PGM Qualifying Practice Actual Exam

PGM Qualifying Practice Actual Exam PGM Qualifying Practice Test Exam Questions and Correct Answers Rated A+

How many credits are needed to become a PGA member? -

ANSWER-36

What year was the PGA PGM program launched? -ANSWER-1994

PGA PGM primary information is found where? -ANSWER-The PGA Knowledge Center

How many participants does golf attract annually? -ANSWER-40 million. 25 million play the game. The other 15 million participate through major media, spectatorship, and by purchasing golf related goods.

Golf had an economic impact of how much money in 2005? - ANSWER-$195 billion

How many PGA golf professionals (men and women) are there in the golf industry? -ANSWER-27,000

True or False: The PGA of America is the world's largest working

sports organization? -ANSWER-True

True or False: The PGA of America is a not-for-ptofit organization? -

ANSWER-True

Head Golf Professional -ANSWER-Owns and operates a golf shop at a PGA recognized golf facility, and provides instructional services at the facility.

Assistant Golf Professional -ANSWER-Spends atleast 50% of the time working on golf operations, business planning, club repair, and more.

Director of Golf -ANSWER-Manages the total golf operation of a PGA recognized golf facility.

General Manager -ANSWER-Directs entire golf facility including golf operation, golf course maintenance, club house administration, food and beverage, other recreational activities.

Director of Instruction -ANSWER-Manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA recognized golf facility.

Teaching Professional -ANSWER-Employed at PGA recognized golf facility, PGA recognized golf school, or at a PGA recognized indoor facility as a golf instructor.

How many golf facilities are there and how many jobs do they account for? -ANSWER-16,000 golf facilities, 900,000 jobs

True or False: Completing the PGA PGM program guarantees you a

job and success in the golf industry. -ANSWER-False

How many hours must a PGA professional work minimum per week? - ANSWER-50 hours

True or False: A PGA professional must keep their game honed even

after passing the PAT. -ANSWER-True

The cornerstone of The PGA is the ability of its members to - ANSWER-play the game well and help others the same.

True or False: It will take approximately 800 hours to complete the

PGA PGM program. -ANSWER-True

What are the rights of an active member of the PGA? -ANSWER-Vote, hold office, attend the PGA annual meeting, and use the PGA's name, initials, and emblem.

What two pathways lead to PGA membership? -ANSWER-The apprentice program, the PGA PGM university program.

True or False: Aspiring professionals in both the apprentice program

and PGM program must pass the PAT, study the same PGA PGM coursework, complete work experience activities (WEA'S), and meet employment or internship reuirements. -ANSWER-True

What three things must you do to register as a PGA apprentice? - ANSWER-Pass the PAT, pass the qualifying test, and be eligibly employed at aPGA recognized golf facility.

Where is the PGA education center located? -ANSWER-Port St.Lucie, Florida

What are work experience activities designed to do? -ANSWER-They are designed to have apprentices and students apply course lessons to on-the-job situations and tasks.

True or False: PGA PGM students must attend seminars at the PGA

education center in Florida. -ANSWER-False

Where are PGA PGM seminars conducted? And by Who? -ANSWER- On campus, PGA PGM faculty.

True or False: In order to pass the PAT, the individual must achieve a

36-hole score within 15 shots of the course rating. -ANSWER-True

What is the culminating seminar in level 3 called? -ANSWER-The Final Experience

What is considered acceptable progress for levels 1,2, and 3? - ANSWER-2 years for level 1 and 2. Level 3 must be completed within

• years of the level 1 start date.

How many years does a PGA PGM student have to complete all requirements in order to become a PGA member? -ANSWER-8 years

Level 1 courses -ANSWER-Golf car fleet management, customer relations.

Level 2 Courses -ANSWER-Turfgrass management, golf operations, merchandising and inventory management.

Level 3 courses -ANSWER-Food and beverage control, teaching and club fitting.

What are the 3 ways the PGA evaluates progress? -ANSWER-Work experience portfolio, knowledge tests, and The Final Experience.

Who evaluates and approves work experience activities? -ANSWER- PGA PGM faculty