Entry Form

1. This competition is open to professional and amateur golfers who were female at birth or who comply with the PGA of Canada transgender policy and who are members in good standing with the PGA of Canada or other Association.

LEGENDS DIVISION: This competition is open to past PGA Women’s Champions of Canada and PGA of Canada members who have reached their 45th birthday by the first scheduled day of the championship, July 3, 2019.  This division will be contested from a shortened set of tee-markers. Members who choose to enter the Legends Division are ineligible to participate in the open Championship.

Note: If there are less than five entrants for the Legends Division by the entry closing date, this competition will not be conducted. Entrants will be notified and given the opportunity to withdraw from the Championship or participate in the open Championship.

2. Amateurs must have an up-to-date Golf Canada Handicap Factor of 1.0 or lower at time of entry.

3. All applications are subject to approval or rejection by the PGA of Canada at any time before or after the start of play.

CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD

The championship field for 2019 will be comprised of 108 players.  All entries will be based on the PRIORITY STATUS AND EXEMPTIONS FOR 2019 PGA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP OF CANADA.

EXEMPTIONS

1. Past PGA Women’s Champions of Canada

2. Top 15 and ties from the 2018 PGA Women’s Championship of Canada

3. CN Future Links: Winners of the 2019 CN Future Links Pacific and 2019 CN Future Links Ontario Championships 

4. Cactus Tour: The 2019 Leading Money Winner on the Cactus Tour (through the first 20 events)

5. Up to ten (10) places for prominent professional golfers not otherwise exempt.  These places to be granted at the sole discretion of the PGA of Canada.

PURSE

TBD based on field size.

  
PRIZE MONEY - TIES

In the event of ties, prize money will be divided equally among those tied, except that if a competitor wins a playoff for the Championship, that player will receive first-place prize money.

APPLICATION FEE & PROCEDURE

1. All applications must be filed through your online member account or on the official application printed from www.pgaofcanada.com.

2. The application fee (see fee schedule below) must accompany the application (includes all applicable taxes).  Credit card users, please print all numbers clearly.

ENTRY FEE SCHEDULE

PGA of Canada Members                                                                      $309.50

PGA of Canada Members – Legends Division                            $275.00

Golf Professionals (non-members)                                                   $360.00

Golf Professionals (non-members) Legends Division             $330.00

Amateurs                                                                                                         $220.00

*(all entry fees are subject to HST, HST# R106865678)*

3. All applications must be received by the PGA of Canada, 13450 Dublin Line, RR1, Acton, ON L7J 2W7 prior to Monday, June 17, 2019, at 11:59pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time).  Late, incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be accepted, and are not the responsibility of the PGA of Canada.

4. Entries will not be accepted without full remittance of an entry fee.

5. Application fees will be refunded if the PGA of Canada is notified in writing of the player’s intention to withdraw prior to the application closing date.  Application fees will not be refunded after the application deadline without a medical certificate.  Refunds are subject to a $75 service charge.

REGISTRATION AT THE LADIES' GOLF CLUB OF TORONTO

Players must register at the PGA of Canada Tournament Office at The Ladies' Golf Club of Toronto on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, between 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. If you cannot register on Tuesday, simply contact the PGA of Canada to confirm your attendance at the championship and arrangements will be made for you to register at an alternate time. The PGA of Canada can be notified at 1-800-782-5764 or via email at adam@pgaofcanada.com.

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Tuesday, July 2, 2019                           Registration                                                       9:00 am – 2:00 pm

                                                                          Practice Round                                                8:00 am shotgun

                                                                          Pro-Am                                                                1:00 pm shotgun              

                   

Wednesday, July 3, 2019                   First Championship Round                       18 holes stroke play

 

Thursday, July 4, 2019                         Final Championship Round                      18 holes stroke play

PLAYOFFS

A tie for the Championship (including Legends Division) will be decided by a hole-by-hole playoff immediately following conclusion of play.  Any competitor involved in a playoff and not immediately available assumes the last playoff position.  Multiple no-shows for playoffs shall be decided by lot.

CADDIES

1. The use of caddies is not compulsory.  Competitors requesting a caddie should mark the appropriate section on the application.  Limited caddies may be available at the host club.  The PGA of Canada will attempt to assist competitors with their caddie requirements, but neither the PGA of Canada nor the host club is responsible for securing caddies for competitors who desire them.

2. If an entrant has requested assistance in obtaining a caddie on the entry form, the entrant will be required to compensate the caddie arranged by the host club with the minimum caddie fee ($40) for the number of rounds in the Championship, unless the competitor makes arrangements with the host club to cancel the request one week in advance.

3. Pull carts (excluding those motorized) are permitted. 

4. Caddies must adhere to the PGA of Canada Dress Code, a copy of which is available on the championship website.  

5. Caddies must wear flat-soled shoes.  Violation of this condition may result in DISQUALIFICATION of the competitor.

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 Canada 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 shall walk at all times during a stipulated round, including the official practice round. In exceptional circumstances, the PGA of Canada will evaluate each individual request to use motorized transportation in PGA of Canada National Championships due to a claimed disability. In order for the PGA of Canada to properly evaluate such requests, it is necessary to submit medical documentation stating the exact nature of the disability and how that disability prevents such player from walking during a stipulated round. In addition, players will have to submit sufficient information to enable the PGA of Canada to determine that providing a cart would not provide a player with an advantage over other players. Please visit www.pgaofcanada.com to download via Adobe Acrobat Reader a copy of the PGA of Canada Transportation Request Form, which each player seeking a golf cart for herself due to a disability must complete and submit to the PGA of Canada with the original entry form prior to the applicable closing date.

TRAVEL

The PGA of Canada assumes no responsibility for entrants' travel arrangements. Because the tournament may be oversubscribed, the PGA of Canada advises entrants not to book travel or room arrangements prior to confirmation of tournament acceptance unless those arrangements can be cancelled without penalty.

 

CHAMPIONSHIP HOTELS
Discounted rates have been secured at the following hotels. They are approximately 8 minutes from the course. 
1) BestWestern Parkway Hotel Toronto North - $139/night + tax (breakfast and parking included). 
2) Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites - $159/night + tax (breakfast and parking included). 
Please call 1-800-668-0101 and reference "PGA Women's Championship of Canada" to book. Reservations must be made by June 1, 2019. 

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 Canada championships. 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 AND FOOTWEAR

1. Competitors must adhere to the PGA of Canada Dress Code which is available at www.pgaofcanada.com and in the competitor registration package.

2. It is a condition of PGA of Canada National Championships that shoes with metal or traditionally designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) are prohibited.   Penalty for breach of this condition is DISQUALIFICATION.

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 Canada Rules Official will be given to late starters on the first tee or as soon as practicable.

ANTI-DOPING POLICY

The PGA of Canada has adopted the Canadian Anti-Doping Program set by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport.  For further information please visit www.cces.ca. 

 

Please contact:

Adam Frederick, Event Specialist
Phone: 1-800-782-5764 x226
Email: adam.f@pgaofcanada.com