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Tournament Policy

 

PGA of Ontario Tournament Policy

The PGA of Ontario Tournament Policy governs all PGA of Ontario Championships including Team events and Pro-Am’s, and all competitors representing the PGA of Ontario. 

Competitor Conduct

The philosophy of the competitor conduct policy is to respect the game, maintain golf’s culture and represent the PGA of Ontario in a manner befitting of a golf professional. 

Complaints may be made in writing to the offices of the PGA of Ontario or in-person to a PGA of Ontario tournament committee member or the PGA of Ontario staff present at an official PGA of Ontario event.

General

All competitors must conduct themselves both on and off the golf course in a way befitting of the PGA of Ontario as per the PGA of Ontario Tournament Policy and the PGA of Canada Code of Professional Conduct and Safe Sport Policy as agreed upon by signing the championship entry form.  The use of alcohol or contraband is strictly prohibited prior and during all rounds unless stated otherwise and this includes Pro-Am’s and practice rounds.

Dress Code

The purpose of the Dress Code policy is to ensure reasonable and appropriate standards are maintained at all PGA of Ontario competitions. All PGA of Ontario players and caddies must adhere to the Dress Code policy anytime the competitor or caddie is on host facility property. Additional host facility dress code restrictions may also apply and will be communicated to the participants.

Pro-Am’s

Any competitors participating in a Pro-Am must conduct themselves according to the provisions listed above, plus any additional regulations presented by the sponsor conducting the Pro-Am. Participating professionals must attend the dinner reception following play unless otherwise noted in writing.

Penalties

All entrants who have been assigned penalties by the tournament committee must remit payment before being permitted to play in any future competition.

Action                                           

No-show without notification – Tournament/Pro-Am                    

  • First Offence – Written Warning Letter
  • Second Offence - $250 Fine

Failure to return the official scorecard (any player/team who tees off must turn in a card)   

  • $100 Fine

Withdrawing during a round without notifying an on-site PGA of Ontario official in-person (Onsite Referee or PGA of Ontario staff)    

  • First Offence – Written Warning Letter
  • Second Offence - $250 Fine
  • Subsequent Offences will be reviewed by the Tournament Committee for disciplinary action


Failure To Complete the Stipulated Round Without Due Cause (illness or other physical disability that requires medical attention or a serious personal emergency)

  • First Offence – Written Warning Letter
  • Second Offence - $250 Fine
  • Subsequent Offences will be reviewed by the Tournament Committee for disciplinary action

Players are permitted to withdraw:

  • During suspension of play (weather, darkness or unplayable conditions), but not after play has resumed 
    • Given the player notifies the PGA of Ontario staff on-site
  • A player may withdraw from subsequent rounds of a multi-day tournament by notifying a PGA of Ontario staff on-site no later than fifteen (15) minutes after completion of the previous round

Not following Dress Code

  • First offence – Written Warning Letter
  • Second offence - $250 Fine

Violation of PGA of Ontario Tournament Policy 

  • $500 fine and reported to Safe Sport to determine further disciplinary action.

Violation of the Liquor Law

  • $500 fine and reported to Safe Sport to determine further disciplinary action.

Violation of PGA of Ontario Pace of Play Policy  

  • First Offence – any player within a group exceeding the stipulated Time Par for the first time will incur a warning.
  • Second Offence – any player within a group exceeding the stipulated Time Par for the second time will incur a $50 fine and will be allocated tee times at the end of the next tournament draw.  
  • Third Offence – any player within a group exceeding the stipulated Time Par for the third time will incur a $200 fine and will be allocated tee times at the end of the next tournament draw.

Click here to view Pace of Play Policy and Appeals Process

The Tournament Committee may impose alternate penalties for violations not specified herein, as deemed necessary.

Appeals
Appeals must be submitted via email to events@pgaofontario.com within 24 hours of a player receiving written notice of the infraction. Only appeals submitted following this format will be considered for review.

PGA of Ontario Tournament Committee members will review all appeals utilizing all necessary resources to provide a fair and equitable resolution in a timely manner. Any decision rendered by the Tournament Committee shall be final.

If the player in question does not appeal within 24 hours upon notification of the offence, all decisions will stand, and fines will be invoiced if applicable.

Updated February 27, 2026

Casey Ward
PGA of Ontario Tournament Chair
cward@creditvalleygolf.com

Michael Moniz
PGA of Ontario Tournament Captain
michael@mapledowns.com