PGA Qualifying Test Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers)

PGA Qualifying Test Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers) Head Golf Professional - A1 -An individual whose primary employment is: the ownership and operation of a golf shop at a PGA recognized golf facility. or the supervision and direction of the golf shop and supervision of teaching Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Range - A2 - An individual whose primary employment is: the ownership and operations of a golf shop at a PGA Recognized Facility; or the supervision and direction of the golf shop and supervision of teaching at a Recognized Golf Facility A3 Exempt PGA Tour, Champions Tour, Nationwide Tour, LPGA Tour and Futures Tour players Director of Golf at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities - A4 - An individual who directs the total golf operation of a PGA Recognized Golf Facility; including the golf shop, golf range, golf care operations, and supervision of the Head Golf Professional A5 Past Presidents of the Association Golf Instructor at a PGA Recognized facility - A6 - Golf instructors, supervisors of golf instructors or individuals who instruct PGA Professionals how to teach A7 Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility Under Construction Assistant Golf Professional - A8 - An individual who is primarily employed at a PGA Recognized Facility and spends 50% of the time working on club repair, merchandising, handicapping records, inventory control, bookkeeping and tournaments A9 Employed at Professional Positions in Management, Development, Ownership Operation and/or Financing of Facilities Golf Clinician - A10 - An individual whose main source of income is golf shows or clinics Golf Administrator - A11 - Individuals who are employed by the Association, a section or the PGA Tour in an administrative capacity and individuals who are employed full-time as employees of golf associations recognized by the Board of Directors A12 College or University Coach General Manager - A13 - Individuals who manage the entire golf facility including golf operations, golf course maintenance, club house administration, food and beverage operation and other recreation activities at the facility Director of Instruction - A14 - An individual who is managing, supervising and directing the total teaching program and at PGA Recognized Golf School or Facility A15 Ownership or management of a retail golf facility Golf Course Architect - A16 - Individuals who are primarily employed in the design of golf courses Superintendent - A17 - Individuals primarily employed in the management of all activities in relation to maintenance, operation and management of a golf course. Individuals in this classification are required to satisfy the criteria of either a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent as defined by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Golf Media - A18 - Individuals primarily employed in the reporting, editing, writing or publishing of golf-related publications in any form of media Golf Manufacturer - A19 - Individuals primarily employed in an executive, administrative or supervisory position with a golf industry manufacturer or golf industry distributor Golf Manufacturer Sales Representative - A20 - Individuals primarily employed by one or more golf manufacturing or distributing companies involved in the wholesale sales and distribution of golf merchandise or golf related supplies to golf facilities, retail store, or any other golf outlets. A21 Tournament Coordinator A22 Rules Official Club Fitting/Club Repair - A23 - Individuals primarily employed in the business of club fitting must use a recognized fitting system or a comparable system, must have all the necessary equipment normally associated with club fitting and must have access to a PGA Recognized Facility or a range at a PGA Recognized Golf Course to monitor ball flights. A24 Employed within the golf industry and not eligible for another Active classification (Not Eligible for Election) PGA Recognized Golf Course 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 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? 40 Million How much does golf generate on average per year? 84 billion Golf has a total economic impact of? $190 Billion including 2 million full or part time jobs How many PGA Professionals are there? 29,000 Career Ladder Conceptualization of a linear career path with the movement from job to job, ideally being a direct upward path Career Lattice 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 830 hours The rights of PGA Membership - vote- hold office- attend annual meetings- use the PGA's name, initials and logo Play ability Test Must achieve a 36 hole score within 15 shots of the 18 hole course rating multiplied by 2 PGM Career Paths Golf Operations, Teaching & Coaching and Executive Management Levels of the PGA consist of - Facility Management & Teaching and Coaching- Pre Seminar activities- Seminar- Work Experience Portfolio- Knowledge Tests Two Ways to become a PGA Member 1. PGA Management University Program2. PGA PGM Associate Progam What do the seminars at the PGA Education Center help associates with? They expand on the course material with discussions, instructional videos, and group exercises Qualifying Level Requirements - Hold a high school degree or equivalent- Be a U.S. Citizen or resident alien- Be able to read and write in English- Complete a background check- Complete Qualifying level courses- Pass the Qualifying test- Satisfy the PGA Playing Ability Test- Be eligibly employed in the golf industry- Register as a PGA Associate Work Experience Portfolio Apply course lessons to on-the-job situations and tasks corresponding to each course. Course learning outcomes are translated into practical skills and are documented in the Work Experience Portfolio Level 1 Completion Level 1 must be successfully completed within two years of the Level 1 start date Level 2 Completion Level 2 must be successfully completed within 2 years of the Level 2 start date Level 3 Completion Level 3 Testing and election to PGA membership must occur within eight years of the Level 1 start date First Recognized Golf Professional Allan Robertson Who is responsible for starting the PGA? Rodman Wanamaker When was the PGA founded? April 10, 1916 When was the Tournament Players Division formed? 1968 When was the TPD renamed the PGA Tour? 1975 When were women allowed in the program? 1979 First PGA of America President Robert White First woman Class A Professional Barrie Naismith First female Secretary of the PGA of America Suzy Whaley First PGA Championship winner Jim Barnes Which president did golf really benefit from? Dwight D. Eisenhower First African American member of the PGA of America Dewey Brown When does the Ryder Cup take place? Every 2 years The mission of the PGA To promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to the golf professionals and the golf industry Number of sections in the PGA 41