Professional Golfers' Association of
T S E T G N I Y F I L AU Q • A G P
PGA✦
✦
PGM
America
PGA Associate · PGM Qualifying Test Preparation
EST. 1916
SERVING THE PGA PROFESSIONAL & PROMOTING THE GAME OF GOLF
PGA Associate — PGM Qualifying Test
M E M B E R S H I P C L A SS I F I C AT I O N S · P G A G O V E R N A N C E · R U L E S O F G O L F · C A R E E R E N H A N C E M E N T
ORGANIZATION PGA of America EXAM TYPE PGA Associate Qualifying Test
EXAM YEAR TOTAL QUESTIONS 25 Questions
SUBJECT AREAS Classifications · Governance · Rules · FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the Single Best
Career Enhancement Answer
QUALIFYING TEST INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question based on the PGA PGM Qualifying Level materials.
▸ Content covers: PGA Membership Classifications (A-1 through A-24), PGA Governance (Officers, Board of Directors, Board of
Control), Rules of Golf (definitions, organization), and Career Enhancement (resumes, cover letters, interviews).
▸ Pay careful attention to classification definitions, officer responsibilities, and proper resume/cover letter formatting.
SECTION I — CLASSIFICATIONS, GOVERNANCE, RULES & CAREER Questions 1 –
DEVELOPMENT 25
1. What classification is a Head Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Course whose primary employment is the
ownership and operation of a golf shop or the supervision and direction of the golf shop and teaching?
A. A-4 — Director of Golf at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities
B. A-1 — Head Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Course
C. A-8 — Assistant Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility
D. A-13 — General Manager
CORRECT ANSWER B — A-1 — Head Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Course
RATIONALE A-1 is the classification for a Head Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Course — defined as 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. A-2 is the equivalent for
a Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Range. A-4 is Director of Golf (directs total golf operation). A-8 is
Assistant Golf Professional (50% time in operations). A-13 is General Manager (entire facility).
, 2. An Assistant Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility must spend what percentage of time on golf operations,
teaching, business planning, and club repair?
A. 25% of time on golf operations
B. 50% of time on club repair, merchandising, handicapping, inventory, bookkeeping, and tournaments
C. 75% of time on instruction
D. 100% of time — full commitment required
CORRECT ANSWER B — 50% of time on club repair, merchandising, handicapping, inventory, bookkeeping, and
tournaments
RATIONALE A-8 Assistant Golf Professional is defined as an individual primarily employed at a PGA Recognized Facility
who spends at least 50% of their time working on club repair, merchandising, handicapping records,
inventory control, bookkeeping, and tournaments. This is a key distinction from the Head Golf Professional
(A-1) who owns/operates or supervises and directs the golf shop, and from the Teaching Professional (A-6)
who focuses on instruction.
3. What classification covers a General Manager who manages the entire golf facility including operations,
maintenance, clubhouse, food and beverage, and recreation?
A. A-4 — Director of Golf
B. A-13 — General Manager
C. A-1 — Head Golf Professional
D. A-14 — Director of Instruction
CORRECT ANSWER B — A-13 — General Manager
RATIONALE A-13 General Manager is defined as an individual who manages the ENTIRE golf facility including golf
operations, golf course maintenance, clubhouse administration, food and beverage operation, and other
recreational activities. A-4 Director of Golf directs only the total golf operation (shop, range, carts, supervision
of Head Golf Professional). A-14 Director of Instruction manages the teaching program. The General Manager
has broader responsibility encompassing all facility operations.
4. Which classifications of membership do NOT need to satisfy the requirements of the Association's Professional
Development Program (PDP)?
A. A-1 Head Golf Professional and A-8 Assistant Golf Professional
B. A-3 (Exempt PGA TOUR players), A-5 (Past Presidents), Life Member Retired, Life Member-Century, and Retired
Member
C. A-6 Golf Instructor and A-14 Director of Instruction
D. All classifications must complete PDP
CORRECT ANSWER B — A-3 (Exempt PGA TOUR players), A-5 (Past Presidents), Life Member Retired, Life Member-Century,
and Retired Member
RATIONALE PDP exemptions apply to: A-3 (Exempt PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, Nationwide Tour, LPGA Tour, Futures Tour
players), A-5 (Past Presidents of the Association), Life Member Retired, Life Member-Century, and Retired
Member. All other active classifications must complete PDP requirements. This is a frequently tested
distinction — knowing which members are exempt from continuing education requirements.
T S E T G N I Y F I L AU Q • A G P
PGA✦
✦
PGM
America
PGA Associate · PGM Qualifying Test Preparation
EST. 1916
SERVING THE PGA PROFESSIONAL & PROMOTING THE GAME OF GOLF
PGA Associate — PGM Qualifying Test
M E M B E R S H I P C L A SS I F I C AT I O N S · P G A G O V E R N A N C E · R U L E S O F G O L F · C A R E E R E N H A N C E M E N T
ORGANIZATION PGA of America EXAM TYPE PGA Associate Qualifying Test
EXAM YEAR TOTAL QUESTIONS 25 Questions
SUBJECT AREAS Classifications · Governance · Rules · FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the Single Best
Career Enhancement Answer
QUALIFYING TEST INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question based on the PGA PGM Qualifying Level materials.
▸ Content covers: PGA Membership Classifications (A-1 through A-24), PGA Governance (Officers, Board of Directors, Board of
Control), Rules of Golf (definitions, organization), and Career Enhancement (resumes, cover letters, interviews).
▸ Pay careful attention to classification definitions, officer responsibilities, and proper resume/cover letter formatting.
SECTION I — CLASSIFICATIONS, GOVERNANCE, RULES & CAREER Questions 1 –
DEVELOPMENT 25
1. What classification is a Head Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Course whose primary employment is the
ownership and operation of a golf shop or the supervision and direction of the golf shop and teaching?
A. A-4 — Director of Golf at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities
B. A-1 — Head Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Course
C. A-8 — Assistant Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility
D. A-13 — General Manager
CORRECT ANSWER B — A-1 — Head Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Course
RATIONALE A-1 is the classification for a Head Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Course — defined as 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. A-2 is the equivalent for
a Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Range. A-4 is Director of Golf (directs total golf operation). A-8 is
Assistant Golf Professional (50% time in operations). A-13 is General Manager (entire facility).
, 2. An Assistant Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility must spend what percentage of time on golf operations,
teaching, business planning, and club repair?
A. 25% of time on golf operations
B. 50% of time on club repair, merchandising, handicapping, inventory, bookkeeping, and tournaments
C. 75% of time on instruction
D. 100% of time — full commitment required
CORRECT ANSWER B — 50% of time on club repair, merchandising, handicapping, inventory, bookkeeping, and
tournaments
RATIONALE A-8 Assistant Golf Professional is defined as an individual primarily employed at a PGA Recognized Facility
who spends at least 50% of their time working on club repair, merchandising, handicapping records,
inventory control, bookkeeping, and tournaments. This is a key distinction from the Head Golf Professional
(A-1) who owns/operates or supervises and directs the golf shop, and from the Teaching Professional (A-6)
who focuses on instruction.
3. What classification covers a General Manager who manages the entire golf facility including operations,
maintenance, clubhouse, food and beverage, and recreation?
A. A-4 — Director of Golf
B. A-13 — General Manager
C. A-1 — Head Golf Professional
D. A-14 — Director of Instruction
CORRECT ANSWER B — A-13 — General Manager
RATIONALE A-13 General Manager is defined as an individual who manages the ENTIRE golf facility including golf
operations, golf course maintenance, clubhouse administration, food and beverage operation, and other
recreational activities. A-4 Director of Golf directs only the total golf operation (shop, range, carts, supervision
of Head Golf Professional). A-14 Director of Instruction manages the teaching program. The General Manager
has broader responsibility encompassing all facility operations.
4. Which classifications of membership do NOT need to satisfy the requirements of the Association's Professional
Development Program (PDP)?
A. A-1 Head Golf Professional and A-8 Assistant Golf Professional
B. A-3 (Exempt PGA TOUR players), A-5 (Past Presidents), Life Member Retired, Life Member-Century, and Retired
Member
C. A-6 Golf Instructor and A-14 Director of Instruction
D. All classifications must complete PDP
CORRECT ANSWER B — A-3 (Exempt PGA TOUR players), A-5 (Past Presidents), Life Member Retired, Life Member-Century,
and Retired Member
RATIONALE PDP exemptions apply to: A-3 (Exempt PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, Nationwide Tour, LPGA Tour, Futures Tour
players), A-5 (Past Presidents of the Association), Life Member Retired, Life Member-Century, and Retired
Member. All other active classifications must complete PDP requirements. This is a frequently tested
distinction — knowing which members are exempt from continuing education requirements.
