You would never catch me in shorts but there is always the option of using the changing rooms to put on a pair of trousers.
Dress codes... Again
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chris661
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Lanark_Golfer
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Have to agree about the 2 for 1's being a good thing, me and a group of my mates use them quite often if we are going away further afield. A lot of the courses are 1-1.5 hrs away and are £45-£50 per round, by the time you pay your fuel and have a drink and bite to eat, if the 2 for 1 wasn't on, I very much doubt we would go, it makes the day affordable and generate's good income for the clubs involved. In recent times it is very unusual to struggle to get a tee time, so if the 2 for 1 time wasn't used, they would most likely have an empty time and no income whatsoever.
fat-tiger
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yer fair comment but why carnt we just play golf and walk away from the course still looking like were part of todays society,but why white socks?? why not black
Pants
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You don't. But if you want to play golf at a club where it's members have decided that that is the acceptable dress code, then either abide by it or go somewhere else. Rightly or wrongly, they have made their decision and you must make yours.
I played Littlestone a couple of years ago and their on course dress code is ...
(a) On the Course
(i) All golfers must wear acceptable golf dress - jeans, shirts hanging outside trousers, skimpy shorts and various types of beach-wear are NOT acceptable.
(ii) Knee length socks must be worn by all males when they are wearing shorts.
I had the option of wearing acceptable long trousers or buying some long socks. I wanted to play the course so I abided by their rules. Not a problem.
I can't understand why so many people make such an issue out of it - unless of course they are just trying to be contentious
Do you go shopping straight after football in shorts, tennis etc? Golf is no different in my mind and is why we have locker/changing rooms.
If it was to save the minute it takes to throw on a pair of trousers then great but then again you are out on the course for going on 4 hours, a minute won't be the end of the world each week. As I said, I wouldn't be seen in public in shorts suitable for golf anyway as I don't like that styling nor the Banty hen legged look which the older gents at our place in the summer have. I'd rather see track suit bottoms than old varicose legs.
fat-tiger
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You don't. But if you want to play golf at a club where it's members have decided that that is the acceptable dress code, then either abide by it or go somewhere else. Rightly or wrongly, they have made their decision and you must make yours.
I played Littlestone a couple of years ago and their on course dress code is ...
(a) On the Course
(i) All golfers must wear acceptable golf dress - jeans, shirts hanging outside trousers, skimpy shorts and various types of beach-wear are NOT acceptable.
(ii) Knee length socks must be worn by all males when they are wearing shorts.
I had the option of wearing acceptable long trousers or buying some long socks. I wanted to play the course so I abided by their rules. Not a problem.
I can't understand why so many people make such an issue out of it - unless of course they are just trying to be contentious
i played littlestone last year and wore long socks myself, my old rugby socks ,which was ok as they were knee length, looked more like i was off to play rugby than golf, stuck in a rut i call it get with the times were in the 20th century
That ladies and gentlemen is irony right there!
User20205
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cheer up Grandad, Meals on Wheels will be round soon :ears:
(I'm not that young, it's just a state of mind)
Yer Maw
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Some dress codes are Victorian (such as Muirfield or the 'knee length' socks scenario) but 'No Jeans' and being neat and tidy is all part of the ethos which I like about the game.
241 will only be the death of a club if they don't use it wisely when the benefit is obviously filling more off-peak tee times and getting more fourballs in a group which for any club has to make financial sense when they come into the clubhouse afterwards.
Alas, ye pays yer money, ye makes yer choice!
241 will only be the death of a club if they don't use it wisely when the benefit is obviously filling more off-peak tee times and getting more fourballs in a group which for any club has to make financial sense when they come into the clubhouse afterwards.
Alas, ye pays yer money, ye makes yer choice!
Val
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2 for 1 vouchers have their place but if visitors fee's weren't so high then there would be no need for these schemes at all, I wouldn't for the life of me pay £35 for a round at a course with an annual fee of £500, that's just absurd. If clubs need visitors through the year drop the visitor rates or do deals with food like many do over the winter or for society outings.
As for dress code, I agree that no jeans on the course, shirts must be tucked in etc but in our clubhouse you cannot wear training shoes which is fine unless you playing wearing shorts (which in Scotland can only be for 6 or 8 weeks or so) the putting on a pair of shoes with said shorts to go to the bar looks very odd, golf shoes are deemed sports wear so why not trainers with shorts? My oly other bug bear is many courses still insist on collared polo shirts only, many apparel manufacturers do turtle necks and zip up's which you can't wear in many clubs, given that Tiger wears turtle necks regularly and Rory has started to wear zip up polos with no collar then clubs should look at clothing styles for golf wear amongst their dress codes.
As for dress code, I agree that no jeans on the course, shirts must be tucked in etc but in our clubhouse you cannot wear training shoes which is fine unless you playing wearing shorts (which in Scotland can only be for 6 or 8 weeks or so) the putting on a pair of shoes with said shorts to go to the bar looks very odd, golf shoes are deemed sports wear so why not trainers with shorts? My oly other bug bear is many courses still insist on collared polo shirts only, many apparel manufacturers do turtle necks and zip up's which you can't wear in many clubs, given that Tiger wears turtle necks regularly and Rory has started to wear zip up polos with no collar then clubs should look at clothing styles for golf wear amongst their dress codes.
JustOne
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Captainron
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I am all in favour of a dress code and agree with the gentlemans views on that point. I do, however, believe that he is wrong about the 2 for 1 vouchers. I play many of the lesser known courses on these vouchers with my mates and we don't only play the course and leave. We spend money in the bar and pro shop aswell. I have played further from home because of these vouchers.
JustOne
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I say!...jeans in the clubhouse, good heavens!, whatever next? ....fox hunting on BMX's? 
Golf is a victim of bad planning and lack of business acumen, no one realised that when Colonel Smythe-Jones and Brigadier Weston-Morris-Phillips die they'd take their money with them. 50 years on and the replacements are fewer and far between. The PGA should be held accountable...sack the lot and get some travellers in to run it!
Golf is a victim of bad planning and lack of business acumen, no one realised that when Colonel Smythe-Jones and Brigadier Weston-Morris-Phillips die they'd take their money with them. 50 years on and the replacements are fewer and far between. The PGA should be held accountable...sack the lot and get some travellers in to run it!
MadAdey
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I am not going down this argument again regarding club dress codes as I think a lot of clubs need to get a more modern approach towards what is suitable for the golf club. But the old thing about socks with shorts is stupid. Fortunately my club had relaxed on this now and you do not have to wear knee length socks as you do have the option of wearing white ankle socks. Here is a good approach towards dress code that I like.
http://www.stokerochfordgolfclub.co.uk/dress_code
http://www.stokerochfordgolfclub.co.uk/dress_code
User20205
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You're not wrong, however if you can't wear trainers you still have to put on your shoes with your shorts and look like a trainspotter afterwards
fat-tiger
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good to see your clubs are getting with it in the 21st century,
you see brendy im not on me own here you should be atleast given the option,now if you would be run away winner of the knobbley knees contest i can understand you wanting to keep yours covered up,but were not all the same as you, if you want wear knee length or white or black socks you should be given the option, same as you do with what ever colour pair of trousers you want to wear its just the same,
JustOne
Ryder Cup Winner
You're not wrong, however if you can't wear trainers you still have to put on your shoes with your shorts and look like a trainspotter afterwards
To be honest though, do trainers really look good with tailored shorts?
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
Yes they do, ask anyone who has played in Spain, Portugal or Florida
HickoryShaft
Tour Rookie
As with many sports golf has some dress requirements but because we insist on what people cannot wear (jeans, trainers etc) it is often the reason quoted that the game is elitist. I had this very debate (argument) with a non golfer only last night who said its the sport of elitist snobs - expensive and unreachable for most people. I pointed out to him that his 'hobby' of running a powerful motorbike for weekend jaunts only cost far more than my gear / club membership and any other social costs by far - he wasn't too happy about that comment and tried to argue this wasn't the case then was surprised that it worked out at about £5 a round.
Try play other sports without the gear and you will stand out like a sore thumb but nobody levels the same argument against them so there is clearly a perception problem for golf.
I for one don't mind that there is a dress code at a members club - I am not elitist or snobby in the least (coming from Grimsby you can't afford to be
) but I do like that golfers take on board the requirements without too much comment if they want to be a member. We have some readily accessible manciple courses that anyone can play with very little in terms of dress code nobody complains when they are there - they know the score - why complain when you are at somewhere where you equally know the score but choose to play anyway?
However - in the clubhouse I think there should be a little give and take and I am glad that our club is responding to this and allowing more casual dress for some functions while reserving the (only slightly ) more stricter attire for 'golfers only' event - dinners etc. After all like any sport we need to attract the membership to keep the clubs running and a slightly more relaxed approach to this is welcomed by most reasonable people.
Try play other sports without the gear and you will stand out like a sore thumb but nobody levels the same argument against them so there is clearly a perception problem for golf.
I for one don't mind that there is a dress code at a members club - I am not elitist or snobby in the least (coming from Grimsby you can't afford to be
) but I do like that golfers take on board the requirements without too much comment if they want to be a member. We have some readily accessible manciple courses that anyone can play with very little in terms of dress code nobody complains when they are there - they know the score - why complain when you are at somewhere where you equally know the score but choose to play anyway?However - in the clubhouse I think there should be a little give and take and I am glad that our club is responding to this and allowing more casual dress for some functions while reserving the (only slightly ) more stricter attire for 'golfers only' event - dinners etc. After all like any sport we need to attract the membership to keep the clubs running and a slightly more relaxed approach to this is welcomed by most reasonable people.
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