PGA PGM Qualifying Level Test & Final Exam
Questions and Answers(Verified Answers)
What is a job descriptor that best corresponds to the Head Golf Professional's responsibilities?
Either owns and operates the golf shop at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility or supervises and directs the
golf shop and instructional services at the facility
True or False: The job responsibilities of an Assistant Golf Professional include managing the total golf
operation of a PGA Recognized Golf Facility
FALSE
What are the job responsibilities of a Director of Instruction?
Manages and Supervises the total teaching program
What is the job descriptor that best describes the responsibilities of a General manager?
Directs the entire golf facility including golf operations, golf course maintenance, clubhouse
administration., and Food & Beverage
Which of the following describes the job responsibilities of a Director of Golf?
Manages and supervises the total golf operation
True or False: A Teaching Professional is employed as either a golf instructor or supervisor of golf
instructors at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, Golf School or Indoor Facility.
TRUE
True or False: The ability to manage detailed procedures and operations is one of the attributes
employers are looking for in golf professionals today.
TRUE
What are skills and abilities golf facilities are looking for in a well-rounded professional?
Ability to write and speak clearly, budgeting, ability to grow revenues and control expenditures, an
understanding or relevant computer technology.
Current challenges PGA Members face working in the golf industry?
Work more that 40 hours/week, work on days when others often enjoy recreational activities, must
continue their professional education by taking courses and attending seminars.
True or False: One benefit of a career as a golf professional is normal work environments and
schedules provide sufficient time to play and practice.
FALSE
What are the requirements for PGA Students to be eligible for election to the PGA Membership?
Graduation from the University, Complete all PGA PGM Program Requirements, Complete a
Background Check, Documentation of Eligible employment.
, True or False: Completing a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities is a requirements of
students enrolled in an accredited PGA Golf Management University Program.
TRUE
True or False: PGA Students must satisfy the PGA PAT requirement to enroll in the Qualifying Level at
a PGA Golf Management University.
FALSE
True or False: The purpose of the Work Experience Portfolio is to apply what you have learned in the
courses to on-the-job situations and tasks.
TRUE
True of False: Work Experience Activities can be accomplished concurrently as part of a students
courses on campus as well as during internships.
TRUE
True of False: Work Experience activities can be accomplished concurrently as part of normal work or
internship responsibilities.
TRUE
True or False: Associates and PGM Students should demonstrate critical thinking, creativity and
problem-solving skills when completing work experience activities.
TRUE
Who is responsible for identifying the events necessary for completing the work experience activities?
You, the PGA Student and University Facilty
What is the purpose of the Level 3 Management Simulation?
Apply what you have learned from all the courses in the PGA PGM Program
True or False: In order to pass the PGA of America's Playing Ability Test (PAT), players must achieve a
36-hole score within 15 shots of the 18-hole course rating (doubled).
TRUE
True or False: Individuals have eight (8) years from their Level 1 start date to be elected to PGA
Membership.
TRUE
According to the Career Enhancement Manual, what is good advice for preparing a resume?
- Main Responsibilities should be described with action verbs
- Be specific and keep job requirements in mind
- Avoid using I, me, my, and myself
- The resume should represent a truthful, accurate portrayal of your ability and experience.
True or False: Employers will decide to contact an applicant for an interview based on impressions
from the resume.
Questions and Answers(Verified Answers)
What is a job descriptor that best corresponds to the Head Golf Professional's responsibilities?
Either owns and operates the golf shop at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility or supervises and directs the
golf shop and instructional services at the facility
True or False: The job responsibilities of an Assistant Golf Professional include managing the total golf
operation of a PGA Recognized Golf Facility
FALSE
What are the job responsibilities of a Director of Instruction?
Manages and Supervises the total teaching program
What is the job descriptor that best describes the responsibilities of a General manager?
Directs the entire golf facility including golf operations, golf course maintenance, clubhouse
administration., and Food & Beverage
Which of the following describes the job responsibilities of a Director of Golf?
Manages and supervises the total golf operation
True or False: A Teaching Professional is employed as either a golf instructor or supervisor of golf
instructors at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, Golf School or Indoor Facility.
TRUE
True or False: The ability to manage detailed procedures and operations is one of the attributes
employers are looking for in golf professionals today.
TRUE
What are skills and abilities golf facilities are looking for in a well-rounded professional?
Ability to write and speak clearly, budgeting, ability to grow revenues and control expenditures, an
understanding or relevant computer technology.
Current challenges PGA Members face working in the golf industry?
Work more that 40 hours/week, work on days when others often enjoy recreational activities, must
continue their professional education by taking courses and attending seminars.
True or False: One benefit of a career as a golf professional is normal work environments and
schedules provide sufficient time to play and practice.
FALSE
What are the requirements for PGA Students to be eligible for election to the PGA Membership?
Graduation from the University, Complete all PGA PGM Program Requirements, Complete a
Background Check, Documentation of Eligible employment.
, True or False: Completing a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities is a requirements of
students enrolled in an accredited PGA Golf Management University Program.
TRUE
True or False: PGA Students must satisfy the PGA PAT requirement to enroll in the Qualifying Level at
a PGA Golf Management University.
FALSE
True or False: The purpose of the Work Experience Portfolio is to apply what you have learned in the
courses to on-the-job situations and tasks.
TRUE
True of False: Work Experience Activities can be accomplished concurrently as part of a students
courses on campus as well as during internships.
TRUE
True of False: Work Experience activities can be accomplished concurrently as part of normal work or
internship responsibilities.
TRUE
True or False: Associates and PGM Students should demonstrate critical thinking, creativity and
problem-solving skills when completing work experience activities.
TRUE
Who is responsible for identifying the events necessary for completing the work experience activities?
You, the PGA Student and University Facilty
What is the purpose of the Level 3 Management Simulation?
Apply what you have learned from all the courses in the PGA PGM Program
True or False: In order to pass the PGA of America's Playing Ability Test (PAT), players must achieve a
36-hole score within 15 shots of the 18-hole course rating (doubled).
TRUE
True or False: Individuals have eight (8) years from their Level 1 start date to be elected to PGA
Membership.
TRUE
According to the Career Enhancement Manual, what is good advice for preparing a resume?
- Main Responsibilities should be described with action verbs
- Be specific and keep job requirements in mind
- Avoid using I, me, my, and myself
- The resume should represent a truthful, accurate portrayal of your ability and experience.
True or False: Employers will decide to contact an applicant for an interview based on impressions
from the resume.
