PGA PGM ASSOCIATE QUALIFYING EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ True or False: The job responsibilities of an Assistant Golf
Professional include managing the total golf operation of a PGA
Recognized Golf Facility Answer: FALSE
◉ What are the job responsibilities of a Director of Instruction?
Answer: Manages and Supervises the total teaching program
◉ What is the job descriptor that best describes the responsibilities
of a General manager? Answer: Directs the entire golf facility
including golf operations, golf course maintenance, clubhouse
administration., and Food & Beverage
◉ Which of the following describes the job responsibilities of a
Director of Golf? Answer: Manages and supervises the total golf
operation
◉ True or False: A Teaching Professional is employed as either a golf
instructor or supervisor of golf instructors at a PGA Recognized Golf
Facility, Golf School or Indoor Facility. Answer: TRUE
,◉ True or False: The ability to manage detailed procedures and
operations is one of the attributes employers are looking for in golf
professionals today. Answer: TRUE
◉ What are skills and abilities golf facilities are looking for in a well-
rounded professional? Answer: Ability to write and speak clearly,
budgeting, ability to grow revenues and control expenditures, an
understanding or relevant computer technology.
◉ Current challenges PGA Members face working in the golf
industry? Answer: Work more that 40 hours/week, work on days
when others often enjoy recreational activities, must continue their
professional education by taking courses and attending seminars.
◉ True or False: One benefit of a career as a golf professional is
normal work environments and schedules provide sufficient time to
play and practice. Answer: FALSE
◉ What are the requirements for PGA Students to be eligible for
election to the PGA Membership? Answer: Graduation from the
University, Complete all PGA PGM Program Requirements, Complete
a Background Check, Documentation of Eligible employment.
◉ True or False: Completing a series of internships at PGA
Recognized Golf Facilities is a requirements of students enrolled in
, an accredited PGA Golf Management University Program. Answer:
TRUE
◉ True or False: PGA Students must satisfy the PGA PAT
requirement to enroll in the Qualifying Level at a PGA Golf
Management University. Answer: FALSE
◉ True or False: The purpose of the Work Experience Portfolio is to
apply what you have learned in the courses to on-the-job situations
and tasks. Answer: TRUE
◉ True of False: Work Experience Activities can be accomplished
concurrently as part of a students courses on campus as well as
during internships. Answer: TRUE
◉ True of False: Work Experience activities can be accomplished
concurrently as part of normal work or internship responsibilities.
Answer: TRUE
◉ True or False: Associates and PGM Students should demonstrate
critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills when
completing work experience activities. Answer: TRUE
SCRIPT 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ True or False: The job responsibilities of an Assistant Golf
Professional include managing the total golf operation of a PGA
Recognized Golf Facility Answer: FALSE
◉ What are the job responsibilities of a Director of Instruction?
Answer: Manages and Supervises the total teaching program
◉ What is the job descriptor that best describes the responsibilities
of a General manager? Answer: Directs the entire golf facility
including golf operations, golf course maintenance, clubhouse
administration., and Food & Beverage
◉ Which of the following describes the job responsibilities of a
Director of Golf? Answer: Manages and supervises the total golf
operation
◉ True or False: A Teaching Professional is employed as either a golf
instructor or supervisor of golf instructors at a PGA Recognized Golf
Facility, Golf School or Indoor Facility. Answer: TRUE
,◉ True or False: The ability to manage detailed procedures and
operations is one of the attributes employers are looking for in golf
professionals today. Answer: TRUE
◉ What are skills and abilities golf facilities are looking for in a well-
rounded professional? Answer: Ability to write and speak clearly,
budgeting, ability to grow revenues and control expenditures, an
understanding or relevant computer technology.
◉ Current challenges PGA Members face working in the golf
industry? Answer: Work more that 40 hours/week, work on days
when others often enjoy recreational activities, must continue their
professional education by taking courses and attending seminars.
◉ True or False: One benefit of a career as a golf professional is
normal work environments and schedules provide sufficient time to
play and practice. Answer: FALSE
◉ What are the requirements for PGA Students to be eligible for
election to the PGA Membership? Answer: Graduation from the
University, Complete all PGA PGM Program Requirements, Complete
a Background Check, Documentation of Eligible employment.
◉ True or False: Completing a series of internships at PGA
Recognized Golf Facilities is a requirements of students enrolled in
, an accredited PGA Golf Management University Program. Answer:
TRUE
◉ True or False: PGA Students must satisfy the PGA PAT
requirement to enroll in the Qualifying Level at a PGA Golf
Management University. Answer: FALSE
◉ True or False: The purpose of the Work Experience Portfolio is to
apply what you have learned in the courses to on-the-job situations
and tasks. Answer: TRUE
◉ True of False: Work Experience Activities can be accomplished
concurrently as part of a students courses on campus as well as
during internships. Answer: TRUE
◉ True of False: Work Experience activities can be accomplished
concurrently as part of normal work or internship responsibilities.
Answer: TRUE
◉ True or False: Associates and PGM Students should demonstrate
critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills when
completing work experience activities. Answer: TRUE
