Club Dress Policy

The PGCC dress code is a reflection of the Club’s traditions and values as a long-standing golf and country club on the San Francisco Peninsula.  Members and Spouses are responsible for assuring that their families and guests are aware of these standards and abide by them.  These standards apply to all adults and children.  

At the direction of the Board of Directors, Club Management will deny privileges to any individual not considered appropriately attired.

 8.2.1 Clubhouse Dress Code:

(a) Grille: Proper golf attire, racquet attire and Dress Denim are permitted at all times.  Swimwear is not permitted.  Shirts other than proper golf or racquet attire must have collars and be tucked in.  Men are required to remove their hats.

(b) Oval Bar and Lounge:  Proper golf attire and Dress Denim are permitted at all times.  Proper racquet attire is permitted until 5:00pm.  Swimwear and flip-flops are not permitted.  Shirts other than proper golf attire must have collars and be tucked in.  Men are required to remove their hats.

(c) The Peninsula Dining Room, Beresford Room, and Ballroom: Proper golf and racquet attire is permitted until 5:00pm.  After 5:00pm, men must be attired in long pants and collared tucked-in shirts and are encouraged to wear a jacket or sport coat.  Dress Denim is permitted, unless noted for a Club event.  Swimwear and flip-flops are not permitted.  Men are required to remove their hats.

(d) Terrace Café and Pool: Proper attire includes appropriate and tasteful swimwear, clean workout attire and Dress Denim.  Hats (visor facing forward), sandals, flip-flops and appropriate T-Shirts are permitted.

(e) Wellness Center: Clean workout attire with appropriate closed-toe athletic shoes is required.  Shirts (without rips) must be worn at all times.  Hats (visor facing forward) are permitted.  Dress Denim while exercising and short shorts are not permitted.

(f) Kalb Tennis Center: Proper racquet attire is required.  Collarless T-Shirts designated as racquet attire are permitted.  Dress Denim is permitted at the Kalb Tennis Center and on the tennis and pickleball patios.  Only appropriate racquet shoes may be worn on the courts.

(g) Golf Course, Golf Practice Areas, Ross Room and Golf Shop: Attire should meet the standards of good taste expected from the members and their Spouses and guests.  Dress Denim, tank tops, swimwear, jogging shorts, short shorts, cargo shorts, cargo pants or similar attire are prohibited.  (Cargo shorts/pants are defined as having an exterior, sewn pocket on the leg of the shorts or pants.) The hemline of men’s shorts and ladies’ skirts and shorts must be no higher than six inches from the top of the knee.  Golf shoes or Club approved shoes must be worn by all players.  The Club requires the use of non-penetrating soft spikes.  Men’s shirts must be tucked in and caps worn with the visor facing forward.  Acceptable Golf Shirts for men: Polo shirts with collars, mock neck, turtleneck.  For women: collarless polo, mock neck, turtleneck, Zip neck, mandarin collar.  Prohibited Shirts: Tank tops, t-shirts and fitness t-shirts.  Ross Room, Ross patio and the golf shop – Dress Denim permitted.

(h) Dress Denim is non-distressed or faded, clean, uniform in color, and has no holes, rips, cuts, tears, or frayed material (by design or as a result of wear).  Where Dress Denim is allowed, Dress Denim includes jeans, dresses, skirts, and jackets.  The following types of denim of any color are not permitted anywhere Dress Denim is allowed: shorts, work type denim, cargo style, bib overalls, painter pants, or denim that is worn low-cut or worn low slung.

(i) Dress Denim is allowed to be worn in all areas except: while playing on the Racquet courts, golf course, golf practice areas, and while exercising in the Wellness Center.