PGA PGM Qualifying Test Complete Solutions 2023

PGA PGM Qualifying Test Complete Solutions 2023 A1 Ans- Head Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Course Head Golf Professional Ans- 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 A2 Ans- Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Range Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Range Ans- An individual whose primary employment is: the ownership and operations of a golf shop at a PGA Recognized Facility; or the supervision and direction of the golf shop and supervision of teaching at a Recognized Golf Facility A3 Ans- Exempt PGA Tour, Champions Tour, Nationwide Tour, LPGA Tour and Futures Tour players A4 Ans- Director of Golf at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities Director of Golf at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities Ans- An individual who directs the total golf operation of a PGA Recognized Golf Facility; including the golf shop, golf range, golf care operations, and supervision of the Head Golf Professional A5 Ans- Past Presidents of the Association A6 Ans- Golf Instructor at a PGA Recognized Facility Golf Instructor at a PGA Recognized Facility Ans- Golf instructors, supervisors of golf instructors or individuals who instruct PGA Professionals how to teach A7 Ans- Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility Under Construction A8 Ans- Assistant Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility Assistant Golf Professional Ans- An individual who is primarily employed at a PGA Recognized Facility and spends 50% of the time working on club repair, merchandising, handicapping records, inventory control, bookkeeping and tournaments A9 Ans- Employed at Professional Positions in Management, Development, Ownership Operation and/or Financing of Facilities A10 Ans- Golf Clinician Golf Clinician Ans- An individual whose main source of income is golf shows or clinics A11 Ans- Golf Administrator Golf Administrator Ans- Individuals who are employed by the Association, a section or the PGA Tour in an administrative capacity and individuals who are employed full-time as employees of golf associations recognized by the Board of Directors A12 Ans- College or University Coach A13 Ans- General Manager General Manager Ans- Individuals who manage the entire golf facility including golf operations, golf course maintenance, club house administration, food and beverage operation and other recreation activities at the facility A14 Ans- Director of Instruction at a PGA Recognized Facility Director or Instruction Ans- An individual who is managing, supervising and directing the total teaching program and at PGA Recognized Golf School or Facility A15 Ans- Ownership or Management of a Retail Golf Facility A16 Ans- Golf Course Architect Golf Course Architect Ans- Individuals who are primarily employed in the design of golf courses A17 Ans- Superintendent Superintendent Ans- Individuals primarily employed in the management of all activities in relation to maintenance, operation and management of a golf course. Individuals in this classification are required to satisfy the criteria of either a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent as defined by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America A18 Ans- Golf Media Golf Media Ans- Individuals primarily employed in the reporting, editing, writing or publishing of golfrelated publications in any form of media A19 Ans- Golf Manufacturer Management Golf Manufacturer Ans- Individuals primarily employed in an executive, administrative or supervisory position with a golf industry manufacturer or golf industry distributor A20 Ans- Golf Manufacturer Sales Representative Golf Manufacturer Sales Representative Ans- Individuals primarily employed by one or more golf manufacturing or distributing companies involved in the wholesale sales and distribution of golf merchandise or golf related supplies to golf facilities, retail store or any other golf outlets A21 Ans- Tournament Coordinator A22 Ans- Rules Official A23 Ans- Club Fitting/Club Repair Club Fitting/Club Repair Ans- Individuals primarily employed in the business of club fitting must use a recognized fitting system or a comparable system, must have all the necessary equipment normally associated with club fitting and must have access to a PGA Recognized Facility or a range at a PGA Recognized Golf Course to monitor ball flights. A24 Ans- Employed within the golf industry and not eligible for another Active classification (Not Eligible for Election) PGA Recognized Golf Course Ans- Facility that has at least 9 holes. Each hole shall have a minimum hole length of 60 yards and have a total yardage of not less than 1,000 yards for 9 holes and 1,500 yards for 18 holes. The golf facility shall have at least 14 acres in total course area exclusive of clubhouse, golf shop and parking areas, and be entirely planted with grass PGA Recognized Golf Range Ans- Refers to a golf range which has a minimum of 15 tees, 150 feet of teeing area, and a depth of at least 600 feet. The range shall have adequate parking facilities allowing at least one parking place for each tee and a building adequate to properly handle the administrative requirements of a PGA Recognized Golf Range How many people does golf attract per year? Ans- 40 million How much does golf generate on average per year? Ans- 84 Billion Golf has a total economic impact of? Ans- $190 Billion including 2 million full or part time jobs How many PGA Professionals are there? Ans- 29,000 Career Ladder Ans- Conceptualization of a linear career path with the movement from job to job, ideally being a direct upward path Career Lattice Ans- Consists of a series of cross-pivots and lateral movements that might lead to more senior positions. Greater diversification of skills and may be a better way of moving forward for people who want a wider range of skills. Approximately how many hours does it take to complete the PGA PGM program Ans- 830 hours The rights of PGA Membership Ans- - vote - hold office - attend annual meetings - use the PGA's name, initials and logo Play Ability Test Ans- Must achieve a 36 hole score within 15 shots of the 18 hole course rating multiplied by 2 PGM Career Paths Ans- Golf Operations, Teaching & Coaching and Executive Management Levels of the PGA consist of Ans- - Facility Management & Teaching and Coaching - Pre Seminar activities - Seminar - Work Experience Portfolio - Knowledge Tests Two Ways to become a PGA Member Ans- 1. PGA Management University Program 2. PGA PGM Associate Progam T/F - PGA associates must work full-time while going through PGA PGM associate program Ans- True T/F - PGA Students must work full-time while going through the PGA Management University Program Ans- False - instead they are required to complete a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities T/F - PGA students going through PGA Management University Program must attend seminars at the PGA Education Center in Florida Ans- False What do the seminars at the PGA Education Center he