Dress Code

General Overview

Sarnia Golf & Curling Club is a friendly and social club that fosters meaningful and exceptional experiences. In doing so, we offer an atmosphere and lifestyle that recognizes this for our Members and their guests. To support exceptional experiences for all, and as a courtesy to one another, tasteful and respectful attire is expected in all public areas of the golf grounds and clubhouse.
 
Additionally, we ask Members and their guests to adhere to the following:
                                                                                              

General Notes:

  • When inviting guests, it is the Member’s responsibility to inform them of the Club’s dress regulations for all areas of the Club.
  • If an outside event is being held, the organizers are responsible for ensuring their guests follow the dress code.
  • Exceptions to the dress code may be granted to the following: golf tournaments, curling bonspiels and private parties, but they must be approved in advance by the Club.
  • The dress code does not apply to children under the age of ten, with the exception of the golf course.

*Please note that apparel is deemed appropriate if designed and tailored for golf or worn on any of the PGA/LPGA Tours.
  • Bottoms including slacks, shorts, skorts, leggings/yoga pants, or golf dresses are required.
  • Jogging pants, pajama pants, gym shorts, sweatpants, or denim bottoms are not permitted.
  • Tops including golf shirts with full or blade collars, mock or turtlenecks, sleeveless shirts with collars are required.
  • Shirts must be tucked in unless designed to be untucked.
  • Appropriate footwear including soft spiked golf shoes or open toe golf sandals.
  • Rain pants, wind pants, outerwear, and hooded golf clothing are permitted, but only when worn over appropriate golf attire.
  • Caps or visors must be worn in the forward position.
  • Spectators on regular golfing days must be dressed appropriately for the golf course.
  • Denim of any colour is permitted but must not have any rips, frays, tears, or holes.
  • No ball or golf caps, or visors are permitted at any time of the day. 
  • Men’s and women’s golf attire is acceptable. (See above description under golf course)
  • Shirts must be tucked in unless they are designed to be worn untucked.
  • Open toe shoes and sandals are permitted.
  • Workout and jogging clothes are not permitted.
  • T-shirts are not permitted.
  • Men’s and women’s golf attire is acceptable. (See above description under golf course)
  • Workout and jogging clothes are permitted as long as they are clean and in good repair.
  • Hats are permitted but must be worn in the forward position. 
  • During the curling season, the rule will be ‘dress appropriate for the sport’ for the Down Bar and Curling Lounge.
  • Denim of all colours is permitted.
  • T-shirts are permitted and with logos but may not contain controversial statements or profanity of any kind.

Enforcement

  • The Starter and Pro Shop employees have the authority at their discretion to refuse golfing privileges to members and guests for non-compliance of the Dress Code Policy.
  • Clubhouse employees have the authority at their discretion to refuse clubhouse privileges and service to members and guests for non-compliance of the Dress Code Policy.
  • If a member has a guest and the guest is marginally out of dress code, they would still be served on the first occasion, but the member would be discreetly informed and documented.
  • Members or guests in violation of the dress code will be asked to immediately vacate the premises.
  • Concerns brought to the attention of Club Management will be addressed with individuals or groups of concern. A second occurrence will be presented to the General Manager/COO for disciplinary action.