Dear PGA of Ontario Women's Championship competitor,

 

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.

 

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

 

REVISED CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
 

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. Please note this means that regardless of the circumstance, a refund cannot be provided once a player commences play.
 

A refund may be provided in the following circumstances:
 

  1. A full refund will be provided if a player withdraws from the event due to medical reasons no later than 10:00 am on the Friday before the event. The refund will be issued once the PGA of Ontario office receives a doctor’s note.
     
  2. A full or partial refund will be provided due to extenuating circumstances, at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. The PGA of Ontario Tournament Committee will review all submitted supporting documents to provide a fair and equitable resolution in a timely manner.
     
  3. A full refund will be provided if the cancelling player/team finds an eligible* PGA of Ontario member/team to take their place.
     
  • 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 before the event starts.  
  • The cancelling player’s/team’s refund will be processed once the replacement player/team has paid their entry fee in full.
  • If the cancelling player’s spot is NOT filled 24 hours prior to the event’s start time, a refund will not be issued.
  • *See player eligibility criteria on the tournament/event entry form

 

 

 

 

Please visit the PGA of Ontario Women's Championship portal to view your tee time.

 

Please find attached the guest info handout and a map to the Bayview driving range.  The range is open at 7:30 am Monday.

 

HOST CLUB
Ladies' Golf Club of Toronto - 7859 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L3T 2C4 - Directions/Map

 

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Monday, September 9, 2024      10:00 am Straight tee times

 

FORMAT

Women's Championship - 18-hole stroke play

 

PACE OF PLAY

Pace of play is 4 hours and 10 minutes.  The pace of play policy is in effect.

 

SKINS

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

 

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. 

 

DRIVING 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

  • A two-cart per-group rule is in effect.
  • 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 per player (including tax)

 

EVENT DETAILS

Prize presentation following play

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Continental breakfast and post-round meal will be offered.

 

WATER STATIONS

Please bring a refillable bottle. Water fill stations are available at the golf shop, 4th tee, 8th tee, 12th tee, and 14th tee as well as the halfway house.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

Please contact Jaime Steedman directly to book a practice round (905) 889-3531 x406 JSteedman@ladiesgolfclub.com

 

CHECK-IN WITH TOURNAMENT CONVENOR

Players are to check in at the 1st tee no less than 5 minutes prior to their tee time  

 

CADDIES

Caddies are welcome and MUST wear a PGA of Ontario bib.

 

SPECTATORS

Spectators are welcome. Spectators MUST walk.

 

DEFENDING CHAMPION(S)

Women's Champion - Taylor Simoneau

Senior Women's Championship - Mary-Pat Quilty

 

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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