Club Etiquette & Dress Code

We’re delighted to welcome visiting societies to Olton Golf Club and want to ensure you enjoy your time both on and off the course. To help us create a great experience for everyone, we kindly ask for your attention to the following guidelines.

Conditions for Visiting Societies

Enjoy Your Visit: We aim to make your visit as enjoyable as possible. Details agreed with society organisers are shared with members to help them plan around visitors, so it’s essential to stick to these arrangements.

Recognised Handicaps: We kindly ask that society players hold recognised Club Handicaps. Handicap certificates may be requested.

Final Confirmation: Please confirm final numbers for golf and catering at least 7 days before your event.

Arrival & Check-In: Organisers should report to the Club Office or Club Professional at least 30 minutes before play to confirm details, starting times, and collect green fee tickets.

Tee Times: To ensure smooth operations, we ask for strict adherence to agreed tee times, as members have priority outside of these times.

Playing the Course

Tee Positions: Societies play from the Yellow Tees (Ladies from the Red Tees).

Golf Etiquette: Please ensure your group is familiar with golf rules and etiquette. Help us care for the course by avoiding slow play, repairing pitch marks, replacing divots, and raking bunkers after use.

Trolleys & Buggies: Keep trolleys and buggies off tees, greenside bunkers, and the fringes of greens. Carry bags should also avoid these areas. Electric trolleys and buggies are permitted depending on ground conditions; restrictions and availability can be confirmed on the day or by calling the Course Manager’s daily message at 0121 711 4143.

Mobile Phones: We kindly ask that mobile phones are not used in the Clubhouse or on the course to maintain the club’s tranquil atmosphere.

Dress Code

We’re proud of our club’s welcoming yet professional atmosphere and ask all Members, Guests, and Visitors to observe the following dress code:

In the Clubhouse

Footwear: Trainers are not permitted unless for medical reasons (with prior approval). Stocking feet are not allowed in the Clubhouse.

Denim: Smart, clean denim is welcome, but it must be free from tears, frays, and multi-colored designs.

Tracksuits & Hoodies: These are not permitted.

Heaton Lounge: Smart casual attire is required—clothes worn during your round should not be worn here.

For events held in the Heaton Lounge, the dress code will be specified in advance and may fall under the following categories:

Smart Casual: Tailored shirts, smart trousers, or plain, single-colored jeans (no tears/frays), and formal shoes. A jacket is optional, but ties are not required.

Jacket & Tie: A tailored shirt, smart trousers, or plain, single-colored jeans with a jacket and tie.

Black Tie: Formal evening wear as specified for the event.

On the Golf Course

Golf shoes with hard or soft spikes are required.

Golf shirts with collars must be tucked in; football/rugby shirts and hoodies are not permitted.

Tailored trousers,  Full-length trousers should not be tucked into socks unless appropriate rainwear is worn.

Tailored shorts and skirts designed for golf are acceptable; however, cargo shorts with side pockets are not.

Socks worn with shorts or skirts must be white.

Discreet manufacturer logos are allowed, but no adverts or slogans, please.

Hats should be worn conventionally and not in the Clubhouse.

Additional Notes for Visitors

Please be mindful of green staff—they have priority on the course at all times.

Changing facilities are available:

Ladies: Access the Lady Members’ Locker Room via the course side of the Clubhouse (towels are not provided).

Gentlemen: The Visitors’ Changing Room is on the terrace side of the Clubhouse (towels are not provided).

For security reasons, we recommend locking personal belongings and golf equipment away immediately after play, as the Club cannot accept responsibility for any loss or theft.

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