1. General
It is the responsibility of the House Committee to propose and for the
Board of Directors to approve,
from time to time, rules for appropriate dress for all members and visitors
both within the Clubhouse and out on the Course.
The Golf Professional and any Director has the authority to deny access
to members, guests and visitors
who do not comply with the Dress Rules and who are inappropriately dressed.
Except in wholly exceptional circumstances, approved by the Board, headwear
is not permitted in the Clubhouse.
Members are expected to adhere to the prescribed dress rules and also
to ensure any invited guest or visitor equally does so.
2. All Members
Bolton Old Links, as a modern and progressive golf club, recognises
how acceptable golf attire
and equal opportunities have progressed over the years. However it is
mindful of club traditions,
respect for fellow members and the general etiquette of the game, that
golfers and visitors both on the course
and in the clubhouse must maintain a respectable standard of dress considered
acceptable in today’s modern day golf clubs.
The rules are not intended to be fully prescriptive and are, in some
cases open to interpretation but members,
guests and visitors are expected to take personal responsibility
for observing standards of dress that reflects well on themselves and
the club.
The club may hold specific functions from time to time requiring a more
formal dress code.
These will be indicated and notified accordingly well in advance.
2.1 In the Clubhouse
After playing golf you may go into the clubhouse in your golf attire
however please remove any headgear.
Clothing deemed unacceptable on the course is also deemed unacceptable
in the clubhouse.
In addition to golf attire, clean smart casual dress is also permitted
in the clubhouse including denim.
Modern casual shoes are permitted including smart trainers, sandals,
loafers and deck shoes.
Not permitted are shoes and flip flops with a single toe attachment.
No outdoor waterproof over clothing may be worn in the clubhouse at
any time.
2.2 On The Course
Smart golf apparel acquired through a recognised golf outfitter or supplier
must be worn at all times.
Tailored Shorts worn with socks are permitted.
Recognised golf shoes must be worn.
Caps must be worn in the conventional mode.
Unacceptable Clothing includes:
Denim, tracksuits, football attire, beach wear, cargo or combat trousers
or shorts, trainers and non-recognised golf shoes.
If in any doubt please ask in the professional shop rather than risk
the embarrassment of being told.
Where a member has a bona fide reason preventing them from complying
with the Dress Rules,
then permission must be sought in writing from the Directors for dispensation
to the Rules.