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Dress Codes

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  • #62
    link_2007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭link_2007


    Surfing_Xboxer wrote: »
    I think a dress code is one of the things that golf is built around .... it promotes etiquette in my opinion - no offence to anyone intended - but wearing a soccer jersey playing golf is absurd ( unless you are on a driving range or a pitch n putt )

    I am sorry but I think that is ridiculous. I don't wear a soccer jersey playing golf because my club doesn't allow it and I don't wear them anyway but when I am at home I do like to wear tracksuit bottoms and a comfortable hoody etc. My point is that when I am wearing these things I am the exact same polite, courteous person as I am when I am out playing golf. I don't think adhering to a dress code encourages someone to be more respectful to those around them.

    It's like being surprised that an argument breaks out at a tinkers wedding due to the fact they're all wearing suits. It's not the clothes that are the reason someone adheres to the etiquette of golf, it's the person wearing them.


  • #63
    leedslunatic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40 ✭leedslunatic


    MP62 wrote: »
    Au contraire my friend you're the ignorant one.
    If you need someone to explain what a dress code is and why it's there then I'm afraid there really is no point.

    You really are thick aren't you? Did I ask you to explain what a dress code is? Read my posts properly before replying with your irrelevant rubbish.
    ssbob wrote: »
    Has not been my experience, the etiquette of golf includes the dress code and it has happened all but too often when playing that the guy with a soccer jersey is speaking and laughing walking past when I am taking my tee shot...........................

    For me I wear my soccer jerseys playing soccer, rugby jerseys playing rugby, work clothes doing work and golf clothes on the golf course!
    Sorry dude, but I'd put that down to a bad experience. If somebody was talking or moving about while I was taking a shot I'd be fairly annoyed too, but I have the intelligence to understand that the clothes one wears, does not determine the behaviour one exhibits.

    As for the second part of your post.... That's good for you! :rolleyes:
    Surfing_Xboxer wrote: »
    I think a dress code is one of the things that golf is built around .... it promotes etiquette in my opinion - no offence to anyone intended - but wearing a soccer jersey playing golf is absurd ( unless you are on a driving range or a pitch n putt )

    You are correct... Dress code does promote etiquette. But if you bothered to take the time to read my post before pitching in with your 'absurd' opinion... The golf club in question has a relaxed dress code, I feel comfortable wearing my soccer jersey, and as the club permits it, it is my prerogative to do so. If said club banned the wearing of soccer jerseys, then it would remain in the wardrobe, but until then...:D
    link_2007 wrote: »
    I am sorry but I think that is ridiculous. I don't wear a soccer jersey playing golf because my club doesn't allow it and I don't wear them anyway but when I am at home I do like to wear tracksuit bottoms and a comfortable hoody etc. My point is that when I am wearing these things I am the exact same polite, courteous person as I am when I am out playing golf. I don't think adhering to a dress code encourages someone to be more respectful to those around them.

    It's like being surprised that an argument breaks out at a tinkers wedding due to the fact they're all wearing suits. It's not the clothes that are the reason someone adheres to the etiquette of golf, it's the person wearing them.

    Thank you.


  • #64
    leedslunatic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40 ✭leedslunatic


    Surfing_Xboxer wrote: »
    I think a dress code is one of the things that golf is built around .... it promotes etiquette in my opinion - no offence to anyone intended - but wearing a soccer jersey playing golf is absurd ( unless you are on a driving range or a pitch n putt )

    Is this the etiquette you speak of?
    MP62 wrote: »
    Weirdo, why do you wear a soccer jersey playing golf?, next you'll tell us you wear golf shoes playing soccer!.



    Seriously lads, does anybody have any actual constructive viewpoints on this?


  • #65
    GreeBo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,520 ✭✭✭✭GreeBo


    leedslunatic wrote: »
    I have the intelligence to understand that the clothes one wears, does not determine the behaviour one exhibits.


    You are correct... Dress code does promote etiquette.

    Contradict yourself much?


  • #66
    leedslunatic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40 ✭leedslunatic


    GreeBo wrote: »
    Contradict yourself much?

    Do you know what etiquette is??

    Adhering to a dress code if one exists, promotes/advocates/encourages (whatever word you want to use) etiquette.... It in no way guarantees that if I wear a polo shirt and a pair of golfing trousers that I will adhere to the behavioural expectations of the golf club...

    On the flip side... Just because I wear my soccer jersey (when permitted), doesn't mean I'm going to leave divot marks, fail to repair pitch marks, leave bunkers unraked, disturb/distract other golfers....

    Thats the main issue I have here, a certain few people seem to be of the opinion that someone who choses to wear an item of clothing that doesn't conform to their tastes, (although conforms to the club rules) should be refused entry onto a golf course.

    Honestly, I find that offending.


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  • #67
    GreeBo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,520 ✭✭✭✭GreeBo


    leedslunatic wrote: »
    Do you know what etiquette is??
    wikipedia wrote:
    Etiquette is a code of behavior that delineates expectations for social behavior

    I do, however it appears that you do not, which, coupled with your attitude adds you to my ignore list.
    If I could be bothered I would have posted a nice face palm picture here, but I couldnt, so I didnt.


  • #68
    leedslunatic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40 ✭leedslunatic


    GreeBo wrote: »
    I do, however it appears that you do not, which, coupled with your attitude adds you to my ignore list.
    If I could be bothered I would have posted a nice face palm picture here, but I couldnt, so I didnt.

    Could you please post any evidence you have here which suggests that I do not know/understand golf etiquette?

    Or is this something you have just decided to make up?

    Honestly, the way some people on here, have preconceived notions without any logical rational is amazing.


  • #69
    ssbob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,736 ✭✭✭ssbob


    leedslunatic wrote: »
    Honestly, the way some people on here, have preconceived notions without any logical rational is amazing.

    To be fair I gave you a rational explanation to my "OPINION" based on personal experiences.

    Before I started playing golf a couple of years ago, I had a preconceived notion that golf clubs were snobby becuase of the dress code and etiquette required etc, however since I began playing it became apparent to me that those who disobeyed the rules(which includes dress codes) also had severe problems with etiquette.

    Your entitled to your opionion however but can we agree to disagree and move on with the thread....................


  • #70
    leedslunatic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40 ✭leedslunatic


    ssbob wrote: »
    To be fair I gave you a rational explanation to my "OPINION" based on personal experiences.

    Before I started playing golf a couple of years ago, I had a preconceived notion that golf clubs were snobby becuase of the dress code and etiquette required etc, however since I began playing it became apparent to me that those who disobeyed the rules(which includes dress codes) also had severe problems with etiquette.

    Your entitled to your opionion however but can we agree to disagree and move on with the thread....................

    Fair enough... Apologies for going off on one. I just don't like to be stereotyped, based on the clothes I wear of all things...


  • #71
    matt-dublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,468 ✭✭✭matt-dublin


    Football jerseys belong in stadiums, sports shops and at best pucks castle.

    Golf is built around etiquitte and to be quite frank if someone showed up to play with me in a jersey it would probably put me off my round because i believe it to be poor show by not respecting your club.

    I think wearing a jersey is taking the "relaxed" dress code on your course to the limit.

    Might i ask what club you're a member of?


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  • #72
    Jaysoose
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,212 ✭✭✭Jaysoose


    leedslunatic wrote: »
    Fair enough... Apologies for going off on one. I just don't like to be stereotyped, based on the clothes I wear of all things...


    Your attitude does that all by itself.


  • #73
    Aidric
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,591 ✭✭✭✭Aidric


    matt-dublin wrote: »
    to be quite frank if someone showed up to play with me in a jersey it would probably put me off my round because i believe it to be poor show by not respecting your club.

    I'd probably throw up tbh.


  • #74
    PARlance
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,071 ✭✭✭✭PARlance


    This thread has got a bit prickly

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  • #75
    PARlance
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,071 ✭✭✭✭PARlance


    Some peoples comments have been far from Admirable

    Last one, struggled a bit with that, that is all :)

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  • #76
    leedslunatic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40 ✭leedslunatic


    Jaysoose wrote: »
    Your attitude does that all by itself.

    Hold on a second, I reared up because people were judging my character based on the fact that I sometimes wear a soccer jersey to a golf club where it is permitted! Do you understand that? It is allowed on the course.
    matt-dublin wrote: »
    it would probably put me off my round because i believe it to be poor show by not respecting your club.

    I think wearing a jersey is taking the "relaxed" dress code on your course to the limit.

    Are you such a poor golfer that you would allow youself to be distracted by the shirt I was wearing? I'd be more worried, that you were concerned with my atire. Well that is your opinion. If my club doesn't prohibit wearing one, I fail to see how it is disrespecting my club.
    Again, that is your opinion.


  • #77
    L.O.F.T
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,103 ✭✭✭L.O.F.T


    matt-dublin wrote: »
    Might i ask what club you're a member of?

    Same question, where are you a member of?


  • #78
    leedslunatic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40 ✭leedslunatic


    L.O.F.T wrote: »
    Same question, where are you a member of?

    Would you like my mobile number and address with that? :D


  • #79
    PARlance
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,071 ✭✭✭✭PARlance


    L.O.F.T wrote: »
    Same question, where are you a member of?

    Not too many clubs in the Athlone area lads!


  • #80
    leedslunatic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40 ✭leedslunatic


    getting warmer...:D


  • #81
    PARlance
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,071 ✭✭✭✭PARlance


    L.O.F.T wrote: »
    Same question, where are you a member of?
    leedslunatic wrote: »
    getting warmer...:D

    The "location" on your profile has been a big help :)


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  • #82
    leedslunatic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40 ✭leedslunatic


    I thought one of ye would spot it by now...


  • #83
    L.O.F.T
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,103 ✭✭✭L.O.F.T


    leedslunatic wrote: »
    Would you like my mobile number and address with that? :D

    Im not interested in you address and phone number?
    The name of your club is relevant to the discussion.


  • #84
    matt-dublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,468 ✭✭✭matt-dublin


    L.O.F.T wrote: »
    Same question, where are you a member of?
    Druids Heath, next question?

    You're right AJ, there's only 7 GUI registerd clubs in westmeath.

    @leedslunatic: No im not, but have you such poor respect for your club and the sport that you wouldn't wear something that is more appropriate on a golf course? Are there many people on your course that wear jerseys or are you the only one?


  • #85
    PARlance
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,071 ✭✭✭✭PARlance


    matt-dublin wrote: »
    Druids Heath, next question?

    You're right AJ, there's only 7 GUI registerd clubs in westmeath.

    @leedslunatic: No im not, but have you such poor respect for your club and the sport that you wouldn't wear something that is more appropriate on a golf course? Are there many people on your course that wear jerseys or are you the only one?

    @ Matt: I'm pretty sure LOFT was asking Leedslunatic the "same question" that you asked previously in the thread. Not, where you are a member ;)

    This is getting exciting, where are you a member Leedslunatic?


  • #86
    GreeBo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,520 ✭✭✭✭GreeBo


    Back on topic please.


  • #87
    leedslunatic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40 ✭leedslunatic


    matt-dublin wrote: »
    @leedslunatic: No im not, but have you such poor respect for your club and the sport that you wouldn't wear something that is more appropriate on a golf course? Are there many people on your course that wear jerseys or are you the only one?


    You see this is where I take argument. I've already told you, numerous times infact, that this club has a relaxed dress code.

    So if the club has no problem with me wearing a jersey when I go out for a round, what exactly is it that makes you think I have such poor respect?

    I am a member of two other golf clubs in the Westmeath area, which do infact have strict dress code. I am more than happy to adhere to this when playing in these clubs... collared shirt, neat pants ect...

    I'm being serious here, and trying to be constructive.... Do you think that even though this club permits the wearing of jerseys, that behind it all, the club does in fact take issue with me, and many others doing so?

    Has it ever occured to you, that said club may have relaxed their dress code to encourage new people to take up the game, and increase membership numbers and generate revenue?


  • #88
    Surfing_Xboxer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 303 ✭✭Surfing_Xboxer


    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


  • #89
    matt-dublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,468 ✭✭✭matt-dublin


    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
    +1 with this post, and answers leedslunatics question to me


  • #90
    link_2007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭link_2007


    matt-dublin wrote: »
    +1 with this post, and answers leedslunatics question to me

    I don't think it does though. So any club worth it's salt wouldn't allow someone to wear a jersey on the course. That's your opinion and that is fair enough.

    But the fact is, his club does. So how is he being disrespectful to the club by wearing one?


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  • #91
    GreeBo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,520 ✭✭✭✭GreeBo


    link_2007 wrote: »
    I don't think it does though. So any club worth it's salt wouldn't allow someone to wear a jersey on the course. That's your opinion and that is fair enough.

    But the fact is, his club does. So how is he being disrespectful to the club by wearing one?

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


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