M A X E G N I Y F I L AU Q • A G P
PGA✦
✦
Professional Golfers' Association of
PGM
America
PGA Associate · PGM Qualifying Level Preparation
EST. 1916
SERVING THE PGA PROFESSIONAL & PROMOTING THE GAME OF GOLF
PGA Associate — PGM Qualifying Level Examination
P G M P R O G R A M · H I STO R Y O F T H E P G A · CO N ST I T U T I O N & BY L A W S · R U L E S O F G O L F · C A R E E R
ENHANCEMENT
ORGANIZATION PGA of America EXAM TYPE PGA Associate Qualifying Level
EXAM YEAR TOTAL QUESTIONS 25 Questions
SUBJECT AREAS PGM Program 25% · History 10% · FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the Single Best
Constitution/Bylaws 25% · Rules 10% · Answer
Career Enhancement 30%
QUALIFYING LEVEL EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question based on the PGA PGM Program materials.
▸ Content covers: PGM Program structure (25%), History of the PGA (10%), PGA Constitution/Bylaws/Organization (25%), Rules of
Golf (10%), and Resumes/Cover Letters/Interviewing (30%).
▸ Pay careful attention to officer roles, membership classifications, Board of Control, Code of Ethics violations, PGM career paths,
and Rules of Golf fundamentals.
SECTION I — PGM PROGRAM, PGA HISTORY, CONSTITUTION & RULES Questions 1 –
OF GOLF 25
1. What year was the PGA PGM Program launched, and how many hours are required to complete it?
A. PGM launched in 1988; requires 500 hours to complete.
B. PGM launched in 1994; requires 830 hours to complete.
C. PGM launched in 1998; requires 1,000 hours to complete.
D. PGM launched in 2000; requires 600 hours to complete.
CORRECT ANSWER B — PGM launched in 1994; requires 830 hours to complete.
RATIONALE The PGA PGM Program was launched in 1994 and requires 830 hours to complete. The program was revised in
2018 to meet contemporary demands. PGM is designed for employment in the field of golf and employers are
looking for what the program provides. The PGA is a non-profit organization. There are two pathways to PGA
membership: the PGM Program for PGA Associates and the PGA Golf Management University Program for PGA
Students.
, 2. At a PGA authorized golf facility, a professional who either owns and operates a golf shop OR supervises and directs
the golf shop and instructional services is called what?
A. Director of Golf — oversees golf shop, range, carts, and golf professionals.
B. Head Golf Professional — oversees golf shop and instructional services.
C. General Manager — oversees facility, operations, maintenance, and F&B.
D. Teaching Professional — teaches lessons and supervises instructors.
CORRECT ANSWER B — Head Golf Professional — oversees golf shop and instructional services.
RATIONALE A Head Golf Professional is defined as one who either owns and operates a golf shop OR supervises and
directs the golf shop and instructional services. The Director of Golf manages all golf operations (shop, range,
carts, supervision). The General Manager manages the entire facility including operations, maintenance,
clubhouse, and F&B. An Assistant Golf Professional spends at least 50% of time on golf operations, teaching,
business planning, and repair. Teaching Professionals focus on golf instruction.
3. The PGM Program is divided into how many levels, and what are the three career paths available?
A. Two levels; Golf Operations and Executive Management.
B. Three levels; Golf Operations, Teaching and Coaching, and Executive Management.
C. Four levels; Teaching, Management, Operations, and Leadership.
D. One unified level; no specialization tracks.
CORRECT ANSWER B — Three levels; Golf Operations, Teaching and Coaching, and Executive Management.
RATIONALE The PGM Program is divided into three levels: Level 1 (core concepts, planning, operational models), Level 2
(application of knowledge, facility environments), and Level 3 (operations and management functions). After
completing Level 1, associates select one of three career paths: Golf Operations, Teaching and Coaching, or
Executive Management. Levels 1, 2, and 3 curriculum consists of Teaching and Coaching and Facility
Management targeting these career paths.
4. Who spearheaded the idea for a national professional golf association at a luncheon on January 17, 1916, in New
York City?
A. Robert White — first PGA President.
B. Rodman Wanamaker — department store magnate and golf equipment representative.
C. Walter Hagen — first American-born PGA winner.
D. Horton Smith — instrumental in PGA education.
CORRECT ANSWER B — Rodman Wanamaker — department store magnate and golf equipment representative.
RATIONALE Rodman Wanamaker, a department store magnate, spearheaded the idea for a national professional golf
association at a luncheon on January 17, 1916, in New York City. His incentive was that public growth for golf
was trending and A.G. Spalding was his golf ball competitor. The official founding date of the PGA was April
10, 1916. The first PGA President was Robert White. Horton Smith was instrumental in formal education of the
membership in 1954. Wanamaker donated the purse of $2,580 for the first PGA Championship.
PGA✦
✦
Professional Golfers' Association of
PGM
America
PGA Associate · PGM Qualifying Level Preparation
EST. 1916
SERVING THE PGA PROFESSIONAL & PROMOTING THE GAME OF GOLF
PGA Associate — PGM Qualifying Level Examination
P G M P R O G R A M · H I STO R Y O F T H E P G A · CO N ST I T U T I O N & BY L A W S · R U L E S O F G O L F · C A R E E R
ENHANCEMENT
ORGANIZATION PGA of America EXAM TYPE PGA Associate Qualifying Level
EXAM YEAR TOTAL QUESTIONS 25 Questions
SUBJECT AREAS PGM Program 25% · History 10% · FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the Single Best
Constitution/Bylaws 25% · Rules 10% · Answer
Career Enhancement 30%
QUALIFYING LEVEL EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question based on the PGA PGM Program materials.
▸ Content covers: PGM Program structure (25%), History of the PGA (10%), PGA Constitution/Bylaws/Organization (25%), Rules of
Golf (10%), and Resumes/Cover Letters/Interviewing (30%).
▸ Pay careful attention to officer roles, membership classifications, Board of Control, Code of Ethics violations, PGM career paths,
and Rules of Golf fundamentals.
SECTION I — PGM PROGRAM, PGA HISTORY, CONSTITUTION & RULES Questions 1 –
OF GOLF 25
1. What year was the PGA PGM Program launched, and how many hours are required to complete it?
A. PGM launched in 1988; requires 500 hours to complete.
B. PGM launched in 1994; requires 830 hours to complete.
C. PGM launched in 1998; requires 1,000 hours to complete.
D. PGM launched in 2000; requires 600 hours to complete.
CORRECT ANSWER B — PGM launched in 1994; requires 830 hours to complete.
RATIONALE The PGA PGM Program was launched in 1994 and requires 830 hours to complete. The program was revised in
2018 to meet contemporary demands. PGM is designed for employment in the field of golf and employers are
looking for what the program provides. The PGA is a non-profit organization. There are two pathways to PGA
membership: the PGM Program for PGA Associates and the PGA Golf Management University Program for PGA
Students.
, 2. At a PGA authorized golf facility, a professional who either owns and operates a golf shop OR supervises and directs
the golf shop and instructional services is called what?
A. Director of Golf — oversees golf shop, range, carts, and golf professionals.
B. Head Golf Professional — oversees golf shop and instructional services.
C. General Manager — oversees facility, operations, maintenance, and F&B.
D. Teaching Professional — teaches lessons and supervises instructors.
CORRECT ANSWER B — Head Golf Professional — oversees golf shop and instructional services.
RATIONALE A Head Golf Professional is defined as one who either owns and operates a golf shop OR supervises and
directs the golf shop and instructional services. The Director of Golf manages all golf operations (shop, range,
carts, supervision). The General Manager manages the entire facility including operations, maintenance,
clubhouse, and F&B. An Assistant Golf Professional spends at least 50% of time on golf operations, teaching,
business planning, and repair. Teaching Professionals focus on golf instruction.
3. The PGM Program is divided into how many levels, and what are the three career paths available?
A. Two levels; Golf Operations and Executive Management.
B. Three levels; Golf Operations, Teaching and Coaching, and Executive Management.
C. Four levels; Teaching, Management, Operations, and Leadership.
D. One unified level; no specialization tracks.
CORRECT ANSWER B — Three levels; Golf Operations, Teaching and Coaching, and Executive Management.
RATIONALE The PGM Program is divided into three levels: Level 1 (core concepts, planning, operational models), Level 2
(application of knowledge, facility environments), and Level 3 (operations and management functions). After
completing Level 1, associates select one of three career paths: Golf Operations, Teaching and Coaching, or
Executive Management. Levels 1, 2, and 3 curriculum consists of Teaching and Coaching and Facility
Management targeting these career paths.
4. Who spearheaded the idea for a national professional golf association at a luncheon on January 17, 1916, in New
York City?
A. Robert White — first PGA President.
B. Rodman Wanamaker — department store magnate and golf equipment representative.
C. Walter Hagen — first American-born PGA winner.
D. Horton Smith — instrumental in PGA education.
CORRECT ANSWER B — Rodman Wanamaker — department store magnate and golf equipment representative.
RATIONALE Rodman Wanamaker, a department store magnate, spearheaded the idea for a national professional golf
association at a luncheon on January 17, 1916, in New York City. His incentive was that public growth for golf
was trending and A.G. Spalding was his golf ball competitor. The official founding date of the PGA was April
10, 1916. The first PGA President was Robert White. Horton Smith was instrumental in formal education of the
membership in 1954. Wanamaker donated the purse of $2,580 for the first PGA Championship.
