In an effort to maintain an appropriate standard of dress at Old Hickory Country Club, the Board of Directors has approved the following dress code. All members and their guests are requested to adhere to these guidelines as we continue our tradition of a relaxed, family-friendly club.
The General Manager, along with supervisory staff members, has been authorized by the Board of Directors to notify members or their guests when their attire is not deemed consistent with our policies. In keeping with our tradition and sense of pride, we maintain the following dress code:
General
Dress code policies apply to all adults, children ages 12 and older, and guests. Members are responsible for the attire of their children and their guests. Members should inform their guests of our dress code prior to their arrival at the Club.
Dress codes will be specified for certain Club functions, which may include deviations from these policies. However, if in doubt as to suitable attire for any specific event, or for any area of the Club, please feel free to call the General Manager.
Golf Course
Proper attire on our golf course, practice range, and putting green is expected to conform in style to that which is sold in the Old Hickory Golf Shop.
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Shirts with collars are required at all times. Traditional collars, turtlenecks, and mock turtlenecks are acceptable. Ladies may wear shirts without sleeves or collars.
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T-shirts or shirts without one of the aforementioned collars are not acceptable.
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Windshirts, sweatshirts, vests, jackets, etc. must be accompanied by a collared shirt.
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Golf shorts (similar in style to walking and/or Bermuda shorts) should be of an appropriate and tasteful length.
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Denim jeans, cut-off shorts, athletic shorts, warm-up pants (jogging or track pants), and short shorts are not acceptable.
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Slacks, or Capri-style pants are acceptable for ladies.
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Tennis attire, swimming attire, halter tops, fishnet tops, or tank tops are not permitted.
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All hats and visors are requested to be worn facing forward.
Dining Room
To maintain an upscale, yet casual dining experience, the following guidelines should be followed in the main dining room after 5:00 PM daily and Sundays from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
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All requirements set forth in the golf course dress code (no t-shirts, athletic pants, cut-off shorts, swimwear, etc.) should be followed when dining in the main dining room. The following exceptions apply:
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Denim is allowed – however, jeans which are ripped, torn, frayed, or cut-off ARE NOT acceptable.
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No hats or visors are to be worn in the main dining room at any time.
Lounge/Bar Area/Patio
Our lounge area will provide a more relaxed dining option for our members and their guests.
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The dining room dress code should be followed when dining in the lounge. The following exceptions apply:
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Hats and visors may be worn in the lounge area.
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“Cover-ups” when coming from the swimming pool are acceptable.
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All children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when dining in the lounge.
Tennis
When utilizing our tennis facilities, there are certain dress code guidelines which should be followed.
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No denim jeans, or “cargo-style” pants should be worn on the tennis courts.
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Proper footwear must be worn at all times (rubber-soled tennis shoes).
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Street shoes, dress shoes, golf shoes, or boots may not be worn on the tennis courts.
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Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.
Swimming Pool Area
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Anyone coming from the swimming pool into the clubhouse is required to adhere to the clubhouse dress code.
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“Cover-ups” and shoes must be worn at all times outside pool enclosures.
Cell Phone Usage
While the Board of Directors realizes that cellular phones are a necessity to many of our Members, the following guidelines will apply in the main dining room:
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All cell phones should be placed on silent or vibrate mode when dining.
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If a call is received or needs to be placed, please proceed to a hallway, the patio, or the lounge in an effort not to disturb other Members and their Guests