Schedule of Events

Name

Ontario Zone Championship presented by GOLFTEC

Type

Ontario Zone Tournaments

Facility

Barrie Country Club

Schedule

July 8, 2024 7:30:00 AM

July 9, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Registration Deadline

June 24, 2024

# Registered

9 / 144

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

Priority will be given to PGA of Ontario members until Monday, June 30th, 2024 at which point if spots are 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 2024 Ontario Zone Championship field will be exactly 144 with a cut to the low 60 plus ties in Round 2, inclusive of one exemption spot for the defending champion. Entries will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.

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.pgaofonario.com  
3. The application fee (see fee schedule below) must accompany the application (includes all applicable taxes).

ENTRY FEE SCHEDULE

1. All entry fees are subject to HST, HST# R106865660)*
2. All applications must be received by the PGA of Ontario, 10080 Kennedy Road, Markham, ON L6C 1N9 before Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 23:59 pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time).
3. Entries will not be accepted without full remittance of an entry fee.
4. THE PGA OF ONTARIO ACCEPTS THE FOLLOWING CARDS: VISA, VISA DEBIT, MASTERCARD

EARLY BIRDIE INCENTIVE - Closes Monday, June 24th at 9:00 am

REGULAR ENTRY FEE - Closed Sunday, June 30th at midnight

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Please email Stacey Hewett to sign-up for the GOLFTEC SuperSkins  

HOST FACILITY
Barrie Country Club - 635 St. Vincent Street N. Barrie, ON L4M 4V1 - Directions/Map

PLAYOFF
The Championship tie will be decided by a “sudden victory” playoff immediately following the conclusion of play. Any competitor involved in a playoff and not immediately available assumes the last playoff position.  

CADDIES

• Caddies are welcome.

SPECTATORS

• Spectators are welcome. Spectators MUST walk.

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  

CARTS AND ON-COURSE EQUIPMENT

• Competitors may walk or make arrangements with the host club for the use of a motorized golf cart. Players must adhere to the host facility cart rules.  
• Players can purchase carts in the shop for $25.00 plus HST per person

FOOD & BEVERAGE

• A burger and side will be offered following round 1 on Monday.

SPECIFICATIONS OF CLUBS AND THE BALL

1. List of Conforming Driver Heads: Model Local Rule G-1 is in effect.
   Penalty for making a stroke with a club in breach of this Local Rule: Disqualification.
    
2. Groove and Punch Mark Specifications: Model Local Rule G-2 is in effect.
   Penalty for making a stroke with a club in breach of this Local Rule: Disqualification.
    
3. List of Conforming Golf Balls: Model Local Rule G-3 is in effect.
   Penalty for making a stroke with a ball in breach of this Local Rule: Disqualification.
    
4. Replacing Club that is Broken or Significantly Damaged – Model Local Rule G-9 is in effect.
   Penalty for Breach of Local Rule – See Rule 4.1b.

Note: An updated List of Conforming Clubs and Balls is available by clicking here.

TRANSPORTATION
Competitors may walk or make arrangements with the host club for the 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.

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.

Registration is only available to PGA of Canada members.

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