Education & PAT Schedule

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Name
2021 Mill Run Playing Ability Test
Type
Play Ability Test
Facility
Mill Run Golf Club
Date
July 19, 2021
Registration Deadline
July 8, 2021
# Registered
42 / 42

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 PGA of Ontario Playing Ability Test has a maximum of forty two (42) available spots and will be taken on a first come first served basis

Register and Pay $150.00 plus HST by Sunday, July 11, 2021

Male Applicants – Blue Tees

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

Male <49 – Rating 70.3, 6256 Yards - Target Score = 79
Male >50 – Rating 70.3, 6256 Yards - Target Score = 81

Female Applicants – Red Tees

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

Female <49 – Rating 69.7, 5342 Yards - Target Score = 83
Female >50 – Rating 69.7, 5342 Yards - Target Score = 85

7:20 AM tee times.  We will be playing the Grist/Wheel Rotation.

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 - $$

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

Mill Run arrival Instructions

  • Do not arrive any earlier than 30 minutes before your tee time.
  • Range balls can be purchased from the golf shop upon arrival.
  • Please check-in with bag drop and starter at least 10 minutes before your tee time.
  • Masks are required when entering any indoor facilities on the property.
  • Hand sanitizer is available at all entrances, please use it when you enter the clubhouse.

Cart Information

  • Players will not be asked to ride with other golfers in their group
  • Carts will not be allowed access to the parking lot until after the completion of your round.

Washroom Information

  • Washrooms are available in the main clubhouse by entering the locker room hallway.
  • On course washrooms are also available for use at anytime.
  • Masks must be worn inside any buildings at all times.

Clubhouse Access Information

  • Masks are required at all times when inside our facilities.
  • Hand sanitizer is available at each entrance for you to use when entering/exiting the building.
  • Access to the clubhouse is limited to the golf shop and restaurant areas only.

Golf Shop Services/Purchases

  • The golf shop is open for purchases for range balls, power carts, and other daily needs.
  • All payment types are accepted.
  • The golf shop is available for shopping only and you must follow the flow of traffic labelled on the floor (you cannot hang around inside).

Food and Beverage Access Information

  • Food and beverage is open on a limited basis with outdoor dining or take-out only available.
  • Masks must be worn until seated at an outside dining table after giving F&B staff your contact information.
  •  There are no water stations available on the course, but F&B carts are available for purchases on the golf course.

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

Registration is closed.