Welcome to Carlton Woods

We look forward to having you here! In order to make your visit as enjoyable as possible, please note a few important guidelines for your visit to the Club.

Rules & Regulations

As a group of like-minded people coming together for social purposes, our expectation of one another is that each individual Member must behave in a fashion that is safe, legal and respectful of their fellow Members. Members, their families and guests shall abide by this guiding expectation and ensure their use of the Club should be complimentary to the experience of their fellow Members and guests. Members and guests are expected to be familiar with these Rules and Regulations, uphold these expectations and are encouraged to act in a manner consistent with good taste.

  • Clubhouse Rules
      • Members and their guests may not abuse, threaten, harass or demean any of the Club's employees or sub-contractors (including caddies), verbally or otherwise.
      • The Club is not responsible for lost, damaged, or missing items or property occurring on or at Club facilities or property which includes: parking lots, lockers, cars.
      • All food and beverages consumed on the Club Facilities must be provided by the Club. No beverage coolers are permitted on the course unless provided by the Club.
      • Alcoholic beverages will not be served or sold, nor permitted to be consumed, at the Club in any manner prohibited by law. The Club reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to refuse service to a Member or guest when that Member or guest appears to be intoxicated.
      • Self-parking is permitted in areas identified as such. No parking will be allowed on grassed areas or areas which are not lined off for a parking spot. "No Parking" signs must be observed.
      • Firearms and all other weapons of any kind are not permitted on Club property at any time.
      • Dogs or other pets (with the exception of permitted service animals) are not permitted in or around the clubhouse.
      • Children, under the age of fifteen, are not permitted in any locker room areas without the supervision of an adult. Children may briefly use locker areas only to change into sports attire.
      • Cash tipping is discouraged with the exception of Spa Technicians and Caddies.
      • Smoking, including e-cigarettes is permitted only in designated areas. Smoking is not permitted inside any of the Club facilities.
  • Golf Rules
    • REGISTRATION

      • Everyone must register with the pro shop prior to starting their round. Starting from hole 10 is prohibited.

      ETIQUETTE

      • Members and guests alike are expected to act like ladies and gentlemen at all times on all golf facilities.
      • Leave all facilities better than you found it. This includes picking up tees and filling divots on the teeing ground, filling any divots you see on the fairways, repairing ball marks on the greens, raking bunkers in the proper fashion and leaving rakes placed neatly outside the bunker with handle pointing towards the teeing ground. 
      • Timeliness is important and we expect all groups to finish in four hours or less.

      MUSIC

      • Music on the course is acceptable as long as all in the group are in agreement. Music if playing will be done so at a volume contained to approximately 5’ from the cart or player.

      PRACTICE RANGE

      • No range equipment provided by the Club should ever leave the practice facility for use on the course. We ask that you only hit from the designated areas. No lessons may be given by anyone other than our employed professional staff.

      GOLF CARTS

      • We expect everyone to operate carts safely. No one under 16 without a driver’s license shall ever operate a cart. No more than two people and two sets of clubs per cart. We expect you to operate the cart following all cart markers while leaving no visible impact on the course.
      • Under no situation should a cart leave the path less than 50 yards from the teeing grounds and must return to the path no less than 50 yards from a green complex.
      • Never drive a golf cart through a hazard, native area, or pine straw beds.
      • Be careful to avoid soft areas on the fairways, especially after rainfall.
      • Obey all golf cart traffic signs, ropes and other signals.
      • Operation of a golf cart is at the risk of the operator.
  • Tennis Rules
      • All players must check in and register at the pro shop ten minutes prior to their court time or the court will be released to the first name on the waiting list. 
      • Unauthorized tennis professionals or instructors are prohibited on the tennis courts at all times.
      • At the end of their playing period, players must promptly relinquish their court to the next players. Once a Member is off the court, the Member may sign up for the next available court time.
      • Proper tennis etiquette should be observed at all times. Excessive noise, racquet throwing or profanity will not be permitted at any time. Trash and other litter must be deposited in the proper receptacles. Towels should be returned to the pro shop or towel bin directly after play.
      • No drinks, food or gum allowed on the courts unless authorized by the pro shop.
  • Fitness Rules
      • Members, family members and guests assume full responsibility for risk, liability, damage and loss due to use of the facilities.
      • It is the responsibility of all persons using the health/fitness facility to consult with their physician, and such person should be in good physical condition and have no physical, medical or psychological conditions, disabilities, impairments or ailments, chronic or otherwise, which would preclude, impair or prevent him from using the health/fitness facility, or engaging in active or passive exercise.
      • All weights and pieces of equipment must be returned to their proper places at the completion of use. No dropping or slamming of weights is permitted.
      • Under no circumstances is improper use or abuse of the equipment tolerated.
      • No clothing or personal articles may be stored under benches or in the common areas. All personal items shall be stored in a locker or left in your car. Members and guests may provide their own lock for day locker use.
      • Smoking and alcoholic beverages are prohibited in and around the health/fitness facility. No food may be brought onto the premises. All beverages shall be in a type of container as to not spill if tipped over.
      • Horseplay, profanity, disruptive conduct and indiscreet behavior at the health/fitness facility are strictly prohibited.
  • Pool Rules
      • Use of the pool at any time is at the swimmer's own risk. Any injuries or accidents should be reported to the attendant immediately.
      • Everyone wishing to use the pool facilities must first register before entering the pool.
      • Swimming is permitted only during designated hours. The pool is officially closed when a "CLOSED" sign is posted.
      • Showers are provided outside and should be used before entering the pool.
      • Bottles, glass objects, drinking glasses and sharp objects are not permitted in the pool area.
      • Animals, skateboards, bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, scooters bicycles, and coolers are restricted from the pool areas.
      • Running and hazardous activity are not permitted in the pool areas. Pushing, dunking and dangerous games are prohibited.
      • Diving is not permitted.
      • Throwing of hard objects such as footballs, frisbees and baseballs are not allowed in the pool area. 
      • Smoking is prohibited in and around the pool area.
      • Flotation devices are permitted for children up to 8 years of age.
      • Lifeguards are not provided by the Club, unless arranged by a Member or the Club for a special event.

Dress Code

Our standing rule is good taste should be your guide. Members and guests should dress appropriately at all times in attire consistent with high end current trends for their activity in a particular area of the Club.

  • Clubhouse Dress Code
      • Upscale resort casual is acceptable in all areas. 
      • Sport shirts and shirts with tails should be properly tucked in. 
      • Collared, turtle, or mock neck shirts are always appropriate.
      • Shorts of appropriate length are acceptable at all times. 
      • Hats, caps and visors worn by Gentlemen should be removed while indoors. 
      • Tasteful denim free of rips and frays is acceptable throughout.
      • Examples of unacceptable attire would be tank tops, short shorts, bannered or low quality tee shirts, mesh shirts, sweat suits, warm-up suits, swim wear, cut-offs, gym, cargo or baggy attire, flip flops, soccer, basketball or other athletic attire to name a few.
  • Golf Dress Code
    • All Members and their guest(s) should be dressed in appropriate golf or sports attire. Shoes with metal spikes are not allowed at the Club. Shoes with "soft spikes" or spikeless shoes must be worn by all golfers. Clothing must be changed in the locker room. We ask that shoes be changed in the locker rooms.

      Men

      • Golf or Bermuda length shorts of appropriate length are permitted in all locations.
      • Golf or collared shirts are appropriate. Men’s shirts should be tucked in. 
      • Hats should be worn forward facing. 
      • Examples of attire not allowed include tank tops, short shorts, tee shirts, mesh shirts, sweat suits, warm-up suits, denim, blue jeans, swim wear, cut-offs, gym, cargo, flip flops (may be worn to and from parking lot to locker room), tennis or other athletic attire.

      Women

      • Items consistent with traditional current trends are acceptable including golf skirts, shorts, dresses, capris, shirts both sleeved and sleeveless designed for golf. 
      • Examples of attire not allowed would include tank tops, halter tops, short shorts, yoga pants, tee shirts, mesh shirts, sweat suits, warm-up suits, denim, blue jeans, swim wear, cut-offs, gym, cargo, tennis or other athletic attire.
  • Tennis Dress Code
      • Proper tennis attire including footwear as determined by the pro shop is required at all times.
      • Examples of attire not permitted would be undershirts, fishnet shirts, cut-offs, bermudas, jams, blue jeans, bathing suits, gym shorts.
  • Fitness Dress Code
      • Appropriate fitness attire is acceptable at the health/fitness facility such as tee-shirts, tank tops, gym shorts or warm-up pants for men; and leotards, tights, tee-shirts, tank tops, gym shorts or warm-up pants for women.
      • Closed toe shoes must be worn at all times. 
      • Hats are acceptable in the Sports Center worn forward only. 
      • Men must wear shirts and women must wear a tank top or shirt over sports bras.
  • Pool Dress Code
      • All swimmers must wear bona fide swimming attire.
      • Cut-offs, dungarees and bermuda shorts are not considered appropriate swimwear.
      • Proper non-swim attire is required at all times in the clubhouse, other than in the locker rooms.
      • Shoes or other foot coverings and caftans or shirts must be worn when leaving the swimming pool area.

Cell Phone Policy

Cell phones must be kept on silent or in vibrate mode while on Club property.

  • Additional Details
      • Audible noise from emails, texting, gaming, music and video content is also prohibited while on Club property. 
      • The audible use of personal cell phones (including talking on and listening to) should be done quietly and respectfully and never on speakerphone. 
      • Cell phone use is permitted only in the Fazio, Nicklaus, and Sports Center lobbies and outdoor patios, on the pool deck, on the golf course and practice facilities, as long as the area is not well populated and the calls are brief and infrequent.
      • Private banquet events may allow cell phone use at the discretion of the functions host.
      • Audible use of cell phones is never allowed on the tennis courts, within the walls of any of the sports center rooms, in any indoor a la carte dining areas, the Spa, or any locker room.
      Other Electronic Devices
      • Utilization of these devices are permitted throughout the Club. 
      • Audible noise from these devices is not allowed anywhere in the Club. Audio listening is permitted through head phones only
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