Dress down days for golf clubs?

[Deke]

Hi forum.With a lot of recent chat about club dress codes being old fashioned and stuck in the past,do you think that a members dress down day once every couple of weeks or so would be a good compromise and perhaps a good thing for the old guard to appreciate the joys of casual attire? The whole shirt and tie in the bar brigade might just change their opinion a tad.What do you think? Is it worth suggesting to your club? Cheers

 

[Oddsocks]

They would be against it, but of you had to put £2 into the captains charity (rather like mufty day at school ) I reckon it would swing it, for the charity of course :thup:

 

[Deke]

Good idea Oddsocks,would be perfect for fundraising for the club or charity's.

 

[Oddsocks]

the codgers wouldn't have a leg to stand on!

 

[Deke]

the codgers wouldn't have a leg to stand on!

We may be on to something here!

 

[duncan mackie]

a good thing for the old guard to appreciate the joys of casual attire?

ou r

without wanting to stir old coals (I missed the other threads you referenced) I don't think this is the issue - time and a place is another thing...

personally I can't see how putting the price of a half pint in the captains charity is either constructive, or rebellious - go the whole hog and park your Harley in the lady captains space; be a man.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Its simple. Our club has rules on what you can and can't wear on the course and in the clubhouse (no jeans, trainers etc). We don't insist on jacket and ties at any time except club matches presentation night and things like Captains Day. For these few occasions its actually quite nice to get suited and booted (we've a new 125th anniversary tie out and I want an excuse to wear mine). The rest of the time its golf shirts and trousers. No even any need to change out of the gear you played in unless soaking wet (common sense).

In essence, what I'm saying them is da rules. If you don't want to stick to them then the club isn't for you. They aren't exactly rigid and the do's and don't hardly run into a bible. A bit of common sense is all that is required. I wouldn't want to suddenly see jeans, trainers etc in the clubhouse. I can see that in the pub and I'd prefer my club to keep some standards.

 

[Deke]

I am not talking about wearing jeans and football shirts Duncan,just an opportunity for a more relaxed atmosphere in the bar and a good way to raise cash for a decent cause.Is wearing a polo shirt when having an after pint pint really that offensive? Surely no need to question ethics or manhood?

 

[Deke]

Its simple. Our club has rules on what you can and can't wear on the course and in the clubhouse (no jeans, trainers etc). We don't insist on jacket and ties at any time except club matches presentation night and things like Captains Day. For these few occasions its actually quite nice to get suited and booted (we've a new 125th anniversary tie out and I want an excuse to wear mine). The rest of the time its golf shirts and trousers. No even any need to change out of the gear you played in unless soaking wet (common sense).

In essence, what I'm saying them is da rules. If you don't want to stick to them then the club isn't for you. They aren't exactly rigid and the do's and don't hardly run into a bible. A bit of common sense is all that is required. I wouldn't want to suddenly see jeans, trainers etc in the clubhouse. I can see that in the pub and I'd prefer my club to keep some standards.

I am all for dresscodes Homer! If it generates a few quid and lets people relax more what is the big deal? I am talking about clubs with strict codes doing this every once in a while,it would possibly generate more income from visiting golfers AND members no?

 

[sev112]

This is potentially a great idea

i would be all for allowing ladies into our bar at £2 a go

 

[Deke]

Oops,I meant after ROUND pint not after pint pint in above post,sorry!

 

[Deke]

This is potentially a great idea

i would be all for allowing ladies into our bar at £2 a go

Maybe £5 for ladies Sev! ;-)

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

I am talking about clubs with strict codes doing this every once in a while,it would possibly generate more income from visiting golfers AND members no?

I think the point is, clubs that have these 'strict' dress codes have them for a reason, it's because the members want them. I'm a member of a private club and we have the standard dress code. I like it that way which is one of the reasons I'm a member there. If I want to wear jeans when I'm drinking then I can go to the pub.

 

[Deke]

I just said "I am not talking about wearing jeans and football shirts",by dress down I mean "yes you can wear a polo shirt at the bar".I am not trying to tarnish many years of tradition,just suggesting that some stiffer clubs might attract more business or raise some cash doing this every now and again.I also said I am for dress codes!

 

[duncan mackie]

I am not talking about wearing jeans and football shirts Duncan,just an opportunity for a more relaxed atmosphere in the bar and a good way to raise cash for a decent cause.Is wearing a polo shirt when having an after pint pint really that offensive? Surely no need to question ethics or manhood?

you seem to miss the point that everything is relative

you are more than welcome at our club in a polo shirt at the bar, all the time it's open. you would not be permitted in a football shirt but, for a specific event and on the basis that there was any demand, it could be arranged for an appropriate charity contribution - put another way the rule isn't about football shirts it's about people that wear football shirts not surprisingly, and consistent with another post, I am a member, but don't have a football shirt in my wardrobe........

Not sure where I questioned ethics, and, as famously stated by someone I have forgotten, any questioning of manhood is almost always in the eyes of those threatened rather than those making a comment. I accept that this is an observation on manhood...

ps what's a visitor?

crossed with your last post - in such situations every possible £ raised would be matched by others not to have a dress down day - this is the point the others have been trying to make.

As Churchill famously illustrated you will normally find that enough money will resolve such issues - but then again there are also examples in this area where principles haven't bowed to mere money

 

[louise_a]

I decided to get a cheeky 9 holes in this afternoon, jumped into the car drove to the club, went to put my golf shoes on and realised I had come out wearing my jeans! Nothing for it to drive home, change and go back.

It was a pain, but I do like a bit of a dress code.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

I just said "I am not talking about wearing jeans and football shirts",by dress down I mean "yes you can wear a polo shirt at the bar".I am not trying to tarnish many years of tradition,just suggesting that some stiffer clubs might attract more business or raise some cash doing this every now and again.I also said I am for dress codes!

Sorry Deke, I may have misunderstood your post. But regarding polo shirts, I've played nearly 300 different courses and I've never encountered one where I can't have a drink at the bar in a polo shirt. Some may insist on jacket and tie for the dining room but that is a different story altogether.

 

[Deke]

you seem to miss the point that everything is relative

you are more than welcome at our club in a polo shirt at the bar, all the time it's open. you would not be permitted in a football shirt but, for a specific event and on the basis that there was any demand, it could be arranged for an appropriate charity contribution - put another way the rule isn't about football shirts it's about people that wear football shirts not surprisingly, and consistent with another post, I am a member, but don't have a football shirt in my wardrobe........

Not sure where I questioned ethics, and, as famously stated by someone I have forgotten, any questioning of manhood is almost always in the eyes of those threatened rather than those making a comment. I accept that this is an observation on manhood...

ps what's a visitor?

I think I didn't quite get my point across in my first post,I don't mean that all clubs with a dress code should sometimes let people turn up wearing anything.I am referring to the type of club that has a stricter than usual code perhaps loosening some of the rules occasionally.Don't quite get your aggro Duncan?

 

[Deke]

If the club also charged a few bucks for the priviledge,surely this is a good idea no?

 

[RGDave]

Seems a good idea, except I can't seeing it working.

If I could wear jeans one day a month, I might even go down for a beer and food in the evening with the family.

?? That's a thought isn't it. ??