PGA of Ontario Dress Code

 

The purpose of the Dress Code policy is to ensure reasonable and appropriate standards are maintained at all PGA of Ontario competitions.  

All PGA of Ontario players and caddies must adhere to the Dress Code policy anytime the competitor or caddie is on host facility property. Additional host facility dress code restrictions may also apply and will be communicated to the participants.

The PGA of Ontario Tournament Committee will review questionable attire. Players in violation of the Dress Code policy will not be allowed to tee off. If the violation is discovered once play has begun, the competitor or caddie must rectify it immediately without undue delay.

 

PERMITTED ATTIRE

• Attire designed for golf; including, but not limited to:
• Golf shirts with collars (mock necks and turtlenecks are permitted)
• Shorts with no external pockets (i.e. cargo shorts are not permitted)
• Pants
• Skorts
• Capris
• Dresses
• Hats or visors worn in a forward position.

 

ATTIRE NOT PERMITTED

• Jeans of any kind or colour, cut-offs, tennis shorts, rugger/cargo pants or shorts (outside external pocket), tank tops, halter tops, mesh shirts, workout attire, or t-shirts.
• Sandals of any kind; including sandals with soft spikes
• Hats or visors in the clubhouse, unless permitted by the host club.
• If the host facility has additional restrictions, it will be communicated to, and followed by, all players.
• Any other inappropriate attire determined by the Tournament Committee.

 

FOOTWEAR

• Golf shoes with spikes comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the competition rounds, including the official practice round(s).

Caddies: Are subject to the same footwear restrictions as players. Smooth rubber sole shoes are preferred (i.e. running shoes).

 

LOGO & MARKS

Players and caddies are prohibited before, during or after any competition or practice round and at any press conference, ceremony, or official event of a PGA of Ontario competition from displaying any marks on their person, equipment, or apparel (including accessories, such as headwear, wristbands, socks, etc.) that the PGA of Canada considers in its sole discretion:

• Prejudicial to the brand, image, and reputation of the PGA of Canada and the Ontario Zone/
• May be insulting or offensive to the general community or any group within the community.
• May be hateful, abusive, obscene, or divisive.
   

PENALTY

The penalty for not following the PGA of Ontario Dress Code:
 

• First offence – Written Warning Letter
• Second offence - $250 Fine