Education & PAT Schedule

Name

Georgetown Playing Ability Test

Type

Play Ability Test

Facility

Georgetown Golf Club

Schedule

July 16, 2026 12:00:00 PM

Registration Deadline

July 9, 2026

# Registered

1 / 57

PGA of Ontario Playing Ability Test Policy

This policy provides guidelines pertaining to applicant pace of play and playing ability. This policy has been introduced by the PGA of Ontario staff and Tournament Committee in response to applicant feedback and observation of applicant experience. The policy is designed to maintain the integrity of our Playing Ability Tests and association, and ensure participants are adequately prepared for the test. The intent is to elevate the overall experience and foster a professional and equitable environment at all PGA of Ontario PAT’s. Please be sure to review the policy before signing up for a PAT.

PLEASE NOTE: Priority will be given to PGA of Ontario verified Applicants up until the deadline, at which point if spots are 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.

CANCELLATIONS, WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS

Refunds are not provided once the PAT tee sheet has been released to the players and posted on the PGA of Ontario website.*
*A refund may be provided in the following circumstances:

• If an applicant withdraws from a PAT after the tee sheet has been released, a full refund will be provided if the PGA of Ontario team finds another applicant to take the cancelling applicant’s spot. The cancelling applicant's refund will be processed once the replacement applicant has registered and paid their entry fee in full. If the cancelling applicant’s spot is NOT filled 24 hours prior to the event’s start time, a refund will not be issued.
• A full refund will be provided if an applicant withdraws from the event due to medical reasons no later than 72 hours before the start of the event. The refund will be issued once the PGA of Ontario office receives supporting medical documentation.
• A full or partial refund may be provided in extenuating circumstances, at the discretion of the PGA of Ontario Tournament Committee.

Please note the following regarding withdrawing during a PAT:

• Withdrawals during a round for reasons other than medical are considered unprofessional and will be reviewed by the tournament committee to determine a player’s eligibility to register for future PAT’s.
• Players who withdraw during a round without notifying a PGA of Ontario staff member and submitting their scorecard will automatically be deemed ineligible to register for the next PAT.
• For medical withdrawals, a medical note must be submitted within 72 hours from the event date.
• Under no other circumstances will a player be refunded once they have commenced play.

TARGET SCORES

• Applicants (Men) – Blue Tees
  • Men < 49 years old – course rating plus 9
  • Men > 50 years old – course rating plus 11
     
  • Men <49 – Rating 68.5 6285 Yards - Target Score = 78
  • Men >50 – Rating 68.5, 6285 Yards - Target Score = 80
     
• Applicants (Women) – Red Tees
  • Women < 49 years old – course rating plus 13
  • Women > 50 years old – course rating plus 15
     
  • Women <49 – Rating 69.8, 5313 Yards - Target Score = 83
  • Women >50 – Rating 69.8, 5313 Yards - Target Score = 85

For Golfers with Different Abilities, click here to learn more

Successful applicants 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

• Georgetown Golf Club - 11742 10 Line, Georgetown, ON L7G 4S7 Directions/Map

FORMAT

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

FIELD

• A maximum of fifty-seven (57) available spots on a first come first served basis.

SCHEDULE

CADDIES

• Caddies are welcome.

SPECTATORS

• Spectators are permitted and MUST walk.

CHECK-IN WITH TOURNAMENT CONVENOR

• Players are asked to check in at the 1st tee no less than 10 minutes before their tee time. NOTE: Photo Identification will be required when checking in at the tee.

DRIVING RANGE

• There is no driving range. There is a short game area and putting green available for practice.

PRACTICE ROUNDS

• Practice rounds will be available at $55 plus HST (Walking), and a 9-hole cart rate which is $18.50 plus HST. Please email Cory Gentes to book a practice round.

CARTS AND ON-COURSE EQUIPMENT

• Competitors may walk or make arrangements with the host club for the use of a motorized golf cart. 
   
• Carts are not included. Players must adhere to the host facility cart rules.
   
• The cost is $28 plus tax.
   
• A two-cart per-group rule is in effect.

SPECIFICATIONS OF CLUBS AND THE BALL

1. List of Conforming Driver Heads: Model Local Rule G-1 is in effect.
   Penalty for making a stroke with a club in breach of this Local Rule: Disqualification.
    
2. Groove and Punch Mark Specifications: Model Local Rule G-2 is in effect.
   Penalty for making a stroke with a club in breach of this Local Rule: Disqualification.
    
3. List of Conforming Golf Balls: Model Local Rule G-3 is in effect.
   Penalty for making a stroke with a ball in breach of this Local Rule: Disqualification.
    
4. Replacing Club that is Broken or Significantly Damaged – Model Local Rule G-9 is in effect.
   Penalty for Breach of Local Rule – See Rule 4.1b.

Note: An updated List of Conforming Clubs and Balls is available by clicking here.

MEASURING DEVICES

• A player may obtain distance information by using a device that: MEASURES DISTANCE ONLY
   
• However, if a distance measuring device has additional functionality that can gauge or measure other conditions that might affect a player’s play (e.g. elevation change, wind speed, etc.), the use of any such additional function would be a breach of Rule 4.3a.

ELECTRONIC AUDIO OR VIDEO DEVICES

• During a round, a player must not listen to or watch content of any nature on a personal audio or video device. Rule 4.3
   
• Penalty for Breach of Rule 4.3

1.     Penalty for first breach from single act or related acts: Two Strokes
2.     Penalty for second breach unrelated to first breach: Disqualification

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 before confirmation of tournament acceptance unless those arrangements can be cancelled without penalty.

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 (player and/or caddie) 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.
   
• During Playing Ability Tests, players and their caddies are prohibited from consuming alcohol.
   
• Penalties will be issued based on any Professional violating Liquor Laws, our Tournament Policy and/or the PGA Code of Professional Conduct and Safe Sport Policy.

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 Sport Integrity Canada. For further information, please visit www.sportintegrity.ca

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