Dress Code

 

Clubhouse

Attire and personal appearance at Innis Arden shall be in good taste and mindful of the mutual respect that characterizes members' relationships.  Please remember that one member may be enjoying our sports facilities, another may be celebrating a special occasion or entertaining on a more formal basis.

It is the members' responsibility to see that their children and guests comply with the dress code and are properly dressed for the Clubhouse or activity chosen.

In the Ferris Room, a jacket and tie or band collar or turtleneck shirt and jacket are required at all times for men and boys.  Permitted attire for women includes dresses, business suits, skirts or tailored pants with or without a jacket, skirt or pant ensembles and formal evening wear. Corporate footwear is appropriate for men.  Women may wear dress sandals, evening shoes and corporate footwear.

"Smart Casual" dress which is clean and neat is required for the Tod Room. Men should wear slacks, Bermuda shorts and collared or band collar shirts.  Shirts must be worn tucked it.  Women may wear skirts, dresses, Bermuda shorts, slacks and modest skirts.

The grill room. Main Bar, and outdoor patio are the only locations in the Clubhouse where tennis clothes, clean and neat "warm-up suits", and sneakers are permitted.  Otherwise, dress should be "smart casual."

The following items are NOT PERMITTED in the Clubhouse:

  • Hats and caps
  • Blue Jeans or Denim Jackets
  • Halter tops
  • Sweatpants and sweatshirts
  • Bare midriffs
  • Micro-mini skirts or dresses
  • Short shorts (including hiking shorts, gym shorts, rugby shorts, cut-offs, etc.)
  • Collarless shirts for men or boys
  • Swimming attire
  • T-shirts
  • Sneakers not permitted in Ferris or Tod Rooms except on children under 12 years
  • Flip flops, Tevas, Birkenstocks, etc.

Golf shoes not permitted on main floor of Clubhouse except for Main Bar and outdoor patio.

Golf

The dress code for golf applies to the putting green, driving range, practice areas, pro shop, and locker rooms, as well as the golf course.  Complete lists of acceptable and unacceptable attire are posted in the locker rooms.

Male golfers must wear appropriate golf attire, which may include golf slacks, Bermuda shorts that are no higher than five inches above the knee, and shirts with collars.  Women golfers must wear appropriate golf attire as well, which may include golf slacks, Bermuda shorts and golf skirts that are no higher than five inches above the knee. Halter, T-shirts, jeans, cut -offs, bathing and pool attire, are never permitted around the golfing facilities, including the driving range.

It is a member's responsibility to inform their guest of this policy prior to their visit to Innis Arden.  Golf attire is permitted in the Tod Room, Main Bar, and outdoor patio.

Tennis

Tennis whites are required.  Some color trim is allowed.  Men must wear shirts with collars.  White tennis shoes are required. No bathing suits, cut-offs or other non-tennis clothing are permitted, bare feet, jogging sneakers or other rubber-soled shoes or sandals are prohibited as well.

Tennis attire is permitted in the grill room. Bar, and Outdoor Patio only.

Platform Tennis

Platform tennis attire may include "warm-up suits", jeans, slacks, sweat pants, sweat shirts, and other outdoor athletic wear. Only tennis sneakers my be worn.  Jogging sneakers, boots, or other rubber-soled shoes are not permitted.

Most platform tennis attire is acceptable in the grill room, Main Bar, and outdoor patio if it is neat and clean. Blue Jeans, sweat shirts and sweatpants, however, are not permitted anywhere in the Clubhouse.

Pool

Proper swim attire is required in the pool; no cut-offs allowed.  Cover ups are required when leaving the pool en route to you car.  Swimming attire, including cover ups, may not be worn anywhere in the Clubhouse.

INNIS ARDEN GOLF CLUB | 120 TOMAC AVENUE | OLD GREENWICH, CT 06870 | 203.637.6900