Do you care about how you look on the course?

[gazrow]

I was at the range earlier and a guy was top-to-toe in all the gear as if he was playing in a major. It got me thinking about how much people care about how they look on the course.

I like to look well presentable in all walks of life, but I felt like this guy looked a bit silly.

So, how much thought do you put into how you dress for golf?

 

[virtuocity]

The sillier you dress, you better you must play. Or you're just a silly looking hacker.

 

[In_The_Rough]

Always look smart and presentable on the course. If going to a more established course say Sherwood Forest GC then will dress up a bit more. As for the range it does not really matter IMO

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I like to look smart. I was told by my dear old dad at an early age that if you look good and feel good you tend to perform well. That is an adage he applied to sport and work. I have a preference for Adidas clothing as I like the fit and the style

 

[ColchesterFC]

Always try to look good on the course. However my definition of what looks good is very different to nearly every one else............

 

[stevie_r]

Practicality and comfort come first for me.

 

[Swinger]

Always try to look good on the course. However my definition of what looks good is very different to nearly every one else............View attachment 6734

I'm always in favour of making an effort and standing out but Loudmouth Trousers and the like aren't for me.

I'd prefer people to wear ripped jeans and string vests! Much less offensive.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Always try to look good on the course. However my definition of what looks good is very different to nearly every one else............View attachment 6734

How can you possibly look good with such a strong right hand grip??

 

[stevelev]

I always dress well whether it be taking the dog for a walk or for a round of golf. I always make sure my shoes are immaculate, I co-ordinate my clothing and make sure it is all ironed and spotless at the start of the round. I even make sure my cap or hat and socks / belt etc... matches my outfit. My waterproofs are always clean and folded so as not to look a mess if I put them on in a hurry.

Does this make me play better..........Probably not
What benefits does it have...............Well I feel comfortable, happy knowing I look smart, and confident that no-one will say I look a mess like some people you see with scabby old troos, minging shoes, crease t-shirts and stained visors or caps.

Each to their own though, and the strict dress codes many people talk of and are against can put people off, but so can people turning up looking like they have just rummaged through the bin at the back of a charity shop.

 

[ColchesterFC]

How can you possibly look good with such a strong right hand grip??

What's a "strong right hand grip" and assuming it's not a good thing how do I correct it?

 

[groundskeeperwilly]

I was at the range earlier and a guy was top-to-toe in all the gear as if he was playing in a major. It got me thinking about how much people care about how they look on the course.

I like to look well presentable in all walks of life, but I felt like this guy looked a bit silly.

So, how much thought do you put into how you dress for golf?

Did he look like Ricky Fowler/Poulter or more like Ernie Els/Less Standout Pros? What made him look silly?

 

[tsped83]

I like to look smart. I was told by my dear old dad at an early age that if you look good and feel good you tend to perform well. That is an adage he applied to sport and work. I have a preference for Adidas clothing as I like the fit and the style

totally agree Homer, look the part, play the part. Although for me, I like Nike clothing, because I play like Tiger.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Trousers/Shorts,Polo shirt (un-tucked) & I'm good to go ne:

 

[tyke]

Look good, feel good, play good
Always try to be dressed smartly and appropriately for whatever occasion, comes with having served 23 years for HM.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Look good, feel good, play good
Always try to be dressed smartly and appropriately for whatever occasion, comes with having served 23 years in HMP.

Fixed that for you :thup:

 

[DAVEYBOY]

I'm also thinking how does someone look like they are in a major? I wear Nike shoes, Nike trousers and the top varies. The likes of Rory/Watney have wore my exact outfit but I don't feel like I dress for a major

I don't always look the part for the range but I'm guessing I must look like a pro entering a major on course...

 

[duncan mackie]

What's a "strong right hand grip" and assuming it's not a good thing how do I correct it?

easiest way is just to change to a lighter/brighter coloured shirt

 

[tyke]

Fixed that for you :thup:

That's only been the last 11 years

 

[richart]

totally agree Homer, look the part, play the part.

That's where I have been going wrong. I have been worrying about improving my swing to play well, when all I needed to do was buy some smart clobber.:mmm:

 

[tsped83]

That's where I have been going wrong. I have been worrying about improving my swing to play well, when all I needed to do was buy some smart clobber.:mmm:

School boy error. It's all about the gear and clobber. Image is everything, ability is wishful thinking.