Guest Information

The Ridgewood Country Club is a private, Member-owned Club. To preserve the traditions and standards of our community, we kindly ask that:

Guests must be accompanied by a Member, should arrive no more than 30 minutes before their host, and should depart together.
Upon arrival, guests should leave their clubs at the bag drop near valet parking. Leave your car in the circular drive with keys in the ignition for our valet attendants.
Guests check in at the appropriate locker room and identify their Member host to our locker room attendants.

Appropriate attire is required. While using Club facilities, attire should be traditional, neat, and conservative. This policy extends to all Members, their families, and guests, and is enforced throughout the Clubhouse, golf course, tennis courts, pool, and all other facilities.

We thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a gracious and welcoming environment.

GOLF ATTIRE
Men must wear golf shirts with sleeves and collars, tucked into pants or Bermuda‑length shorts. Turtlenecks and mock turtlenecks are permitted only from November 1 through March 31. Metal‑spike golf shoes and sandals with spikes are not permitted.

Hoodies are permitted at the Club except for the following areas: Clubhouse Dining Room, Overlook, Champions Grille, or Ryder Cup Bar. Logos must appear only on the left chest or sleeve and may not exceed 2" × 3", and all hoodies must be clean and in good condition without excessive wear, holes, or fading.

CLUBHOUSE ATTIRE
Formal
Men must wear a jacket and tie with a collared, button‑down shirt and dress slacks.

Club Casual
Men may wear a sport coat with a collared shirt and long pants.

Casual
Men are not required to wear jackets. Collared shirts only; must be tucked in Turtlenecks and mock turtlenecks may be worn only when paired with a jacket.

POOL ATTIRE
Proper attire must be worn to and from the pool area from both the parking lot and the Clubhouse. Acceptable attire includes golf, casual, or tennis attire. Pool users must change in the pool locker rooms, not in the Clubhouse or golf locker rooms. Bathing suits must be tasteful, provide full coverage, and be appropriate for a family environment. Pool attire, even when covered, is not allowed in the Clubhouse at any time. Flip‑flops or similar footwear may only be worn when traveling between the valet drop‑off area and the golf, tennis, or pool changing rooms.

TENNIS ATTIRE
Tennis attire must be all white; colored trim is permitted. Colored warm‑ups are allowed in the spring and fall. Shirts without collars and sleeves, cut‑offs, and bathing suits are not permitted. Smooth‑bottom tennis shoes are required. Tennis attire may be worn in informal Clubhouse areas until 5 p.m., except by the firepits, where it is permitted all evening. If necessary, guests may change in the tennis cottage.

PADDLE ATTIRE
Paddle is typically played in comfortable athletic clothing. Only flat, soft‑soled rubber shoes are permitted.

REMINDERS

Denim clothing, brief shorts, cargo pants, and similar attire are not permitted at any time.
Shirts must be tucked in
Golf shoes may not be worn in formal areas.
Hats and visors must be worn with brims forward, and are not permitted in any indoor area of the Clubhouse main floor. Men must remove hats in the Pro Shop, Men’s Locker Room Lounge, and in any table or bar area under a hard roof, such as the Turn Bar.
Guests are responsible for ensuring that items purchased in the Pro Shop meet Club attire standards.

GOLF
Women may wear sleeveless shirts with collars, or shirts with sleeves if collarless. Strapless, halter, and tank tops are not permitted. Golf skirts, culottes, pants, or Bermuda‑length shorts are required.

CLUBHOUSE ATTIRE
Formal
Women may wear a dress, dressy skirt, or dress slacks.

Club Casual
Women may wear a dress, skirt, or slacks.

Casual
Women may wear a dress, skirt, or slacks.

POOL ATTIRE
Proper attire must be worn to and from the pool area from both the parking lot and the Clubhouse. Acceptable attire includes golf, casual, or tennis attire. Pool users must change in the pool locker rooms, not in the Clubhouse or golf locker rooms. Bathing suits must be tasteful, provide full coverage, and be appropriate for a family environment. Pool attire, even when covered, is not allowed in the Clubhouse at any time. Flip‑flops or similar footwear may only be worn when traveling between the valet drop‑off area and the golf, tennis, or pool changing rooms.

TENNIS ATTIRE
Tennis attire must be all white; colored trim is permitted. Colored warm‑ups are allowed in the spring and fall. Shirts without collars and sleeves, cut‑offs, and bathing suits are not permitted. Smooth‑bottom tennis shoes are required. Tennis attire may be worn in informal Clubhouse areas until 5 p.m., except by the firepits, where it is permitted all evening. If necessary, guests may change in the tennis cottage.

PADDLE ATTIRE
Paddle is typically played in comfortable athletic clothing. Only flat, soft‑soled rubber shoes are permitted.

REMINDERS

Denim clothing, brief shorts, mini-skirts, cargo pants, and similar attire are not permitted at any time.
Golf shoes may not be worn in formal areas.
Hats and visors must be worn with brims forward and are permitted only in locker rooms, on outdoor grounds, at the Turn Bar and firepits, and when traveling to and from the ladies’ locker room. Fashion hats and hats worn for medical reasons are permitted.
Guests are responsible for ensuring that items purchased in the Pro Shop meet Club attire standards.

Maintaining the proper speed of play is essential for all players to have an enjoyable round. Play should take less than 2 hours for 9 holes and less than 4 hours for 18 holes

Location / Area	Talking	Text / Email	Golf Apps	Photos
Locker Rooms Rest Rooms Vehicle	Allowed (discreet)	Allowed	Allowed	Allowed
Ground Floor Pool, Turn Bar, Patio Grill, Men’s Locker Lounge, Tennis & Paddle Courts)	Not Allowed	Allowed (silent, discreet, put away after use)	Allowed	Allowed
Golf Course, Practice Area, Pro Shop, Pro Shop Patio		Not Allowed	Allowed (scoring, GHIN, swing videos)	Allowed
Clubhouse – Second Floor (Dining Rooms, Bars, Overlook)	Not Allowed	Not Allowed	Not Allowed	Allowed (take/view pictures, then put away)

Key Rules

Devices must always be on silent mode.
Use must be discreet and considerate of members/guests.
Devices must be put away after use.
Devices should never slow play on the golf course.

The safety of our employees, Members and guests is our paramount concern.

The Lightning Detection and Warning System sounds a CONTINUOUS HI-LO warning signal when there is lightning in the area. The period of alert is a minimum of 30 minutes but may be longer if lightning remains in the area. The period of alert will remain in effect until the ALL CLEAR sounds—a CONTINUOUS STEADY TONE. All Members, guests, caddies and employees must leave the golf course and other outdoor areas immediately and seek shelter. There are no exceptions.

The Ridgewood Country Club has a no-tipping policy that covers all employees, except the Locker Room Attendants and Valet. Caddies are not Club employees.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Clubhouse, or in outside dining areas.