PGA Pre Qualifying Test Questions and
Answers
When was the PGA Professional Golf Management Program (PGA PGM) launched?
1994. Revised in 2010.
What does the PGM program emphasize an expertise in?
The people, the game, and the business
Approximately how many people play the game at green-grass facilities? How many people
participate in the game through media?
25 million players v. 10 to 15 million spectators
How much did the U.S. golf economy directly generate in 2005 in goods and services?
$76 Billion
What was the total economic impact of the golf industry in 2005?
$195 Billion accounting for approximately 2 million full or part time jobs with person wage income of
$61 Billion
Is the PGA of America the world's largest working sports organization?
Yes it is
What kind of business is the PGA of America classified as?
A non-for-profit
What is the definition of a Head Pro according to the PGA of America?
A person who either owns and operates a golf shot at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility or supervises
and directs the golf shop and instructional services at the facility.
What is the definition of a Assistant Golf Pro according to the PGA of America?
A person who is employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility and spends at least 50% of the time
working on golf operations, instruction, business planning, club repair, and more.
What is the definition of a Director of Golf according to the PGA of America?
A person who manages the total golf operation of a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, including the golf
shop, golf range, golf car operations (if applicable), and the supervision of the head golf professional.
What is the definition of a General Manager according to the PGA of America?
A person who directs the entire golf facility including golf operations, golf course maintenance, club
house administration, food and beverage operation, and other recreational activities at the facility.
What is the definition of a Director of Instruction according to the PGA of America?
A person who manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA recognized Golf School or
PGA Recognized Facility.
,What is the definition of a Teaching Professional according to the PGA of America?
A person who is employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, a PGA Recognized Golf School, or a PGA
Recognized Indoor Facility as either a golf instructor or supervisor of golf instruction.
What are the 4 V's to highlight and demonstrate value to your operation?
1) Be visible 2) Be valuable 3) Be vigilant 4) Be vibrant
What are the 3 strategies of Golf 2.0?
1) Retain/Stregthen the Course 2) Engage "Lapsed" golfers 3) Drive new players
What are the 8 basic principles to stay on top in business?
1) A bias for action 2) Staying close to the customer 3) Fostering autonomy and entrepreneurial
efforts 4) Productivity through people 5) Big picture focus 6) Stick to the Knitting 7) Simple form, lean
staff 8) Simultaneous loose and tight properties
What is the cornerstone of the PGA?
The ability of its members to play the game well and help others do the same.
Approximately how many hours does it take the average Apprentice to complete the entire PGM
curriculum?
About 800 hours, in addition to regular work hours.
What are the rights of PGA membership?
Active members can vote, hold office, attend the PGA Annual Meeting, and use the PGA's name,
initials, and emblem.
What additional benefits does the PGA offer its members?
Retirement plans, insurance, financial assistance for education, and numerous employment and
career-counseling services.
What are the two pathways that lead to PGA membership?
PGA PGM Apprentice Program and the PGA Golf Management University Program.
What must be done in order to Register as a PGA Apprentice?
Participants must satisfy the PGA Playing Ability Test requirement, pass the Qualifying Test, and be
eligibly employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility.
What are knowledge tests at each level in the PGM program comprised of?
Multiple choice and true/false questions, administered through a network of national testing centers.
Are Students at Universities considered apprentices?
No, because they are not required to be eligibly employed as they complete their course work. They
are also not required to attend seminars at the PGA Education Center in Florida.
, What are the three learning courses in the Qualifying Level of Apprenticeship?
Introduction to the PGA PGM program, PGA History and Constitution, and the Rules of Golf.
What are the Qualifying Level Requirements?
Hold a high school degree or equivalent, be a U.S. citizen or resident alien, or be enrolled in a PGA
Golf Management University Program, be able to read English, complete the Qualifying Level courses,
pass the Qualifying Level courses, Satisfy the PGA PAT, be eligibly employed in the golf industry
(apprentice path), Register as a PGA apprentice (apprentice path).
What is the PGA Playing Ability Test?
Achieving a target score in a 36-hole PGA Playing Ability Test. The score must be within 15 shots of
the course rating.
What does each PGM Program Level entail at the Education Center?
5 consecutive days of Seminars.
What is required before coming to Seminars at the Education Center?
Pre-Seminar Activities
What is required after seminars in order to move onto the next level?
Work experience portfolios and Knowledge Tests.
What is the 'Final Experience?'
The culminating seminar at Level 3, in which apprentices and students will collaborate in small teams
to complete a presentation based on growth of the game initiatives.
What are the 4 things in every Level?
1) Pre-Seminar activities 2) Seminar 3) Work Experience Portfolio 4) Knowledge Tests
What is the acceptable progress policy on Level 1?
Must be completed within 2 years of Level 1 start date.
What is the acceptable progress policy on Level 2?
Must be completed within 2 years of Level 2 start date.
What is the acceptable progress policy on Level 3?
Must be completed within 8 years of Level 1 start date.
What happens to Apprentices who do not make acceptable progress in the program?
Suspension or termination from the program.
What happens if an Apprentice is not elected within 8 years of the Level 1 start date?
Termination from the program in its entirety. Including passing the PAT.
Answers
When was the PGA Professional Golf Management Program (PGA PGM) launched?
1994. Revised in 2010.
What does the PGM program emphasize an expertise in?
The people, the game, and the business
Approximately how many people play the game at green-grass facilities? How many people
participate in the game through media?
25 million players v. 10 to 15 million spectators
How much did the U.S. golf economy directly generate in 2005 in goods and services?
$76 Billion
What was the total economic impact of the golf industry in 2005?
$195 Billion accounting for approximately 2 million full or part time jobs with person wage income of
$61 Billion
Is the PGA of America the world's largest working sports organization?
Yes it is
What kind of business is the PGA of America classified as?
A non-for-profit
What is the definition of a Head Pro according to the PGA of America?
A person who either owns and operates a golf shot at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility or supervises
and directs the golf shop and instructional services at the facility.
What is the definition of a Assistant Golf Pro according to the PGA of America?
A person who is employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility and spends at least 50% of the time
working on golf operations, instruction, business planning, club repair, and more.
What is the definition of a Director of Golf according to the PGA of America?
A person who manages the total golf operation of a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, including the golf
shop, golf range, golf car operations (if applicable), and the supervision of the head golf professional.
What is the definition of a General Manager according to the PGA of America?
A person who directs the entire golf facility including golf operations, golf course maintenance, club
house administration, food and beverage operation, and other recreational activities at the facility.
What is the definition of a Director of Instruction according to the PGA of America?
A person who manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA recognized Golf School or
PGA Recognized Facility.
,What is the definition of a Teaching Professional according to the PGA of America?
A person who is employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, a PGA Recognized Golf School, or a PGA
Recognized Indoor Facility as either a golf instructor or supervisor of golf instruction.
What are the 4 V's to highlight and demonstrate value to your operation?
1) Be visible 2) Be valuable 3) Be vigilant 4) Be vibrant
What are the 3 strategies of Golf 2.0?
1) Retain/Stregthen the Course 2) Engage "Lapsed" golfers 3) Drive new players
What are the 8 basic principles to stay on top in business?
1) A bias for action 2) Staying close to the customer 3) Fostering autonomy and entrepreneurial
efforts 4) Productivity through people 5) Big picture focus 6) Stick to the Knitting 7) Simple form, lean
staff 8) Simultaneous loose and tight properties
What is the cornerstone of the PGA?
The ability of its members to play the game well and help others do the same.
Approximately how many hours does it take the average Apprentice to complete the entire PGM
curriculum?
About 800 hours, in addition to regular work hours.
What are the rights of PGA membership?
Active members can vote, hold office, attend the PGA Annual Meeting, and use the PGA's name,
initials, and emblem.
What additional benefits does the PGA offer its members?
Retirement plans, insurance, financial assistance for education, and numerous employment and
career-counseling services.
What are the two pathways that lead to PGA membership?
PGA PGM Apprentice Program and the PGA Golf Management University Program.
What must be done in order to Register as a PGA Apprentice?
Participants must satisfy the PGA Playing Ability Test requirement, pass the Qualifying Test, and be
eligibly employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility.
What are knowledge tests at each level in the PGM program comprised of?
Multiple choice and true/false questions, administered through a network of national testing centers.
Are Students at Universities considered apprentices?
No, because they are not required to be eligibly employed as they complete their course work. They
are also not required to attend seminars at the PGA Education Center in Florida.
, What are the three learning courses in the Qualifying Level of Apprenticeship?
Introduction to the PGA PGM program, PGA History and Constitution, and the Rules of Golf.
What are the Qualifying Level Requirements?
Hold a high school degree or equivalent, be a U.S. citizen or resident alien, or be enrolled in a PGA
Golf Management University Program, be able to read English, complete the Qualifying Level courses,
pass the Qualifying Level courses, Satisfy the PGA PAT, be eligibly employed in the golf industry
(apprentice path), Register as a PGA apprentice (apprentice path).
What is the PGA Playing Ability Test?
Achieving a target score in a 36-hole PGA Playing Ability Test. The score must be within 15 shots of
the course rating.
What does each PGM Program Level entail at the Education Center?
5 consecutive days of Seminars.
What is required before coming to Seminars at the Education Center?
Pre-Seminar Activities
What is required after seminars in order to move onto the next level?
Work experience portfolios and Knowledge Tests.
What is the 'Final Experience?'
The culminating seminar at Level 3, in which apprentices and students will collaborate in small teams
to complete a presentation based on growth of the game initiatives.
What are the 4 things in every Level?
1) Pre-Seminar activities 2) Seminar 3) Work Experience Portfolio 4) Knowledge Tests
What is the acceptable progress policy on Level 1?
Must be completed within 2 years of Level 1 start date.
What is the acceptable progress policy on Level 2?
Must be completed within 2 years of Level 2 start date.
What is the acceptable progress policy on Level 3?
Must be completed within 8 years of Level 1 start date.
What happens to Apprentices who do not make acceptable progress in the program?
Suspension or termination from the program.
What happens if an Apprentice is not elected within 8 years of the Level 1 start date?
Termination from the program in its entirety. Including passing the PAT.
