PGA PGM Qualifying Test Study Guide (Answered)
In what year was the PGA PGM program launched?
1994
In the US how many people does Golf attract each year?
40 Million participants
25 Million Play the Game
10-15 Million participate through the media or Tournament spectating
In 2005 the U.S. gol...
PGA PGM Qualifying Test Study Guide (Answered)
In what year was the PGA PGM program launched?
1994
In the US how many people does Golf attract each year?
40 Million participants
25 Million Play the Game
10-15 Million participate through the media or Tournament spectating
In 2005 the U.S. golf economy directly generated
$76 billion of goods and services
Golf had a total economic impact of
$195 billion, accounting for approximately 2
million full- or part-time jobs and personal wage income of $61 billion
How many PGA Professionals are key players in the golf industry?
27,000 men and women contribute to the game and the business of golf
Head Golf Professional
Owns and operates a golf shop at
a PGA Recognized Golf Facility or supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional
services at the facility.
Assistant Golf Professional
employed at a PGA
Recognized Golf Facility and spends at least 50% of the time working on golf operations,
instruction, business planning, club repair, and more.
Director of Golf
Manages the total golf operation of a PGA Recognized
Golf Facility, including the golf shop, golf range, golf car operations (if applicable), and the
supervision of the head golf professional.
General Manager
directs the entire golf facility including golf
operations, golf course maintenance, club house administration, food and beverage operation,
and other recreational activities at the facility.
Director of Instruction
Manages and supervises the total
teaching program at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility.
Teaching Professional
employed at a PGA Recognized Golf
Facility, a PGA Recognized Golf School, or a PGA Recognized Indoor Facility as either a
golf instructor or supervisor of golf instructors.
It will take the average apprentice approximately ___
hours to complete the PGA PGM Program
800 Hours What are two pathways that lead to PGA membership?
PGA PGM Apprentice Program and
the PGA Golf Management University Program
T/F The University Program students are considered apprentices?
False.
Students are not considered apprentices because they are not required
to be eligibly employed as they complete their course work. They are required to
complete a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities
Qualifying Level Requirements
Hold a high school degree or equivalent
• Be a U.S. Citizen or resident alien, or be enrolled in a PGA Golf Management University
Program
• Be able to read English
• Complete the Qualifying Level courses
• Pass the Qualifying Test
• Satisfy the PGA Playing Ability Test Requirement
• Be eligibly employed in the golf industry (apprentice path)
• Register as a PGA apprentice (apprentice path)
Qualifying Level Courses
Introduction to the PGA Professional Golf Management Program
• PGA History and Constitution
• The Rules of Golf
Eligible Employment
Aspiring professionals following the apprentice path to membership must be employed in a
PGA-approved job classification in the golf industry.
Acceptable Progress
Level 1 must be successfully completed within two years of the Level 1 start date.
• Level 2 must be successfully completed within two years of the Level 2 start date.
• Level 3 must be successfully completed and election to PGA membership must occur
within eight years of the Level 1 start date.
Intro to PGA PGM Program
This course describes the career opportunities,
challenges, and benefits of a career as a PGA Professional. The course also presents the structure
of the PGA PGM Program and related program completion requirements.
PGA History and Constitution
This course introduces The PGA Constitution, Bylaws, and
Regulations, an important document in the life of a PGA member. Topics covered in the course
include the evolution of The PGA during the past century; The PGA's organizational structure;
the rights, responsibilities, and classifications of PGA membership; requirements for professional
development; and procedures for dealing with membership issues, such as violations of
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