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PGA QUALIFYING TEST 2025 - 2026 ACTUAL EXAM 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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What is a job descriptor that best corresponds to the Head Golf Professional's responsibilities? - answer- Either owns and operates the golf shop at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility or supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional services at the facility. (T/F) The job responsibilities of an Assistant Golf Professional include managing the total golf operation of a PGA Recognized Golf Facility. - answer-False What are the job responsibilities of a Director of Instruction? - answer-Manages and supervises the total teaching program What is the job descriptor that best describes the responsibilities of a General Manager? - answer- Directs the entire golf facility including golf operations, golf course maintenance, clubhouse admin., and Food & Beverage Which of the following describes the job responsibilities of a Director of Golf? - answer-Manages and supervises the total golf operation (T/F) A Teaching Professional is employed as either a golf instructor or supervisor of golf instructors at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, Golf School or Indoor Facility. - answer-True (T/F) The ability to manage detailed procedures and operations is one of the attributes employers are looking for in golf professionals today. - answer-True Which of the following are skills and abilities golf facilities are looking for in a well-rounded professional? - answer-All of the above are skills and abilities golf facilities are looking for in a well- rounded professional: Ability to write and speak clearly, Budgeting, Ability to grow revenues and control expenses, An understanding of relevant computer technology
Which of the following are challenges PGA Members face working in the golf industry? - answer-All of the above are challenges facing PGA Members: Work more than 40 hours per week, Work on days when others often enjoy recreational activities, Must continue their professional education by taking courses and attending seminars (T/F) One benefit of a career as a golf professional is normal work environments and schedules provide sufficient time to play and practice. - answer-False Which of the following is NOT a requirement for PGA Students to be eligible for election to PGA Membership? - answer-All of the above are requirements: Graduation from the University, Complete all PGA PGM Program Requirements, Complete a Background Check, Documentation of Eligible employment (T/F) Completing a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities is a requirement of students enrolled in an accredited PGA Golf Management University Program. - answer-True (T/F) PGA Students must satisfy the PGA Playing Ability Test requirement to enroll in the Qualifying Level at a PGA Golf Management University. - answer-False (T/F) The purpose of the Work Experience Portfolio is to apply what you have learned in the courses to on-the-job situations and tasks. - answer-True (T/F) Work Experience activities can be accomplished concurrently as part of a student's courses on campus as well as during internships. - answer-True (T/F) Work experience activities can be accomplished concurrently as part of normal work or internship responsibilities. - answer-True (T/F) Associates and PGM Students should demonstrate critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills when completing work experience activities. - answer-True Who is responsible for identifying the events necessary for completing the work experience activities? - answer-You, the PGA Student and University Faculty
What must an applicant be able to evaluate in order to determine if the position is compatible? - answer-All of the above: What a particular facility requires, Evaluate their own skills to see if the job is a good fit Which type of resume emphasizes skills and accomplishments? - answer-Functional Format Resume (T/F) Resumes should include professional seminars a golf professional has recently completed. - answer-True (T/F) The results of a self-evaluation should match the knowledge and skills required in an available position at a golf facility? - answer-True (T/F) It is an ethical practice to write your own letter of reference and have the reference person review, edit and sign it. - answer-True (T/F) An effective resume should include a list of references. - answer-True What is another name for a skill-based resume? - answer-Functional Format Resume What key element of a resume outlines areas of competencies and accomplishments? - answer- Experience (T/F) The purpose of a resume is to give the employer good reasons to hire the applicant. - answer-True What determines the skill sets employers seek when they are looking to fill a position? - answer-Both the position available and the type of facility What type of resume focuses on job continuity? - answer-Chronological Format Resume How often should self-evaluation take place? - answer-Continual basis as skills and knowledge grow
(T/F) Cover letters need to contain clear and positive statements for each specific job application. - answer-True What should be highlighted in an effective cover letter? - answer-Clear connection between the knowledge, skills and abilities the applicant can offer (T/F) If a cover letter includes acceptance of a position, it might be interpreted by the prospective employer as desperate. - answer-True (T/F) Citing an award in a cover letter could demonstrates character? - answer-True Where is the PGA Career Fitness Manual located? - answer-PGA.org What is the appropriate length of a cover letter? - answer- 1 single-sided page What year was the PGA of America founded? - answer- 1916 (T/F) Helping deserving members find employment was adopted as an Association objective following WWII. - answer-False What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the PGA Championship? - answer-Wanamaker (T/F) The first PGA Championship was held August 1937 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. - answer-False (T/F) The PGA TOUR is a division of the PGA of America. - answer-False (T/F) The PGA TOUR is the name of the organization that operates a number of professional tournaments for the PGA of America. - answer-False Who originally formed the organization that became legally separate from the PGA of America and is now known as the PGA Tour? - answer-PGA Tournament Players
(T/F) Section charters may be rescinded at any time by 2/3 vote of the Board of Directors. (pg. A-2) - answer-True (T/F) "Regulations" explain the meanings and interpretation of the Bylaws of the Constitution. (pg.A-1) - answer-True (T/F) PGA Members in good standing are afforded (provided) professional liability insurance. (pg.A-34) - answer-True (T/F) The Board of Directors may propose amendments to the Bylaws between Annual Meetings. (pg.A-
- answer-True (T/F) A Player Director administers the Playing Ability Test (PAT). (pg.A-9) - answer-False (T/F) The President of the PGA of America can be re-elected to a second term. (pg.A-5) - answer-False (T/F) The President of the PGA serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors. (pg.A-5) - answer- True (T/F) Annual meeting Delegates have the authority to remove any individual from office. (pg.A-6) - answer-True (T/F) The 3 Officers (President, Vice President, and Secretary) are members of the Board of Directors. (pg.A-7) - answer-True (T/F) The Board of Directors has sole responsibility for interpreting the Bylaws. (pg.A-1) - answer-True (T/F) The Board of Control is responsible for modifying Regulations. (pg.A-1) - answer-False Directors who represent each of the Association's 14 Districts serve on the PGA Board of Directors. How are the Directors selected? (pg.A-8) - answer-Both are ways the Directors can be selected: Elected at a
general membership meeting of the electing Section, Elected by the Board of Directors of the electing Section (T/F) The Board of Control shall have the power to establish educational, benevolent, relief, welfare, retirement, and other funds to accomplish the mission and objectives of the Association. (pg.A-10e) - answer-False (T/F) PGA Sections elect their own District Director. (pg.A-8) - answer-True (T/F) The PGA TOUR Tournament Policy Board elects the Independent Directors. (pg.A-9) - answer-False (T/F) The term of office for the Player Director is three years. (pg.A-9) - answer-False (T/F) The Section Presidents are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Association. (pg.A-12) - answer-False (T/F) The Delegates at the Annual Meeting can change the Bylaws. (Manual pg.7 and handout pg.12) - answer-True Who performs the Secretary's duties in the Secretary's absence? (pg.A-4) - answer-Any District Director may be appointed by the presiding officer Who performs the President's duties in the President's absence? (pg.A-4) - answer-Vice President Who performs the Vice President's duties in the Vice President's absence? (pg.A-4) - answer-Secretary Who presides over meetings of the National Board of Directors? (pg.A-5) - answer-President Who presides over meetings of the Board of Control? (pg.A-12) - answer-Secretary What is the PGA President's term of office? (pg.A-5) - answer- 2 years
Which Article in Appendix A addresses voting, holding office and attending the Annual Meeting? (page A-27) - answer-Article V, Section 3 Class "F" Members must complete the Professional Development Program requirements to regain active classification. (T / F) (page A-30) - answer-True All Class A Members are required to participate in the Professional Development Program to maintain their membership status. (T / F) (page A-30) - answer-False Professional Development Program requirements may be waived or reduced when appropriate extenuating circumstances can be demonstrated. (T / F) (page A-30) - answer-False PGA Members who accept new positions as Head Golf Professionals are required to report changes in employment to the Section within ten (10) business days of agreeing to the terms of the position. (T / F) (page A-33) - answer-False A PGA Member accepting a new position must report the terms of her contract to the PGA within 14 business days. (T / F) (page A-33) - answer-False Employment and/or classification changes must be reported to the Association Office within a specified amount of time. (T / F) (page A-33) - answer-True Why do PGA Members have to include their income and benefits when meeting the employment reporting requirements of membership? (page A-25) - answer-To determine that individuals are properly classified What is the penalty if changes in employment and/or classification are not reported? (page A-33) - answer-$50 for notifications received after the 11th day Who serves as Chairperson of the Board of Control? (page A-12) - answer-The Secretary of the Association
Decisions of the Board of Control can be appealed to the Board of Directors. (T / F) (page A-29) - answer- True The Board of Directors can change a classification decision made by the Board of Control. (T / F) (page A-
- answer-True The Secretary of the PGA of America is the Chairperson of the Board of Control. (T / F) (page A-12) - answer-True Who has primary responsibility for membership issues? (page A-6) - answer-The Secretary When does a Board of Control decision on membership issues become final? (page A-30) - answer- 60 days after the decision Who sits on the Board of Control? (page A-12) - answer-The Secretary of the Association, 4 members of the association appointed by the president Acceptable Progress guidelines are held in abeyance if an individual is called to active duty. (T / F) (page A-35) - answer-True PGA Members on active duty are exempt from meeting the Professional Development Program requirements. (T / F) (page A-35) - answer-False Dues paid while on active duty will be refunded upon request. (T / F) (page A-35) - answer-False Dues and fees payable to the Association and the Sections are billed out on May 1st of each year. (T / F) (page A-32) - answer-True Dues and fees payable to the Association are due 30 days from the official billing date. (T / F) (page A-
(T/F) A range must have at least one parking space for each tee to qualify as a PGA Recognized Golf Range. (pg.A-16) - answer-True What is the minimum number of tees a facility must have to qualify as a PGA Recognized Golf Range? (pg.A-16) - answer- 15 (T/F) The PGA will recognize new golf facilities while they are still under construction. (pg.A-16) - answer-True (T/F) A sporting goods store with a golf department similar in size and inventory to a stand-alone golf shop qualifies to be a PGA Recognized Retail Facility. (pg.A-17) - answer-True Who supervises both the golf shop and teaching at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility? (pg.A-17) - answer- Head Golf Professional (T/F) An Assistant Golf Professional refers to someone who is primarily employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility and spends at least 25% of their time working in any combination of club repair, merchandising, handicapping, inventory or tournament operations. (pg.A-17) - answer-False (T/F) An "Associate" is any individual registered in the PGA Professional Golf Management Program. (pg.A-17) - answer-True (T/F) The PGA Board of Directors recognizes PGA Golf Management University Program at (name of University) which is a golf management University program conducted at an accredited College or University. (pg.A-17) - answer-True Which of the following describes what is meant by the term, "Approved Tournament Player." (pg.A-17) - answer-All of the above: An exempt player on the PGA TOUR, An exempt player on the LPGA Tour, An exempt player on other Senior or Developmental Tours (T/F) The term "PGA Recognized Professional Golf Association" refers to an international association of golf professionals. (pg.A-17) - answer-True
(T/F) One option for individuals desiring to register for the PGA Professional Golf Management Program is to first attempt the Player's Ability Test (PAT) at least once and shoot one 18-hole score equal to or less than one-half the PAT target score plus 5 strokes. (pg.A-18) - answer-True (T/F) PGA Students must pass the Playing Ability Test (PAT) to meet the requirements to graduate with the PGA Golf Management designation. (pg.A-18) - answer-True (T/F) Eligible employment in an active classification is a requirement for election to PGA Membership. (pg.A-20) - answer-True (T/F) Payment of annual Association Dues and fees is one requirement for remaining a registered PGA Associate. (pg.A-19) - answer-True (T/F) An Assistant Golf Professional employed part time at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility is eligible for registration in the PGA Professional Golf Management Program. (pg.A-19) - answer-False (T/F) PGA Students can be elected to PGA Membership under the A- 24 classification. (pg.A- 20 - A24) - answer-False (T/F) Associates and students are classified as "honorary members" of the Association until they successfully complete the PGM program. (pg.A-28) - answer-False Under the definition of "limit of participation", how much time does a PGA Associate have between registration and election to PGA membership? (pg.A-20) - answer-8 years Who can extend the time limit of an associate's or student's participation in the PGA Professional Golf Management Program? (pg.A-20) - answer-Board of Control (T/F) An Associate participant with 26 work experience credits and 12 education credits would meet the combined credit requirement (36 credits) for election to PGA membership. (pg.A- 20 - A-21) - answer- True
(T/F) PGA Members who are employed in positions of management, development, operations, ownership and/or finance are in classified as an A-9. (pg.A-24) - answer-True (T/F) PGA Members who are expelled from membership directly by the Board of Directors for a Code of Ethics violation may appeal such action to the Board of Control. Go to Page B- 2 - answer-False (T/F) Suspended members lose their right to keep their PGA Life and Liability Insurance until the suspension is lifted. Go to page B- 9 - answer-False (T/F) A violation of the "Rules of Professional Conduct" may be considered cause for discipline. Go to page B- 5 - answer-True (T/F) Permanent expulsion from membership in the PGA is a possible consequence of ANY Code of Ethics violation. Go to page B- 7 and B- 8 - answer-False (T/F) The Constitution specifically states PGA Students are bound by the PGA Code of Ethics. Go to page A- 36 - answer-True What area of the Constitution covers unlawful acts by a PGA Member? Go to page B- 1 - answer-Appendix B: Code of Ethics A Code of Ethics violation could result in which of the following disciplinary actions? Go to pages B-5, B-6, B-7, and B-8. - answer-All of the above are possible disciplinary actions: Admonishment, Minor Misconduct, Probation, Reprimand, Suspension, Permanent Expulsion, Restitution, Disciplinary Resignation (T/F) Decisions made by the Association Board of Control on Code of Ethics violations may be appealed to the Board of Directors.
Go to page B-2. - answer-True If a PGA Member is suspended for a Code of Ethics Violation, after what period of time will he be considered expelled? Go to page B-9. - answer- 2 years What happens to a PGA Member who is more than two months delinquent on a PGA Credit Union loan and has not made acceptable arrangements with the credit union? Go to page B-9. - answer-Automatically Suspended (T/F) Rules 7 through 19 identify the player's options in different situations encountered with playing the game. - answer-True How are the Rules presented in the USGA's The Rules of Golf book? - answer-Arranged in accordance with how the game is played (T/F) In the same situation, the difference between the words "a ball" and "the ball" can result in a different ruling. - answer-True (T/F) The Referee decides questions of fact and applies the Rules. - answer-True (T/F) If a Referee specifies what a player must do, then they are obligated to do it. - answer-True (T/F) In the USGA official publication, Committee Procedures, will you find guidelines for model local rules? - answer-True Where are the guidelines on Standards of Player Conduct found in the USGA's The Rules of Golf? - answer-The Game, Player Conduct and the Rules How are Definitions identified throughout the Rules book? - answer-Italics
(T/F) The "Rules Chairman" position was created to settle issues not clearly addressed by the written rules. - answer-True (T/F) The first Rules Committee was appointed in 1897 by the R&A to interpret the Rules of Golf. - answer-True Which organization is considered the leading authority on the Rules of Golf for most of the world? - answer-R&A Where does the USGA forward worthy suggestions for a proposed Rules change? - answer-USGA Rules Committee Who generally develops and adopts Local Rules for a facility? - answer-The host facility Rules Committee (T/F) The Rules of Golf may only be changed by agreement between the USGA and the R&A. - answer- True How often can The Rules of Golf be changed? - answer-Every 4 years
