Comprehension PGA Test and Correct Answer
What type of sole should a sand wedge have to hit an effective shot from a hardpan lie?
Minimum bounce
Cambered
Maximum bounce
Flat angle
Minimum bounce
Intentionally curving the ball against the direction of a sidewind will help the ball land
more softly on the green.
True
False
True
When approaching a shot from an uphill lie, the player should play the ball near the
middle of the stance.
True
,False
True
What would be most beneficial in helping a teacher determine the starting point for on-
course instruction with an experienced player?
Assess the student's physical abilities
Observe the student playing
Analyze the student's equipment
Determine the student's practice habits
Observe the student playing
Which of the following might be anticipated as a consequence of hitting a ball from an
uphill lie?
The ball will travel high and short.
The ball will travel low and long.
The ball will be hit behind and pushed to the right.
,The ball will be topped and pulled to the left.
The ball will travel high and short.
How might a player minimize the amount of grass trapped between the clubface and the
ball when hitting from the rough?
Swing the club on a flatter plane
Open the clubface and increase grip pressure
Use a more lofted club
Swing the club with a steeper angle of approach
Swing the club with a steeper angle of approach
According to the course manual, when working with a less experienced player on the
course, what lesson content would be most appropriate?
Shot visualization
Full swing uneven lies
Adapting to weather
, Course etiquette
Course etiquette
What ball flight tendency can be expected from hitting a ball lying below the feet?
Pull hook.
More loft.
Lower trajectory.
Push slice.
Push Slice
What adjustments should a player make when hitting a shot from a flier lie?
Widen the arc width with a lower lofted club
Full effort swing with a wider stance
Higher lofted club and steepen the angle of approach
Swing on an in-to-out path with a closed clubface
Higher lofted club and steepen the angle of approach
What type of sole should a sand wedge have to hit an effective shot from a hardpan lie?
Minimum bounce
Cambered
Maximum bounce
Flat angle
Minimum bounce
Intentionally curving the ball against the direction of a sidewind will help the ball land
more softly on the green.
True
False
True
When approaching a shot from an uphill lie, the player should play the ball near the
middle of the stance.
True
,False
True
What would be most beneficial in helping a teacher determine the starting point for on-
course instruction with an experienced player?
Assess the student's physical abilities
Observe the student playing
Analyze the student's equipment
Determine the student's practice habits
Observe the student playing
Which of the following might be anticipated as a consequence of hitting a ball from an
uphill lie?
The ball will travel high and short.
The ball will travel low and long.
The ball will be hit behind and pushed to the right.
,The ball will be topped and pulled to the left.
The ball will travel high and short.
How might a player minimize the amount of grass trapped between the clubface and the
ball when hitting from the rough?
Swing the club on a flatter plane
Open the clubface and increase grip pressure
Use a more lofted club
Swing the club with a steeper angle of approach
Swing the club with a steeper angle of approach
According to the course manual, when working with a less experienced player on the
course, what lesson content would be most appropriate?
Shot visualization
Full swing uneven lies
Adapting to weather
, Course etiquette
Course etiquette
What ball flight tendency can be expected from hitting a ball lying below the feet?
Pull hook.
More loft.
Lower trajectory.
Push slice.
Push Slice
What adjustments should a player make when hitting a shot from a flier lie?
Widen the arc width with a lower lofted club
Full effort swing with a wider stance
Higher lofted club and steepen the angle of approach
Swing on an in-to-out path with a closed clubface
Higher lofted club and steepen the angle of approach
