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Guest Policies


The Minikahda Club welcomes all guests of the Minikahda Members. We just ask that guests famiiarize themselves with our club policies and rules. The Staff has instructions to see that  there are no violations to the rules of the Minikahda Club. If there is an individual in violation the individual will be warned and asked to correct the rule infraction.You will find everything you need to know listed below!

 Appropriate Clubhouse Attire
Suitable attire in the Ballroom, Living Room, Sunroom and Dining Room is deemed to be skirts or pantsuits for women and dress slacks and shirts with collars for gentlemen.  For holiday luncheons, jackets and collared shirts are recommended for gentlemen 18 and over.  The wearing of shorts by either women or gentlemen in those areas is considered inappropriate.  Informal sports attire, including shorts and warm-up suits, is permissible in the Grill and on the Porch at any time.

The wearing of blue jeans is prohibited except when worn while playing outdoor sports during that portion of the year that the golf course is closed.  Members wishing to use the club’s indoor facilities shall change to appropriate attire.  Children under the age of 13 shall be permitted to wear blue jean pants in the Grill if they are in good repair and well cared for.

Golf hats are not be worn by men or women inside the clubhouse at any time. This does not include the porch.

Any person improperly attired in the clubhouse or on the Club grounds may be asked to leave the premises.

Appropriate Sports Attire
Pool: Suits designed for swimming are required.  A cover-up and shoes must be worn when dining on the Terrace adjacent to the porch.  Blue jeans, cut-offs and blue jean overalls are deemed inappropriate pool attire.

Tennis: Tennis clothes are required (cut-offs, running or soccer shorts, tank tops, T-shirts and no shirts are not appropriate).

Golf: Golf attire is required for all ages and in all golf-related areas (golf course, putting greens, and practice facilities).  Guests are expected to adhere to the club’s rules regarding proper attire.  Metal or ceramic spikes are not permitted.   Sweat suits, cut-offs, blue jeans, short shorts or running shorts are not  considered proper attire.

Women and girls: Women’s and girl’s shorts must be of Bermuda length.  Women’s golf shirts may be one of the following:  regular golf shirt with a collar, regular golf shirt with a collar and no sleeves, regular golf shirt with or without sleeves and no collar at neckline.  Tank tops, halter tops and midriff tops are not allowed.

Men and boys: shorts must be of Bermuda length (2-3 inches above the knee).  Shirts must have a collar.  T-shirts are not appropriate.  Hats must be facing forward.

Men's and women's shirts are expected to be tucked in unless specifically designed to be worn out.  Any shirts not tucked in must adhere to Minikahda's traditional standards of dress.

The golf staff has instructions to see that  there are no violations to the rules for proper attire.  If, in the judgement of the staff, an individual is in violation of these rules, the individual will be warned and asked to correct the rule infraction.  The indecent will be brought to the attention of the General Manager.  Members are expected to cooperate with the staff in enforcing these rules. 

Use of Cellular Telephones
Cell phones must be maintained on silent mode and used only in an actual emergency or at member courtesy phone locations.

Tipping Policy
Members and guests are strongly discouraged from tipping any employee of the Club except the car parkers. Caddies are not considered employees of the Club.

Parking
The Club provides parking spaces and furnishes a valet parking service without charge (except for private parties),  The “no-tipping” rule does not apply to parking attendants. However, the Club will not recognize any claim for damage, loss or theft from anyone using the parking facilities unless the damage results from negligence by a parking attendant.  During the summer, the pool lot is reserved for pool patrons only.

Personal Effects
The Club does not carry insurance nor does it recognize any liability for the loss of or damage to property of members or their guests.

Smoking Policy

The entire Clubhouse is  smoke-free.  Smoking is only allowed outdoors in designated smoking areas. Cigars and pipes are not permitted anywhere in the Clubhouse.





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