PGA LEVEL EXAM 2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
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Which cannot reasonably be anticipated as a result of creating a business plan?
Provide direction
Make realistic financial projections
Reduce pressure
Have clear defined goals - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Reduce pressure
Why should golf instructors use a business plan?
To have a roadmap to follow
Gain additional clients
To have a business plan
Gain trust from Board of Directos - CORRECT ANSWER >>>To have a roadmap to follow
What is the anticipated outcome of analyzing and evaluating data to indicate strengths and
weaknesses?
Measurable teaching and business goals and objectives
Steps for taking corrective actions
Specific strategies outlining how to achieve each objective
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,A specific one-year cashflow budget for the teaching business - CORRECT ANSWER >>>A
specific one-year cashflow budget for a teaching business
How can golf professinals best promote their teaching expertise to the facility's senior
segment?
Tic Tok
Phone Call
Text
Flyer - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Flyer
Students have been having problems registering for the player development program. What is
the source of the breakdown?
Professional
Communication
Staffing
Computer System - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Communication
Why should accurate records and tracking from lessons and instructional services be
documented?
Budgeting
Staffing
Insurance
PGA Professional - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Budgeting
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,How should job reponsibilties and expectations be communicated to a prospective teacher?
Hand Shake Contracts
Verbal Contracts
Written Contracts
Let the teacher figure it out - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Written contracts
What variables are necessary to achieve high-level performance from the teaching staff?
Supervisor
Equipment
Delegation
Competent People - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Competant people
Why do most facilities require that all lesson payments go through the point-of-sale sale
system?
Under Payment
Stealing
Over Payment
Embarrassment - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Embarrassment
What situation would influence a teaching operation to adopt a rotation system?
Walk-ins
Private Lesson
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, Group Lesson
Small Range - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Walk-ins
What can be expected from participating in continuing education programs conducted outside
the facility?
Operations to Travel
Stagnant Teaching Approaches
Can make postive changes
Increased negative team cohesion - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Can make positive changes
How do experienced instructors relay pricing structures to potential clients?
Word-of-mouth
Phone Calls
Printed Material
Front desk clerk - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Printed material
True or false
Financial Controls are not mechanisms for guiding the operation of a system.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER >>>False
Which wage and hour laws should PGA Professionals need to be aware of?
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AND ANSWERS
/GRADE A+ ASSURED
Which cannot reasonably be anticipated as a result of creating a business plan?
Provide direction
Make realistic financial projections
Reduce pressure
Have clear defined goals - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Reduce pressure
Why should golf instructors use a business plan?
To have a roadmap to follow
Gain additional clients
To have a business plan
Gain trust from Board of Directos - CORRECT ANSWER >>>To have a roadmap to follow
What is the anticipated outcome of analyzing and evaluating data to indicate strengths and
weaknesses?
Measurable teaching and business goals and objectives
Steps for taking corrective actions
Specific strategies outlining how to achieve each objective
1|Page
,A specific one-year cashflow budget for the teaching business - CORRECT ANSWER >>>A
specific one-year cashflow budget for a teaching business
How can golf professinals best promote their teaching expertise to the facility's senior
segment?
Tic Tok
Phone Call
Text
Flyer - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Flyer
Students have been having problems registering for the player development program. What is
the source of the breakdown?
Professional
Communication
Staffing
Computer System - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Communication
Why should accurate records and tracking from lessons and instructional services be
documented?
Budgeting
Staffing
Insurance
PGA Professional - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Budgeting
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,How should job reponsibilties and expectations be communicated to a prospective teacher?
Hand Shake Contracts
Verbal Contracts
Written Contracts
Let the teacher figure it out - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Written contracts
What variables are necessary to achieve high-level performance from the teaching staff?
Supervisor
Equipment
Delegation
Competent People - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Competant people
Why do most facilities require that all lesson payments go through the point-of-sale sale
system?
Under Payment
Stealing
Over Payment
Embarrassment - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Embarrassment
What situation would influence a teaching operation to adopt a rotation system?
Walk-ins
Private Lesson
3|Page
, Group Lesson
Small Range - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Walk-ins
What can be expected from participating in continuing education programs conducted outside
the facility?
Operations to Travel
Stagnant Teaching Approaches
Can make postive changes
Increased negative team cohesion - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Can make positive changes
How do experienced instructors relay pricing structures to potential clients?
Word-of-mouth
Phone Calls
Printed Material
Front desk clerk - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Printed material
True or false
Financial Controls are not mechanisms for guiding the operation of a system.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER >>>False
Which wage and hour laws should PGA Professionals need to be aware of?
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