Club Standards

Balcarrick Golf Club

Club Standards

A modern approach to golf-club standards, grounded in respect for the game, our fellow golfers and the welcoming character of Balcarrick.

Our shared standard

Comfortable, considered and appropriate

We want every member and visitor to feel at ease while visiting Balcarrick Golf Club. We therefore ask everyone to observe an acceptable standard of attire on the course, throughout our practice facilities and in the clubhouse.

Members are responsible for ensuring that their guests are familiar with the Club’s dress code before arriving.

01

Respect the game

Choose neat, conventional golf attire that is appropriate for the course and practice areas.

02

Respect the Club

Smart casual dress helps maintain a comfortable and welcoming clubhouse environment.

03

Respect each other

Members, guests and visitors share responsibility for upholding the standards of Balcarrick.

Dress code

Course and clubhouse

Smart, appropriate attire ensures that everyone can enjoy Balcarrick’s course and facilities in comfort.

On the course

Course & practice facilities

Neat, conventional golf attire is required.

The following are not acceptable

  • Jeans, tracksuits, cargo or combat trousers
  • Football or rugby-style shirts, T-shirts, vests or sun tops
  • Non-tailored shorts, football shorts or beach shorts
  • Sandals, trainers or metal-spike golf shoes
  • Golf hats worn incorrectly
In the clubhouse

Bar, restaurant & clubhouse

Smart casual attire is expected at all times.

The following are not acceptable

  • Tracksuits or jeans that are tie-dyed, cut, torn or ragged. Clean, presentable denim is permitted
  • Football or rugby-style shirts
  • Non-tailored, football or beach shorts
  • Footwear used on the course, to avoid safety issues and dirt
  • Hats, except in exceptional or understandable circumstances
Mobile phones Mobile phones should be kept on silent and used on the course only in cases of medical emergency.
A shared responsibility

Upholding our standards

Members, guests and visitors are expected to follow the dress code at all times. Management may issue temporary waivers for specific events, and these will be communicated in advance.

We encourage considerate self-regulation of attire and aim to avoid placing Club staff in difficult situations regarding compliance.

Thank you

Helping everyone feel welcome at Balcarrick

By observing these straightforward standards, we can protect the atmosphere, comfort and traditions enjoyed by members and visitors alike.