Golf Course & Practice Areas
Appropriate golf attire is required for everyone using the golf course, driving range, chipping area and putting green. The golf course dress code will be enforced at all times and is applicable to all members and guests.
Men’s Golf Attire
Slacks, knee length shorts, golf shirts with collars and sleeves, turtlenecks/ mock turtlenecks and golf outerwear are appropriate. Shirts must be tucked in at all times on the golf course. Baseball style caps are to be worn facing forward.
Women’s Golf Attire
Attire should be consistent with accepted standards of propriety and good taste. Dresses, slacks, medium-length skirts and shorts, golf shirts/blouses in various styles and golf outerwear are appropriate. Golf shirts may be sleeveless shirts with collars.
Some clothing items NOT PERMITTED ON THE GOLF COURSE for anyone (including children of all ages) are cargo shorts/pants, cutoffs, jeans or denim of any kind, running shorts, short shorts, t-shirts, sweat-suits, jogging suits, sweatshirts of any kind, tank tops, tennis attire, swimming attire, flip flops or jogging shoes.
Spikeless golf shoes must be worn at all times. Arrangements may be made with the locker room attendant to change spiked shoes.
Definition of Smart Casual Dress
Smart Casual for Men, Woman and Children:
Appropriate jeans and denim clothing are allowed. No torn, tattered, stone washed, patchworked, paint splattered or oversized jeans or denim will be considered acceptable. Jeans must be in over all good and tasteful condition. Jeans or denim must be worn at hip level. IGC management will be a final determining authority if the jeans or denim are considered not within the acceptable limits of the club rules. Please visit this link for additional understanding of what Smart Casual is considered.
Clubhouse and Dining
Formal Events Requiring Formal Club Attire
Business Casual is defined as: long slacks, collared shirts with shirts tucked in, and appropriate footwear for gentlemen; comparable attire and footwear for ladies and children. Jackets are recommended for gentlemen, but not required. Jeans and denim, tennis attire, swimming attire and flip-flop shoes are never appropriate at these events. No hats/caps may be worn anywhere in the clubhouse after 6:00 pm. If wearing golf attire after 6:00 pm, members, spouses and their guests will be allowed to pass through these areas for circulation purposes or to attend committee meetings.
The following Holidays and Club Events require the minimum dress of “business casual.”
- Easter - Business Casual
- Mother’s Day - Business Casual
- Thanksgiving Day - Business Casual
- Holiday Ball - Black Tie Optional
- Santa’s Brunch - Business Casual
- Family and Adult Madrigal - Business Casual
- New Year Eve - Business Casual
- Derby, Men’s Invitational and Whirlaway tournament dress codes are subject to change each year. Dress codes for these events will be listed in the present year’s golf book.
Non-Golfing Outdoor Areas
The Outdoor Bar Seating area immediately outside of the Lounge/Bar (with white Adirondack chairs) and the Patio Dining area are considered Smart Casual Areas of the Club with the corresponding dress code as outlined above.
Tennis Area and Attire
All tennis attire and accessories (shoes, hats, visors and warm-up suits, etc.) must be appropriate for tennis. Smart Casual dress, or denim, will not be acceptable in this area. All shirts for men and boys must have sleeves; ladies may have sleeveless tops. Tennis caps must be worn with bills facing forward. No cargo shorts are permitted. Tennis attire is only appropriate inside the Clubhouse if it is consistent with standard golf attire (as defined on this page). However, Tennis attire not meeting the definition of standard golf attire may be worn in the Men’s and Women’s locker rooms at all times and in the Outdoor Bar Seating area and Patio Dining area.
Swim Area and Attire
Proper swimming attire is to be worn at all times when using the pool. Smart Casual will be acceptable in this area. Modest swimwear is preferred. When outside the pool and Niblick areas, an appropriate cover-up is to be worn over swimsuits and proper footwear should be on at all times. Sports caps must be worn with bills facing forward. Swim attire is never appropriate for the Clubhouse, Outdoor Bar Seating Area and Patio Dining Area, except in the Men’s and Women’s locker rooms and then only with an appropriate cover-up and footwear.