Schedule of Events

Name

G&G Brands Pro / Pro Team Series presented by Merit Travel Golf Vacations

Type

Ontario Zone Tournaments

Facility

Nobleton Lakes Golf Club

Schedule

May 29, 2023 10:00:00 AM

Registration Deadline

May 8, 2023

# Registered

128 / 128

ELIGIBILITY
Open to all PGA of Ontario Members in good standing.

Priority will be given to PGA of Ontario members until Monday, May 22nd, 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.

CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD
The championship field for 2023 will be comprised of a maximum of 64 teams of two.

APPLICATION FEE & PROCEDURE

1. All players must register individually.
2. All applications must be filed through your online member account or on the official application printed from www.pgaofontario.com.
3. The application fee (see fee schedule below) must accompany the application (includes all applicable taxes).  Credit card users, please print all numbers clearly.

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 Monday, May 22, 2023, 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

Click here for a recap video of last year's event.     

HOST FACILITY
Nobleton Lakes Golf Club - 125 Nobleton Lakes Drive, Nobleton, Ontario L0G 1N0 - Directions/Map

ROTATION
Lakes/View

CARTS AND ON-COURSE EQUIPMENT
Carts are included.  Players must adhere to the host facility cart rules.

PLAYOFFS
In case of ties there will be a 1 hole sudden victory playoff. If still tied, there will be a shootout from 150 yards from the hole just played. One shot per competitor. Closest to the hole on the green wins.

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. 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.

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 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, our Tournament Policy and/or the  PGA Code of Professional Conduct and Safe Sport Policy.

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.