Country Club Etiquette Rules That You Don't Want To Break
When you join a private country club for the first time, you're taking a step toward having an upscale venue in which to play sports, exercise, dine and relax. As you enjoy the classy surroundings, it's important that you know how to dress and behave. You likely have some understanding of how you should dress whether you're playing golf or tennis at the country club; if not, you can commonly find some attire tips posted in the change rooms. What you might not see, however, are a few other rules that you don't want to risk embarrassment by breaking. Here are three rules to remember.
Change Out Of Your Golf Shoes
Your golf shoes provide valuable traction when you're on the course, but you shouldn't wear them for the entirety of your visit to the country club. If you plan on heading to the dining room or bar area for a meal or a drink after a round of golf, don't wear the shoes into the building. The sharp spikes on the soles of golf shoes can dent, scratch, and otherwise damage the hardwood floors that are common in country clubs. Make sure that you have another pair of shoes into which to change, and ensure that they meet the country club's footwear standards. For example, some country clubs may not allow open-toed sandals.
Lose The Hat
If you choose to wear a hat or a visor when you're playing tennis or golf, you'll need to remove it before you enter the country club. While hats are acceptable between the front door and the change rooms, they're commonly frowned upon elsewhere. Sometimes, you can quickly remove the hat before you go into eat. In other cases, depending on your hairstyle, you'll want to make a quick stop in the change room to style your hair so that you look appropriate for the environment.
Know Which Swimsuit To Wear
Lounging by the pool with a cocktail or taking a dip are nice ways to relax at some point during your country club visit, but the swimsuit that you might wear to a friend's pool party might not be appropriate in this environment. Even if you're acquainted with the attire rules for golfing, for example, you might not be aware that the country club could have swimsuit rules, too. For example, some country clubs encourage a woman's midsection to be covered, while others provide regulations on the acceptable length of a male's swim trunks.
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