PGA PGM Level 1 3.0 Teaching and
Coaching Test. Questions with Correct
Verified Answers 2026-2027. Graded A
What makes lesson content relevant? - ANSStudents desire to learn
"Positioning" refers to how far up or down the hands are placed on the
club's grip - ANSfalse- "placement" not positioning
"Precision" refers to gripping the club the same way each time. - ANStrue
A "pull hook" occurs when the swing path is outside-to-in and the face is
closed - ANSfalse-swing path is inside to outside
A "pull slice" occurs when the swing path is outside-to-in and the clubface
is open to clubpath and closed to target. - ANStrue
A "push shot" occurs when the swing path is outside-to-in and the clubface
is square to the target line - ANSfalse-"push shot" starts right so club face
is open to target while swing path is down the line
A golf instructor suggests a bent left knee when teaching a student how to
hit a mid-iron. What element of the PGA swing model is involved? -
ANSpreferences
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,A golfer has small hands and a weak grip. Which grip option probably
would be best for her? - ANSten finger grip
A player attempting a short distance greenside bunker shot should use a
steeper angle of approach than if attempting a longer greenside bunker
shot. - ANStrue-steep for short, shallow for long
A player's swing is creating too much backspin. What is the probable
source of this problem? - ANSangle of approach too steep
A preference is a personal choice that golfers make on how best to use the
laws to improve their game - ANStrue
A student's teaching professional talks with her about hinging her wrists on
the backswing. Which element of the PGA teaching model is being
addressed? - ANSin-swing principle for clubhead lag
According to most good putters, where should the ball position be at
address when putting? - ANSposition ball forward of center
According to the PGA swing model, identify the principles? - ANSset
upswing
plane
arc width
arc length
lever system
2
, release dynamic balance
swing center
clubhead lag connection
lead wrist position at impact
tempo
timing
rhythm
According to the PGA swing model, list examples of "preferences." - ANS-
early wrist cock
-slow backswing
-open stance
-flat back swing...etc
According to the PGA swing model, list the "laws"? - ANS1. centeredness
of contact at impact
2. clubface angle at impact
3. clubhead path at impact
4. clubhead speed at impact
5. angle of approach at impact
6. dynamic loft at impact
An instructor should set the goals of the lesson before instructing and
observing the student. - ANSFalse
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Coaching Test. Questions with Correct
Verified Answers 2026-2027. Graded A
What makes lesson content relevant? - ANSStudents desire to learn
"Positioning" refers to how far up or down the hands are placed on the
club's grip - ANSfalse- "placement" not positioning
"Precision" refers to gripping the club the same way each time. - ANStrue
A "pull hook" occurs when the swing path is outside-to-in and the face is
closed - ANSfalse-swing path is inside to outside
A "pull slice" occurs when the swing path is outside-to-in and the clubface
is open to clubpath and closed to target. - ANStrue
A "push shot" occurs when the swing path is outside-to-in and the clubface
is square to the target line - ANSfalse-"push shot" starts right so club face
is open to target while swing path is down the line
A golf instructor suggests a bent left knee when teaching a student how to
hit a mid-iron. What element of the PGA swing model is involved? -
ANSpreferences
1
,A golfer has small hands and a weak grip. Which grip option probably
would be best for her? - ANSten finger grip
A player attempting a short distance greenside bunker shot should use a
steeper angle of approach than if attempting a longer greenside bunker
shot. - ANStrue-steep for short, shallow for long
A player's swing is creating too much backspin. What is the probable
source of this problem? - ANSangle of approach too steep
A preference is a personal choice that golfers make on how best to use the
laws to improve their game - ANStrue
A student's teaching professional talks with her about hinging her wrists on
the backswing. Which element of the PGA teaching model is being
addressed? - ANSin-swing principle for clubhead lag
According to most good putters, where should the ball position be at
address when putting? - ANSposition ball forward of center
According to the PGA swing model, identify the principles? - ANSset
upswing
plane
arc width
arc length
lever system
2
, release dynamic balance
swing center
clubhead lag connection
lead wrist position at impact
tempo
timing
rhythm
According to the PGA swing model, list examples of "preferences." - ANS-
early wrist cock
-slow backswing
-open stance
-flat back swing...etc
According to the PGA swing model, list the "laws"? - ANS1. centeredness
of contact at impact
2. clubface angle at impact
3. clubhead path at impact
4. clubhead speed at impact
5. angle of approach at impact
6. dynamic loft at impact
An instructor should set the goals of the lesson before instructing and
observing the student. - ANSFalse
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