Schedule of Events

More Information
Name
Head Pro Assistant Pro Team Series
Type
Ontario Zone Tournaments
Facility
Whistle Bear Golf Club
Schedule
June 27, 2022 11:00:00 AM
Registration Deadline
June 19, 2022
# Registered
92 / 120

ELIGIBILITY

  • Open to all PGA of Ontario Members in good standing. Priority will be given to PGA of Ontario members until Sunday, June 19th, 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.
  • Open to PGA of Ontario Members in good standing.
  • The team must consist of Executive Professional/ Head Professional / Head Teaching Professional and one of his/her employed Apprentices, Class A Professionals, or Teaching Professionals. They must be from the same facility. Maximum two teams per facility.

CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD

The championship field for 2022 will be comprised of a maximum of 60 teams of two.

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 plus applicable taxes.

ENTRY FEE SCHEDULE

  1. PGA of Ontario Members $254.25 ($225.00 + $29.25 HST) per player *(all entry fees are subject to HST, HST# R106865660)*
  2. All players must register individually.
  3. All applications must be received by the PGA of Ontario, 10080 Kennedy Road, Markham, ON L6C 1N9 prior to Sunday, June 19, 2022, at 23:59 pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time).
  4. Entries will not be accepted without full remittance of an entry fee.
  5. THE PGA OF ONTARIO ACCEPTS THE FOLLOWING CARDS: VISA, VISA DEBIT, MASTERCARD

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

No refund will be provided after the tournament/event tee sheet has been released to the players and/or posted on the PGA of Ontario website.

Refunds will only be provided if:

  1. You are forced to withdraw from a tournament/event for medical reasons. A refund will be issued once the PGA of Ontario office receives a doctor’s note.
  2. The cancelling player/team finds an eligible* PGA of Ontario member/team to take their place.
    • NOTE: It is the cancelling player's/team’s responsibility to find an eligible PGA of Ontario member/team to replace them and notify the PGA of Ontario office no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the event.
    • The cancelling player’s/team’s refund will be processed once the replacement has paid their entry fee in full.

*See eligibility criteria on tournament/event entry form

If the cancelling player’s spot is NOT filled 24 hours prior to the event’s start time, a refund will not be issued.

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Monday, June 27, 2022          11:00 am shotgun

FORMAT

1-6 Scramble, 7-12 Alternate Shot, 13-18 Better Ball

  • Alternate Shot: Select a Drive Alternate Shot: both Professional’s play tee shots, the best ball is selected, the golfer whose drive was not chosen hits the second shot, continuing alternating until the ball is holed out
  • Penalty strokes do not affect the order of play in alternate shot.

PLAYOFFS

The Championship tie will be decided by a “sudden victory” playoff immediately following the conclusion of play. If still tied after 1 hole, the Championship will be decided by shootout from 100 yards. One shot per competitor, closest to the hole on the green are declared Champions.

CHECK-IN WITH TOURNAMENT CONVENOR

Players are asked to check-in at the cluhouse no less than 15 minutes prior to the shotgun. 

CARTS AND ON-COURSE EQUIPMENT

Carts are included.  Players must adhere to the host facility cart rules.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

  • Post-round reception

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.

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. The competition is deemed to have closed when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the Committee.
  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 motorize 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.

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.

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.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY

Stroke Play Event Alcohol Policy

  • The consumption of alcohol before or during any PGA of Ontario stroke play event or Playing Ability Test is strictly prohibited. Violation of this policy is considered conduct unbecoming of a Member of the PGA of Ontario, and swift penalty will be issued by the Tournament Captain and PGA of Ontario office.

Team Event Alcohol Policy

  • The PGA of Ontario is launching a pilot project regarding team events which will allow the purchase of alcohol from the host facility during team events only. This policy will be reviewed following each event and if any issues arise (including, but not limited to, professional conduct, alcohol abuse, or liability), this policy will be revoked immediately. Penalties will be issued based on any Professional violating Liquor Laws and/or our professional code of conduct.

Drug Policy

  • The PGA of Ontario will abide by each facility's drug policy.

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.

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.

Registration is closed.