We want to welcome all guests to Dutchess Golf and Country Club and we are providing this page of policies so that you will be able to enjoy our club and abide by the same set of rules as our membership.

GUEST POLICY

* Unaccompanied guests are not permitted except as approved by the Golf Professional or the Board of Directors

*  The sponsoring member is responsible for his/her guests.  It is their responsibility to inform their guests of all club rules and policies.

*  All guests must register at the Pro Shop before play.  In the event that the Pro Shop is closed, the sponsoring member must report to the clubhouse office.

*  A group of  twenty (20) or more players must have approval for play from the Board of Directors.

DRESS CODE POLICY

CELL PHONE POLICY

*  Proper attire must be worn at all times while on club premises

*  It is the responsibility of the members to inform their guests, prior to visiting the club, of the Dress Code Policy, which consists of the following:

*  Men's golf attire includes slacks, walking or bermuda shorts and collared shirts including mock turtle neck shirts.  Shorts must be mid-thigh length or longer.

*  Women's golf attire includes slacks, walking or bermuda shorts, skirts, collared and/or sleeved shirts.  Shorts and skirts must be mid-length or longer.  Shirt tails must be tucked in at all times.  A shirt that is specifically designed to be worn outside the shorts or skirt is allowed if the shirt covers the waist

*  Golf footwear must have soft spikes

*  Jackets for men are encouraged in the club dining room for formal dinners and cocktail parties

*  Inappropriate attire includes tank tops, tee shirts, sweat pants, and blue jeans.

                                                                                         *  The use of cell phones is permitted on the premises of the club under certain restrictions.  On the golf course, it is part of golf etiquette to be considerate of others, including those in your foursome.  Therefore, the use of cell phones is allowed only in emergency situations.  If you have your phone turned on when on the course, have it in "vibrate" mode. If you need to make an emergency call, excuse yourself from other golfers and move far away so as not to interfere with their play.

*  Cell phone use in the clubhouse is allowed only in the locker rooms and the front lobby and NOT in the Grill Room, Dining Room, Porch or Patio.  Your phone must be set to "vibrate" in any of these areas. If you receive a phone call- move away to the lobby or outside the building before answering.

GENERAL COURSE RULES

*  Golf etiquette indicates that faster players are to play through if there are open holes.  All players must maintain a reasonable rate of play.   An 18 hole round of golf should not take longer than four hours

*  Current rules and conditions of play will be posted on the bulletin board by the 1st tee or at the Pro Shop.

*  Golf carts and pull carts must be operated in accordance with prescribed rules.  Pull carts are not allowed on the tees or on the collars of greens.  Privately owned golf carts are not permitted on the course.

*  It is the responsibility of the staff and membership to report any infraction of these rules and/or improper conduct to the Board of Directors so that appropriate measures can be taken.

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