PGA PGM Level 1 Study Guide latest updated exam
2025 -2026 |with expert solutions alrady graded
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A personal development summary details interests, strengths, weakness, and future personal
development steps. (T / F) - answer True
What must every professional understand about evaluation? - answer evaluation is crucial to
career advancement regardless of specific career choices. evaluation is a continuous process.
How might a golf professional discover interests? - answer exploring industry opportunities,
connecting with people in the industry, and gaining first hand experience at golf facilities are
ways to reveal specific interests. the goal is to discover a career where interests often align with
job opportunities.
What is part of the Explore stage in the Career Planning Process? - answer exploration often
overlaps with evaluation. identifying career options requires thorough exploration in the golf
business.
It is best to narrow one's focus to a specific job when exploring career options. (T / F) - answer
False
Explain the difference between a core industry segment and an enabled industry segment. -
answer Core industry produce goods and services used to play the game and operate facilities.
Enabled industry produce other economic activity that the game of golf enables such as tourism
and residential construction.
PGA.org/Jobs provides information on industry positions, networking, resume writing, and
interviewing? (T / F) - answer True
,What is the difference between a career ladder and a career lattice? - answer Ladder-linear or
directly upward career progression
Lattice- combination of sideways and upward career movements
A career lattice characterizes an upward career progression. (T / F) - answer False
Why is it important to develop a personal vision statement? - answer provides a direction to
career; vision statement is a brief description of an ideal future as a PGA professional
"Increase merchandise sales in the golf shop" is an example of a SMART goal. (T / F) - answer
False
What is provided in the "Strategies to Succeed" section of the Career Fitness Manual? - answer
provides a helpful starting point for developing goals. it lists various approaches to take while
drafting a career path
Core skills are those that are useful in many golf industry positions (T / F) - answer True
How can you utilize the Work Experience Portfolio to write a resume? - answer can be used to
focus resume content and align it to a particular position
What part of the resume concisely describes a summary of skills and qualifications gained from
work experience as a golf professional? - answer action statements or "power statements"
concisely describe a summary of skills and qualification gained from work experience as a golf
professional
Responsible, involved, and helped are effective action words to create a power statement. (T /
F) - answer False
,What are ways to connect with other professionals who have industry experience to gather
information about the industry? - answer informational interviewing and shadowing, and
networking are meaningful connections and stay informed about opportunities
A resume should begin with listing education first and then work experience. (T/ F) - answer
False
It is recommended a resume include all relevant golf-specific skills. (T / F) - answer True
Why should a resume be updated? - answer a resume is intended to be a working document
developed throughout your career. evolving skills and experiences should be communicated in a
manner that indicates educational and professional advancement to demonstrate your value
and impact at a facility.
What are the key points to remember when using a power statement? - answer -use short and
concise bullet points
-begin each point with a power verb
-statement should be result based
-use stats to quantify
-sequence bullets to align
"Increased hard good sales by 25% by offering multiple demo days" is an example of a power
statement? (T / F) - answer True
"Brought in more events increasing revenues" is an example of a power statement. (T / F) -
answer False
Why is it important for the employer to determine the relevant skill sets when hiring? - answer
employers often hire for one set of skills, but replace professionals after determining a different
set of skills was necessary to succeed in the position
, What is a quantitative result produced by a Rainmaker? - answer drives revenue either through
new member sales, increased rounds by existing golfers or promoting and serving outside
groups
PGA Member who has earned Specialized status is qualified to pursue the PGA Master
Professional Program. (T / F) - answer False
Career Consultants provide fee-based services to employers. (T / F) - answer False
What is the appropriate source for providing a member or associate with help in job
networking, career counseling, and resume writing? - answer pga career consultants through
pga.org
The Work Experience Portfolio is a document used to help validate the candidate's skillsets. (T /
F) - answer True
What are common mistakes to avoid when networking? - answer -asking for favors
-not utilizing a list of questions prepared beforehand
-making excessive demands when initially reaching out
-using their name without permission when reaching out to contacts
A PGA professional needs to accept the initial terms of employment offered by the perspective
employer or risk losing out on the job offer. (T / F) - answer False
List factors that should be considered when evaluating a job offer. - answer -location of the
facility
-job description
-salary and benefits
2025 -2026 |with expert solutions alrady graded
A+ | Download to Pass
A personal development summary details interests, strengths, weakness, and future personal
development steps. (T / F) - answer True
What must every professional understand about evaluation? - answer evaluation is crucial to
career advancement regardless of specific career choices. evaluation is a continuous process.
How might a golf professional discover interests? - answer exploring industry opportunities,
connecting with people in the industry, and gaining first hand experience at golf facilities are
ways to reveal specific interests. the goal is to discover a career where interests often align with
job opportunities.
What is part of the Explore stage in the Career Planning Process? - answer exploration often
overlaps with evaluation. identifying career options requires thorough exploration in the golf
business.
It is best to narrow one's focus to a specific job when exploring career options. (T / F) - answer
False
Explain the difference between a core industry segment and an enabled industry segment. -
answer Core industry produce goods and services used to play the game and operate facilities.
Enabled industry produce other economic activity that the game of golf enables such as tourism
and residential construction.
PGA.org/Jobs provides information on industry positions, networking, resume writing, and
interviewing? (T / F) - answer True
,What is the difference between a career ladder and a career lattice? - answer Ladder-linear or
directly upward career progression
Lattice- combination of sideways and upward career movements
A career lattice characterizes an upward career progression. (T / F) - answer False
Why is it important to develop a personal vision statement? - answer provides a direction to
career; vision statement is a brief description of an ideal future as a PGA professional
"Increase merchandise sales in the golf shop" is an example of a SMART goal. (T / F) - answer
False
What is provided in the "Strategies to Succeed" section of the Career Fitness Manual? - answer
provides a helpful starting point for developing goals. it lists various approaches to take while
drafting a career path
Core skills are those that are useful in many golf industry positions (T / F) - answer True
How can you utilize the Work Experience Portfolio to write a resume? - answer can be used to
focus resume content and align it to a particular position
What part of the resume concisely describes a summary of skills and qualifications gained from
work experience as a golf professional? - answer action statements or "power statements"
concisely describe a summary of skills and qualification gained from work experience as a golf
professional
Responsible, involved, and helped are effective action words to create a power statement. (T /
F) - answer False
,What are ways to connect with other professionals who have industry experience to gather
information about the industry? - answer informational interviewing and shadowing, and
networking are meaningful connections and stay informed about opportunities
A resume should begin with listing education first and then work experience. (T/ F) - answer
False
It is recommended a resume include all relevant golf-specific skills. (T / F) - answer True
Why should a resume be updated? - answer a resume is intended to be a working document
developed throughout your career. evolving skills and experiences should be communicated in a
manner that indicates educational and professional advancement to demonstrate your value
and impact at a facility.
What are the key points to remember when using a power statement? - answer -use short and
concise bullet points
-begin each point with a power verb
-statement should be result based
-use stats to quantify
-sequence bullets to align
"Increased hard good sales by 25% by offering multiple demo days" is an example of a power
statement? (T / F) - answer True
"Brought in more events increasing revenues" is an example of a power statement. (T / F) -
answer False
Why is it important for the employer to determine the relevant skill sets when hiring? - answer
employers often hire for one set of skills, but replace professionals after determining a different
set of skills was necessary to succeed in the position
, What is a quantitative result produced by a Rainmaker? - answer drives revenue either through
new member sales, increased rounds by existing golfers or promoting and serving outside
groups
PGA Member who has earned Specialized status is qualified to pursue the PGA Master
Professional Program. (T / F) - answer False
Career Consultants provide fee-based services to employers. (T / F) - answer False
What is the appropriate source for providing a member or associate with help in job
networking, career counseling, and resume writing? - answer pga career consultants through
pga.org
The Work Experience Portfolio is a document used to help validate the candidate's skillsets. (T /
F) - answer True
What are common mistakes to avoid when networking? - answer -asking for favors
-not utilizing a list of questions prepared beforehand
-making excessive demands when initially reaching out
-using their name without permission when reaching out to contacts
A PGA professional needs to accept the initial terms of employment offered by the perspective
employer or risk losing out on the job offer. (T / F) - answer False
List factors that should be considered when evaluating a job offer. - answer -location of the
facility
-job description
-salary and benefits
