Dear Fansahwe PAT Participant,

 

Thank you for registering for the Fanshawe PAT, please find all relevant information below.  

 

First and foremost, we would like to highlight that we have introduced an enhanced PGA of Ontario Playing Ability Test Policy. This policy provides guidelines pertaining to the applicant's pace of play and playing ability. This policy has been introduced by the PGA of Ontario staff and Tournament Committee in response to applicant feedback and observation of applicant experience. The policy is designed to maintain the integrity of our Playing Ability Tests and association and ensure participants are adequately prepared for the test. The intent is to elevate the overall experience and foster a professional and equitable environment at all PGA of Ontario PAT’s. Please be sure to review the policy before the PAT by clicking here.

 

 

Please click here to access the Fanshawe Playing Ability Test portal and to view your tee time. 

 

 

HOST CLUB

Fanshawe Golf Course - 2835 Sunningdale Road East London, ON N5X 3Y7  Directions/Map

 

COURSE
Traditional Course

 

SCHEDULE

Thursday, September 5, 2024          10:30 AM Straight tee times

 

FIELD

Maximum 48 Players

 

FORMAT

Playing Ability Test 18-hole Stroke Play

 

DRIVING RANGE

No driving range. Chipping and putting areas are available.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

  • $46.00 to walk or $59.25 for the golf and cart package, please call the shop.

  • Caddies will not be charged if they are joining for a practice round and not playing. If caddies bring their own clubs for the practice round, they will pay the regular rate.

     

CARTS AND ON-COURSE EQUIPMENT

  • Carts are not included.  Players must adhere to the host facility cart rules.
  • The cost is $20.50 HST included.

 

TARGET SCORES

 

Applicant (Men) – Blue Tees
Men < 49 years old – course rating plus     9    
Men > 50 years old – course rating plus    11

 

Men <49 – Rating 69.1, 6095 Yards - Target Score = 78
Men >50 – Rating 69.1, 6095 Yards - Target Score = 80

 

Applicant (Women) – Red Tees
Women < 49 years old – course rating plus 13
Women > 50 years old – course rating plus 15

 

Women <49 – Rating 72.0, 5529 Yards - Target Score = 85
Women >50 – Rating 72.0, 5529 Yards - Target Score = 87

 

CHECK-IN WITH TOURNAMENT CONVENOR

Players are asked to check-in at the 1st tee no less than 5 minutes before their tee time.

 

CADDIES

 

SPECTATORS

 

DRESS CODE

Competitors must adhere to the PGA of Ontario Dress Code which is also available in the competitor registration package.

 

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 at golfcanada.ca

 

THE USE OF CONTRABAND SUBSTANCES AND THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL DURING COMPETITION

The use of contraband substances and the consumption of alcohol during the course of play of a PGA of Ontario Playing Ability Test and/or Tournament event is strictly prohibited.  Any player found in breach of this rule will be deemed to have conducted themselves in a manner unbecoming of a Member of our Association and will face a penalty set forth by the Tournament Committee

 

MEASURING DEVICES

A player may obtain distance information by using a device that:  MEASURES DISTANCE ONLY
However, if a distance measuring device has additional functionality that can gauge or measure other conditions that might affect a player’s play (e.g. elevation change, wind speed, etc.), the use of any such additional function would be a breach of Rule 4.3a.

 

ELECTRONIC AUDIO OR VIDEO DEVICES

During a round, a player must not listen to or watch content of any nature on a personal audio or video device. Rule 4.3
Penalty for Breach of Rule 4.3

  • Penalty for first breach from single act or related acts: Two Strokes
  • Penalty for second breach unrelated to first breach: Disqualification

 

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.

 

 

Should you have questions regarding this Playing Ability Test, please reach out to

 

 

Stacey Hewett
Member Services
PGA of Ontario
stacey@pgaofontario.com
905-903-6274