Dress Code & Etiquette

At Thorndon Park we are keen to maintain our standards. To avoid any potential embarrassment we kindly ask you to observe the following dress code and etiquette during your visit.

All visitors

Denim jeans, tracksuits, cargo-style trousers or shorts, and sports shorts are not allowed.
Golf shoes must be worn, soft spikes are preferred, but golf shoes are not allowed in the clubhouse.
Trainers are not allowed.
Hats and visors must not be worn back to front.

Men

Smart polo shirts or shirts with collars are allowed and must be tucked into trousers or shorts.
Football, rugby, T-shirts or non-golfing shirts are not allowed.
Tailored shorts may be worn on the course provided they are worn with either plain coloured knee-length socks or white sports socks, which cover the ankle. Men may not wear shorts in the Clubhouse after 10 a.m.
Sandals or flip flops are not allowed.

Ladies

Tailored shorts may be worn but must not be more than four inches above the knee.
Shirts should have a collar whether they have sleeves or not.
Sun tops are not allowed.

In the Clubhouse

Clean and dry golf clothes are permitted in all parts of the Clubhouse. After 7pm men must wear jacket, collar and tie in the Clubhouse. Please note that the patio is considered to be part of the golf course for these purposes. Golf clothing may not be worn in the Harry Colt Bar which is for use only by members and their guests; men must wear jacket, collar and tie.

Mobile phones or Blackberries - may only be used in the car park.

On the Course

Please observe the following rules of etiquette: -

Please avoid unnecessary delay on the course; we consider that the target time for a four-ball is three and a half hours.
Please ensure you tee-off promptly.
Replace divots.
Rake bunkers leaving the rake in the bunker parallel to play.
Mend pitch marks on greens and aprons.
Only wide wheeled trolleys are permitted and should not be wheeled between bunkers and greens.
Golf bags and trolleys are not permitted in the changing rooms or foyer and should be placed in the covered walkway after play.