Member Information
Club Policies
Guidelines created to preserve the traditions, atmosphere and exceptional experience enjoyed by members and guests of The Olde Farm.
Preserving the Club Experience
The following policies help ensure that every visit to The Olde Farm reflects the gracious hospitality, consideration and standards that define the Club. Members are encouraged to familiarize their guests with applicable policies before arrival.
General Policies
Please observe these guidelines throughout the property and share them with accompanying guests before their visit.
Golf
- Tee times are not permitted.
- All guests must be accompanied by a member during golf. Limited unaccompanied guest play may be permitted when sponsored by a member and coordinated in advance through the Golf Professional.
- Cash, credit cards and member accounts are accepted in the Golf Shop.
- When available, caddies and forecaddies must accompany members and their guests.
- Walking is permitted at any time with a caddie. A member may carry their own bag after 3 p.m.
- The minimum caddie fee is $160 per group.
- Gratuities for caddies and bag-drop personnel are a significant part of their compensation and help the Club retain an appropriate complement of service staff.
- Cellular phone use is not permitted on the golf course.
- Cigarettes and cigars may be smoked on the golf course. Members and guests must dispose of all remains in a trash receptacle.
- Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Music may not be played from a phone, portable speaker or other device.
Food & Beverage
- All guests must be accompanied by a member or member’s spouse during dining unless they are staying as a cottage guest.
- A 20% service charge is automatically added to applicable food-and-beverage charges. Members may add an additional voluntary gratuity that goes directly to their server.
- Restaurant charges may be applied to a credit card or member account.
- Smoking is not permitted inside the Clubhouse, Party Barn, Long Barn, Cottages or The Lodge. Designated smoking areas are located on non-dining porches.
- The Clubhouse phone booth may be used for placing or receiving cellular phone calls. Text messaging and email are permitted when phones are set to vibrate.
- To-go food-and-beverage purchases and off-premise wine sales do not count toward the annual spending credit.
Attire
- Blazers are required for men during dinner in the Parlor. Golf attire and appropriate denim are permitted in the main dining room and on the porches.
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Please observe the following additional standards:
- Hats, caps and visors are not permitted in Food & Beverage service areas.
- Denim must be well kept and in a dark shade.
- Collared shirts are required, and shirttails must be tucked in.
- Cargo shorts, flip-flops, tennis shoes, T-shirts and workout apparel are considered inappropriate at The Olde Farm.
Pets
- Pets are not permitted anywhere on Club property.
Cancellation Policies
Advance notice allows the Club to properly plan staffing, purchasing, accommodations and service while also assisting members who may be waiting for availability.
The following policies apply to dining, overnight accommodations, tournaments, private dinners and Club events.
At the Club’s discretion, fees may be adjusted for emergencies, reductions in party size, changes in length of stay or when the canceled business is rebooked at a later date.
Dining
Overnight Accommodations
Cottages & The Lodge
- Reservations may be canceled without penalty with a minimum of two weeks’ notice before the scheduled arrival date. Please review your confirmation carefully.
- Cancellations made inside two weeks are subject to 50% of total room charges. Cancellations made during the week of arrival are subject to 75% of total room charges.
- Club accommodations are reserved by the room. Guests may occasionally share common spaces with other members.
- Members who prefer complete privacy may reserve all unused rooms at the standard rate.
- An additional $50 per night applies to unaccompanied guests.
Private Dinners, Tournaments & Events
- Cancellation of a major tournament or event inside two weeks may result in a penalty of up to 50% of the estimated total.
- Cancellations made during the week of the event are subject to 75% of the estimated total.
- Cancellation fees reflect both the potential loss of business and costs already incurred by the Club.
Questions About a Policy?
The Club team will be pleased to assist with questions about guest arrangements, dining reservations, accommodations or upcoming events.