How does the Club’s Member Logo work?
The Club owns the Ocean Forest crest and logo, which may not be used or reproduced without first obtaining the prior written permission of the Club. No party shall use Club stationery without written permission of the Club. The Member Logo is the Ocean Forest crest that does not contain any text or writing. Apparel bearing the Member Logo may be purchased and/or worn by Members and their Spouse/Domestic Partner only and may not be purchased by a Member for use by a non-Member. (For details regarding Club Crest, Logo, and Stationary, refer to Rule 1.5 in the Club’s Rules and Regulations.)
What is the guest policy for Clubhouse dining?
Members and their immediate Family and/or Extended Family Members must accompany guests when using the Clubhouse for dining. When hosting guests, Members shall arrive on Club property in advance of or with their guests and should depart Club property with or following their guests. All charges incurred by guests for dining purposes will be billed to the Member account. Subject to advance notification to the dining room staff by the Member, a Sea Island Club account may be used to settle charges incurred by accompanied guests. No other forms of payment will be accepted for food and beverage charges. (For details regarding the Clubhouse Guest Policy, please refer to Rule 3.1 in the Club’s Rules and Regulations.)
What is the guest policy for golf?
The Member must inform their guests of the Ocean Forest Rules and Regulations and is responsible for the conduct of the guest.
Members may host up to three guests for golf on any day and at any time the course is open for general play. The Rule of 7 policy allows for a member to host up to 7 guests at the “accompanied” guest greens fee rate when the course is open for general play and is subject to special restrictions on time and caddie requirements. Guests are restricted during holiday weeks to house guests, Immediate Family Members and Extended Family Members only. When hosting guests, members shall arrive at the Club in advance of or with their guests and depart the Club with or after their guests have departed. If a member is not able to arrive at the Club in advance of their guests, a call of courtesy to the Golf Shop is expected. Members should make appropriate guest hosting arrangements with the Golf Shop prior to finalizing details with their guests. Once on property, Members are expected to sign their guests into the new “guest ledger” in the Golf Shop and inform the Golf Shop staff of any deviations from the group’s original plans. All charges incurred by accompanied guests, except for Golf Shop merchandise, will be billed to the hosting Member’s account. Subject to advanced notification to the Golf Shop and approval of the Member, a Sea Island Club account or credit card may be used to settle charges incurred by an accompanied guest. Members may sponsor unaccompanied guests by making arrangements directly with the Golf Staff. The Club limits unaccompanied guest groups to two per day and allows their access of the locker rooms only for preparing for their round or cleaning up after their round. Breakfast/Lunch is available for unaccompanied guests in the clubhouse casual dining areas and Tee House only. All golf, food, and beverage charges for unaccompanied guests will be billed to the sponsoring Member’s account. (For details regarding the Golf Guest Policy, please refer to Rule 3.2 in the Club’s Rules and Regulations.)
What is the attire policy throughout the Club?
The Club has the following dress code policy with the expectation that Members and Guests will choose to dress in a fashion that preserves the tradition and setting of Ocean Forest Golf Club.
The Clubhouse
Smart Casual Attire Venues: Club Room, Living Room, Living Room Bar, Locker Rooms, Parlor, Pavilion, and Tee House. Smart Casual attire is defined as well-tailored, not excessively loose or tight, golf club casual wear. Members are encouraged to consider respect for tradition, modesty, and the comfort level of fellow Members when making smart casual attire decisions.
- Gentlemen: Golfing attire is permissible in smart casual attire venues. Jackets are required after 6 p.m. from November 1 through April 1 in the Living Room, Living Room Bar, and Pavilion. The golf attire designation includes a collared or golf-designed shirt tucked in with hats removed inside the Club and in the Pavilion. Bermuda and walking shorts are permitted. Notwithstanding the exception above, Jackets and slacks are always welcome in smart casual attire venues. Considered NOT appropriate in these venues: blue jeans-denim, t-shirts, exercise shorts, cargo shorts, cargo pants, sweatpants, open-toe shoes, and all beach attire.
- Ladies: Golfing attire is permissible in smart casual attire venues. The golf attire designation includes collared, or golf-designed shirts, hats, golf skirts, golf skorts, Bermuda shorts, and walking shorts. Members are reminded to use the utmost discretion regarding tailored denim, not blue jeans, which is free of rips, frays, and tears. Dresses and slacks are always welcome. Considered NOT appropriate in these venues: blue denim, t-shirts, exercise pants or leggings (unless worn under golf skirts, skorts, or walking shorts), exercise shorts, joggers, cargo shorts, cargo pants, sweatpants, tank or crop tops, and all beach attire (includes crochet, knit or see through coverups).
Formal Golf Club Attire Venues: Formal Dining Room year-round and the Living Room, Living Room Bar, and Pavilion after 6 p.m. from November 1 through April 1.
- Gentlemen: Jackets, tailored slacks, collared shirts, and dress shoes. Considered NOT appropriate in these venues: denim, shorts, t-shirts, hoodies, golf shoes, athletic wear, open-toe shoes, and beach attire.
- Ladies: Classic and tailored attire, with dress shoes, sandals, or boots. Considered NOT appropriate in these venues: denim, shorts, t-shirts, hoodies, golf shoes, athletic wear, and beach attire.
Golf Course
- Gentlemen: Collared or golf-designed shirts tucked in, well-kept hoodies with a collared shirt worn underneath, Bermuda and walking shorts, hats worn with the bill facing forward and removed when entering all buildings. Considered NOT appropriate: Denim, t-shirts, cargo shorts/pants, exercise shorts, joggers, sweatpants, and all beach attire.
- Ladies: Collared or golf-designed shirts, well-kept hoodies with a collared shirt worn underneath, hats are permitted throughout the Club, golf skirts/skorts, Bermuda and walking shorts. Considered NOT appropriate: blue denim, t-shirts, sports or exercise pants or shorts, leggings (unless worn under skirts, skorts, or walking shorts), sports or exercise tank or crop tops, cargo shorts/pants, joggers, sweatpants, and all beach attire.
(For details regarding the Attire Policy, please refer to Rule 4.3 and Rule 5.2 in the Club’s Rules and Regulations.)
Do I need to make starting time reservations?
Starting times are not required but may be reserved. Those players who have reserved a starting time in advance with the Golf Shop will have priority over all other play. All play will be coordinated by the golf team member who is assigned and positioned to organize play at the first tee (Starter). Starting times are recommended during the holiday weeks (i.e., Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Georgia Florida weekend, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s), and the Club may require advance notification for all play from time to time. (For details regarding the Starting Time Policy, refer to Rule 5.3 in the Club’s Rules and Regulations.)
What are the rules regarding the Practice Areas?
Practice is not allowed on the Golf Course. The practice facilities should be used for all practice. The use of practice balls outside the designated areas, including the Golf Course, is prohibited and constitutes theft of Club property. The General Manager is authorized to suspend any Member and to terminate privileges of any Guest found using practice balls anywhere other than in the designated areas. Balls must be hit from designated locations. No hitting is permitted from the rough or sides of the practice range, except for rough areas surrounding the north-end practice green. Chipping at the south practice green is discouraged and chipping is prohibited from a distance of 10 feet or more from the putting surface. (For details regarding Practice and Practice Facilities, refer to Rule 5.6 in the Club’s Rules and Regulations.)
What is the Caddie policy?
While caddies are not required, the Club is committed to a vibrant caddie program and asks Members to support the program by regularly engaging the services of the caddies. Caddies are, however, required for all players in groups consisting of two or more non-family guests prior to 1 p.m. from October 1st through Memorial Day, and are always required for unaccompanied groups and any Rule of 7 group absent the Member. (For details regarding the Caddie policy, refer to Rule 5.13 in the Club’s Rules and Regulations.)
Are dogs allowed on property?
Dogs or other pets (except for Seeing Eye, or other working guide dogs) are not permitted on Club Property except with the permission of the General Manager and his/her designee. Pets are not allowed in the Clubhouse (including the Pavilion), Tee House, Golf Course, or Practice Areas. When pets are permitted on the grounds, they must be always on a leash. Members are responsible for damage caused by an animal owned by the Member or under the Member’s control. (For details regarding Dogs and Other Pets, refer to Rule 7.6 in the Club’s Rules and Regulations.)
May I use my private golf cart at Ocean Forest Golf Club?
No unlicensed, motorized vehicle (unless the unlicensed vehicle is properly registered with the Club), is permitted on Club Property without written permission from the General Manager. Recreational vehicles and all-terrain vehicles are not permitted on Club Property regardless of licensing. Any permitted vehicles must be parked in the vehicle parking lot in the same spaces as are marked for automobiles. Private golf carts are not permitted on Club Property, other than those registered with the Club. Private golf carts registered with the Club are permitted in the automobile parking lot only and must be parked within the lines marked for automobile parking. Private golf carts are not permitted on the golf course, the practice areas, at the Tee House, or on the lawn at the Clubhouse. (For details regarding Personal Motorized Vehicles, refer to Rule 7.10 in the Club’s Rules and Regulations.)
Where do I park my bicycle?
Bicycles must be parked in designated areas in the parking lot or by the Tee House dining area. They are not allowed by the Clubhouse entrances or Tee House. (For details regarding Bicycles, refer to Rule 7.11 in the Club’s Rules and Regulations.)
May I use the Golf Course for leisure activities or sightseeing?
Jogging, bicycling, fishing, hunting, or recreational walking is not permitted on the Golf Course at any time. (For details regarding Non-Golf Related Recreational Use of the Golf Course, refer to Rule 7.13 in the Club’s Rules and Regulations.)
May I play music while on the Golf Course?
Playing music on the golf course is not permitted. Audio devices are not permitted on Club property. (For details regarding Audio Devices, refer to Rule 7.14 in the Club’s Rules and Regulations.)
What is the cell phone policy?
At all times while on Club property, cell phones must be set to vibrate or silent mode. All uses of cell phones are prohibited in the Living Room, Living Room Bar, and Formal Dining Room. Elsewhere on Club Property, including the golf course and practice areas, the use of a cell phone for conversation or voicemail retrieval must be conducted in private and out of eyesight and earshot of any other person. If one cannot find a place to conduct a conversation that is out of eyesight and earshot of others, he/she is expected to inquire with the Club staff, and they will designate an area for your conversation. The use of a cell phone for silent features such as text messages, email correspondence, web browsing, etc. is permitted (except in the Living Room, Living Room Bar, and Formal Dining Room as noted above). (For details regarding Cell Phones, refer to Rule 7.17 in the Club’s Rules and Regulations.)
What is the dining reservation policy and why is it important to honor?
Tables will be assigned on a first call, first-choice basis. Reservations for dining will be held for 15 minutes after the reserved time. To cancel a reservation, please call the Front Office at least 24 hours before your reservation time. Dinner reservations canceled within 24 hours or “no shows” will be charged a cancellation fee of $100 for each attendee in the reservation. Please honor your confirmed dining reservation time. By doing so, the team members can ensure that service is both efficient and of the highest quality for all members.
What is the policy regarding parking on the street?
Club parking is not permitted on Ocean Road unless there are no spaces available in the member parking lot.
Revised in October 2024