests
◉Two Ways to become a PGA Member. Answer: 1. PGA Management
University Program
2. PGA PGM Associate Progam
◉T/F - PGA associates must work full-time while going through PGA
PGM associate program. Answer: True
◉T/F - PGA Students must work full-time while going through the
PGA Management University Program. Answer: False - instead they
are required to complete a series of internships at PGA Recognized
Golf Facilities
