PGA PGM Qualifying Level Test Preparation Questions
and Answers (Verified Answers)
T/F: Is the PGA a for profit Organization?
No, PGA is a Non-Profit
How Large is the US Golf Economy per year? Global?
84 Billion and 190 Billion Globally
Approximately how many PGA Members are there?
Nearly 29,000
How many participants does golf attract annually in the U.S?
About 40 Million in total with 25 million actually playing and the others stemming from
media and spectatorship
Two majors ways PGA describes career paths?
Career ladders(linear), and career lattices (less direct but more evolutionary over time)
T/F? A PGA apprentice is a member of the PGA?
False - Only Class A Members are members
What is the cornerstone of the PGA?
The ability to play the game well and help others do the same
Approximate hours to complete the entire PGA Program?
830
What are the benefits of PGA Membership? (4)
1 - vote 2 - hold office 3- Attend annual PGA meeting 4 - use PGA name, initials and
logo
What are the two ways to become a PGA Member?
The PGA Associate Program and PGA PGM University program
What must you complete to be eligible to register for PGA Level 1?
Background check, be a US Citizen or legally registered alien, read and write in English,
pass the PAT, Pass Q level test, and be eligibly employed at PGA recognized facility.
How to pass each level of the PGA program?
complete all pre-seminar learning activities, Complete work experience portfolio and
attend seminars in Port St. Lucie, then take knowledge tests
Once you pass levels 1,2, and 3?
Eligible for election to PGA membership
Formula for passing the PAT?
(Course rating X 2) + 15
Knowledge tests contain which two components?
1) Teaching and coaching 2) Facility Management
What is the acceptable progress policy?
level 1 must be completed within 2 years of level 1 start date, level 2 within 2 years of
level 2 start date, level 3 within 8 years of level 1 start date
What are the PGA Q Level Courses? 5
Rules, Cover letters & Resumes, PGA constitution, History of the PGA, Intro to the PGM
Program
How is your work experience portfolio evaluated?
and Answers (Verified Answers)
T/F: Is the PGA a for profit Organization?
No, PGA is a Non-Profit
How Large is the US Golf Economy per year? Global?
84 Billion and 190 Billion Globally
Approximately how many PGA Members are there?
Nearly 29,000
How many participants does golf attract annually in the U.S?
About 40 Million in total with 25 million actually playing and the others stemming from
media and spectatorship
Two majors ways PGA describes career paths?
Career ladders(linear), and career lattices (less direct but more evolutionary over time)
T/F? A PGA apprentice is a member of the PGA?
False - Only Class A Members are members
What is the cornerstone of the PGA?
The ability to play the game well and help others do the same
Approximate hours to complete the entire PGA Program?
830
What are the benefits of PGA Membership? (4)
1 - vote 2 - hold office 3- Attend annual PGA meeting 4 - use PGA name, initials and
logo
What are the two ways to become a PGA Member?
The PGA Associate Program and PGA PGM University program
What must you complete to be eligible to register for PGA Level 1?
Background check, be a US Citizen or legally registered alien, read and write in English,
pass the PAT, Pass Q level test, and be eligibly employed at PGA recognized facility.
How to pass each level of the PGA program?
complete all pre-seminar learning activities, Complete work experience portfolio and
attend seminars in Port St. Lucie, then take knowledge tests
Once you pass levels 1,2, and 3?
Eligible for election to PGA membership
Formula for passing the PAT?
(Course rating X 2) + 15
Knowledge tests contain which two components?
1) Teaching and coaching 2) Facility Management
What is the acceptable progress policy?
level 1 must be completed within 2 years of level 1 start date, level 2 within 2 years of
level 2 start date, level 3 within 8 years of level 1 start date
What are the PGA Q Level Courses? 5
Rules, Cover letters & Resumes, PGA constitution, History of the PGA, Intro to the PGM
Program
How is your work experience portfolio evaluated?
