Dress Code
The Barwon Heads Golf Club has a dress code aimed at maintaining a relaxed yet respectful environment. It differs between the course and the Clubhouse, and between men and women. Please review it – and share with your guests – before visiting.
General Guidelines – Clubhouse
We welcome members and guests to enjoy the Clubhouse in smart, neat casual wear at all times. Blue denim, singlets, leggings, casual shorts, and rubber thongs are not permitted in shared areas of the Clubhouse.
Neat and appropriate golf or tennis attire—including soft spike shoes—is acceptable. As a courtesy and in keeping with Club tradition, caps, hats, and visors should be removed upon entering the Clubhouse.
House Guests arriving or departing may not always meet full dress standards. This is acceptable provided their clothing and footwear are neat, clean, tidy and unlikely to cause offence.
Formal Dining Room: (Evening Events) Men: Jacket and business shirt required; tie optional. Women: Equivalent formal standard.
Western Dining Room: (Evening Events) Smart, neat casual attire is required for members, house guests, and visitors.
Learmonth Room: Trial underway until 31 January 2026. Read more below.
Golf Course & Practice Facilities: Neat attire including a collared shirt/polo (tucked in for men), tailored trousers, shorts, skirts, visible white socks (for men wearing shorts). Soft spike shoes or flat rubber soled shoes.
Par 3 Course: Casual clothing is acceptable, but a shirt and shoes must be worn.
Tennis Courts: Tennis attire and tennis shoes are required.
Children in the Clubhouse: Children aged 12 or younger may be dressed in a more relaxed manner, provided clothing and footwear are neat, clean, tidy and unlikely to cause offence.
Not Permitted (Course or Clubhouse)
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Blue denim garments
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Shirts without collars (except golf-specific designs)
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Shorts or pants with drawstrings
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Singlets, beachwear, rubber thongs
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Leggings, gym-wear, tracksuits
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Casual shorts, football shorts, cargo shorts/pants
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Sandals or open footwear for men
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Clothing with excessive logos
If you’d like a printable leaflet please click the link below.
Learmonth Room Dress Code
The Learmonth Room has been enjoying early success, with members frequently stopping by to enjoy pre-golf snacks and refreshments. But it’s not just for golfers – tennis groups, Bluff-walkers and members simply enjoying their own Barwon Heads cafe-space have also been making use of this welcoming space.
To encourage members and guests to continue to make use of the Learmonth Room when passing by the Clubhouse, we will be trialling a slightly more relaxed dress standard in this space.
During the trial period, modest and discreet active wear (including walking and cycling attire) with appropriate closed footwear will be accepted in the Learmonth Room and the adjacent locker rooms. Beach attire is not permitted.
The Clubhouse and Course dress code remains unchanged, and members and their guests are required to observe the usual smart casual standards in all other shared areas of the Clubhouse. Click here to view the dress code for the Course and Clubhouse. Remember: No blue denim anywhere in the Clubhouse or course.
The trial will run until 31 January 2026, after which the Committee will review all feedback received. We welcome your input as we continue exploring ways to make the Learmonth Room an even more welcoming and convenient space for all members.