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Schedule of Events

More Information
Name
Ontario Zone Spring Open/Senior Spring Open
Type
Ontario Zone Tournaments
Facility
Dalewood Golf Club
Start Date
August 23, 2021
End Date
August 24, 2021
Registration Deadline
August 16, 2021
# Registered
49 / 60

ELIGIBILITY

Open to all PGA of Ontario Members in good standing.

Priority will be given to PGA of Ontario members until Sunday, August 15th, at which point if there are spots remaining, they will be awarded to out-of-zone members residing in Ontario on a first-come-first-served basis. If you are an out-of-zone player interested in competing, please contact Kristine Schmidt at kristine@pgaofontario.com to be put on a wait list.

  1. SPRING OPEN - Open to all PGA of Ontario Members in good standing - 36 hole stroke play, no cut    
  2. SENIORS' DIVISION (OPEN) – have reached their 50th birthday by August 23, 2021. This division will play the same yardage (6,500) as the Spring Open and will be eligible for Senior Player of the Year Points – 18 hole stroke play
  3. SUPER SENIORS' DIVISION – have reached their 60th birthday by August 23, 2021. This division will be contested from 6,000 – 6,200 yards. Members who choose to enter the Super Senior Division are ineligible to accumulate Senior Player of the Year points – 18 hole stroke play
  4. DIAMOND DIVISION – have reached their 70th birthday by August 23, 2021. This division will be contested from approximately 5,600 – 5,800 yards. Members who choose to enter the Diamond Championship are ineligible to accumulate Senior Player of the Year points – 18 hole stroke play

Note: If there are less than four entrants for the any of the Senior Divisions by the entry deadline, this competition will not be conducted.

Entrants will be notified and given the opportunity to withdraw from any of the Senior Divisions or participate in the Ontario Zone Spring Open.

All Senior Divisions are an 18 hole stroke play competition that will take place on Monday, August 23rd.

CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD

The 2021 Spring Open field will be comprised of a maximum of 60 players, inclusive of one exemption spot for the defending champion. Entries will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.

PRIZE MONEY – TIES

In the event of ties, prize money will be divided equally among those tied, except that if a competitor wins a playoff for the Championship, that player will receive first-place prize money.

APPLICATION FEE & PROCEDURE

  1. All applications must be filed through your online member account or on the official application printed from www.pgaofontario.com.
  2. The application fee (see fee schedule below) must accompany the application (includes all applicable taxes).  Credit card users, please print all numbers clearly.
  3. THE PGA OF ONTARIO ACCEPTS THE FOLLOWING CARDS: VISA, VISA DEBIT, MASTERCARD

ENTRY FEE SCHEDULE

All applications must be received by the PGA of Ontario, 10080 Kennedy Road, Markham, ON L6C 1N9 prior to Sunday, Augsut 15, 2021, at 23:59 pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time).  

Entries will not be accepted without full remittance of an entry fee.

Application fees will be refunded if the PGA of Ontario is notified in writing of the player’s intention to withdraw prior to the application closing date.  Application fees will not be refunded after the application deadline without a medical certificate.  Refunds are subject to a $25 service charge.

Spring Open only                                                                $300.00 + HST
Spring Open & Senior Division (Open) 50+         $425.00 + HST
Spring Senior Division (Open)                                     $125.00 + HST
Spring Super Senior Division 60+                             $125.00 + HST
Spring Diamond Division 70+                                     $125.00 + HST

(all entry fees are subject to HST, HST# R106865660)* (all entry fees are subject to HST, HST# R106865660)*

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Monday, August 23, 2021                         12:00 p.m. - Straight tee times
Tuesday, August 24, 2021                           7:30 a.m. - Straight tee times

PLAYOFFS

A tie for the Championship will be decided by a hole-by-hole playoff immediately following the conclusion of play.  Any competitor involved in a playoff and not immediately available assumes the last playoff position.  Multiple no-shows for playoffs shall be decided by lot.

RULES OF GOLF; CLOSE OF COMPETITION; CONFORMING GOLF BALLS; CONFORMING DRIVERS

  1. Golf Canada's Rules of Golf will govern all play. The PGA of Ontario Tournament Rules Committee shall have the final decision on all claims and disputes.  
  2. Only brands of golf balls on the most current List of Conforming Golf Balls may be used.
  3. Any driver selected for play must have a clubhead that is listed on the most current List of Conforming Driver Heads.

TRANSPORTATION

Competitors may walk or make arrangements with the host club for use of a motorized golf cart.  Players must adhere to the host facility cart rules.  

TRAVEL

The PGA of Ontario assumes no responsibility for entrants' travel arrangements. The PGA of Ontario advises entrants not to book travel or room arrangements prior to confirmation of tournament acceptance unless those arrangements can be cancelled without penalty. The host hotel information is available on the championship fact sheet.

GROOVE SPECIFICATIONS

The Local Rule for groove and punch mark specifications, effective January 1, 2010, has been adopted as a condition of competition for all PGA of Ontario events. For full details on the groove and punch mark specifications, please visit: https://www.randa.org/en/rog/2019/rules/committee-procedures/8g.

DRESS CODE

Competitors must adhere to the PGA of Ontario Dress Code which is also available in the competitor registration package.  In addition, all golf shirts must be tucked in and hats pointed forward.

TIME OF STARTING   

All players in a group must be present and READY TO PLAY at the time laid down by the Committee.  The order of play is not relevant.  READY TO PLAY is defined as being on or near the player's first tee accompanied with the necessary equipment needed to put a ball in play.  Notification by a PGA of Ontario Rules Official will be given to late starters on the first tee or as soon as practicable.

ANTI-DOPING POLICY

The PGA of Ontario has adopted the Canadian Anti-Doping Program set by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport.  For further information please visit www.cces.ca.

REMINDER    

  • Masks are required to enter the Clubhouse

PROTECTING YOURSELF AND OTHERS

  • Stay home if:
    • You are feeling unwell,
    • You have traveled outside Canada within the past 14 days,
    • You have a new or worsening cough or fever,
    • You have been advised by a medical professional to self-isolate.
  • Avoid contact with people who are sick.
  • Practice respiratory etiquette, including coughing and sneezing into your arm. Dispose of tissues immediately into trash receptacles.
  • Face coverings must be worn in the clubhouse at all times

CADDIES

  •  Caddies are permitted at the Spring Open/Senior Spring Open.

SPECTATORS

  • Spectators are permitted at the Spring Open/Senior Spring Open.

CHECK-IN WITH TOURNAMENT CONVENOR

Players are asked to check-in at the 1st tee no less than 5 minutes prior to their tee time, while maintaining physical distance.  

 

CARTS AND ON-COURSE EQUIPMENT

  • Competitors may walk or make arrangements with the host club for use of a motorized golf cart.  Players must adhere to the host facility cart rules.
  • Carts will be available - $25 single or $20 pp for shared cart.

EVACUATION PLAN

  • Should a weather event take place that requires golfers to evacuate the golf course, please return to your personal vehicles immediately following a suspension of play in an effort to prohibit large gatherings.

HOST CLUB COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

Cart Information

  • Single/shared
  • Carts will be immediately sanitized after being stationed.
  • Players will be responsible for cleaning garbage out of their cart at the end of their round
  • No cart access to the parking lot. Players will park carts at cart return and walk bags over to their vehicles.

Washroom Information

  • Clubhouse washrooms will be available
  • Masks are required when entering any indoor facilities on the property
  • On-course washrooms - TBD  

Clubhouse Access Information

  • Masks are required when entering any indoor facilities on the property
  • Hand sanitizer will be available at all entrances
  • Clubhouse will be open for food and beverage services.
  • Cash, debit or credit are acceptable forms of payment

Golf Shop Services/Purchases

  • Proshop will be open for purchases.  
  • Cash, debit and credit are acceptable forms of payment.
  • 6-8 people allowed at a time, and they may freely without an appointment.  

Food and Beverage Access Information

  • Clubhouse will be open for food and beverage services.
  • Cash, debit or credit are acceptable forms of payment
  • Please remain masked until seated to eat/drink

COVID-19 Protocols are subject to change.  Players will be notified of any changes prior to the PGA of Ontario Spring Open.

Registration is closed.