Harewood Downs Golf Club
Phone: 01494 762184
Email: secretary@hdgc.co.uk
 
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Dress Code and Etiquette

Harewood Downs provides and informal and relaxed environment, however, in keeping with golf club tradition, members, guests and visitors are politely requested to adhere to the following guidelines:

Dress Code

  • Training shoes or any form of denim are not allowed at any time on the course or in the clubhouse. In the summer, tailored shorts may be worn with plain white sports socks or knee length socks. Shirts should be tucked in at all times.
  • Smart casual wear is acceptable in the lounge at all times other than after 7.00pm on the evening of a Club function when jackets and ties are required.
  • Smart casual wear is generally acceptable in the dining doom before 5.00pm. After that time and on Sundays between 12.00 noon and 3.00pm jackets and ties are required. 
  • Golf shoes are not permitted in the lounge. 
  • Gentlemen should wear socks on the course and in the clubhouse.

General

Do not change your shoes in the car park, please use the locker room. Mobile telephones should be switched off on the course and in the clubhouse.

Dogs are permitted on the course but must be kept on a lead at all times and must not cause a distraction.

Etiquette

The normal etiquette of the game, as laid down in the Rules of Golf, should be observed. Pleasure ensue you are mindful of those playing around you, particuarly if you are looking for a ball.

Safety

Safety on the golf course is the responsibility of all players. A small number of public footpaths traverse the course and players are asked to be vigilant.

Security

You are reminded that the club cannot be held responsible for the loss of goods belonging to members or visitors. All players are advised to have their own insurance cover against any such losses and for third party liability. A code is used for operating the locker room door.

Mobile Phones

Mobile phones should be used only in the Car Park. However, they may be taken on to the course, but only switched on and used in the event of a medical or security incident.