West Cork's premier golfing experience since 1909

Dress Code

Enjoy your round—please follow our simple, respectful dress guidelines.

At Bandon Golf Club, we want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable while maintaining the traditions of the game. Our dress code is simple, respectful, and designed to keep the club’s friendly, relaxed atmosphere for all to enjoy.

On the Golf Course

Smart casual dress only permitted

  • Tailored shorts must be worn with appropriate sports socks.
  • Trouser legs must not be tucked into socks.
  • Hats & caps must be worn as designed.
  • Golf shoes must be worn (soft spikes are recommended).

The following items of dress are NOT acceptable on the course.

Denim jeans, Singlets, Football, Rugby, Soccer, GAA & similar jerseys, Hoodies, Cargo pants/Combats or Tracksuits or Leisure suits.

In the Clubhouse

Smart casual dress must be worn at all times

Golf shoes are not permitted in the lobby, upstairs bar or dining room nor are golf hats or caps. Shoes must be worn at all times when in the bar or dining room. Tailored denim jeans with no fade or tears are permitted in the clubhouse.

Under no circumstances are golf shoes to be discarded outside the front door of the clubhouse or in the entrance lobby. Members and guests are asked to be aware that entry to the bar/dining room without shoes is a breach of club code and will be treated as such.

The clubhouse has every facility required for changing into and from golfing apparel and changing in the car park is not recommended.

(The only exceptions to the above are Junior/Juvenile Beginner Golfers in their first year as allowed for by the Junior Officers)

Bandon Golf Club castle view