PGA PGM Level 3 3.0 Full Study Guide EXAM LATEST
VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How should teachers respond to lessons getting off track? - answer>>Accommodate changes
and meet challenges
What is the purpose of golf instruction from a long-term lesson plan? - answer>>Goals that
translate to performance
What role should technology play with ball flight while teaching a lesson? - answer>>Assist in
identifying the error
How can a teacher use technology to help identify losing the lag too soon? - answer>>3D
pressure plates
What data describes the launch of the ball? - answer>>Spin axis, spin rate, launch, direction,
speed, smash
Which analytic technique pays the biggest dividend in improving teaching? -
answer>>Systematic observation
What do routines allow teachers to focus on in the lesson? - answer>>Fewer decisions and focus
on learning
What is overlooked by teaching pros when building a teaching business? - answer>>The value of
their teaching program
What is the difference between a family with small kids and an electronic user? -
answer>>Growing the teaching business, promote yourself
,What is the most beneficial in helping the teacher determine the starting point for on course
instruction with an experienced student? - answer>>Skill level, blanks in their game
What lie should the suspension point be constant? - answer>>Ball below feet
What is the anticipated result of an effective fitting? - answer>>Match the clubs to the player,
eliminate ball flight variable
How should the complexity of the task be handled if the performer is learning something new? -
answer>>Simple, then add more complexity
What element of the performance system describes the job task? - answer>>Performance
expectations
A member attempts to return a shirt and demands a cash refund. They complain to the HP who
reprimands the AP. What is misaligned here? - answer>>Consequences
What interpersonal skill should a manager use when discussing agreed upon expectations? -
answer>>State your purpose clearly
How does discretionary enforcement of policies contribute to the motivation of performers? -
answer>>Demotivates
The employee uses more skills to complete a task is. - answer>>Skill variety
When the performer is involved in the task from beginning to end? - answer>>Whole task
The performer is given a task that has real significance. - answer>>Significant work
The performer has the freedom to determine the best way to work. - answer>>Autonomy
, How should the GM use significant work when directing the merchandiser to do spot audits? -
answer>>Explain the feedback and consequences
What is used when the HP gives freedom to the AP to run the member guest? -
answer>>Autonomy
How can managers communicate they want to work with the performer to ensure success in the
task? - answer>>The feedback is clear
What two factors determine the delegation of a task? - answer>>Willingness and capability
Enthusiastic and unexperienced? - answer>>Directing
Enthusiastic and experienced? - answer>>Supporting
Unenthusiastic and experienced? - answer>>Involving
Unenthusiastic and unexperienced? - answer>>Convincing
What guideline is taken when the convincing strategy is used due to resistance? - answer>>Help
overcome resistance and give resources to do job
What is used when the HP only offers solutions when requested? - answer>>Supporting
What is the managers role in the supporting strategy? - answer>>Give control to performer
What increases the changes of finding a solution that satisfies all parties? - answer>>Address the
problem early
VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How should teachers respond to lessons getting off track? - answer>>Accommodate changes
and meet challenges
What is the purpose of golf instruction from a long-term lesson plan? - answer>>Goals that
translate to performance
What role should technology play with ball flight while teaching a lesson? - answer>>Assist in
identifying the error
How can a teacher use technology to help identify losing the lag too soon? - answer>>3D
pressure plates
What data describes the launch of the ball? - answer>>Spin axis, spin rate, launch, direction,
speed, smash
Which analytic technique pays the biggest dividend in improving teaching? -
answer>>Systematic observation
What do routines allow teachers to focus on in the lesson? - answer>>Fewer decisions and focus
on learning
What is overlooked by teaching pros when building a teaching business? - answer>>The value of
their teaching program
What is the difference between a family with small kids and an electronic user? -
answer>>Growing the teaching business, promote yourself
,What is the most beneficial in helping the teacher determine the starting point for on course
instruction with an experienced student? - answer>>Skill level, blanks in their game
What lie should the suspension point be constant? - answer>>Ball below feet
What is the anticipated result of an effective fitting? - answer>>Match the clubs to the player,
eliminate ball flight variable
How should the complexity of the task be handled if the performer is learning something new? -
answer>>Simple, then add more complexity
What element of the performance system describes the job task? - answer>>Performance
expectations
A member attempts to return a shirt and demands a cash refund. They complain to the HP who
reprimands the AP. What is misaligned here? - answer>>Consequences
What interpersonal skill should a manager use when discussing agreed upon expectations? -
answer>>State your purpose clearly
How does discretionary enforcement of policies contribute to the motivation of performers? -
answer>>Demotivates
The employee uses more skills to complete a task is. - answer>>Skill variety
When the performer is involved in the task from beginning to end? - answer>>Whole task
The performer is given a task that has real significance. - answer>>Significant work
The performer has the freedom to determine the best way to work. - answer>>Autonomy
, How should the GM use significant work when directing the merchandiser to do spot audits? -
answer>>Explain the feedback and consequences
What is used when the HP gives freedom to the AP to run the member guest? -
answer>>Autonomy
How can managers communicate they want to work with the performer to ensure success in the
task? - answer>>The feedback is clear
What two factors determine the delegation of a task? - answer>>Willingness and capability
Enthusiastic and unexperienced? - answer>>Directing
Enthusiastic and experienced? - answer>>Supporting
Unenthusiastic and experienced? - answer>>Involving
Unenthusiastic and unexperienced? - answer>>Convincing
What guideline is taken when the convincing strategy is used due to resistance? - answer>>Help
overcome resistance and give resources to do job
What is used when the HP only offers solutions when requested? - answer>>Supporting
What is the managers role in the supporting strategy? - answer>>Give control to performer
What increases the changes of finding a solution that satisfies all parties? - answer>>Address the
problem early
