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. Ans- False
A golf course Superintendent can qualify for active membership. Ans- True
The Rules of Golf may only be changed by agreement between which two governing bodies of the
game? Ans- USGA and R&A
A course must employ at least three persons to qualify for designation as a PGA Recognized Golf Course.
Ans- False
Which type of resume emphasizes skills and accomplishments? Ans- Functional Format Resume
There are times when players may play out of turn to help the pace of play. Ans- True
Where can information about prohibiting play in and around no play zones be found? Ans- Section II
Delegates to the Annual Meeting have the power to amend the Constitution. Ans- True
The President of the PGA serves as Chairperson of the Board of Directors. Ans- True
Who selects the Chief Executive Officer of the Association? Ans- Board of Directors
What is the purpose of the PGA PGM Program seminars? Ans- Expose participants to subject matter
experts
, What is unique about the Independent Directors? Ans- 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. Ans- True
Which classification includes members who must satisfy the requirements of the Association's
Professional Development Program? Ans- A-3
Which organization is considered the leading authority on the Rules of the game for most of the world?
Ans- 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. Ans- True
Helping deserving members find employment was an original Association objective. Ans- 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. Ans- False
From where is an employer most likely to form her first impression of a job applicant? Ans- Cover Letter
If a member is affiliated with more than one Section, they may exercise their rights in only one of them.
Which one? Ans- 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. Ans- True
What position was created to settle issues not clearly addressed in the earliest written Rules? Ans- Rules
Chairman
The ability to manage detailed procedures and operations is one of the attributes employers are looking
for in golf professionals today. Ans- True
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. Ans- False
A golf course Superintendent can qualify for active membership. Ans- True
The Rules of Golf may only be changed by agreement between which two governing bodies of the
game? Ans- USGA and R&A
A course must employ at least three persons to qualify for designation as a PGA Recognized Golf Course.
Ans- False
Which type of resume emphasizes skills and accomplishments? Ans- Functional Format Resume
There are times when players may play out of turn to help the pace of play. Ans- True
Where can information about prohibiting play in and around no play zones be found? Ans- Section II
Delegates to the Annual Meeting have the power to amend the Constitution. Ans- True
The President of the PGA serves as Chairperson of the Board of Directors. Ans- True
Who selects the Chief Executive Officer of the Association? Ans- Board of Directors
What is the purpose of the PGA PGM Program seminars? Ans- Expose participants to subject matter
experts
, What is unique about the Independent Directors? Ans- 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. Ans- True
Which classification includes members who must satisfy the requirements of the Association's
Professional Development Program? Ans- A-3
Which organization is considered the leading authority on the Rules of the game for most of the world?
Ans- 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. Ans- True
Helping deserving members find employment was an original Association objective. Ans- 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. Ans- False
From where is an employer most likely to form her first impression of a job applicant? Ans- Cover Letter
If a member is affiliated with more than one Section, they may exercise their rights in only one of them.
Which one? Ans- 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. Ans- True
What position was created to settle issues not clearly addressed in the earliest written Rules? Ans- Rules
Chairman
The ability to manage detailed procedures and operations is one of the attributes employers are looking
for in golf professionals today. Ans- True
