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Dress Code & Etiquette

Members and visitors are required to conform to a standard of dress both on the course and in the clubhouse, to maintain the club’s high standards.

Acceptable Dress

  • Smart casual golf attire in all areas of the course and Clubhouse.
  • Collared Shirts
  • Men’s shirts are to be tucked in.
  • Tailored skirts, shorts, and pants.
  • Socks must always be worn with golf shoes. Short socks that are either predominantly white or compliment the colour of the other clothing are permitted. Long socks must always be pulled up.
  • Loafers may be worn without socks in the Clubhouse.
  • Metal spikes are prohibited on the course and in the Clubhouse. Dimpled, rippled and flat rubber golf shoes are encouraged, whilst soft spikes are also acceptable and can be worn in the Clubhouse.

Exception to acceptable dress: Special events that may enable different attire.

Unacceptable Dress

The following attire may not be worn on the course or in the Clubhouse:

  • Any form or colour of denim clothing or moleskins
  • Clothing with bold logos or obvious advertising motifs
  • Tight or revealing clothing
  • Cargo, tracksuit pants, leisure suits or leggings
  • Shorts or trousers with draw string waists
  • Sport, athletic or bicycle shorts
  • Trousers tucked into socks
  • Sandals and open footwear for men
  • Golf caps with the peak not facing forward
  • Caps with bold, non-golfing logos

Bar, Veranda and Dining Room

Smart and neat golfing attire is acceptable in these areas.

Smart casual is acceptable for most occasions. A jacket and tie must be worn by men when this dress requirement is stipulated on the invitation. Women should wear smart casual, unless otherwise stipulated on the invitation.

Where an invitation stipulates a dress code, it must be observed by attendees.

Course Etiquette

The following guidelines will ensure you and your fellow players have an enjoyable round and a memorable Commonwealth experience.

Speed Of Play – Ready Golf

  • Your round at Commonwealth should take no more than 4 hours and 15 minutes to complete
  • Be aware of your group’s speed of play and your position relative to the group in front
  • Minimise your time on the tee. Tee off when ready rather than in order of honour
  • Hit when ready and safe to do so – whether it is your turn or not
  • Assist others in the group with tending flags, raking bunkers, looking for balls etc
  • Leave the putting green promptly and wait until the next tee to record your score

Course Care

  • Course care is the responsibility of all players
  • Sand buckets must be carried at all times and all divots repaired carefully, including those in the rough
  • Before leaving a bunker, repair the sand with the rake provided, smoothing over the area of shot and footprints
  • Bunker rakes should be placed in the middle of the bunker with the handle pointing towards the tee
  • Enter and exit a bunker via its lowest point
  • Keep buggies away from putting surfaces
  • Repair all pitch marks with a repair tool, ensuring the putting surface is smooth for the next group
  • Do not retrieve balls from the hole with your putter and replace the flagstick carefully
  • Be respectful to fellow golfers at all times

Children

Children of 15 years or younger accompanying members in the Clubhouse or on the course are required to wear clothing and footwear which is neat, clean and tidy.

 

Mobile Phones

  • Mobile phones should be left on silent and calls should not be made or taken during a round
  • You may check your phone for texting and email purposes during a round but do not delay play or inconvenience others
  • Phones can be used to make or take calls in the locker rooms or car park, but not in other areas of the clubhouse