Education & PAT Schedule

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Name
2021 Dalewood Playing Ability Test
Type
Play Ability Test
Facility
Dalewood Golf Club
Date
August 23, 2021
Registration Deadline
July 26, 2021
# Registered
15 / 15

Dalewod PAT at capacity, please email Stacey Hewett stacey@pgaofontario.com to be added to the wait list.


Please note: In order to be eligible to register for a Playing Ability Test you must be a “Verified” Applicant.

In order to be “Verified” you must have submitted the following items:

  • 2021 PGA of Canada Terms of Agreement
  • Proof of Age
  • Proof of Employment
  • Reference Letter(s)  
    • To provide a reference letter from your employer/direct report
    • To provide a reference letter from a Class “A” Member

This Playing Ability Test will be run in conjunction with the PGA of Ontario Spring Open and tee times will begin once the Spring Open field has teed off.  The approximate first tee time is 3:00 PM

This PGA of Ontario Playing Ability Test has a maximum of fifteen (15) available spots and will be taken on a first come first served basis

Register and Pay $150.00 plus HST by August 15, 2021

Male Applicants – Blue/White* Combo Tees

Male < 49 years old – course rating plus     9    
Male > 50 years old – course rating plus    11

Male <49 – Rating 69.1, 6002 Yards - Target Score = 78
Male >50 – Rating 69.1, 6002 Yards - Target Score = 82

Female Applicants – Red Tees

Female < 49 years old – course rating plus 13
Female > 50 years old – course rating plus 15

Female <49 – Rating 70.1, 5123 Yards - Target Score = 83
Female >50 – Rating 70.1, 5123 Yards - Target Score = 85

Applicants who are successful will be sent by email the Apprentice Professional application package.  Completed packages must be submitted no later than 30 days after completing the PAT.

The PGA of Ontario reserves the right without notice to change/adjust the number of spots available based on time of year, weather, interest, and government health/club guidelines.  The PGA of Ontario reserves the right without notice to adjust the format based on time of year, weather and government health/club guidelines.
Any questions regarding this Playing Ability Test can be directed to:

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

RULES OF GOLF; CLOSE OF COMPETITION; CONFORMING GOLF BALLS; CONFORMING DRIVERS

  1. Golf Canada's Rules of Golf will govern all play. The PGA of Ontario Tournament Rules Committee shall have the final decision on all claims and disputes.  The competition is deemed to have closed when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the Committee.  
  2. Only brands of golf balls on the most current List of Conforming Golf Balls may be used.
  3. Any driver selected for play must have a clubhead that is listed on the most current List of Conforming Driver Heads.

TRANSPORTATION
Competitors may walk or make arrangements with the host club for use of a motorize 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.

GROOVE SPECIFICATIONS
The Local Rule for groove and punch mark specifications, effective January 1, 2010, has been adopted as a condition of competition for all PGA of Ontario events. For full details on the groove and punch mark specifications, please visit: https://www.randa.org/en/rog/2019/rules/committee-procedures/8g.

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

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.

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.

REMINDER    
•    Masks are required to enter the Clubhouse

PROTECTING YOURSELF AND OTHERS

  • Stay home if:
    • You are feeling unwell,
    • You have traveled outside Canada within the past 14 days,
    • You have a new or worsening cough or fever,
    • You have been advised by a medical professional to self-isolate.
  • Avoid contact with people who are sick.
  • Practice respiratory etiquette, including coughing and sneezing into your arm. Dispose of tissues immediately into trash receptacles.

BUNKERS

  • Bunker rakes, benches and ball washers have been removed from the course.
  • No rakes are in the bunkers so please repair your footprints by using your feet.  If a player’s ball ends up in a footprint or unmaintained area of the bunker, they are entitled to mark, lift and place within 6″ no closer to the hole.  If a player’s ball is originally plugged in an unmaintained area of the bunker, they must re-plug the ball within 6″ no closer to the hole.

FLAGSTICKS

  • The flag will remain in at all times – DO NOT REMOVE THE FLAG!
  • A mechanism to safely retrieve golf balls from holes without touching flagsticks has been installed. All golfers are asked to refrain from touching the flagsticks.

CADDIES

  • Caddies are not permitted at this time.

SPECTATORS

  • Spectators are not permitted at this time.

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, while maintaining physical distance.  

SCORING

  • No exchange of scorecards between players before or after their round; final score verification will take place verbally
  • A final scoring area will be established using social distancing measures whereby you can check your scores and your playing partner can attest to them.
  • You will be asked to re-read your scores to your playing partners and to our team for verification.
  • Please sign your own scorecard on the LEFT SIDE to attest for your playing partner’s score
  • Please sign your own scorecard on the RIGHT SIDE to verify your own score that has been read by your scorer.  
  • Drop your scorecard into the box provided when all scores are verified.  
  • Scoring will be final once you have submitted your scorecard.
  • Final results will be available online

CARTS AND ON-COURSE EQUIPMENT

  • Carts are not included.  Players must adhere to the host facility cart rules.
  • Carts will be available - $25 single or $20 pp for shared cart. Masks are required to be worn while sharing a cart.

EVACUATION PLAN

  • Should a weather event take place that requires golfers to evacuate the golf course, please return to your personal vehicles immediately following a suspension of play in an effort to prohibit large gatherings.

HOST CLUB COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

Cart Information

  • Single/shared
  • Carts will be immediately sanitized after being stationed.
  • Players will be responsible for cleaning garbage out of their cart at the end of their round
  • No cart access to the parking lot. Players will park carts at cart return and walk bags over to their vehicles.

Washroom Information

  • Clubhouse washrooms will be available
  • On-course washrooms - TBD  

Clubhouse Access Information

  • Masks are required when entering any indoor facilities on the property
  • Hand sanitizer will be available at all entrances
  • Clubhouse will be open for food and beverage services.
  • Cash, debit or credit are acceptable forms of payment

Golf Shop Services/Purchases

  • Proshop will be open for purchases.  
  • Cash, debit and credit are acceptable forms of payment.
  • 6-8 people allowed at a time, and they may freely without an appointment.  

Food and Beverage Access Information

  • Clubhouse will be open for food and beverage services.
  • Cash, debit or credit are acceptable forms of payment
  • Please remain masked until seated to eat/drink

COVID-19 Protocols are subject to change.  Players will be notified of any changes prior to the Dalewood Playing Ability Test.

Registration is closed.