Dress Code And Things To Know

As we prepare for the tournament, we would like to gently remind everyone of the strict dress code enforced by The Country Club of Darien, where the event will take place. Adhering to the dress code not only ensures that the event maintains a high standard but also reflects our appreciation for the Club's hospitality.

 

Please take note of the following dress code guidelines:

Men: Proper golf attire is required. Collared shirts and golf slacks or shorts are permitted. Please refrain from wearing jeans, t-shirts, and athletic shorts.

Women: Golf skirts, skorts, slacks, and blouses are appropriate. As with men, please avoid jeans, t-shirts, and athletic shorts.

Guest Information: Guests may not pay cash for any charges in the Clubhouse; they must sign the host Member's name. Gratuities may not be paid to any employee of the Club, other than the Caddie Master and locker room attendant. Caddies should be paid directly.

 

CELL PHONE / ELECTRONIC DEVICES All electronic devices (cell phones, smart phones, PDA's, etc.) must be set in silent/vibrate mode at all times while on the grounds of the Club. The only areas permitted for verbal cell phone communication are as follows: Parking Lot: in or adjacent to your car Clubhouse corridor between Women's Locker Room and Men's Locker Room Outside the Pool Director's Office for no more than one minute. Tennis Pavilion Pantry Area Cell phones, smart phones, PDAs, IPads and Kindles may be used to retrieve or send emails and texts, browse the Internet or take photographs in most areas of the Club, however, the phone option must be in silent mode at all times. Children may use electronic devices as long as they are silent. As an exception, only emergency personal calls are allowed on the golf course.

 

Dress Code PROHIBITED ATTIRE

For Men and Boys: Tee shirts (with the exception of exercise room and pool area), tank tops, jogging, gym or hiking shorts. Cargo shorts may be worn in the pool area only. No golf shoes, flip-flops or Teva type sandals are permitted in the Clubhouse except in the golf locker rooms.

For Women and Girls: Halters, tank tops (sleeveless, collarless made of tee-shirt material) and tube tops, bare midriffs, see-through clothing, jogging, gym or hiking shorts and cut-offs of any type. No golf shoes, flip flops or Teva type sandals permitted in dining facilities. Levels of attire defined for dining and lounge areas of the

 

Clubhouse: Formal: Jacket and tie required. Applies to males 14 years and older. Informal: Jacket required, no tie. Casual: No jacket or tie, collared shirt required. No oversized casual which includes excessively baggy trousers, shirts, and sweaters. No cargo pants or shorts. Men's shirts are to be tucked in. Untucked shirts are permitted only in the pool area or on the tennis courts. No Teva type sandals permitted in the Clubhouse. Summer Casual (April 1st-October 31st): Appropriate casual and golf attire permitted in Clubhouse, tennis attire acceptable only on Terrace and Patio. Jeans/Denim: White denim permitted to be worn by women. All other denim is prohibited on grounds of CCD, except for the paddle tennis courts. Footwear: Flip-flops permitted in pool area. Flip-flops permitted from parking lot and men's and women's locker rooms to pool area. These are the only places that flip-flops and plastic shoes are permitted. Women's dress sandals are permitted in the clubhouse. No golf shoes are permitted in the Clubhouse other than accessing or in the golf locker rooms. The Club maintains a very limited number of sports jackets and ties that a Member may borrow in an emergency. CLUBHOUSE Members using the Clubhouse may be casually dressed. Men are prohibited from wearing hats or visors in the Clubhouse at any time. Women are prohibited from wearing sports hats or visors in the clubhouse at any time.

 

DINING ROOMS The following is the appropriate attire for the Club's dining facilities. White Oak Room: Casual attire. No denim. Veranda: Casual attire. No denim. Terrace and Patio: Casual attire. Mixed Grille Room: Casual attire, including neat and appropriate denim pants. Pub Room: Casual attire, including neat and appropriate denim pants. Men's Grill Room: Casual attire.

 

GOLF COURSE AND PRACTICE AREA It is prohibited to change golf shoes or other attire in the parking lot. Men: Golf shirt with collar and sleeves, golf slacks or Bermuda type golf length shorts not more than 4" above the knee are acceptable. Shirts must be tucked in. Jeans (denim), tennis and swimming attire are prohibited. Hats must be worn with visor forward. Shoes are to be changed in the locker room. Women: Golf skirts and golf shorts not more than 5" above the knee; Golf shorts and slacks will have a relaxed fit around the legs. Golf shirts may be worn with or without a collar. Sleeveless shirts must have a collar while collarless shirts must have sleeves. Golf shirts must be tucked in at all times unless they are designed to be worn untucked. Bare midriffs are prohibited. Tennis, swimming attire and tank tops are prohibited. Hats must be worn with visor forward. Juniors: All juniors must conform to the Dress Code. Both sweatshirts and sweaters must be worn over a collared shirt. Attire with offensive messages and/or graphics is unacceptable. Hats must be worn with visor forward.

Caddy Fee: We are thrilled to announce that this year, each foursome will have the privilege of having a fore caddie, and the tournament will cover the basic fee. Additionally, we kindly suggest a $100 per foursome as an extra gratuity for your caddie.

 

We kindly request your cooperation in adhering to these guidelines to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for all participants and guests. Your efforts in dressing appropriately are greatly appreciated.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the dress code or any other aspect of the event, please don't hesitate to reach.

Thank you once again for your support, and we're looking forward to a fantastic tournament!