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Do you mean an Eagle on a par 3 rather than a birdie? Although it is not true for every Eagle many can be got when the ground is running firm by a holing a long chip or putt and a running drive , whereas unless you are playing pitch and putt a hio has to be holing a fairly long shot so I do see...

As it is not written I cannot be certain however that is my understanding. I certainly wouldn't dream of it.

Never had one until about four years ago have had four since then.

Lots of sports, how many rugger teams league or union wear white ankle socks, fine for tennis or badminton inappropriate for golf. I am unclear as to the social mores on other planets though.

You don't decide you know. It is very clear from even a casual reading of this thread that basically everyone knows that things like wearing hats indoors football tops or white ankle socks are inappropriate but some feel they can 'get away with it when visiting other members clubs.' Why on...

Why would you invite someone to be a member whose dress is inappropriate?

No there is no poster telling people what to wear.They will only be asked to leave if they wear something inappropriate.

Of course they can wear what they want , there is no code but if they wear stuff that is inappropriate to the situation they will be invited to leave. We don't feel we need to tell people not to abuse the staff either but they will be invited to leave if they do.

It's even simpler no code just an expectation of sensible behaviour and dress.

We just have simple reasonable standards I imagine many clubs are the same. How many clubs tolerate nudity on the course? How many clubs tolerate litter louts?

It isn't a code is an expectation that people behave appropriately we don't need to tell people how to behave.

Absolutely not , if you don't know how to dress there are plenty of other clubs around.

Its not a code . there is no secret too it people are just expected to dress and comport themselves appropriately , just like we don't have officious orders telling people not to shout and swear. If people come inappropriately dressed or with a six pack of beer they are invited to leave. Why...

Ours is much simpler, we don't have a dress code. A notice is put out that Gentlemen and Ladies members and visiting are expected to know how to dress and comfort themselves at a golf club , those who do not will be invited to leave. We have had very little trouble, there's always the occasional...

I guess I care to the point that if the hat wearer is wearing it in the knowledge that their host does not like it I would judge them on their manners.