PGA Level 2 Study Guide -
3.0 2026 – Exam Questions
and Answers Top Rated
Why would fungicides be applied before visible evidence of a disease is noticed? - ANSWERTo prevent a
disease from starting
Achieving and documenting compliance with government regulation of pesticide use, application, and
storage is the responsibility of the Chemical Technician. (T/F) - ANSWERFalse
Who is responsible for achieving and documenting continued compliance with government regulations
regarding pesticide use, application, and storage? - ANSWERSuperintendent
,What job title best describes the person responsible for reading, understanding, and keeping current
with material safety data sheets? - ANSWERChemical technician
What needs to be in place to prevent conflicts between scheduled maintenance and golf events? -
ANSWERMaster calendar
What is the best method for reaching a satisfactory action when conflicts occur between the
Superintendent and the Golf Professional? - ANSWERHave one common goal - A fair, challenging,
enjoyable and safe experience for golfers
According to the Turfgrass Management Manual, what needs to be in place in order to develop mutual
understanding between the head professional and the course superintendent? - ANSWERGood
communication
The Superintendent has scheduled the Fall aerification. What is the primary responsibility of the Head
Professional when aeration is scheduled? - ANSWERAdd to master calendar and prepare answers
What responsibility is imposed on the golf professional when the superintendent finalizes the fall
aerification dates? - ANSWERPrepare standard answers and info for complaints or questions
What is key to cultivating a mutual understanding and resolving differences between the course
superintendent and the golf professional? - ANSWERGood communication
It is the golf professional's role to inform golfers about matters relating to the condition of the golf
course. (T/F) - ANSWERTrue
What must head professionals do to support their efforts to keep customers informed, educated, and
understanding of course management events and issues? - ANSWERFace to face communication; info
posted
According to the Turfgrass Management Manual, the need for course renovation is usually a
consequence of inadequate course maintenance over time. (T/F) - ANSWERFalse
, More than 30% of all golf courses in the US are using water from municipal water systems. (T/F) -
ANSWERFalse
What is the proper role for the golf professional during a golf course renovation? - ANSWERInform,
educate, and listen
What have golf course superintendents been doing recently to improve environmental management
practices? - ANSWERPracticing sustainability
What is the most influential factor in the effort by the golf industry to put sustainability design concept
into effect? - ANSWERBenefits of the golf courses
What golf-industry assumption about what it takes to operate a successful course must change for USGA
president Jim Hyler's concept of "brown becoming the new green" to become reality? -
ANSWERMisguided perception that courses need to be lush, green, and perfect to be good
According to the USGA, what does "browning becoming the new green" imply? - ANSWERPlayability
should replace aesthetics as primary condition
What is the correct order of the golf course design and development process? - ANSWERAnalysis,
design, development, grow-in, maintenance
Who does the head golf professional work with most closely throughout the golf course design process?
- ANSWEROwners and members
Who implements the course maintenance procedures? - ANSWERSuperintendent and staff
Who supervises the grow-in phase of the design and development process? - ANSWERSuperintendent
Who supervises the design phase of the design and construction process? - ANSWERCore team /
architect
3.0 2026 – Exam Questions
and Answers Top Rated
Why would fungicides be applied before visible evidence of a disease is noticed? - ANSWERTo prevent a
disease from starting
Achieving and documenting compliance with government regulation of pesticide use, application, and
storage is the responsibility of the Chemical Technician. (T/F) - ANSWERFalse
Who is responsible for achieving and documenting continued compliance with government regulations
regarding pesticide use, application, and storage? - ANSWERSuperintendent
,What job title best describes the person responsible for reading, understanding, and keeping current
with material safety data sheets? - ANSWERChemical technician
What needs to be in place to prevent conflicts between scheduled maintenance and golf events? -
ANSWERMaster calendar
What is the best method for reaching a satisfactory action when conflicts occur between the
Superintendent and the Golf Professional? - ANSWERHave one common goal - A fair, challenging,
enjoyable and safe experience for golfers
According to the Turfgrass Management Manual, what needs to be in place in order to develop mutual
understanding between the head professional and the course superintendent? - ANSWERGood
communication
The Superintendent has scheduled the Fall aerification. What is the primary responsibility of the Head
Professional when aeration is scheduled? - ANSWERAdd to master calendar and prepare answers
What responsibility is imposed on the golf professional when the superintendent finalizes the fall
aerification dates? - ANSWERPrepare standard answers and info for complaints or questions
What is key to cultivating a mutual understanding and resolving differences between the course
superintendent and the golf professional? - ANSWERGood communication
It is the golf professional's role to inform golfers about matters relating to the condition of the golf
course. (T/F) - ANSWERTrue
What must head professionals do to support their efforts to keep customers informed, educated, and
understanding of course management events and issues? - ANSWERFace to face communication; info
posted
According to the Turfgrass Management Manual, the need for course renovation is usually a
consequence of inadequate course maintenance over time. (T/F) - ANSWERFalse
, More than 30% of all golf courses in the US are using water from municipal water systems. (T/F) -
ANSWERFalse
What is the proper role for the golf professional during a golf course renovation? - ANSWERInform,
educate, and listen
What have golf course superintendents been doing recently to improve environmental management
practices? - ANSWERPracticing sustainability
What is the most influential factor in the effort by the golf industry to put sustainability design concept
into effect? - ANSWERBenefits of the golf courses
What golf-industry assumption about what it takes to operate a successful course must change for USGA
president Jim Hyler's concept of "brown becoming the new green" to become reality? -
ANSWERMisguided perception that courses need to be lush, green, and perfect to be good
According to the USGA, what does "browning becoming the new green" imply? - ANSWERPlayability
should replace aesthetics as primary condition
What is the correct order of the golf course design and development process? - ANSWERAnalysis,
design, development, grow-in, maintenance
Who does the head golf professional work with most closely throughout the golf course design process?
- ANSWEROwners and members
Who implements the course maintenance procedures? - ANSWERSuperintendent and staff
Who supervises the grow-in phase of the design and development process? - ANSWERSuperintendent
Who supervises the design phase of the design and construction process? - ANSWERCore team /
architect
