Dress Code Question

[Deleted Member 1156]

My point is that caps are common for teenagers, early 20's people. It is part of their look. It is not disrespectful to keep that cap on when you are indoors, that view is outdated yet most club codes say otherwise and it was pointed out a page or so ago. It comes back to one of the other questions being asked, why does it bother you, what impact does it have? Wearing a hat indoors in the past may have been seen as disrespectful, now it part of someones outfit. Cargo shorts are in the same category for me. Not scruffy, widely worn yet still frowned on. Clubs need to move on with the times to reflect these changes or accept that they will be figures of fun still.

Caps are a standard piece of attire on the course for pretty much everyone but who says it is acceptable to wear them indoors? In your opinion it may be but at my club anyone wearing a cap in the clubhouse is asked to remove it.

Unfortunately, we are starting to accept slobbish standards, usually from the USA.

Oh......and we also have a thriving junior section so our dress code policy certainly doesn't seem to be putting them off the game.

 

[Deleted member 21258]

We have a new lad at work, 19-20. He works in the factory and wears a baseball cap all the time. I am pleased to report that the world has not stopped turning, the factory has not fallen down and he has not spontaneously combusted.

How funny is that:rofl:

What is silly, is that I have to have my T Shirt tucked in per normal golf dress code but my wife can wear her blouse or shirt outside her trousers(provided they are made to be worn outside, what that means). And also women normally are allowed sleeveless tops. Now what is that all about and why the difference :blah:

The golfing world is moving on from the old ways that were brought in by the old school boy/class network with all dress codes, rules, interviews and so on, so who knows maybe we will be allowed to change your shoes in the car park.

I wear suitable golf wear as day to day clothes, so it doesn't affect me at all and prefer the dress code etc, but really why is it there and for what real purpose.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

How funny is that:rofl:

What is silly, is that I have to have my T Shirt tucked in per normal golf dress code but my wife can wear her blouse or shirt outside her trousers(provided they are made to be worn outside, what that means). And also women normally are allowed sleeveless tops. Now what is that all about and why the difference :blah:

The golfing world is moving on from the old ways that were brought in by the old school boy/class network with all dress codes, rules, interviews and so on, so who knows maybe we will be allowed to change your shoes in the car park.

I wear suitable golf wear as day to day clothes, so it doesn't affect me at all and prefer the dress code etc, but really why is it there and for what real purpose.

I'm similar to yourself in that respect

I wear clothes every day that I could wear to a golf course or in the club house. Although shirt and tie might be bit restrictive lol wife to work can wear a blouse and jeans

She works in a school so faces the public daily , I work away from the public eye but have to dress smart .. except on nights I'll sneak in my black golf summer shoes lol

On the course (only event days really) I break out the poulters I think just to be able to express myself more lol

Recently at work we moved from uniform to smart business attire and i enjoy having different colour shirts from white to pick from lol

 

[williamalex1]

have i got fleas of something?

Patrick a scratch golfer at last :smirk:

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Caps are a standard piece of attire on the course for pretty much everyone but who says it is acceptable to wear them indoors?

Unfortunately, we are starting to accept slobbish standards, usually from the USA.

Anyone below the age of 25 for starters. Significant chunks of people under 40.

I left the other line in because it really is soooo gentlemans golf club. Thank you for that :thup:

 

[Val]

Most? No I don't think so. Maybe at a lot of the posher private clubs, but I wouldn't say 'most'.

Maybe you need to play more courses. Shirt in is the norm at most clubs. If you played at mine with an untucked shirt you would be told before you walked to the first tee.

 

[Orikoru]

Maybe you need to play more courses. Shirt in is the norm at most clubs. If you played at mine with an untucked shirt you would be told before you walked to the first tee.

I do only play ones fairly local and inexpensive to be fair. As I mentioned earlier though, even if I begun with my shirt tucked in I feel sure it would untuck itself after just a few swings anyway.

 

[Val]

A question for those who insist on the v tucked in shirt... why does it bother you so much? I mean YOU personally. Why would you care what someone else wore, it's not going to affect your swing or your game so why take offence at someone else? This has always puzzled me...
Personally I mostly tuck my shirt in but that's just preference. With some shorts I'll untuck, but it all depends on the day. I wouldn't dream about getting annoyed at what someone else is wearing. Jeans? I don't care, if someone wants to play in them how is that affecting me? Simple, it's not.
So why are some of you like that? Let others be, now that's respect!

It doesn't bother me when I'm a visitor at a course but if I'm at my own it would, its every members duty to uphold traditions, constitution and dress code at their own club.

For me it's about having respect, if a visitor is not abiding by the rules set by my club then I find that disrespectful and would say something.

 

[Val]

I do only play ones fairly local and inexpensive to be fair. As I mentioned earlier though, even if I begun with my shirt tucked in I feel sure it would untuck itself after just a few swings anyway.

Have you tried it? I can't say I've ever found mine finding its way out of my waist band

 

[Deleted member 21784]

Have you tried it? I can't say I've ever found mine finding its way out of my waist band

Same

My work shirt are constantly coming untucked however on a golf course I have never had to tuck a shirt back in

stays in all the way round

 

[Orikoru]

Have you tried it? I can't say I've ever found mine finding its way out of my waist band

No, I know most of my polos aren't very long that's all. Untucked they only hang about an inch or two lower than my belt, so I highly doubt they would stay in at the back.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Caps are a standard piece of attire on the course for pretty much everyone but who says it is acceptable to wear them indoors? In your opinion it may be but at my club anyone wearing a cap in the clubhouse is asked to remove it.

Unfortunately, we are starting to accept slobbish standards, usually from the USA.

Oh......and we also have a thriving junior section so our dress code policy certainly doesn't seem to be putting them off the game.

We were in an upmarket restaurant in Troon and spotted four American golfers wearing jackets and baseball hats.
They must have wondered why all the other customers were looking at them and smiling.

Re traditional golf wear. I have a nice photo of my Grandfather [in a Balmain frame no less] circa 1928 playing in a tweed suit, studded shirt and tie.
There is no such thing as traditional golf wear, we move and adapt to the times.

 

[Orikoru]

We were in an upmarket restaurant in Troon and spotted four American golfers wearing jackets and baseball hats.
They must have wondered why all the other customers were looking at them and smiling.

Re traditional golf wear. I have a nice photo of my Grandfather [in a Balmain frame no less] circa 1928 playing in a tweed suit, studded shirt and tie.
There is no such thing as traditional golf wear, we move and adapt to the times.

Some places are moving & adapting faster than others though by the sounds of this thread.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Fair enough......let's make it a free for all. Wear whatever you want and act however you want. Let's see how long golf survives

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Re traditional golf wear. I have a nice photo of my Grandfather [in a Balmain frame no less] circa 1928 playing in a tweed suit, studded shirt and tie.
There is no such thing as traditional golf wear, we move and adapt to the times.

I'm guessing that is because back then there was no such thing as hi tech fabrics that we have now which are perfectly designed to play golf in. Sure we move with the times, we now have perfectly suitable clothes yet some people still don't want to wear them.

 

[Val]

I'm guessing that is because back then there was no such thing as hi tech fabrics that we have now which are perfectly designed to play golf in. Sure we move with the times, we now have perfectly suitable clothes yet some people still don't want to wear them.

100% Correct

I can't for the life of me understand why anyone wouldn't want to wear golf attire to play golf

 

[Slab]

It doesn't bother me when I'm a visitor at a course but if I'm at my own it would, its every members duty to uphold traditions, constitution and dress code at their own club.

For me it's about having respect, if a visitor is not abiding by the rules set by my club then I find that disrespectful and would say something.

Do you mean to uphold the traditions/dress code/constitution etc as it applies to you personally or to uphold (i.e enforce) it with respect to others you see

If as an 'enforcer', is this your belief or is it actually a written instruction for members to follow

its just I've always believed it was for the committee and club staff to act on these kinds of 'breaches'

Genuine question

 

[Hosel Fade]

Just to throw another spanner in the works, what are people's thoughts on 'under armour' type clothing? i.e. a skin-tight long sleeved top that you wear underneath your polo for added warmth on a cold day. I wore one a few times at the end of winter as I found them preferable to wearing a jumper at times. I assume they're allowed as I've seen plenty of people doing the same.

So long as you wear a polo or jumper over the top so you aren't on a full on nipple & gut parade all day they're fine.

 

[hovis]

Fair enough......let's make it a free for all. Wear whatever you want and act however you want. Let's see how long golf survives

why does wearing what you want also mean you also act anyway you want? i could wear a shell suit and i wouldn't act any different

 

[hovis]

No, I know most of my polos aren't very long that's all. Untucked they only hang about an inch or two lower than my belt, so I highly doubt they would stay in at the back.

I've always wondered why golf shirts aren't made a little longer. i would definitely buy one as i get fed up of tucking my shirt all the time