GUEST INFORMATION

If you are a guest of a member, we are delighted to welcome you to Spring Brook.   

Spring Brook Country Club, “The gem in the heart of Morristown”  was incorporated on June 1, 1921 by a group of Morristown business men who shared a love of sport and friendship. It was constructed on approximately 180 acres of land leased from Robert Dumont Foote, President of National Iron Bank and one of Morris County’s wealthiest residents. The original golf course was designed by golf legend Walter J. Travis and was formally opened for play July 4, 1922.  The clubhouse was opened September 27, 1922 and contained $4,000 in furnishings including a Chickering piano, and numerous items donated by the Foote family.  The initial meeting of members in the clubhouse was conducted April 23, 1923 at which time the Club’s By-Laws were adopted. The following month, Spring Brook became a member of the New Jersey State Golf Association, the Metropolitan Golf Association and the U.S. Golf Association.  On September 11, 1923, trap shooting pits and the Club’s first tennis courts were open to members.  Rich in history and tradition, Spring Brook has hosted numerous Professional and Amateur Tournaments over the years, including the New Jersey State Open in 1955, 1958, 1965, 1973, 2010 and 2021.
       
   
Today, Spring Brook offers a 25,000 square foot Clubhouse with panoramic views of the golf course from its numerous dining rooms and terraces.  The 18 hole championship golf course features The Gauntlet, Spring Brook's three consecutive par 3's surrounding Armstrong Pond. A practice facility, putting green and indoor performance center further enhance the Club's golf program.  Spring Brook's Racquets Facility offers Har-Tru tennis courts, paddle and pickleball courts, as well as a Racquets Hut for indoor activities. The Club's new Pool Facility, with its competition size swimming pool, pool house and open air Dining Pavilion, with a full service kitchen and dedicated bar, is a popular gathering place all summer long.  In addition to its outstanding sports venues, Spring Brook offers its members a wide variety of social and holiday events year round. From its early days to the present, Spring Brook has been dedicated to providing programs and activities for the enjoyment and edification of its members, preserving its finest traditions, and adding new ones with each new generation of members.   

To make your visit as pleasurable as possible, and enhance your dining and sporting experiences, please note a few important Club guidelines for your visit to Spring Brook.
  • Dress Code
    • Spring Brook is a traditional private country club committed to preserving tasteful standards of behavior and appearance for members, their families, and guests. The Spring Brook Dress Code exists to provide members and their guests with a guide to appropriate dress when visiting the Club. It is understood this dress code may differ from the standards of attire beyond our gates; however, Spring Brook has favored a more refined and conservative dress policy respectful of the Club’s traditions for over 100 years.

      Clubhouse
      The following are strictly prohibited:
      Denim (jeans, skirts, jackets, hats, shirts, etc.) regardless of color.
      Overly revealing attire.
      Cargo style clothing.
      Cut-offs and short shorts.
      No gym/athletic attire including yoga pants, sweatpants, sports bras, exercise pants, and warm-up suits.
      T-shirts, crop tops, halter tops, tank tops, and men’s sleeveless shirts.
      Frayed or ripped clothing.
      Bathing attire, even if covered by a robe or cover up.
      Hats, caps and visors.

      Women are permitted to wear dress hats at special events. During the Golf Season, golf attire is permitted anywhere in the Clubhouse.  For men, this entails pants/slacks or shorts and collared shirt which must remain tucked in, even if the shirt is designed to be worn untucked. (PLEASE NOTE: During dinner service in the Travis Dining Room and Main Dining Room, slacks and a collared shirt are the suggested attire for men. A jacket is always appreciated but not required. For some special events, a jacket may be required, and the membership will be advised accordingly.) For women, proper golf attire entails golf skirts/dresses, shorts or pants/slacks, and collared shirts. Proper footwear is required.  Golf shoes are not permitted on the main floor of the Clubhouse. Sneakers and flip-flops are only allowed on the back deck. Women are permitted to wear open-toed footwear and sandals.

      During the tennis season, tennis attire (including tennis sneakers) is permitted in the:
      ·         Travis Room Terrace for Lunch and Dinner
      ·         Travis Room Dining Room for Lunch (until 5:00pm)
      ·         Grill Room for Lunch (until 5:00pm)
      ·         Back Deck for Lunch (until 5:00pm)

      Golf Course
      The following are strictly prohibited:
      ·         Except for hats, caps and visors, the articles of clothing prohibited in the Clubhouse are also prohibited on the golf course and practice facilities.    
      Traditional golf attire is mandatory on the golf course and practice facilities.  For men this entails pants/slacks or Bermuda length shorts. Men’s shirts must have collars and must remain tucked into pants or shorts.  

      Women may wear slacks, skirts, golf shorts, skorts, culottes, or dresses that are mid-thigh length or longer.  Shirts with sleeves and collars are preferred for women; however, women may wear a rounded, collarless shirt with sleeves or a collared shirt with no sleeves. Shirts with finished bottoms that are designed to be worn out are allowed, but no women’s clothing may be worn where the midriff is visible.  

      Hats, caps and visors must always be worn with the bill facing forward.  

      Only spikeless shoes are permitted on the golf course and practice facilities. Golf shoes should always be changed in the locker room and not in the parking lot.

      Pool
      The following are strictly prohibited:
      Denim, with exception of white denim pants for women.
      Frayed or ripped clothing.
      Shorts, cutoffs, or gym shorts as substitutes for a swimsuit.    

      Bathing suits are to be in good taste and consistent with traditional country club standards.   Hats, caps and visors must be worn with bill forward and must be removed in the Pool Dining Pavilion.   Pool attire is strictly limited to the immediate pool areas only.   Pool users must change in the pool locker rooms, not in the Clubhouse.   All must wear a shirt or cover-up while entering/exiting the pool area and while in the Pool Dining Pavilion.

      Racquets
      Tennis  
      White tennis attire or white attire with color trim are required.
      Colored outerwear is permitted.
      Flat-soled tennis shoes, appropriate for Har-Tru courts, are required.
      Tennis shoes may be any color. 
      Running shoes are not permitted.  
      Collared shirts are required for men.
      No frayed or ripped clothing.  
      Hats, caps and visors must be worn with bill forward.  

      Paddle/Pickle  
      Casual attire and warm-up suits are allowed.
      No frayed or ripped clothing.  
      “Non-marking” racquets shoes are required.  
      Paddle/Pickle sneakers may be any color.  
      Hats, caps and visors must be worn with bill forward.
  • Electronic Devices
    • Cell phone usage anywhere is strongly discouraged. However, the Board of Trustees understands that it is at times necessary. 

      Verbal Cell Phone Communications
      Speaker phones are strictly prohibited anywhere on the property. Limited verbal cell-phone conversations are permitted in/on the:
      ·         Parking lots (preferably in one’s vehicle)
      ·         Bag storage room off the pro shop
      ·         Clubhouse bathrooms
      ·         Clubhouse lobby coat room (with door closed)
      ·         Locker rooms
      ·         Back deck near the outside staircase towards the golf shop
      ·         Golf simulator room
      ·         Racquets Hut bathrooms    

      Silent, Non-Verbal Communications (text, email)  
      Electronic devices may be used for quick discreet responses to texts and emails everywhere except:  Travis Room Bar and Dining Room, Travis Dining Patio, or the Main Dining Room.  

      Guests are expected to ensure that such use does not distract from the members’ and guests’ dining and recreational experiences.
  • Pace of Play
    • Maintaining the proper speed of play is essential for all players to have an enjoyable round at Spring Brook Country Club.  

      Guests should play the tees that are appropriate for their handicaps.  

      The Golf Committee has established a pace of play policy, play should take less than 2 hours for 9 holes and less than 4 hours for 18 holes. It is expected that all players will play "hit when ready" golf to maintain the pace guidelines. It is a group's responsibility to keep up with the group in front of them.

  • Course Etiquette
    • Check-in Policy:
      Upon arrival, you are requested to drop off your golf clubs at the bag drop  located outside the  Pro Shop.  Please identify yourself and advise one of our golf staff members who your member host is for the day.  We will assist you with your golf clubs and direct you to the locker room.

      Course Etiquette:
      One of Spring Brook’s most important traditions is maintaining the golf course to championship conditions.  Please replace divots, repair ball marks on the greens, rake bunkers, and knock the sand off your shoes when exiting a bunker.  On days when practice at the Driving Range is from the mats only, please do not go forward to hit off the grass.

      Please observe the following policies when playing the Spring Brook golf course:
      Allow a group to play through when a hole in front is open.
      Use carts in a careful manner.
      Do not take practice shots or swings at times when the following group is ready to hit their next shot.

      Lightning Policy: 
      Spring Brook County Club has installed an Electric Storm Identification System (ESID) to help warn golfers  of impending storms. This system will work in conjunction with a golf course alert system. This equipment does not in any way protect golfers from being struck by lightning. What it does is detect oncoming lightning at approximately 10 and 5 mile intervals. An electric storm at approximately 10 miles from the Club will activate an alarm that will be heard on the Club grounds. This automated system will be active from 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. each day. When you hear a loud, continuous high-low tone (alarm) while on the golf course or on other areas of club grounds, it is a mandatory rule that all golfers and caddies cease golf play and seek proper shelter. NO EXCEPTIONS! In addition, all other outdoor activities, including: swimming, tennis, valet service must cease and appropriate shelter taken. When the storm has passed to a safe distance from the Club, an "all clear" tone will automatically be sounded by the ESID system. This sound is noticeable by its intermittent low sound. Golf Play and All Other Outdoor Activities may not resume until the All -Clear Siren has been sounded.
  • Caddies
    • The caddie experience is a long-standing tradition at Spring Brook Country Club. Spring Brook has a tradition of utilizing caddies, and we want to continue that tradition and encourage members to walk if they are able. All players are expected to use caddies, when available, for either carrying their clubs or as a forecaddie when utilizing a cart.

      Caddies are not employees of the club. As independent contractors, who work directly for the membership; it is their responsibility to meet your golf experience expectations. 

  • Tipping
    • Spring Brook Country Club has a no-tipping policy that covers all employees, except the Locker Room Attendants, Golf Course Beverage Servers, Golf Bag Room Attendants, and Valet. Tipping is appropriate for caddies who are not Club employees.

  • Smoking
    • Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Clubhouse.

       
                    


      
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