PGA Q-Level Test 3.0 (Answered) Verified
Solution
PGA Professional Golf Management Program launched in what year?
1994
PGA PGM Program recently revised in what year?
2018
When did golf first begin its emergence?
1920s
Golf attracts how many people in US annually?
40 million participants
How much money does the US golf economy directly generate yearly?
Approximately 84 billion of goods and services
The PGA of America
-Worlds largest working sports organization
-Not-for-Profit
About how many male and female PGA Professionals are there?
almost 29,000
-Owns and operates the golf shop at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility
-supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional services
Head Golf Professional
-Spends at least 50% working on golf operations, instruction, business planning,
club repair, and more
-Employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility
Assistant Golf Professional
-Manages the total golf operation
- Supervises the head golf pro
Director of Golf
- Directs entire golf facility
- golf operations, golf course maintenance, clubhouse administration, and food
and beverage operation
General Manager
- Manages and supervises the total teaching program
- Employed at a PGA Recognized Golf School or Facility
Director of Instruction
- Employed at a PGA Reconized Golf Facility, School, or Indoor Facility
- Golf instructor or Supervisor of Golf Instructors
Teaching Professional
Common Career Paths
, - Facility Management
- Teaching and player development
Movement from job to job (a direct, upward promotion)
Career Ladder
Cross-pivots and lateral movements that might lead to more senior positions.
(May be a better way to move up for people who want a wider range of skills and
experience)
Career Lattice
Approximately how many golf facilities are there?
15,000
approximately how many jobs in the golf industry?
900,000
The Rights of PGA Membership
- Can vote
- Hold Office
- Attend PGA Annual Meeting
- May use the PGA's name, initials, and logo
WHat are the two pathways that lead to PGA Membership?
1. PGA PGM Program for PGA Associates
2. PGA Golf Management University Program for PGA Students
WHere are seminars conducted for PGM Students?
On Campus
PGA PGM Requirements to be elected to PGA Membership?
- Graduation from university
- Background Check
- documentation of eligible employment
- PGA Playing Ability Test
- Pass all knowledge tests
Q-Level Requirements for University Students?
- Hold High School Degree
- Enroll at PGA PGM University Program
- Read and Write in English
- Handicap of 12 or less
- Complete Q-Level Modules
- Pass Qualifying Test
How many years do PGA Students have from level 1 start date to be elected to
PGA Membership?
8 years
(True/False) Fees associated with the PGA PGM Program are an investment
toward a future career in the golf industry.
True
What three ways does the PGA evaluate progress in PGA Students?
1. Work Experience Portfolio
2. Knowledge Tests
3. The Level 3 Facility Management Simulation
How is the Work Experience Portfolio Evaluated?
Solution
PGA Professional Golf Management Program launched in what year?
1994
PGA PGM Program recently revised in what year?
2018
When did golf first begin its emergence?
1920s
Golf attracts how many people in US annually?
40 million participants
How much money does the US golf economy directly generate yearly?
Approximately 84 billion of goods and services
The PGA of America
-Worlds largest working sports organization
-Not-for-Profit
About how many male and female PGA Professionals are there?
almost 29,000
-Owns and operates the golf shop at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility
-supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional services
Head Golf Professional
-Spends at least 50% working on golf operations, instruction, business planning,
club repair, and more
-Employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility
Assistant Golf Professional
-Manages the total golf operation
- Supervises the head golf pro
Director of Golf
- Directs entire golf facility
- golf operations, golf course maintenance, clubhouse administration, and food
and beverage operation
General Manager
- Manages and supervises the total teaching program
- Employed at a PGA Recognized Golf School or Facility
Director of Instruction
- Employed at a PGA Reconized Golf Facility, School, or Indoor Facility
- Golf instructor or Supervisor of Golf Instructors
Teaching Professional
Common Career Paths
, - Facility Management
- Teaching and player development
Movement from job to job (a direct, upward promotion)
Career Ladder
Cross-pivots and lateral movements that might lead to more senior positions.
(May be a better way to move up for people who want a wider range of skills and
experience)
Career Lattice
Approximately how many golf facilities are there?
15,000
approximately how many jobs in the golf industry?
900,000
The Rights of PGA Membership
- Can vote
- Hold Office
- Attend PGA Annual Meeting
- May use the PGA's name, initials, and logo
WHat are the two pathways that lead to PGA Membership?
1. PGA PGM Program for PGA Associates
2. PGA Golf Management University Program for PGA Students
WHere are seminars conducted for PGM Students?
On Campus
PGA PGM Requirements to be elected to PGA Membership?
- Graduation from university
- Background Check
- documentation of eligible employment
- PGA Playing Ability Test
- Pass all knowledge tests
Q-Level Requirements for University Students?
- Hold High School Degree
- Enroll at PGA PGM University Program
- Read and Write in English
- Handicap of 12 or less
- Complete Q-Level Modules
- Pass Qualifying Test
How many years do PGA Students have from level 1 start date to be elected to
PGA Membership?
8 years
(True/False) Fees associated with the PGA PGM Program are an investment
toward a future career in the golf industry.
True
What three ways does the PGA evaluate progress in PGA Students?
1. Work Experience Portfolio
2. Knowledge Tests
3. The Level 3 Facility Management Simulation
How is the Work Experience Portfolio Evaluated?
