PGA PGM Qualifying Test Study Guide Graded A+ 2024

n what year was the PGA PGM program launched? -1994 In the US how many people does Golf attract each year? - 40 Million participants 25 Million Play the Game 10-15 Million participate through the media or Tournament spectating In 2005 the U.S. golf economy directly generated - $76 billion of goods and services Golf had a total economic impact of - $195 billion, accounting for approximately 2 million full- or part-time jobs and personal wage income of $61 billion How many PGA Professionals are key players in the golf industry? - 27,000 men and women contribute to the game and the business of golf Head Golf Professional -Owns and operates a golf shop at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility or supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional services at the facility. Assistant Golf Professional - employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility and spends at least 50% of the time working on golf operations, instruction, business planning, club repair, and more. Director of Golf - Manages the total golf operation of a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, including the golf shop, golf range, golf car operations (if applicable), and the supervision of the head golf professional.General Manager - directs the entire golf facility including golf operations, golf course maintenance, club house administration, food and beverage operation, and other recreational activities at the facility. Director of Instruction - Manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility. Teaching Professional - employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, a PGA Recognized Golf School, or a PGA Recognized Indoor Facility as either a golf instructor or supervisor of golf instructors. It will take the average apprentice approximately ___ hours to complete the PGA PGM Program - 800 Hours What are two pathways that lead to PGA membership? - PGA PGM Apprentice Program and the PGA Golf Management University Program T/F The University Program students are considered apprentices? - False. Students are not considered apprentices because they are not required to be eligibly employed as they complete their course work. They are required to complete a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities Qualifying Level Requirements - Hold a high school degree or equivalent • Be a U.S. Citizen or resident alien, or be enrolled in a PGA Golf Management University Program • Be able to read English • Complete the Qualifying Level courses • Pass the Qualifying Test• Satisfy the PGA Playing Ability Test Requirement • Be eligibly employed in the golf industry (apprentice path) • Register as a PGA apprentice (apprentice path) Qualifying Level Courses - Introduction to the PGA Professional Golf Management Program • PGA History and Constitution • The Rules of Golf Eligible Employment - Aspiring professionals following the apprentice path to membership must be employed in a PGA-approved job classification in the golf industry. Acceptable Progress - Level 1 must be successfully completed within two years of the Level 1 start date. • Level 2 must be successfully completed within two years of the Level 2 start date. • Level 3 must be successfully completed and election to PGA membership must occur within eight years of the Level 1 start date