House Rules
It is the duty and responsibility of every member of Sewickley Heights Golf Club to maintain the traditions of respect and excellence that have been continuously held in the utmost regard since the foundation of our club.
Each member shall be held responsible for their own conduct and that of family and guests, for any act, manner, or thing prejudicial to the welfare, good order, and character of the Club. All members, family and guests should treat the club’s employees and staff in a courteous fashion and failure to do so may result in the suspension of house privileges.
Clubhouse Hours & Dining Reservations
Dining Hours of Operation:
March
Mondays (Except Holidays) – Clubhouse Closed
Wednesday and Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Early Spring & Late Fall – Hours Posted Seasonally
April through October – Hours Posted Accordingly
To ensure the highest level of service, we kindly ask that members make breakfast and dinner reservations in advance. Reservations can be made online or via the club app, where you can also submit special requests.
Food & Beverage Service
Menu Service – Hours Posted
Bar Service – Hours Posted
Members and guests are not permitted to bring outside food or beverages onto club premises, with the exception of wine, which is subject to a $15 corkage fee.
Wine Lockers – Available for rental at $250 per year. Members who rent lockers may store wine and cigars for personal consumption. Wines stored in these lockers are exempt from corkage fees. Please note, the club is not responsible for items stored in these lockers.
Men’s Locker Room Lounge
Food and beverage service is available during posted hours. A full selection of cigars is also available.
For the comfort of all members, boys under 16 are not permitted in the Men’s Locker Room Lounge unless accompanied by a parent.
Grill Room
The Men’s Locker Room Lounge is available for food and beverage service as posted. A full cigar selection is available. Boys under 16 are not permitted in the Men’s Locker Room Lounge without a parent.
McCormick Lounge (Lounge)
The McCormick Lounge will be open and available for food & beverage services. Jeans (clean, neat, full length, no holes) shall be permitted only in the Lounge of the Mixed Grill.
The Patio Bar
The Patio Bar will be open for food and beverage service during posted hours.
In April, May, September, and October, hours will be determined by the SHGC management team based on weather, demand, and staff availability.
For inquiries, please contact the Patio Bar at 412-426-3711.
Take-Out Orders
Take-out service is available during the hours of normal operation. Take-out orders will be applied to your monthly food minimum.
Clubhouse Dress Code
In no case will sweat suits, cargo style shorts or pants, short shorts, athletic shorts, T-shirts, tank tops, tube tops or sleeveless shirts be considered proper attire in the Clubhouse or on the Golf Course at any time. Shirts that are tailored to be tucked in must be worn that way. Shoes must be always worn on the second floor. Men are not to wear hats in the upstairs dining areas. Please help the staff to enforce this code by monitoring the dress of your family and guests. Violations of the dress code will be directed to the House Committee.
Dress requirements for activities or group events may be adjusted at the discretion of the House Committee. Appropriate Clubhouse attire is consistent with golf attire.
Smoking
No smoking is allowed on the second floor of the clubhouse, aside from the Smoker’s Deck which is connected to the McCormick Lounge. Cigar and cigarette smoking is permitted in the Men’s Grille and the Ladies Locker Room. Please ask the upstairs bartender for an ashtray and you may smoke on the outside patio.
Cell Phone Usage
Mobile phones are permitted in the clubhouse, subject to common courtesy. The use of a cell phone or a cell phone conversation must never interfere with another member’s enjoyment of the facility.
Private Events & Facility Use
All private events must be sponsored by a member. The Membership & Events Director manages all bookings.
For member-sponsored events, full payment is due within 10 days after the event. If the responsible party is a non-member, billing arrangements must be approved by the Club.
Food Minimums
Category of Membership
Active, Senior, Intermediate II, Social Golf, Special, Widow, Intermediate I, House
February through December
$60 per month
$30 per month
$25 per month - House Members
No Minimum
These minimum charges apply only to food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Members who meet the “out of town” criteria, living out of the Pittsburgh area for more than four (4) months of the year may opt for a $660 annual food minimum by informing the Business Office by the end of February.
Annual Club Minimum
Annual Club Minimum
Each golfing member is expected to spend a minimum of $1,000 at the Club during the calendar year.
Eligible purchases include food and beverage, merchandise, guest fees, cart fees, and similar items. Fees such as dues, locker rentals, range fees, bag storage, handicap services, taxes, and gratuities do not count toward the Annual Minimum.
Service Charge
The Club places an 18% mandatory service charge to all food and beverage purchases. The service charge is split in half with one half (9%) going into a pool and being split by all servers based on hours worked and the other half being used to offset the club’s payroll costs. Banquet events have a 20% service charge.
If you receive excellent service and wish to put an additional gratuity on the chit, that amount will go directly to the server who waited on you.
Payment Policies
Payment of monthly statements is due the Club upon receipt. Club policy extends this payment period until 30 days after the statement date. Past due payments will be assessed a late charge of 5% of the outstanding balance per month. Members will be “posted” for payments which are more than sixty (60) days overdue and shall be charged an additional 5% late penalty.
The Board reserves the right to establish credit caps for members who are habitually late or carry a significant balance.
Members may opt to participate in an automated debit program in which their balances are charged to a predetermined bank account on or about the 15th of each month. Please contact the Business Office if you are interested.
Locker Room
Boys under 16 years of age are permitted in the Locker Room only to the extent necessary to shower and change clothing. Loitering by boys under age 16 in the Men's Grille and Locker Room is not permitted.
Lockers and Shoe Shining Service
Charges for locker rental and care of member's golf and street shoes apply for the season from March 1 to November 30.
Locker Fees
All Active and Intermediate members are required to have Locker and Valet Service.
Parking
Parking is permitted in designated areas only. Handicap spaces are reserved for those with Handicap tags. “No parking” is permitted in the driveway or circle in front of the Clubhouse. The circle and portico area has been designated as a fire lane. Violators will be fined.
Animals
Absolutely no domestic animals (except Seeing Eye Dogs that accompany members or their guests) are permitted on Club property.

