Pgm Qualifying Practice Test Questions and Answers
(2026/2027) (Verified Answers)
How many credits are needed to become a PGA member?
36
What year was the PGA PGM program launched?
1994
PGA PGM primary information is found where?
The PGA Knowledge Center
How many participants does golf attract annually?
40 million. 25 million play the game. The other 15 million participate through major
media, spectatorship, and by purchasing golf related goods.
Golf had an economic impact of how much money in 2005?
$195 billion
How many PGA golf professionals (men and women) are there in the golf
industry?
27,000
True or False: The PGA of America is the world's largest working sports
organization?
True
True or False: The PGA of America is a not-for-ptofit organization?
True
Head Golf Professional
Owns and operates a golf shop at a PGA recognized golf facility, and provides
instructional services at the facility.
Assistant Golf Professional
Spends atleast 50% of the time working on golf operations, business planning, club
repair, and more.
Director of Golf
Manages the total golf operation of a PGA recognized golf facility.
General Manager
Directs entire golf facility including golf operation, golf course maintenance, club house
administration, food and beverage, other recreational activites.
Director of Instruction
Manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA recognized golf facility.
Teaching Professional
Employed at PGA recognized golf facility, PGA recognized golf school, or at a PGA
recognized indoor facility as a golf instructor.
How many golf facilities are there and how many jobs do they account for?
16,000 golf facilities, 900,000 jobs
True or False: Completing the PGA PGM program guarantees you a job and
success in the golf industry.
False
How many hours must a PGA professional work minimum per week?
50 hours
, True or False: A PGA professional must keep their game honed even after
passing the PAT.
True
The cornerstone of The PGA is the ability of its members to
play the game well and help others the same.
True or False: It will take approximately 800 hours to complete the PGA PGM
program.
True
What are the rights of an active member of the PGA?
Vote, hold office, attend the PGA annual meeting, and use the PGA's name, initials, and
emblem.
What two pathways lead to PGA membership?
The apprentice program, the PGA PGM university program.
True or False: Aspiring professionals in both the apprentice program and PGM
program must pass the PAT, study the same PGA PGM coursework, complete
work experience activities (WEA'S), and meet employment or internship
reuirements.
True
What three things must you do to register as a PGA apprentice?
Pass the PAT, pass the qualifying test, and be eligibly employed at aPGA recognized
golf facility.
Where is the PGA education center located?
Port St. Lucie, Florida
What are work experience activities designed to do?
They are designed to have apprentices and students apply course lessons to on-the-job
situations and tasks.
True or False: PGA PGM students must attend seminars at the PGA education
center in Florida.
False
Where are PGA PGM seminars conducted? And by Who?
On campus, PGA PGM faculty.
True or False: In order to pass the PAT, the individual must achieve a 36-hole
score within 15 shots of the course rating.
True
What is the culminating seminar in level 3 called?
The Final Experience
What is considered acceptable progress for levels 1,2, and 3?
2 years for level 1 and 2. Level 3 must be completed within 8 years of the level 1 start
date.
How many years does a PGA PGM student have to complete all requirements in
order to become a PGA member?
8 years
Level 1 courses
Golf car fleet management, customer relations.
Level 2 Courses
Turfgrass management, golf operations, merchandising and inventory management.
(2026/2027) (Verified Answers)
How many credits are needed to become a PGA member?
36
What year was the PGA PGM program launched?
1994
PGA PGM primary information is found where?
The PGA Knowledge Center
How many participants does golf attract annually?
40 million. 25 million play the game. The other 15 million participate through major
media, spectatorship, and by purchasing golf related goods.
Golf had an economic impact of how much money in 2005?
$195 billion
How many PGA golf professionals (men and women) are there in the golf
industry?
27,000
True or False: The PGA of America is the world's largest working sports
organization?
True
True or False: The PGA of America is a not-for-ptofit organization?
True
Head Golf Professional
Owns and operates a golf shop at a PGA recognized golf facility, and provides
instructional services at the facility.
Assistant Golf Professional
Spends atleast 50% of the time working on golf operations, business planning, club
repair, and more.
Director of Golf
Manages the total golf operation of a PGA recognized golf facility.
General Manager
Directs entire golf facility including golf operation, golf course maintenance, club house
administration, food and beverage, other recreational activites.
Director of Instruction
Manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA recognized golf facility.
Teaching Professional
Employed at PGA recognized golf facility, PGA recognized golf school, or at a PGA
recognized indoor facility as a golf instructor.
How many golf facilities are there and how many jobs do they account for?
16,000 golf facilities, 900,000 jobs
True or False: Completing the PGA PGM program guarantees you a job and
success in the golf industry.
False
How many hours must a PGA professional work minimum per week?
50 hours
, True or False: A PGA professional must keep their game honed even after
passing the PAT.
True
The cornerstone of The PGA is the ability of its members to
play the game well and help others the same.
True or False: It will take approximately 800 hours to complete the PGA PGM
program.
True
What are the rights of an active member of the PGA?
Vote, hold office, attend the PGA annual meeting, and use the PGA's name, initials, and
emblem.
What two pathways lead to PGA membership?
The apprentice program, the PGA PGM university program.
True or False: Aspiring professionals in both the apprentice program and PGM
program must pass the PAT, study the same PGA PGM coursework, complete
work experience activities (WEA'S), and meet employment or internship
reuirements.
True
What three things must you do to register as a PGA apprentice?
Pass the PAT, pass the qualifying test, and be eligibly employed at aPGA recognized
golf facility.
Where is the PGA education center located?
Port St. Lucie, Florida
What are work experience activities designed to do?
They are designed to have apprentices and students apply course lessons to on-the-job
situations and tasks.
True or False: PGA PGM students must attend seminars at the PGA education
center in Florida.
False
Where are PGA PGM seminars conducted? And by Who?
On campus, PGA PGM faculty.
True or False: In order to pass the PAT, the individual must achieve a 36-hole
score within 15 shots of the course rating.
True
What is the culminating seminar in level 3 called?
The Final Experience
What is considered acceptable progress for levels 1,2, and 3?
2 years for level 1 and 2. Level 3 must be completed within 8 years of the level 1 start
date.
How many years does a PGA PGM student have to complete all requirements in
order to become a PGA member?
8 years
Level 1 courses
Golf car fleet management, customer relations.
Level 2 Courses
Turfgrass management, golf operations, merchandising and inventory management.
