Dear PGA of Ontario Senior Championship competitor,

 

Please click here for the PGA of Ontario Senior Championship portal and to view your tee time.

 

 

NEW FOR 2024!

 

PGA OF ONTARIO PACE OF PLAY POLICY

 

First and foremost, we have listened to our members and are introducing a new, simplified pace of play policy.

 

This policy is in direct response to your feedback, aiming to streamline our events and keep them on schedule. All participants of stroke play events will be responsible for adhering to this policy, which includes associated penalties for delayed play.

 

By implementing these changes, we aim to enhance the overall experience at our professional events and reaffirm our dedication to member satisfaction. We understand this process may be unfamiliar, but we will now all be accountable as we strive for improvement. Let's work collectively to make our tournaments smoother and more enjoyable for everyone involved.

 

As a wise man once said, “If you never have to wait to hit a golf shot, you’re probably slow!”

 

Please click here to read the detailed Pace of Play Policy and understand what to expect at our stroke play events this season.

 

 

 

HOST CLUB
Vespra Hills Golf Club - 2694 Wilson Dr, Minesing, ON L9X 1K9, Canada  Directions/Map

 

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Monday, June 17, 2024               12:00 pm Straight tee times
Tuesday, June 18, 2024                8:00 am Split tee times

 

ROTATION
Homestead to Sand Hills

 

FORMAT

Senior Championship - 36-hole stroke play with no cut
60+ Division - 18-hole stroke play (Monday Only)

 

PLAYOFFS

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.

 

SKINS

Skins will be conducted using the following guidelines - $20 per round.

 

AT THE RANGE

The range on the property will be open and balls will be stacked for the event on the tee.

 

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/round.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

  • A block of tee times between 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm are available on the Sunday prior.
  • Any other requests can be made with Chris McNair on a case-by-case basis. Competitors can bring one guest and the fee will be $100 for the green fee and $25 per cart seat plus tax. Chris can be reached at chris@vesprahillsgolfclub.com

 

CADDIES

Caddies are welcome.

 

SPECTATORS

Spectators are welcome. All spectators must walk.

 

EVENT DETAILS
Prize presentation following play on Tuesday

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE

    Food and beverage will not be offered as part of the event

 

DRESS CODE

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

 

**Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. Open-toed footwear, (sandals of any type/flip flop style footwear) will not be permitted into host venue Clubhouses prior to or upon completion of any Ontario Zone sanctioned round.

 

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

 

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.

 

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