The Ridgewood Country Club

Members are requested to review the Club’s dress code found herein. Rules are specific and should be followed by members, their families and their guests. At the request of the Board of Directors, the Managers, Professionals and Maitre D’s staff will be enforcing the dress code in all areas of the Clubhouse, as well as, the golf facilities and on club grounds. Good judgment is always in order so that the Club can be a gracious extension of our homes at all times.

Your cooperation is both expected and appreciated.

In General

Denim clothing is not permitted.

Hats and visors may only be worn in the locker rooms and outside grounds and must be worn with brims facing forward.

Brief shorts, brief or mini-skirts, cargo pants or similar attire is not permitted at any time.

Golf shoes are not permitted in Formal Areas. Golf shoes with metal spikes are not permitted anywhere at the club. Proper footwear (i.e. shoes, sneakers, sandals) is required in the clubhouse and/or on the Century Room patio or rear Terrace. “Flip-flops” or other similar footwear is permitted only in the locker rooms or by the pool.

Club Casual Attire

Men: sport coat, “button down” collared shirt, sweater or sweater vest and long pants.

Women: dress, dressy skirt or dress pants.

Casual Attire

Men: “button down” collared shirt (worn tucked in), sweater or sweater vest, turtle neck shirt or sweater (no mock turtle neck or collarless shirt) and long pants. No jacket is required.

Women: dress, skirt or pants.

Golf Attire

Men: golf shirts with sleeves and collars, pants or Bermuda length shorts. Turtle neck shirts or sweaters, “mock” turtle neck shirts or sweaters or other collarless shirts or cargo pants are not appropriate golf attire.

Woman: shirts may be sleeveless if with a collar or if without a collar, must be with sleeves. Strapless, halter or tank tops are not permitted. Golf skirts, culottes, pants and shorts of Bermuda length or longer are required. Cargo pants are not appropriate golf attire.

In the Clubhouse

Formal Areas – In these areas which include the Main Dining Room, Lounge and Peacock Alley, all men and boys over the age of 5 years old must wear jackets and ties on Saturday evening for dinner, on Sunday for brunch and on holiday occasions. “Club Casual” Attire is required for men at all other times except for special occasions when announced.

Informal Areas – In these areas which include the Century Room, Century Room Patio, Rear Terrace, Main Bar, Member’s Grill, Upstairs Meeting Rooms and Jacobus Lounge, appropriate “Golf Attire” is required. Tennis attire and warm up suits are permitted only until 5:00 P.M. Brief shorts or bathing attire, even though covered by a robe or wrapper, are not permitted at any time. Shoes must be worn at all times.

On Club grounds

Golfing Areas – In these areas which include the Club grounds, the golf course, the Pro Shop and the Pro Shop Patio, putting clock and the range; members, their family and their guests must be in appropriate “Golf Attire”. Turtle neck shirts are permitted golf attire only from November 1^st through March 31^st.

It is the member’s responsibility to be sure that the items purchased in the Pro Shop meet the Club’s attire requirements.

Swimming Area – Bathing suits must be in good taste and are permitted only in the pool area. Street attire must be worn going to and from the pool. The Pool Manager and his staff should be asked to make a judgment before wearing any item where there is a question as to whether it is appropriate.

Tennis – Smooth bottom tennis shoes must be worn at all times. Tennis attire must be all white. Colored trim is permitted. Colored warm ups are permitted in the spring and fall season. Shirts without collars, cut-offs and bathing suits are not permitted.

Platform Tennis – The game is usually played in comfortable clothing. Flat, soft rubber soled shoes are the only footwear allowed.