PGA PGM ASSOCIATE QUALIFYING 3.0 EXAM 2023
An Assistant Golf Professional refers to someone who is primarily employed at a PGA
Recognized Golf Facility and spends at least 25 percent of their time working in any
combination of club repair, merchandising, handicapping, inventory, or tournament
operations. - ✔False
A golf course Superintendent can qualify for active membership. - ✔True
The Rules of Golf may only be changed by agreement between which two governing
bodies of the game? - ✔USGA and R&A
A course must employ at least three persons to qualify for designation as a PGA
Recognized Golf Course. - ✔False
Which type of resume emphasizes skills and accomplishments? - ✔Functional Format
Resume
There are times when players may play out of turn to help the pace of play. - ✔True
Where can information about prohibiting play in and around no play zones be found? -
✔Section II
Delegates to the Annual Meeting have the power to amend the Constitution. - ✔True
The President of the PGA serves as Chairperson of the Board of Directors. - ✔True
Who selects the Chief Executive Officer of the Association? - ✔Board of Directors
What is the purpose of the PGA PGM Program seminars? - ✔Expose participants to
subject matter experts
What is unique about the Independent Directors? - ✔They are not PGA members
The acceptable progress policy for the PGM Program identifies a maximum of eight
years from the Level 1 start date to election to membership. - ✔True
Which classification includes members who must satisfy the requirements of the
Association's Professional Development Program? - ✔A-3
Which organization is considered the leading authority on the Rules of the game for
most of the world? - ✔Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
A caddie standing directly behind the ball while the player is making a stroke is a breach
of player conduct. - ✔True
, PGA PGM ASSOCIATE QUALIFYING 3.0 EXAM 2023
Helping deserving members find employment was an original Association objective. - ✔
True
One benefit of a career as a golf professional is that normal work environments and
schedules will provide sufficient playing time to stay on top of their game. - ✔False
From where is an employer most likely to form her first impression of a job applicant? -
✔Cover Letter
If a member is affiliated with more than one Section, they may exercise their rights in
only one of them. Which one? - ✔Section of primary employment
Associates may have a secondary affiliation with a Section in which they officially reside
in cases where this Section is different from their Section of principal employment. - ✔
True
What position was created to settle issues not clearly addressed in the earliest written
Rules? - ✔Rules Chairman
The ability to manage detailed procedures and operations is one of the attributes
employers are looking for in golf professionals today. - ✔True
Who is responsible for identifying and scheduling the people and events necessary for
completing work experience activities? - ✔Associates and Students
Why is it important to identify the form of play when assessing penalties? - ✔The
penalties can differ significantly depending on the form of play
The Committee may disqualify a player for serious misconduct. - ✔True
Who serves as Chairperson of the Board of Control? - ✔Secretary of the Association
How are definitions identified throughout the Rules book? - ✔Italicized
The current Ryder Cup format is a match between a team of golf professionals from the
USA and a team from where else? - ✔Europe
Why were written Rules established for the game of golf? - ✔Tournaments were
growing in popularity and size
Which of the following is a required minimum for a PGA Recognized Golf Course? - ✔
14 acres in total area
An Assistant Golf Professional refers to someone who is primarily employed at a PGA
Recognized Golf Facility and spends at least 25 percent of their time working in any
combination of club repair, merchandising, handicapping, inventory, or tournament
operations. - ✔False
A golf course Superintendent can qualify for active membership. - ✔True
The Rules of Golf may only be changed by agreement between which two governing
bodies of the game? - ✔USGA and R&A
A course must employ at least three persons to qualify for designation as a PGA
Recognized Golf Course. - ✔False
Which type of resume emphasizes skills and accomplishments? - ✔Functional Format
Resume
There are times when players may play out of turn to help the pace of play. - ✔True
Where can information about prohibiting play in and around no play zones be found? -
✔Section II
Delegates to the Annual Meeting have the power to amend the Constitution. - ✔True
The President of the PGA serves as Chairperson of the Board of Directors. - ✔True
Who selects the Chief Executive Officer of the Association? - ✔Board of Directors
What is the purpose of the PGA PGM Program seminars? - ✔Expose participants to
subject matter experts
What is unique about the Independent Directors? - ✔They are not PGA members
The acceptable progress policy for the PGM Program identifies a maximum of eight
years from the Level 1 start date to election to membership. - ✔True
Which classification includes members who must satisfy the requirements of the
Association's Professional Development Program? - ✔A-3
Which organization is considered the leading authority on the Rules of the game for
most of the world? - ✔Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
A caddie standing directly behind the ball while the player is making a stroke is a breach
of player conduct. - ✔True
, PGA PGM ASSOCIATE QUALIFYING 3.0 EXAM 2023
Helping deserving members find employment was an original Association objective. - ✔
True
One benefit of a career as a golf professional is that normal work environments and
schedules will provide sufficient playing time to stay on top of their game. - ✔False
From where is an employer most likely to form her first impression of a job applicant? -
✔Cover Letter
If a member is affiliated with more than one Section, they may exercise their rights in
only one of them. Which one? - ✔Section of primary employment
Associates may have a secondary affiliation with a Section in which they officially reside
in cases where this Section is different from their Section of principal employment. - ✔
True
What position was created to settle issues not clearly addressed in the earliest written
Rules? - ✔Rules Chairman
The ability to manage detailed procedures and operations is one of the attributes
employers are looking for in golf professionals today. - ✔True
Who is responsible for identifying and scheduling the people and events necessary for
completing work experience activities? - ✔Associates and Students
Why is it important to identify the form of play when assessing penalties? - ✔The
penalties can differ significantly depending on the form of play
The Committee may disqualify a player for serious misconduct. - ✔True
Who serves as Chairperson of the Board of Control? - ✔Secretary of the Association
How are definitions identified throughout the Rules book? - ✔Italicized
The current Ryder Cup format is a match between a team of golf professionals from the
USA and a team from where else? - ✔Europe
Why were written Rules established for the game of golf? - ✔Tournaments were
growing in popularity and size
Which of the following is a required minimum for a PGA Recognized Golf Course? - ✔
14 acres in total area
