Education & PAT Schedule

Name

2022 Station Creek Playing Ability Test

Type

Play Ability Test

Facility

Station Creek Golf Club

Schedule

August 22, 2022 11:30:00 AM

Registration Deadline

August 9, 2022

# Registered

42 / 42

The Station Creek Playing Ability Test has reached its maximum - if you want to go on the waitlist, please email Stacey Hewett

PGA of Ontario Playing Ability Test
Station Creek Golf Club - Monday, August 22, 2022 (18 holes)
South Course

Register and Pay $150.00 plus HST by Monday, August 15, 2022

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

Male <49 – Rating 70.4, 6330 Yards - Target Score = 79
Male >50 – Rating 70.4, 6330 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 69.5, 5040 Yards - Target Score = 83
Female >50 – Rating 69.5, 5040 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

FORMAT
This is an 18-hole stroke play Playing Ability Test

FIELD
Maximum of forty-two (42) available spots and will be taken on a first-come-first-served basis.

SCHEDULE
Monday, August 22, 2022 – 11:30 am Straight tee times

ROTATION
South Course

CADDIES
Caddies are welcome.

SPECTATORS
Spectators are welcome.

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.

CARTS AND ON-COURSE EQUIPMENT
•    Carts are not included.  Players must adhere to the host facility cart rules.
•    Cost is per seat and is $26 + tax per seat.

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.

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.

PROTECTING YOURSELF AND OTHERS
•    Face coverings must be worn in the clubhouse at all times    
•    Stay home if:
o    You are feeling unwell,
o    You have traveled outside Canada within the past 14 days,
o    You have a new or worsening cough or fever,
o    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.