Dress codes

[Orikoru]

Just looks better to my eye.

Its like kids at school with uniform with their shirt untucked, think it looks cool but it actually looks far dafter than a tidily tucked shirt.

It's not comparable though, I see golf as a sport that I'm playing. I wouldn't tuck my shirt in to go for a run, or to play tennis, or football, hence I wouldn't tuck it in for golf either. I tuck my shirt in when I go to work because I'm just sitting behind a desk all day, and formal shirts are designed to be tucked in. Kids untucking their shirts at school is not to do with comfort so much (unless it's when they're playing football at lunch break or something I guess?) it's more an act of rebellion against the rules I should think. But these are all different situations so it's pointless comparing them.

 

[SteveW86]

I went to pick the youth up from a round last week - had my work gear on - Snickers type work pants, hoodie, trainers.

Walked down the 18th to meet him then walked back up where I had a chip from the edge of the green. It was about 6pm and there were maybe 65 cars in the car park.

A guy walking past gave me the "don't let the old boys see you playing golf in work clothes....it doesn't bother me but....." line

Well clearly it does bother him or he wouldn't have said owt would he?

Given I had no bag, clubs etc, it was fairly evident I wasn't playing.

Or you could take it on face value and it doesn’t bother him, but he knows it bothers other people, or is against the dress code so he was just giving some advice.

Not even sure why I’m replying, I think I said my thoughts on dress code on page 2.

 

[Dando]

It's not comparable though, I see golf as a sport that I'm playing. I wouldn't tuck my shirt in to go for a run, or to play tennis, or football, hence I wouldn't tuck it in for golf either. I tuck my shirt in when I go to work because I'm just sitting behind a desk all day, and formal shirts are designed to be tucked in. Kids untucking their shirts at school is not to do with comfort so much (unless it's when they're playing football at lunch break or something I guess?) it's more an act of rebellion against the rules I should think. But these are all different situations so it's pointless comparing them.

so if a club dress code says shirts tucked in would you comply?

 

[Bdill93]

It's not comparable though, I see golf as a sport that I'm playing. I wouldn't tuck my shirt in to go for a run, or to play tennis, or football, hence I wouldn't tuck it in for golf either. I tuck my shirt in when I go to work because I'm just sitting behind a desk all day, and formal shirts are designed to be tucked in. Kids untucking their shirts at school is not to do with comfort so much (unless it's when they're playing football at lunch break or something I guess?) it's more an act of rebellion against the rules I should think. But these are all different situations so it's pointless comparing them.

I don't see a single bit of difference in comfort between a tucked and untucked shirt unless its red hot and you're getting more breathability by having it untucked.

My golf polos are all tech material which moves with you.

We all know that you should tuck your polo in, so you are being a rebellious child by not doing so just because you like it....

 

[Orikoru]

so if a club dress code says shirts tucked in would you comply?

Only if they expressly asked me. To bring it back to what the OP was touching upon, I find most clubs have the same sort of dress code in place that has been for a hundred years, but they don't really enforce all the little nuances of it.

 

[Orikoru]

I don't see a single bit of difference in comfort between a tucked and untucked shirt unless its red hot and you're getting more breathability by having it untucked.

My golf polos are all tech material which moves with you.

We all know that you should tuck your polo in, so you are being a rebellious child by not doing so just because you like it....

If you are happier with it in then you do you, nobody is arguing against that? I'm just saying that when I play any sport I have no inclination or instinct to tuck my shirt in because there is no practical reason to do so. It makes no difference to anything so we should all have it whichever way we like.

 

[Bdill93]

My club -

Casual rounds - wear what you want but no football shirts or vests. Class in the summer just wearing some gym shorts and a tshirt!

Competitions - golf attire expected but no limit to how awful the attire may be. We have stylish modern guys in joggers and old guys whos trousers would be rejected from even Poulters wardrobe!

 

[Neilds]

If you are happier with it in then you do you, nobody is arguing against that? I'm just saying that when I play any sport I have no inclination or instinct to tuck my shirt in because there is no practical reason to do so. It makes no difference to anything so we should all have it whichever way we like.

From your own club's website - or does this only apply to visitors?

ATTIRE ON THE COURSE AND PRACTICE GROUND​

The etiquette and the rules of golf must be observed at all times. Players must have their own golf equipment. The sharing of golf clubs is not permitted.

Recognised golf attire (i.e. items that can normally be bought in any good golf shop), including golf shoes and socks, must be worn when playing. Shirts should be tucked into trousers

 

[Dando]

From your own club's website - or does this only apply to visitors?

ATTIRE ON THE COURSE AND PRACTICE GROUND​

The etiquette and the rules of golf must be observed at all times. Players must have their own golf equipment. The sharing of golf clubs is not permitted.

Recognised golf attire (i.e. items that can normally be bought in any good golf shop), including golf shoes and socks, must be worn when playing. Shirts should be tucked into trousers

that only applies if they expressly tell him

 

[Neilds]

I'm pretty sure that's not what it says

You got me - I added the bold bit myself

 

[Orikoru]

From your own club's website - or does this only apply to visitors?

ATTIRE ON THE COURSE AND PRACTICE GROUND​

The etiquette and the rules of golf must be observed at all times. Players must have their own golf equipment. The sharing of golf clubs is not permitted.

Recognised golf attire (i.e. items that can normally be bought in any good golf shop), including golf shoes and socks, must be worn when playing. Shirts should be tucked into trousers

They have recently changed the dress code in our rules document and the bit about tucking shirts in has been removed. This reflects the fact that they never once called me up on it in the last three years, but formalising change takes a while in golf clubs. (As does updating a website I guess.) As I said in post 165 most clubs still have this written in their rules but would never enforce it nowadays. I'm glad that my club has taken that next step of actually updating the published rules. More golf clubs should follow suit.

 

[Slab]

You got me - I added the bold bit myself

I deleted my post anyway, since I realised I was talking rubbish (somehow I read your post and thought trousers meant socks! )


Re; Tucked/untucked
My home club doesn't state any code for it and both M/F players just do what they prefer

 

[Mel Smooth]

Or you could take it on face value and it doesn’t bother him, but he knows it bothers other people, or is against the dress code so he was just giving some advice.

Not even sure why I’m replying, I think I said my thoughts on dress code on page 2.

It was late in the evening and their were maybe 6 cars in the car park.

Not even sure there was anybody in the clubhouse to witness my rule breaking to be fair.

 

[SteveW86]

It was late in the evening and their were maybe 6 cars in the car park.

Not even sure there was anybody in the clubhouse to witness my rule breaking to be fair.

There could have been a stickler for the rules looking from somewhere

 

[Deleted member 25575]

@Orikoru is right.
Untucked is just easier.
If and when I ever tuck mine in it inevitably comes untucked either partially or fully and I am expected to forever keep an eye on that tucking any and all parts that become untucked. It serves no purpose save for complying with a rule for the sake of a rule.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Dress Codes

Always the same discussion in sports and specifically golf

Clubs have dress codes of differing levels and varieties

When going to a club I would suspect the easiest thing is to see what their dress code is and then there is two options - respect it or don’t go to that club

And that’s at any club and any level

If it says don’t wear joggers then don’t wear joggers , if it says shirts must be tucked in then tuck the shirt in

That’s just a very basic level of respect for the club and the rules they set out

And it also stops the need for any embarrassing situations where someone is needed to be spoken to about any incorrect golfing attire

Life is full of choices and the good thing about golf is there is always a club that will suit everyone’s ideas of what you can wear

But always respect the rules and wishes of any club you visit - and that’s not just dress codes , that’s also any rules on the course

Now if you are a member of a club and think a rule is outdated - then follow the process to see if the rule can be updated.

Respect in sport and golf will always be good

 

[Beezerk]

Hmmmmm

 

[Oddsocks]

I agree with the part in bold but I'd go further, what it's actually derived from is 'no paupers and peasants allowed' and that's why it should have died out by now.

Anyhow, I don't have a huge problem with dress code in general, I have a wardrobe full of nice golf clothes which are comfortable to wear and the same material as a lot of sports clothing, so I've no problem wearing them. I just don't get the shirt-tucking thing and I never will - why would I want to be restricted in that way when I'm playing a sport that requires me to completely turn my body in order to hit the ball? The polos I buy are designed to sit only an inch or two below the waistline anyway, so they certainly don't look 'scruffy' (as if that were relevant anyway) - I don't think they're really designed to be tucked in since they're not long enough to stay in anyway once you've walked a few holes with clubs on your back or had a certain number of swings.

If you can’t swing in a sports polo then I suggest buying the right size or losing some insulation.

Have you ever thought that you have not been expressly asked not to dress like a scruff bag as it can be just as embarrassing for the person having to tell a grown man how to dress?

 

[Dando]

@Orikoru is right.
Untucked is just easier.
If and when I ever tuck mine in it inevitably comes untucked either partially or fully and I am expected to forever keep an eye on that tucking any and all parts that become untucked. It serves no purpose save for complying with a rule for the sake of a rule.

so what other rules don't you comply with.

 

[Orikoru]

If you can’t swing in a sports polo then I suggest buying the right size or losing some insulation.

Have you ever thought that you have not been expressly asked not to dress like a scruff bag as it can be just as embarrassing for the person having to tell a grown man how to dress?

Well we agree on one thing. They should be embarrassed at telling an adult to tuck their shirt in.

so what other rules don't you comply with.

I know this wasn't aimed at me, but - the one about not changing your shoes in the car park. I definitely won't comply with that as that's equally stupid.