Club Policies & Etiquette
We are pleased that you plan to join us as a guest of our Club, and we would like to make your visit as enjoyable and comfortable as possible.
Below are some of our guidelines, and your host can answer any other questions you may have. You may also click here or contact the Front Desk at 203.334.5116 for more information.
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Dress Code
Members are expected to observe the dress code and are responsible for ensuring observance by their family members and guests. Proper attire and a neat appearance are required throughout the Club.
Clubhouse Dress Code (all areas of clubhouse including patios, simulators and bowling alleys, but excludes locker rooms)
Men and Boys
- Appropriate pants or shorts (no cargo) with belt.
- Tucked in collared shirts.
- Tennis whites are permitted.
- Hats must be removed upon entering the clubhouse (excluding locker room and pro shop)
- No bathing suits or pool apparel.
Women and Girls
- Appropriate pants or shorts (no cargo) with belt.
- Tucked in collared shirts.
- Tennis whites are permitted.
- Hats must be removed upon entering the clubhouse (excluding locker room and pro shop)
- No bathing suits or pool apparel.
Neat denim pants, shirts or jackets with appropriate cut, in excellent repair, and without holes or tears are permitted in the clubhouse for both men and women.
Not Permitted in the Clubhouse
- Untucked shirts for men
- Hats for men
- Pool apparel
- Midriff baring tops
- Cargo pants/Painter’s pants/Sweatpants
- Inappropriate denim
- Short shorts/skirts
Tennis & Pickleball Dress Code
- White tennis attire is required.
- Women and girls must wear tennis dresses or tennis tops with skirts or shorts.
- Men and boys must wear tennis shorts and tennis shirts.
- Colored outerwear is allowed to be worn over whites.
- Colored hats and tennis shoes are permitted.
- Only regulation tennis shoes are permitted.
Pool Area Dress Code
- Modest bathing suits are required in the pool/pool area. Tiny bikinis and thong bikinis are not permitted.
- Neat denim pants with appropriate cut, in excellent repair, and without holes or tears are permitted. No demin skirts, shorts or cut-offs. No cargo shorts.
- All baseball caps must be worn in the proper forward position.
- Shoes and proper cover up and/or shirt are required when entering and exiting the pool area.
The General Manager, Clubhouse Manager, Golf Professional, Racquets Professional, Pool Director, and House, Golf, Tennis and Pool Committees are authorized to enforce the dress code.
Smoking Policy
Smoking includes Cigarettes, Cigars and Pipes.
Smoking is allowed:
- On the golf course and practice areas
- In the Treehouse
- Parking Lot
- Exceptions will be considered for specific events upon board approval.
Smoking is not allowed:
- On the Putting Green during dining hours (11am - evening)
- At any time on the Patios
E-cigarettes, vaping products and cannabis of any form are not permitted.
Electronic Devices
Cell Phones must always be in silent mode while on property. We realize limited use of cellphones is necessary, and we ask that you please be discreet during these times. Cell phone and electronic device verbal communications are only permitted in the parking lot and locker rooms.
In the main Clubhouse, tablets and laptops are only permitted for use in the Locker Rooms and the Treehouse. We ask that you kindly remove earbuds or headphones while in the main Clubhouse.