bit of fun happy gilmore style! oh and free golf balls!

[G1BB0]

what a load of bollocks!!!!!

Surely golf is a hobby for most, a past time for others and a job for a very select few

Richie, I am sure if plus fours, knee high socks and whatever else was asked were the main stay you would no doubt either not take it up to start with or conform

if I could play in jeans etc I would probably relax my dress accordingly, does that make me worse or a hacker? does it fcuk!

Richie has just taken up golf, yes he has a long way to go as do I being off 28, at least he is keen and posting something that in hindsight maybe he would'nt have, it beats jumping on the bandwagon kissing arse!

Not in a club = not a proper golfer, yeah right, another load of tosh

its not an elitist club, doesnt have pre-requisites

by the way I got a dozen srixon softfeel (stated that again as it starting to get like a bit of a witch hunt)

 

[stevelev]

my pb is 101, not great but not to bad considering i only took up the game a month ago

I rest my case.

wait i cant be a golfer because my pb is 101 and only started to play a month ago? dont recall either where i stated i was a golfer, your logic is stupid as is your reasoning, get a grip man

I can't be arsed going on with this, you clearly haven't had the right people introduce you to the game and therefore you are clueless. It's not your fault.

d2

D2, I really think you need to give you'r ever so large head a big wobble. Along with the other snobs ( I nkow you say you're not, but you are)

A golfer is not somebody who dresses in the correct atire all the time, have obviously not seen a pair of genuine Nike Golf Cargo Shorts

I also doubt you have seen Rory McIlroy doing Happy Gilmore

People need to lighten up, and accept that people starting out need to start somewhere. Do you think that Seve wore trousers and a polo shirt when practising. Do you think that every course around the world have the same strict dress code you think they should have. In Canada many new courses allow patrons to wear Jeans never mind cargo shorts.

Richie is just strarting out, and he is also getting someone else into the game. As a beginner they need some slack cutting, and when they go to a club or play a proper round They would probably have as much etiquette as D2 and the other moaning gits on here.

Richie, stick with it, enjoy your game, have a laugh. Just ensure that you stick to the local rules and dress code so people like those who have shown how old fashioned they really are have no reason to put your day down.

Now I'm ready for anyone to say anything. I dress in a smart polo shirt, usually a top brand, likewise with top end trousers. I only wear Galvin Green outerwear, and only FJ Icon shoes. But I'd never make other people think they should dress as smart as I do or even suggest it to them if the course they are playing has no dress code. I certainly would never put a person down for enjoying the game and having a laugh.

Wake up folks times are changing, and so are dress codes and the age and manner of golfers. As long as during the round etiquette is observed, and in the clubhouse the same; what is the issue. I know I would rather have a drink with Richie than D2 for a start.

 

[NWJocko]

my pb is 101, not great but not to bad considering i only took up the game a month ago

I rest my case.

wait i cant be a golfer because my pb is 101 and only started to play a month ago? dont recall either where i stated i was a golfer, your logic is stupid as is your reasoning, get a grip man

I can't be arsed going on with this, you clearly haven't had the right people introduce you to the game and therefore you are clueless. It's not your fault.

d2

D2, I really think you need to give you'r ever so large head a big wobble. Along with the other snobs ( I nkow you say you're not, but you are)

A golfer is not somebody who dresses in the correct atire all the time, have obviously not seen a pair of genuine Nike Golf Cargo Shorts

I also doubt you have seen Rory McIlroy doing Happy Gilmore

People need to lighten up, and accept that people starting out need to start somewhere. Do you think that Seve wore trousers and a polo shirt when practising. Do you think that every course around the world have the same strict dress code you think they should have. In Canada many new courses allow patrons to wear Jeans never mind cargo shorts.

Richie is just strarting out, and he is also getting someone else into the game. As a beginner they need some slack cutting, and when they go to a club or play a proper round They would probably have as much etiquette as D2 and the other moaning gits on here.

Richie, stick with it, enjoy your game, have a laugh. Just ensure that you stick to the local rules and dress code so people like those who have shown how old fashioned they really are have no reason to put your day down.

Now I'm ready for anyone to say anything. I dress in a smart polo shirt, usually a top brand, likewise with top end trousers. I only wear Galvin Green outerwear, and only FJ Icon shoes. But I'd never make other people think they should dress as smart as I do or even suggest it to them if the course they are playing has no dress code. I certainly would never put a person down for enjoying the game and having a laugh.

Wake up folks times are changing, and so are dress codes and the age and manner of golfers. As long as during the round etiquette is observed, and in the clubhouse the same; what is the issue. I know I would rather have a drink with Richie than D2 for a start.

Well said that man.

How many posts are there about encouraging folk to start the game? No wonder folk get the impression golfers are a set of stuck up tools with some of the opinion on here.

Richie's adhering to the dress code for the course, enjoying his round and getting a mate involved. I say well played that man.

Obviously, this isn't what members clubs are about but these boys are just starting out, that can be learned in due course.

 

[RichardC]

As this is an internet forum EVERBODY is entitled to an opinion. Im sure there are courses out there that will allow people to play in footy tops and cargo's, I myself have never played one. If the local rules allow it then so be it, I would not personally do it but then thats me.

Do these posts have to descend to grown adults calling each other names!!!

 

[surefire]

ah weather was boiling, local muni, casual game, if i was playing with club, i would of worn the "correct" attire, also not worth the ribbing i'd get of me mates if i'd worn my trousers and polo for like i said a casual round!!

Completely ignoring the argument going on in the previous posts:
Shouldn't you rib your mates for not wearing the 'correct' gear?

Is it just me, or is it strange that if one person turns up dressed 'properly' for the activity, he is the one that has the piss taken out of him?
Normally it is the other way. I can't think of too many situations where it works that way round!

 

[Crow]

I have no issue with the dress, it's a municipal course where a lot of people start to play for the first time and they can't be expected to have all the gear, I certainly didn't and I'm sure my first rounds were played in trainers.

What I do find sad though is the lack of respect for the tee when taking chunks out of it in an attempt to do a Happy Gillmore.

The course might be a municipal but it's still the only place many golfers can play, it's their home course and as such I'm sure they treat it with the respect due. To see some newcomers to the game having a laugh (funny how "having a laugh" excuses any kind of bad behaviour) and tearing strips out of the tee just gets my goat. Would all those who say "lighten up" be happy if somebody showed up at their track and did it?
If you feel you must do a Happy Gillmore then at least do it away from the tee and the fairway, preferably in a field somewhere miles from anybody.

(And I couldn't give a stuff if Rory McIlroy and a few other notable pro's have done it, that doesn't make it right.)

 

[NWJocko]

Not watched the video, agree with the tee box.

The comments on dress are just daft, he's in accordance with the dress code at that particular course. Whether you agree with that is a different thing.

 

[oakey22]

haha, did one today after getting a bit peeved off at topping my tee shot. Was on the 18th and put it on the green 299 yards away. lol

 

[BluenoseGolfer]

It would be interesting if Tiger or Rory turned up at a private course with a dress code in casual gear, I'd be very surprised if they got turned away

I know thats not the situation here but would be interesting to see either way

 

[hangover]

It would be interesting if Tiger or Rory turned up at a private course with a dress code in casual gear, I'd be very surprised if they got turned away

I know thats not the situation here but would be interesting to see either way

Fred couples has been wearing trainers for a couple of years. There's just a few people out there that like to put people down whenever they can. Unfotunately this forum has it's fair share of them. Also Ian poulter played a competition in his arsenal shirt too.

 

[jammag]

Im sorry I havent viewed the video or anything but I am sure you was just having "fun" which is what golf is about not snobbery about what you should of been wearing or how to swing, didnt realise so many people on here were PGA Professionals offering lessons.

1)If the course let him on wearing a Football shirt then its there rules he abided leave him alone on that one. Dont think there is anything else needed to be said about that.

2)The happy gilmore swing if someone wants to do it and its legal stroke then so what. If someone in yourgame does one you going to tell them to stop? No didnt think so. Harrington has done testing on this and actually hit the ball further so I am sure others have tried it as well.

leave the guy for having fun just because its not how you would see the game as fun unfortunately others might and golf is a global game for everyone so get with it and keep up with things if you want golf courses to keep members and stop them being turned into skate parks and what ever else.

 

[jammag]

Well the way I see it is if you look like a golfer you might stand a chance of playing like a golfer.

You mate, don't look like a golfer.

D2

I guess you must be dressed as a snob right now as your acting like one. I see the logic in what you have written there.

 

[d2cko]

my pb is 101, not great but not to bad considering i only took up the game a month ago

I rest my case.

wait i cant be a golfer because my pb is 101 and only started to play a month ago? dont recall either where i stated i was a golfer, your logic is stupid as is your reasoning, get a grip man

I can't be arsed going on with this, you clearly haven't had the right people introduce you to the game and therefore you are clueless. It's not your fault.

d2

D2, I really think you need to give you'r ever so large head a big wobble. Along with the other snobs ( I nkow you say you're not, but you are)

A golfer is not somebody who dresses in the correct atire all the time, have obviously not seen a pair of genuine Nike Golf Cargo Shorts

I also doubt you have seen Rory McIlroy doing Happy Gilmore

People need to lighten up, and accept that people starting out need to start somewhere. Do you think that Seve wore trousers and a polo shirt when practising. Do you think that every course around the world have the same strict dress code you think they should have. In Canada many new courses allow patrons to wear Jeans never mind cargo shorts.

Richie is just strarting out, and he is also getting someone else into the game. As a beginner they need some slack cutting, and when they go to a club or play a proper round They would probably have as much etiquette as D2 and the other moaning gits on here.

Richie, stick with it, enjoy your game, have a laugh. Just ensure that you stick to the local rules and dress code so people like those who have shown how old fashioned they really are have no reason to put your day down.

Now I'm ready for anyone to say anything. I dress in a smart polo shirt, usually a top brand, likewise with top end trousers. I only wear Galvin Green outerwear, and only FJ Icon shoes. But I'd never make other people think they should dress as smart as I do or even suggest it to them if the course they are playing has no dress code. I certainly would never put a person down for enjoying the game and having a laugh.

Wake up folks times are changing, and so are dress codes and the age and manner of golfers. As long as during the round etiquette is observed, and in the clubhouse the same; what is the issue. I know I would rather have a drink with Richie than D2 for a start.

I never said I wasn't a snob. Some people actually enjoy the pomp and circumstance of going for a round of golf, including dressing for the occasion. I know an old bloke who still wears a tweed jacket and a tie to play golf in, not because the club demand it but because he enjoys it.

You wouldn't go to a wedding in a football shirt would you? But why not? When did you last see a dress code on a wedding invitation? I've been to a few in my time and I've never been told what to wear, but amazingly I've never worn a football shirt! There are many other smart occasions in life where there is no dress code but people still somehow manage to look smart.

But seriously, I and a few others I know have no real problem with wearing what you want on a golf course. It just says a lot about that golfer. By not dressing like a golfer he is telling me that he hasn't been introduced to the game by somebody who actually cares about it. Which means he probably has very poor etiquette, doesn't have a rulebook or a pitchfork which means that in the monthly medal I'm competing against someboday that doesn't know the game or its rules. Which means that my nett 69 is not going to get near his nett 66 because he took a wrong drop, had a fresh air shot that he didn't count, snapped a tree branch that was in his way and gave himself the 2 footer on the last.

That is why I am passionate about a self-imposed dress code. It shows self-discipline and if you have that then your probably not going far wrong in other aspects of the game/life.

D2

 

[d2cko]

Well the way I see it is if you look like a golfer you might stand a chance of playing like a golfer.

You mate, don't look like a golfer.

D2

I guess you must be dressed as a snob right now as your acting like one. I see the logic in what you have written there.

That is a brilliant post. Leave the debating to the grown ups fella.

 

[chris661]

If this descends into petty name calling and sniping it will get locked. Please debate but keep it sensible and grown up.

 

[jammag]

Well the way I see it is if you look like a golfer you might stand a chance of playing like a golfer.

You mate, don't look like a golfer.

D2

I guess you must be dressed as a snob right now as your acting like one. I see the logic in what you have written there.

That is a brilliant post. Leave the debating to the grown ups fella.

Yes fantastic reply, thought I see your logic in what you was saying. Then you respond with a grown up debate reply. Very well done squire I can just imagine the image you set for new members. Do you still use proper woods?

 

[GOLFBALL_WHACKER_GUY]

I have to agree with d2 here, although he originally came across as snobby in his first few posts, his last one pretty much mirrors my thoughts.

I started playing last November. First two months only on the local 9 hole par 3 course. I wore trainers, a polo shirt and combat shorts. I didn't know any better. Upon booking my first 18, a friend politely pointed out that I would need proper shoes, trousers etc, so off I went and bought them.
I would never have worn a football shirt while playing golf, I find this a but
odd. I wouldn't turn up for a game of football dressed in cricket gear.
The happy Gilmore stuff is a but of fun, yay I like fun, but keep it to the range, a course is for playing on, competing against yourself and others,
not for larking about.

And congrats to the OP on his pb, that's one stroke better than mine (until tomorrow I hope!)
For a beginner that's a good score, you obviously have some natural ability, hope you learn to respect the game a bit more too .

 

[d2cko]

Well the way I see it is if you look like a golfer you might stand a chance of playing like a golfer.

You mate, don't look like a golfer.

D2

I guess you must be dressed as a snob right now as your acting like one. I see the logic in what you have written there.

That is a brilliant post. Leave the debating to the grown ups fella.

Yes fantastic reply, thought I see your logic in what you was saying. Then you respond with a grown up debate reply. Very well done squire I can just imagine the image you set for new members. Do you still use proper woods?

My apologies, took offence at the first sentence, assumed the second was sarcasm.

I set quite a good image for new members, dashing good looks, nicely ironed attire and mustard short game!

See below for my current equipment.

And I still take offence at the first sentence, I don't know what a snob dresses like but I'm not going to tell you what I'm wearing now because if we go down that road we'll definately get locked

d2

 

[USER1999]

Never quite understood how chinos are snob wear. To me, they are like jeans. Equally as comfortable, and probably cheaper. I don't wear jeans, never have, never will. A mate paid 300 for a pair recently. Mug. They are still jeans.
You can buy a pair of chinos for about a tenner. Not a lot. Why not conform. Heck, by wearing jeans you conform 95 percent of the rest if your life, why buck the trend now?
If some one asked you to wear a uniform, you would say no, not me, but jeans and a tee, yeah, I'll wear that. What is the difference?

 

[NWJocko]

my pb is 101, not great but not to bad considering i only took up the game a month ago

I rest my case.

wait i cant be a golfer because my pb is 101 and only started to play a month ago? dont recall either where i stated i was a golfer, your logic is stupid as is your reasoning, get a grip man

I can't be arsed going on with this, you clearly haven't had the right people introduce you to the game and therefore you are clueless. It's not your fault.

d2

D2, I really think you need to give you'r ever so large head a big wobble. Along with the other snobs ( I nkow you say you're not, but you are)

A golfer is not somebody who dresses in the correct atire all the time, have obviously not seen a pair of genuine Nike Golf Cargo Shorts

I also doubt you have seen Rory McIlroy doing Happy Gilmore

People need to lighten up, and accept that people starting out need to start somewhere. Do you think that Seve wore trousers and a polo shirt when practising. Do you think that every course around the world have the same strict dress code you think they should have. In Canada many new courses allow patrons to wear Jeans never mind cargo shorts.

Richie is just strarting out, and he is also getting someone else into the game. As a beginner they need some slack cutting, and when they go to a club or play a proper round They would probably have as much etiquette as D2 and the other moaning gits on here.

Richie, stick with it, enjoy your game, have a laugh. Just ensure that you stick to the local rules and dress code so people like those who have shown how old fashioned they really are have no reason to put your day down.

Now I'm ready for anyone to say anything. I dress in a smart polo shirt, usually a top brand, likewise with top end trousers. I only wear Galvin Green outerwear, and only FJ Icon shoes. But I'd never make other people think they should dress as smart as I do or even suggest it to them if the course they are playing has no dress code. I certainly would never put a person down for enjoying the game and having a laugh.

Wake up folks times are changing, and so are dress codes and the age and manner of golfers. As long as during the round etiquette is observed, and in the clubhouse the same; what is the issue. I know I would rather have a drink with Richie than D2 for a start.

I never said I wasn't a snob. Some people actually enjoy the pomp and circumstance of going for a round of golf, including dressing for the occasion. I know an old bloke who still wears a tweed jacket and a tie to play golf in, not because the club demand it but because he enjoys it.

You wouldn't go to a wedding in a football shirt would you? But why not? When did you last see a dress code on a wedding invitation? I've been to a few in my time and I've never been told what to wear, but amazingly I've never worn a football shirt! There are many other smart occasions in life where there is no dress code but people still somehow manage to look smart.

But seriously, I and a few others I know have no real problem with wearing what you want on a golf course. It just says a lot about that golfer. By not dressing like a golfer he is telling me that he hasn't been introduced to the game by somebody who actually cares about it. Which means he probably has very poor etiquette, doesn't have a rulebook or a pitchfork which means that in the monthly medal I'm competing against someboday that doesn't know the game or its rules. Which means that my nett 69 is not going to get near his nett 66 because he took a wrong drop, had a fresh air shot that he didn't count, snapped a tree branch that was in his way and gave himself the 2 footer on the last.

That is why I am passionate about a self-imposed dress code. It shows self-discipline and if you have that then your probably not going far wrong in other aspects of the game/life.

D2

Have to say i do advocate a "proper" dress code for golf.

However your last sentence is tosh.

A good mate of mine played sport professionally. Immacutely dressed, suited and booted all the time. Very personable young man.

Died of a heroin overdose.

So, just because someone is well turned out doesn't actually mean diddly in the grand scheme of things.

Also, you seem to be almost calling him a cheat based on this!? Really?