Los Angeles Country Club’s protocols are no joke

Los Angeles Country Club’s North Course, site of the 2023 U.S. Open, was designed by George C. Thomas Jr. and opened in 1928.

Situated on a terrific piece of rolling ground and serving as an urban oasis off the busy Wilshire Boulevard, the North Course will play to 7,421 yards with a par of 70 for the U.S. Open.

And while most country clubs have strict guidelines in terms of protocol and how they want their venue run, Los Angeles Country Club drew the ire of some fans with its rather unique set of rules.

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For example, men must wear slacks of a tailored nature and shirts must have sleeves and collars and must be worn inside one’s trousers. Also, no hats are allowed inside the clubhouse at any time.

And here are some of the other doozies:

• Audible calls and messages are only permitted inside closed vehicles in the parking lots, in the Phone Room, or in the phone booths in the Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms. (Yes, phone booths.)
• No photos or videos of the club on social media.
• No athletic clothes or apparel with slogans.
• Shorts of any kind, including skorts and culottes. Cargo pants, warm-up suits, leggings, jogging and gym attire are also banned.
• No tipping allowed.
• Also, don’t even try to change your shoes in the parking lot.