Disqualification???

[Spuddy]

Um am I reading that right ?

Are you saying that you should be able to enter the comp without having to pay ?

We can. On the sign in computer you confirm your entry for the competition and then optionally enter the sweep/twos. Obviously if it's a drawn comp (as opposed to a running ballot medal) you need to have your name down in advance for a tee time etc.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

We can. On the sign in computer you confirm your entry for the competition and then optionally enter the sweep/twos. Obviously if it's a drawn comp (as opposed to a running ballot medal) you need to have your name down in advance for a tee time etc.

So are all your comps free entry ?

 

[Old Skier]

The jeans rule is just daft. Last year me and a friend both turned up to play wearing jeans, he was told he couldn't play but I could, the only difference was he had dark blue jeans and I had black jeans. Both were made from denim and to be honest, his were in far better condition then mine.

Dress code needs looking at.

So you rock up in a pair of jeans, they happen to be the type that are ripped/slashed and half faded and fashionable. I presume that any kind of jeans are acceptable.

Dont get me wrong, my jeans cost much more than my golf trousers but the problem with a relaxed dress standard is there will always be someone pushing the boundaries.

Where do you draw the line or is it anything goes?

 

[rulefan]

Completely different sports, you can't compare the three.

Most (if not all) major organised sport involves a dress code or uniform (ie standard kit).

 

[Colin L]

Most (if not all) major organised sport involves a dress code or uniform (ie standard kit).

The only exception I can think of is snowboarding but it does have fashions and styles that are de rigueur

 

[Spuddy]

So are all your comps free entry ?

No, the ones that aren't (off the top of my head all the pairs/teams comps) you pay cash when you sign in and get your scorecard.

 

[Old Skier]

Most (if not all) major organised sport involves a dress code or uniform (ie standard kit).

Mind you it is getting strange when players can turn up dressed as clowns and we worry about jeans.

 

[Ando2600]

Um am I reading that right ?

Are you saying that you should be able to enter the comp without having to pay ?

Perhaps I shouldn't have used the word "fee" because that implies something mandatory, apologies. Ours are all free to enter, and you can still win the trophies, but cash prizes can only be won if you chuck in your £2(s). What I meant was I don't see why clubs have a mandatory fee as a condition of entry, plenty of folk are just playing for the sport and not bothered about winning money.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Perhaps I shouldn't have used the word "fee" because that implies something mandatory, apologies. Ours are all free to enter, and you can still win the trophies, but cash prizes can only be won if you chuck in your £2(s). What I meant was I don't see why clubs have a mandatory fee as a condition of entry, plenty of folk are just playing for the sport and not bothered about winning money.

Our fees help pay for the trophies , honour boards and presentatton night

 

[Spuddy]

Our fees help pay for the trophies , honour boards and presentatton night

Fair enough, we only have boards for the club captains and champions (same for the ladies and juniors) and new trophies/engraving is paid for by the club or donated by past captains etc. Our last prizegiving was £25 a head but that was decent value for a 3 course meal and a couple of good after dinner speakers. Everyone who goes pays that whether you've won a prize or not but it's got me thinking that I might suggest adding a levy of 50p or so onto the comps so that the winner eats for free.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

First time I've ever heard of entry to comps being free. Pay to enter all our comps - may only be £2-£4 but funds a nice little prize fund.

 

[Old Skier]

First time I've ever heard of entry to comps being free. Pay to enter all our comps - may only be £2-£4 but funds a nice little prize fund.

I think I read that they have a prize pot for those that wish to be included in winning a couple of bob but it's not a condition of entry.

 

[Spuddy]

I think I read that they have a prize pot for those that wish to be included in winning a couple of bob but it's not a condition of entry.

Exactly. You can win the comp but not the cash prizes.

 

[Dellboy]

So you rock up in a pair of jeans, they happen to be the type that are ripped/slashed and half faded and fashionable. I presume that any kind of jeans are acceptable.

Dont get me wrong, my jeans cost much more than my golf trousers but the problem with a relaxed dress standard is there will always be someone pushing the boundaries.

Where do you draw the line or is it anything goes?

Just dress smart, as you say a lot of jeans look better than some of the hiddious golf trousers out there, would just say no ripped jeans or ripped trousers.

Chap playing Saturday morning had a pair of bright yellow trousers on with the back pocket hanging off, looked a mess, but no one said a word to him, had he turned up in a £100 smart, new pair of jeans he wouldn't have be allowed to play, wheres the logic it that ??

 

[Foxholer]

£100 smart, new pair of jeans he wouldn't have be allowed to play, wheres the logic it that ??

Indeed! There is no logic about paying £100 for a pair of jeans!!!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Just dress smart, as you say a lot of jeans look better than some of the hiddious golf trousers out there, would just say no ripped jeans or ripped trousers.

Chap playing Saturday morning had a pair of bright yellow trousers on with the back pocket hanging off, looked a mess, but no one said a word to him, had he turned up in a £100 smart, new pair of jeans he wouldn't have be allowed to play, wheres the logic it that ??

Why would anyone want to play golf in jeans ?! Would you want to rock up to every sport wearing jeans ?! Let alone a pair costing £100

I personally don't see many "hideous" golf trousers on the course

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Fair enough, we only have boards for the club captains and champions (same for the ladies and juniors) and new trophies/engraving is paid for by the club or donated by past captains etc. Our last prizegiving was £25 a head but that was decent value for a 3 course meal and a couple of good after dinner speakers. Everyone who goes pays that whether you've won a prize or not but it's got me thinking that I might suggest adding a levy of 50p or so onto the comps so that the winner eats for free.

How does the club get the money in to pay for all the trophies ?

 

[chrisd]

Chap playing Saturday morning had a pair of bright yellow trousers on with the back pocket hanging off, looked a mess, but no one said a word to him, had he turned up in a £100 smart, new pair of jeans he wouldn't have be allowed to play, wheres the logic it that ??

The logic is that jeans don't belong in a golf course

 

[Old Skier]

Just dress smart?

And here's the problem. Who defines what is smart. By having the dress code at least everyone knows what is acceptable.

I suspect my smart will be different from some. I'm not keen on all those Jason and my multi coloured trousers stuff that are appearing, but unfortunately they are allowed.

 

[Spuddy]

How does the club get the money in to pay for all the trophies ?

Most of the big comp trophies have been in the club for years but they obviously belong to the club and get handed back in. They introduced a new one recently and that was donated by someone on the committee in memory of one of his family who had been a longstanding member (his names on it). We have small shields for the monthly medal winners which come out of the sweep money but they probably don't cost more than a fiver. If you don't pay then you're not eligible to keep a prize but you can still compete.