The NATIONAL is a world-class golf club and is dedicated to the highest standards and traditions of the game. What people wear at the Club has a direct bearing on The NATIONAL’s reputation and image. Members and their guests are expected to dress in appropriate golfing attire.
Members are permitted to wear denim attire from the parking lot directly to the locker room via the member only entrance and from the locker room to the parking lot via the member only entrance. Denim is strictly prohibited in all other areas of the clubhouse and club property.
No sweat pants are allowed on the property.
On the Golf Course
Golf slacks and Bermuda shorts are permitted. Denim attire, cargo pants, cargo shorts, capri pants, track pants and T-shirts are not permitted. Acceptable pants or shorts are to be worn with a collared golf shirt and/or a sweater. Golf shirts must be tucked in at all times. Mock turtlenecks with a minimum one (1) inch collar are permitted.
Golf shoes with soft spikes must be worn on the golf course. Sandals of any description are not permitted on the golf course. Sandals are permitted in the Clubhouse.
Hats must be worn with the brim forward.
Clothing displaying large commercial logos, except those that are golf related, is not permitted. Small logos may be permitted on shirts, vests, jackets or hats, provided they are unobtrusive and in good taste.
In the Clubhouse
Golf slacks and Bermuda shorts are permitted. Denim attire (except from the parking lot to the locker room via the member only entrance), cargo pants, cargo shorts, capri pants, track pants and T-shirts are not permitted. Acceptable pants or shorts are to be worn with a collared golf shirt and/or a sweater. Golf shirts must be tucked in at all times.
Appropriate after-golf designer shirts with full buttons and straight cut at the bottom do not need to be tucked in. Mock turtlenecks with a minimum one (1) inch collar are permitted.
Hats must be worn with the brim forward.
In the dining room, Members are encouraged to wear jackets in the evening; however appropriate golfing attire is acceptable. Shorts, sandals and hats are not permitted in the dining room after 5:00 p.m.
Members are responsible to advise golf or dining guests of the Club’s Dress Code and other Club rules (smoking restrictions, cell phone restriction) prior to their arrival.
Cell Phone Use
Cell phones must be in vibrate mode at all times while on the property. Ringing of cell phones is prohibited in all areas at all times. Use of cell phones is prohibited everywhere on the main floor except the Fazio Lounge. Cell phone use is also prohibited in the Proshop. Cell phones on the course may be used, provided proper golf course etiquette is used and pace of play is not affected. When a staff member advises you of a violation please respond in a respectful manner and place your phone in vibrate mode or turn it off. The use of cell phones on the practice facilities is strictly prohibited.