PGA PGM LEVEL 3 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-2027
Two key elements of the golf cluster are- Answer Core industries [golf ops] and
Enabled industries [real estate]
What are some of the major reasons why people do not play golf?- Answer cost, time,
difficulty, conditions, lack of interest
What are the ways to enhance pace of play?- Answer golfer education
shorter courses w firm fairways
less penal rough
shorter distances bt tees
additional teeing grounds
T or F : A closure in one part of the country will not necessarily help a struggling facility
in another region. - Answer True
Golfs best customers believed that 18 hole round was a good value at$ . A round
gets too expensive at $55 and too expensive at$117. - Answer 35
Former players and non players who are interested a good value was closer to $ a
round and was expensive at $45 and too expensive at $85. - Answer 25
The perceived cost of a round of golf is defined as - Answer The amount that the
average consumer assumes the price is, which can be approximately three times
greater than the actual cost.
, How many hours does a typical players need from the time they leave their home to the
time they return home again in order to complete a typical players? - Answer 6 hours
Course conditions, competition and exercise were rated as less important to enjoyment
of a round than ability in a golf 20/20 study. - Answer Ball striking
In a stufy of core and avid golfers, % said they would play more golf if they got better
at it. - Answer 53
The USGA indicates that the average score is what? - Answer Around 100
What are the instruction barriers that some people don't practice or take lessons? -
Answer Lack of knowledge or feeling intiminated on how to pursue
Lack or scheduled learning, practice and playing options
Overly focus on playing skills vs. fun and social aspects
Not enough pros are trained on how to handle newcomers
Poor communication bt golf pro and new customers
What is the Tee It Forward initiative? - Answer To help golfers have more fun on the
course and enhance their overall experience by playing at a course length that is
alligned with their average driving distance.
What's appealing about playing from the appropriate tees? - Answer Help pace of play
and enjoyment without sacrificing any adherence to the rules of golf.
T or F: alternative formats of golf can serve as a tool as part of player development
initiatives. - Answer True
Golf 20/20 study found that what is the key to enjoyment in playing the game? - Answer
Camaraderie ( trust and friendship among people who spend alot of time together )
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-2027
Two key elements of the golf cluster are- Answer Core industries [golf ops] and
Enabled industries [real estate]
What are some of the major reasons why people do not play golf?- Answer cost, time,
difficulty, conditions, lack of interest
What are the ways to enhance pace of play?- Answer golfer education
shorter courses w firm fairways
less penal rough
shorter distances bt tees
additional teeing grounds
T or F : A closure in one part of the country will not necessarily help a struggling facility
in another region. - Answer True
Golfs best customers believed that 18 hole round was a good value at$ . A round
gets too expensive at $55 and too expensive at$117. - Answer 35
Former players and non players who are interested a good value was closer to $ a
round and was expensive at $45 and too expensive at $85. - Answer 25
The perceived cost of a round of golf is defined as - Answer The amount that the
average consumer assumes the price is, which can be approximately three times
greater than the actual cost.
, How many hours does a typical players need from the time they leave their home to the
time they return home again in order to complete a typical players? - Answer 6 hours
Course conditions, competition and exercise were rated as less important to enjoyment
of a round than ability in a golf 20/20 study. - Answer Ball striking
In a stufy of core and avid golfers, % said they would play more golf if they got better
at it. - Answer 53
The USGA indicates that the average score is what? - Answer Around 100
What are the instruction barriers that some people don't practice or take lessons? -
Answer Lack of knowledge or feeling intiminated on how to pursue
Lack or scheduled learning, practice and playing options
Overly focus on playing skills vs. fun and social aspects
Not enough pros are trained on how to handle newcomers
Poor communication bt golf pro and new customers
What is the Tee It Forward initiative? - Answer To help golfers have more fun on the
course and enhance their overall experience by playing at a course length that is
alligned with their average driving distance.
What's appealing about playing from the appropriate tees? - Answer Help pace of play
and enjoyment without sacrificing any adherence to the rules of golf.
T or F: alternative formats of golf can serve as a tool as part of player development
initiatives. - Answer True
Golf 20/20 study found that what is the key to enjoyment in playing the game? - Answer
Camaraderie ( trust and friendship among people who spend alot of time together )
