GENERAL PROCEDURES

 

 


ELIGIBILITY
 


The circuit is open to all amateur, non-amateur, and professional golfers. All competitors must hold one of the two CGC Tour membership options.
 


Special Conditions

The maximum handicap index will be set as follows:
 


First 3 rounds of a member: Maximum index of 16
4th and 5th rounds of a member: Maximum index of 18
6th to 8th rounds of a member: Maximum index of 20

A player with more than 8 rounds played on the Tour will have no maximum handicap index applied.
 


Professionals

Professional players who have not participated in any professional competition in 2024 or 2025 will be accepted.



If a professional has only participated in tournaments sanctioned by the PGA of Quebec, they will be eligible to compete in CGC Tour events.

 

 

REGISTRATION



To register for an event on the Tour, players must first subscribe by visiting our website: www.cgctour.ca



They may then register for the various 2026 season events through our Golf Genius platform and pay the event entry fee, if applicable.



Registration for events closes 13 days prior to the event at 11:59 PM, unless otherwise specified.



For late registration, please contact us at info@cgctour.ca.

 


COST AND PAYMENT

 

Event entry is included in the CGC Tour – Legacy membership fee.



For CGC Tour – Select members, the event entry fee ranges between $120 and $140 + taxes, depending on the event.



CGC Tour – Legacy members have access to all 2026 season events. Missing an event may be exchanged free of charge for entry to the Champions Gala at the end of the season.



The exact price of each event is displayed on the event homepage, in the description below the logo, and on our website.



Event fees may be paid by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express) through our Golf Genius online platform.



Cheque and Interac e-Transfer payments are also accepted. Please contact us at info@cgctour.ca to complete payment.

 


EVENT ENTRY


The maximum number of entries per event is set at 84 players.



CGC Tour – Legacy members always have priority over Select members for up to 45 days after registration opens.



Remaining spots will be allocated to CGC Tour – Select members on a first-come, first-served basis.



If more than 84 players register for an event, CGC Tour management will make every effort to allow additional players to participate.



Final decisions will be made based on discussions with the host club.

 


CANCELLATION AND REFUND


CGC Tour – Legacy members: No refunds.



CGC Tour – Select members:


100% refund issued as a CGC Tour gift certificate if cancelled 7 days prior to the event.
92% refund issued via Interac e-Transfer if cancelled 7 days prior to the event.

 


PACE OF PLAY POLICY

 

The group pace-of-play policy will be enforced.

 

 

In any given tournament, each group must complete the front nine holes in under 2 hours and 20 minutes (three-player groups) or 2 hours and 30 minutes (four-player groups), or within 15 minutes of the group ahead. The allotted time to complete 18 holes is 4 hours and 40 minutes (three-player groups) or 5 hours (four-player groups).

 

 

In the event of non-compliance, the group will receive a warning. If the same group is still behind pace upon reaching Hole #18, each player in the group will receive a one-stroke penalty added to their score.

 

 

If, during the season, a player has been part of a group in violation of the pace-of-play policy more than three times, a one-stroke penalty will automatically be applied to that player the fourth time they are involved in a non-compliant group.

 

 

At any time during the round, a player may be timed. If it is evident that slow play is caused by a single individual, only that player may be penalized. The time reference is 40 seconds per stroke (50 seconds for the first player to play).

 


EVENT FORMAT

 

All CGC Tour events feature two divisions competing simultaneously.



TOUR Division: Gross scoring format.
CGC Division: Net scoring format with handicap.

 

All players’ handicap indexes will be determined 48 hours prior to the event, based on the Golf Canada Handicap Index and the CGC Tour Handicap Index.


For full details regarding the formula used to calculate the CGC Tour Handicap Index, please visit www.cgctour.ca under the Concept and Regulations section.

 

All CGC Tour competitions shall be governed by the Rules of Golf currently in force and approved by Golf Canada, as well as the CGC Tour Local Rules, prepared by the Head Referee and the Tour Director. These rules are available under the Information tab on each event page within the Golf Genius platform.

 

The CGC Tour–designated starter at each event may provide additional instructions on the day of the event.

 

MOTORIZED CARTS

 

When using a motorized cart, a player must not drive the cart beyond the position of their ball.

 

In the event of a first infraction, the player will receive a warning.

 


Each subsequent infraction will result in a two-stroke penalty.

 

ARRIVAL AT EVENTS

 

Player registration is required only at the first CGC Tour event attended by the member, for the purpose of signing legal documents and taking the official member photograph.

 


CODE OF CONDUCT

 

CGC Tour requires its members to conduct themselves in a professional manner, both on and off the course.

Club throwing, abusive language toward another player, CGC Tour staff, host club staff, spectators, as well as damage to the course or host club property, will not be tolerated.

 

 

  • First offense: Official written warning

  • Second offense: Written notice and a $200 fine, payable before participating in another event

  • Third offense: $500 fine and suspension for two events

  • Fourth offense: Immediate expulsion from the CGC Tour

 

DRESS CODE

 

All players and caddies must comply with the CGC Tour dress code.

Men

 

  • Golf polo with collar or mock collar at all times

  • Golf pants or golf shorts at all times (shorts must not extend below the top of the knee)

 

 

Women

  • Golf polo with or without sleeves

  • Golf dresses with or without sleeves (midriff must not be visible)

  • Golf pants, skorts, or golf shorts at all times

 

 

Golf shoes must not have metal spikes.

 

 

Caddies may wear walking or running shoes.

 

WEATHER POLICY

 

Play will be suspended and delayed in the event of lightning or thunder. This will be announced by two long siren blasts during the event.

The decision to cancel an event will be made by the CGC Tour Event Committee in consultation with the host club.

 

 

If all players have completed nine (9) holes when an event is cancelled due to weather, the event will be considered official and the last completed hole by all pairing groups will determine the final standings.

 

 

If not all players have completed nine holes, all scores will be cancelled, and the event will be rescheduled at a later date where possible.

 

SPECTATORS

CGC Tour does not prohibit spectators from attending Tour events.

 

 

However, CGC Tour assumes no responsibility if a host club denies access to its facilities.

 

 

It is the responsibility of spectators to contact the host clubs directly to confirm site access.

 

GPS AND RANGEFINDERS

 

All GPS devices and rangefinders are permitted on the Tour.

 

POINTS

 

Points for Tour events will be awarded based on the final standings and according to the following points table: