Dress Codes

leedslunatic

Surfing_Xboxer wrote: »

I guess its opinions - MY opinion is any Golf club worth its salt will not allow a soccer jersey or tracksuits to be worn...... You would see any tour events with Golfers wearing trackies or soccer jerseys?

Obviously I have nothing against soccer jerseys as I own many myself and love wearing them...just not golfing.

Great discussion bar some not called for insults !!!

remember YOUR opinion doesnt make you right ( Thats self reflective too )

Surfer

That's a very fair point. Tracksuit pants/tracksuits aren't allowed on this course period.

Just a little more on this club....
About 12 months ago, this club was on its knees. In desperation, it actually turned to the members, and asked for a pledge donation/loan of 100e from each member. Anybody who contributed will recieve the 100e back as a discount off next years membership, if they have not already received it.
Quite a few members made the donation, myself being one of them, as nobody wanted to see the club fold.
Maybe some people would like to take that into consideration before they spout off about me disrespecting my club.

I have never said in any way that my opinion was anything other than just an opinion, and certainly not anymore important than anybody else who chose to post on here.
I think you'll find if you read over the previous comments, that the insults were flying in not only one direction, not that any of them were justified.

link_2007

GreeBo wrote: »

I think he (and his club) are being disrespectful to the game of golf.

And I respectfully disagree.

leedslunatic

link_2007 wrote: »

And I respectfully disagree.

Thanks dude.

I'm not looking for anybody to agree with me for no reason. I invite and welcome constructive criticism and argument. But in fairness, nobody has so far given me a good reason as to why I should not wear my soccer jersey in a place where it is perfectly allowed.

Since I've joined this club, not one person has approached me and made comment about my soccer jersey any time I've worn it.

leedslunatic

GreeBo wrote: »

I think he (and his club) are being disrespectful to the game of golf.

Do you think because my club has set a standard lower than some other clubs... that I should go on a one man crusade to uphold all that is right and just, in the good name of golf??

matt-dublin

leedslunatic wrote: »

link_2007 wrote: »

And I respectfully disagree.

Thanks dude.

I'm not looking for anybody to agree with me for no reason. I invite and welcome constructive criticism and argument. But in fairness, nobody has so far given me a good reason as to why I should not wear my soccer jersey in a place where it is perfectly allowed.

Since I've joined this club, not one person has approached me and made comment about my soccer jersey any time I've worn it.

Apologies for delving into stereotypes but I would say because you're wearing a jersey that people won't approach you about it.

GreeBo

I still dont understand why anyone would want to wear a jersey playing golf.
I am presuming most people who play golf have normal golf clothes, why would you want to wear a jersey?

Ok so a jersey and tracksuit might be comfy for lying around the house or gardening, but would you wear one to an interview or to a nite club?
Interviews dont have dress-codes lots of the time but I think most people still like to make a good impression. Why not on the golf course?

If my club decided tomorrow that you were allowed to wear mankinis I would still wear my golf clothes.

L.O.F.T

matt-dublin wrote: »

Druids Heath, next question?

I was asking the same question as you Matt as I knew you were Druids Heath however our question is being ignored, for what reason I don't know?

pikebishop

Aidric wrote: »

I'd probably throw up tbh.

i felt the same last Saturday when playing behind a golfer in a green shirt, yellow trousers and green golf shoes. utterly disgusting..

link_2007

GreeBo wrote: »

I still dont understand why anyone would want to wear a jersey playing golf.
I am presuming most people who play golf have normal golf clothes, why would you want to wear a jersey?

Ok so a jersey and tracksuit might be comfy for lying around the house or gardening, but would you wear one to an interview or to a nite club?
Interviews dont have dress-codes lots of the time but I think most people still like to make a good impression. Why not on the golf course?

If my club decided tomorrow that you were allowed to wear mankinis I would still wear my golf clothes.

But Greebo just because you don't understand, that doesn't make it wrong. As I mentioned I don't wear a jersey, nor would I if I was allowed but I would certainly never allow myself to judge anyone (and make no mistake that's what is happening here) based on what they are wearing to cover the top half of their body.

I understand the mankini example as the use of hyperbole but if your club released a statement tomorrow saying football jerseys were allowed to be worn on the course and you were a person who happened to enjoy wearing them, then what gives anyone else the right to look down their nose at you?

leedslunatic

matt-dublin wrote: »

Apologies for delving into stereotypes but I would say because you're wearing a jersey that people won't approach you about it.

No offence, but even now you're using a stereotype.

GreeBo wrote: »

I still dont understand why anyone would want to wear a jersey playing golf.
I am presuming most people who play golf have normal golf clothes, why would you want to wear a jersey?

Ok so a jersey and tracksuit might be comfy for lying around the house or gardening, but would you wear one to an interview or to a nite club?
Interviews dont have dress-codes lots of the time but I think most people still like to make a good impression. Why not on the golf course?

If my club decided tomorrow that you were allowed to wear mankinis I would still wear my golf clothes.

You see, that is your opinion. And our opinions happen to disagree. I am comfortable wearing my jersey from time to time. You may not be, but that's just you. And I'm not breaking any rules. So why all the fuss??

pikebishop

pikebishop wrote: »

i felt the same last Saturday when playing behind a golfer in a green shirt, yellow trousers and green golf shoes. utterly disgusting..

What about some of the garb Poulter wears - this is offensive to my eyes.

Jaysoose

pikebishop wrote: »

What about some of the garb Poulter wears - this is offensive to my eyes.

That gimp has a lot to answer for..

matt-dublin

Jaysoose wrote: »

pikebishop wrote: »

What about some of the garb Poulter wears - this is offensive to my eyes.

That gimp has a lot to answer for..

he's also a multi multi millionaire who gets payed a lot of money to wear that garb

Borisss

matt-dublin wrote: »

he's also a multi multi millionaire who gets payed a lot of money to wear that garb

He doesn't.

Aidric

matt-dublin wrote: »

he's also a multi multi millionaire who gets payed a lot of money to wear that garb

He designs his own clothing line.

Jaysoose

matt-dublin wrote: »

he's also a multi multi millionaire who gets payed a lot of money to wear that garb

And what? Its no excuse.

pikebishop

matt-dublin wrote: »

he's also a multi multi millionaire who gets payed a lot of money to wear that garb

So you're saying because he is a "multi multi millionaire" he can wear what he wants on a golf course?

but I suppose this is a interesting point - why do people find jeans less respectful than bright yellow trousers on a golf course? I would have thought big bright colours would be more distracting.

charlieIRL

GreeBo wrote: »

I think he (and his club) are being disrespectful to the game of golf.

I've seen lads wear jeans and a soccer jerseys at the same club numerous of times. :eek:

I've nothing against soccer jerseys in general and i wouldn't consider myself a golf snob but there is a time / place for them (and all other sports apparel as well) and i don't think its on the golf course. I know where you are coming from with soccer jersey as the material in them makes them comfortable to wear on a mild or warm day but i think its the sponsors logos on them is offputting to people.

bette

That was hard work reading all that dreadful waffle. It bring snobbery to a new level! Oh, and golf is not a sport, it's a pastime.

newport2

bette wrote: »

That was hard work reading all that dreadful waffle.

Keep working on your reading lessons and it'll get easier

bette

newport2 wrote: »

Keep working on your reading lessons and it'll get easier

What should I wear during the reading lessons?

newport2

bette wrote: »

What should I wear during the reading lessons?

Whatever you like, but once we hit September your school uniform I guess

Deep Thought

Played a round int he K-Club few years back.

We decided to head into the Hotel for food and a beer

We had Trousers and shirts and jackets on

We were turned away as after 7pm you must wear a tie...

Not sure if its the same these days...

Osgoodisgood

GreeBo wrote: »

I think he (and his club) are being disrespectful to the game of golf.

Seriously?

Now where's my facepalm when I need it?

PARlance

Do I like seeing blazer & tie approach in golf: No
Do I like seeing a smart causal dress code in golf:Yes
Do I like seeing a very relaxed dress code in golf: No

There is no right or wrong dress code in golf, there are only dress codes that certain clubs set independently.
Then, there are our own personal preferences.
As long as people are respecting the dress code in the club they are playing then I have no problem!

Saying any form of dress code is disrespectful to the game of golf is absurd.
You can be disrespectful to a particular club if not adhering to their right to set a dress code.

Golf is going through a transitional period, I suspect dress codes will be relax further in future. But then again, this is nothing new, golf dress codes have evolved over time.
It is not long ago that the sports companies really took over golf. I'm sure this caused quite a stir among the golf community at the time, whereas no-one would bat an eyelid now at seeing someone wearing a Nike or Adidas golf top now.

Imagine that....someone wearing a Nike jersey whilst out golfing!!

TheDoc

ajcurry123 wrote: »

Imagine that....someone wearing a Nike jersey whilst out golfing!!

Already there, I've a number of taylormade and nike tops that are "jersey" material.

They look to be more common in clothing areas of golf stores then the old cotton

PARlance

TheDoc wrote: »

ajcurry123 wrote: »

Imagine that....someone wearing a Nike jersey whilst out golfing!!

Already there, I've a number of taylormade and nike tops that are "jersey" material.

They look to be more common in clothing areas of golf stores then the old cotton

I should have put a sarcastic and/or smiley face after that Doc.
I was jesting that there is very little difference between some collared football jerseys and golf jerseys.
As hinted at in previous post, who's saying that in future, Pros won't carry a club crest and sponsors logo on the front of their jersey to make them even more similar to a football jerseys.
World ranking numbers on the back of jersey is another sponsorship opportunity.
May be far fetched but wouldn't be surprised with any of those developments.

Tool_

Like most of the hassle around golf it tends to be the worst players who take a disproportionate interest in dress codes - the sort of saddos that cause an audible sigh when they come into the bar as the fun is sucked out of the atmosphere.

The standard golfwear code is fine, but when they start specifying sock colour or any irrevalant sh1te like that, avoid.

GreeBo

Tool_ wrote: »

Like most of the hassle around golf it tends to be the worst players who take a disproportionate interest in dress codes - the sort of saddos that cause an audible sigh when they come into the bar as the fun is sucked out of the atmosphere.

The standard golfwear code is fine, but when they start specifying sock colour or any irrevalant sh1te like that, avoid.

The problem is that some peoples standards are lower than others.

thewobbler

GreeBo wrote: »

Tool_ wrote: »

Like most of the hassle around golf it tends to be the worst players who take a disproportionate interest in dress codes - the sort of saddos that cause an audible sigh when they come into the bar as the fun is sucked out of the atmosphere.

The standard golfwear code is fine, but when they start specifying sock colour or any irrevalant sh1te like that, avoid.

The problem is that some peoples standards are lower than others.

And the other problem is that if you have ambiguity in your dress code, then some people will abuse it, and tell you that you're wrong if you challenge.

White knee length socks with shorts is ott, no doubt about it. But if, by its very presence, it puts fellas off wearing cut-off, combat style shorts, then it's a rule worth having in my book.

Every sport needs a certain level of decorum when it comes to equipment, clothing and ettiquette. People who have a problem with golf's fundamental basis as a gentlemanly pursuit should look for another sport.