Education & PAT Schedule

Name

2023 Hidden Lake Playing Ability Test

Type

Play Ability Test

Facility

Hidden Lake Golf & Country Club

Schedule

May 4, 2023 10:00:00 AM

Registration Deadline

April 27, 2023

# Registered

33 / 51

PLEASE NOTE: Priority will be given to PGA of Ontario verified Applicants up until the deadline, at which point if there are spots remaining, they will be awarded to out-of-zone verified applicants on a first-come-first-served basis. If you are an out-of-zone applicant interested in attempting in Ontario, please contact Stacey Hewett at stacey@pgaofontario.com to be put on a wait list.
 

TARGET SCORES

Male Applicants – Blue Tees

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

Male <49 – Rating 68.7 6070 Yards - Target Score = 78
Male >50 – Rating 68.7, 6070 Yards - Target Score = 80

Female Applicants – White Tees

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

Female <49 – Rating 71.3, 5532 Yards - Target Score = 84
Female >50 – Rating 71.3, 5532 Yards - Target Score = 86

For Golfers with Different Abilities, click here to learn more

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. 

Any questions regarding this Playing Ability Test can be directed to:

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

HOST FACILITY
Hidden Lake Golf Club - 1137 1 Side Rd, Burlington, ON L7P 0T1 Directions/Map

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

FIELD
Maximum of fifty-one (51) available spots taken on a first come first served basis.

SCHEDULE

CADDIES

• Caddies are welcome.

SPECTATORS

• Spectators are NOT permitted.

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.

DRIVING RANGE
Range balls will be complimentary.

PRACTICE ROUNDS
Practice rounds will be available during twilight only - $20.00.  Please contact the pro shop at 905-336-3660

CARTS AND ON-COURSE EQUIPMENT

• Carts are not included. Players must adhere to the host facility cart rules.
• The cost is $17 plus tax (twilight rate)
• A two-cart per-group rule is in effect.

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 motorized 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. In addition, all golf shirts must be tucked in and hats pointed forward.

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.

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 is launching a pilot project regarding team events which 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 and/or our professional code of conduct.

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.