PGA Show Certification Test
Which color represents the power spot for the upper core player?
A- Red
B- Black
C- Blue
D- None of the above
The Performance Stance Width Zone can be different for players using the same core zone?
True
False
The kinetic chain is set the same for all core zones?
True
False
Having your balance on your arches is a sign of being middle core?
True
False
Upper-Middle-Lower are the 3 main core zones in Wright Balance?
True
False
What is the downswing path test?
A- A way to see if you are in balance at the top of the swing
B- A way to test sequence of motion
C- A way to tell if your dowsnwing will be on plane
D- All of the above
Which color represents the line of force for the lower core?
A- Red
B- Black
C- Blue
D- None of the above
The line of force is the direction the body's center of mass moves during the swing?
True
False
When using a hip bar the bar should be located on your waist at belt level to properly evaluate if the hips are square?
True
False
If the hips are open when using the downswing path test you will generally have an out to in downswing?
True
False
What is fascia?
A- A group of muscles
B- Connective tissue that protects organs and connects everything inside the body
C- Muscles in the lower part of the face
D- Specific tendons in the lower part of the face
Wright Balance can be described as?
A- Study of balance
B- A study of human movement tied to bio-tensegrity
C- A golf methodology that emphasizes square hips and heel to toe balance
D- All of the above
What are pressure points?
A- Specific areas of the body that are tied to health and wellness
B- Specific areas of the body that have too much pressure
C- Positions in the golf swing that are related to improved ball striking
D- Places that have built up pressure underground like volcanoes
What is tensegrity?
A- Study of good character
B- Study of bridges
C- Study of headaches
D- Structural principle of compression
The Wright Balance Express is best described as?
A- A way to describe the rapid improvement people make by following the Wright Balance principles
B- A series of checkpoints at set up to improve balance
C- A series of exercises done from a specific stance width
D- A way to quickly show the benefits of balance
How many seperate moves are part of the Wright Balance Express?
A- 2
B- 4
C- 6
D- 8
An upper core player starts their backswing sequence with their upper body?
True
False
A lower core player starts their downswing sequence with their lower body?
True
False
Identifying core region can be done by using your thumb to apply pressure to different spots on your middle finger?
True
False
What putter path would you predict if the player's line of force is directed towards the toes in the lead foot and towards the heel in the trail foot?
A- Out to in
B- In to out
C- Straight
D- Putter path cannot be determined by line of force
When checking the grip for an upper core player, where should the grip go through the middle finger?
A- First pad
B- Second pad
C- Crease between palm and first pad
D- Crease between first and second pad
All of the steps leading up to striking the golf ball can be thought of as links in a chain?
True
False
A Middle Core player will set their upper body first in their set-up, when using the proper kinetic set-up sequence?
True
False
Where is the best place to start working on visualization?
A- Short game
B- Full Swing
C- Trouble Shots
D- Driver
The common denominator for behavior change is most often?
A- Practice
B- Setting goals and keeping a diary
C- Preparation
D- Hoping it will happen
A focus on outcome when playing produces which state?
A- Increased arousal
B- Better scores
C- Better focus
D- Flow state
The hand you hold the club with during your preshot routine can influence your aim?
True
False
Visualization is an important golf skill and can be practiced by which of the following methods?
A- Holding an image of the target in your mind for longer and longer durations
B- Grading practice shots based on the clarity of the image before you swing
C- Seeing yourself raising a trophy or shooting a great score
D- Recalling past great shots and picturing them before you play
E- All of the above