PGM FACILITY MANAGEMENT UPDATED TOP
EXAM QUESTIONS And CORRECT Answers
T/F The margins of a penalty area extend vertically upwards and downwards - CORRECT
ANSWERS True
T/F Increasing merchandise sales in the golf shop is an example of a SMART goal. - CORRECT
ANSWERS False it is not specific or time-oriented.
What is the most appropriate tournament format for players who may have one or more high
scoring holes? - CORRECT ANSWERS Matchplay scramble would be the best format
Why is it important to identify form of play when assessing penalties? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Penalty strokes vary based on type of penalty
How is the honor determined before the start of a match play event? - CORRECT
ANSWERS It is decided by the order of draw set by the committee or by a random method
What are ways to connect with other professionals who have industry's experience to gather
information about the industry? - CORRECT ANSWERS Networking with other
professionals
Why might Kentucky bluegrass be used for fairways instead of creeping bent? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Kentucky bluegrass can recover from damage and repair itself.
T/F A golf car fleet programs benefits the golf professional because it eliminates the need of a
caddie program. - CORRECT ANSWERS False, you can still run a caddie program.
, What is provided in the Strategies to Succeed sections of the Career Fitness Manual? - CORRECT
ANSWERS It provides a helpful starting point for a developing point.
T/F The post tournament review might be analyzed to determine future groupings. - CORRECT
ANSWERS True, this can help with pace of play and other characteristics.
T/F A provisional ball can be played for a ball that may be lost within a penalty area. - CORRECT
ANSWERS False, a provisional ball can only be used on out of bounds, or lost outside a
penalty area.
You are in the process of completing a business plan for the golf shop. Initial forecasts of sales,
expenses, and profit have been made. Past data has been analyzed and important inside and
outside factors have been identified. What is the next step to be taken towards completing the
plan? - CORRECT ANSWERS Monitor performance.
What is a stolon? - CORRECT ANSWERS Stolons are stems above the ground.
What should be the base line reference for evaluating tournament performance? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Should be based on the facility's goals for all of their tournaments, as well as
for the specific event
On the 3rd hole of a stroke play event, it is discovered that a player has 16 clubs, including 2
putters. What is the penalty? - CORRECT ANSWERS Two stroke penalty for the first two
holes that they are in breach. Once it is realized if you do not take them out of bag you will be
DQ'ed.
T/F Heavy clay soil has the advantage of resisting compaction problems in heavy traffic areas. -
CORRECT ANSWERS False, too much clay becomes compacted and saturated with water,
leaving no room for oxygen.
EXAM QUESTIONS And CORRECT Answers
T/F The margins of a penalty area extend vertically upwards and downwards - CORRECT
ANSWERS True
T/F Increasing merchandise sales in the golf shop is an example of a SMART goal. - CORRECT
ANSWERS False it is not specific or time-oriented.
What is the most appropriate tournament format for players who may have one or more high
scoring holes? - CORRECT ANSWERS Matchplay scramble would be the best format
Why is it important to identify form of play when assessing penalties? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Penalty strokes vary based on type of penalty
How is the honor determined before the start of a match play event? - CORRECT
ANSWERS It is decided by the order of draw set by the committee or by a random method
What are ways to connect with other professionals who have industry's experience to gather
information about the industry? - CORRECT ANSWERS Networking with other
professionals
Why might Kentucky bluegrass be used for fairways instead of creeping bent? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Kentucky bluegrass can recover from damage and repair itself.
T/F A golf car fleet programs benefits the golf professional because it eliminates the need of a
caddie program. - CORRECT ANSWERS False, you can still run a caddie program.
, What is provided in the Strategies to Succeed sections of the Career Fitness Manual? - CORRECT
ANSWERS It provides a helpful starting point for a developing point.
T/F The post tournament review might be analyzed to determine future groupings. - CORRECT
ANSWERS True, this can help with pace of play and other characteristics.
T/F A provisional ball can be played for a ball that may be lost within a penalty area. - CORRECT
ANSWERS False, a provisional ball can only be used on out of bounds, or lost outside a
penalty area.
You are in the process of completing a business plan for the golf shop. Initial forecasts of sales,
expenses, and profit have been made. Past data has been analyzed and important inside and
outside factors have been identified. What is the next step to be taken towards completing the
plan? - CORRECT ANSWERS Monitor performance.
What is a stolon? - CORRECT ANSWERS Stolons are stems above the ground.
What should be the base line reference for evaluating tournament performance? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Should be based on the facility's goals for all of their tournaments, as well as
for the specific event
On the 3rd hole of a stroke play event, it is discovered that a player has 16 clubs, including 2
putters. What is the penalty? - CORRECT ANSWERS Two stroke penalty for the first two
holes that they are in breach. Once it is realized if you do not take them out of bag you will be
DQ'ed.
T/F Heavy clay soil has the advantage of resisting compaction problems in heavy traffic areas. -
CORRECT ANSWERS False, too much clay becomes compacted and saturated with water,
leaving no room for oxygen.
