Pin-seeker
Well-known member
We are not looking at joining this club,nor are we stamping our feet to get them to change anything. We are simply discussing their dress code on a forum:thup:
Dress standards at the Club
- Thread starter Sid Rixon IV
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We are not looking at joining this club,nor are we stamping our feet to get them to change anything. We are simply discussing their dress code on a forum:thup:
Pin-seeker
Well-known member
drawboy
Tour Winner
I appreciate that mate but these dress code threads are always the same. Members of the forum either vote one way or the other and I do not think there is another subject on this forum that garners such a heated response. Regardless of who's dress code is being discussed they are always the same. So I stick to my point. others will always stick to theirs. If you are not happy with the dress code on offer at a course then you do not have to play/join, there is always going to be one that does offer what a person is looking for and once joined on that basis I hope they are happy there and that they play well and enjoy it.
Pin-seeker
Well-known member
That's fine mate,but if your not happy with the thread then you don't have to comment or get involved.
Foxholer
Blackballed
While I agree that joining with the intention of changing the dress code is wrong, your approach actively prevents dress codes from changing, something that is equally bad imo.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
I think it is the concept of someone applying their standards to a group of people.
No jeans or trainers at nightclubs used to be the rule, they had to change or go out of business.
Stewards measuring the length of posh women's skirts at Royal Ascot takes the biscuit for me. They can wear the most stupid hats but not show a bit of calf.
Lads mags with women in bikinis......do the folk who object to them not watch the swimming and athletics at the Olympics or go the the beach on a hot day. OR....horror of horrors walk down their high street at midnight.
No jeans or trainers at nightclubs used to be the rule, they had to change or go out of business.
Stewards measuring the length of posh women's skirts at Royal Ascot takes the biscuit for me. They can wear the most stupid hats but not show a bit of calf.
Lads mags with women in bikinis......do the folk who object to them not watch the swimming and athletics at the Olympics or go the the beach on a hot day. OR....horror of horrors walk down their high street at midnight.
gryffindor
Assistant Pro
Whilst agreeing that a club can do what it likes, how much revenue does it lose?
My often preferred attire is smart black jeans with deck shoes (no socks). My son's club has a no jeans rule. I have lost count of the times I have had to pop up to the club to collect my son and find he is running 30 minutes late - sadly I cannot go in for a swift glass of wine because I am not appropriately attired.
Also, when travelling, I am led to believe that EVERY motorway exit has a golf course within three miles. Rather than stopping off at a service station for lunch, I prefer to go to a local club - however, often as not a quick glance down shows that since I am wearing my smart jeans I probably won't be allowed in so Burger King it is again!
My often preferred attire is smart black jeans with deck shoes (no socks). My son's club has a no jeans rule. I have lost count of the times I have had to pop up to the club to collect my son and find he is running 30 minutes late - sadly I cannot go in for a swift glass of wine because I am not appropriately attired.
Also, when travelling, I am led to believe that EVERY motorway exit has a golf course within three miles. Rather than stopping off at a service station for lunch, I prefer to go to a local club - however, often as not a quick glance down shows that since I am wearing my smart jeans I probably won't be allowed in so Burger King it is again!
Sid Rixon IV
Head Pro
Hi guys, OP here.
Thanks for the debate.
My own club enforces very similar rules - in the clubhouse no shorts, shirt must have a collar and be tucked into trouser, no changing shoes in car park, no cargo pants etc.
What I wondered is should the committee expect members to demand players go change clothing or, presumably, refuse to play with them?
What would you do?
In winter parts of our course are a total swamp - "welcome to the Somme" is oft heard.
Consequently some members wear protective gaiters. Last year's captain made it clear he disapproved when there are "perfectly good plus fours on sale in the pro shop".
He simply managed to unite the gaiter wearers especially when we came off with mud most of the way up our waterproofs.
Thanks for the debate.
My own club enforces very similar rules - in the clubhouse no shorts, shirt must have a collar and be tucked into trouser, no changing shoes in car park, no cargo pants etc.
What I wondered is should the committee expect members to demand players go change clothing or, presumably, refuse to play with them?
What would you do?
In winter parts of our course are a total swamp - "welcome to the Somme" is oft heard.
Consequently some members wear protective gaiters. Last year's captain made it clear he disapproved when there are "perfectly good plus fours on sale in the pro shop".
He simply managed to unite the gaiter wearers especially when we came off with mud most of the way up our waterproofs.
sydney greenstreet
Journeyman Pro
^^^^ This, if I was in black trousers and black polo shirt I would look like the Guiness man with a pair of white socks on, I never wear white socks unless I had white trousers on.
gryffindor
Assistant Pro
I was dressed exactly like this (add black bag and glove) at Wentworth a few years ago. £18 in the pro shop and I was allowed to tee off. All I could notice when I took my stance was a pair of VERY white socks.
Wenglish
Medal Winner
I dont understand the anti football shirt comments. If a top complies with the dress codes ie tucked in and with a collar then its ok. I have an england shirt that has a collar and can be tucked in, it loks just like most polo shirts but has a team badge on it.
Foxholer
Blackballed
Presumably wearing shorts. And short socks
In which case, I wouldn't disagree with the 'short socks must be white' ruling. Short black socks with shorts look naff imo.
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Deleted member 18121
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Unfortunately I think a lot of people are very ignorant when it comes to football. It's all too easy to cast type football supporters as beer swilling louts.... not a tag that's easy to overcome.
My personal opinion on dress code is that shorts with cargo style pockets shouldn't be allowed. Chino shorts and trousers are cheap as chips from sports direct kind of retailers.
In terms of socks - I think dark with shorts looks ridiculous so prefer to see white. I dont mind short or long socks.
Clubhouse - no problems with jeans, trainers, t shirts - as long as they're smart.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
There was a big row in the local paper about this last year when a starter refused a player admission to the local muni. as he was wearing an Ayr United polo shirt. All white with a wee club badge logo.
Pin-seeker
Well-known member
Ian Poulter wore a Arsenal shirt a few yr back for the final round of a tournament. Think a ban was brought in after.
Foxholer
Blackballed
Apart from general mis/pre-conceptions about Football shirts/supporters, there's a completely different attitude to Football in Scotland to the rest of UK - or almost all of the rest of the World for that matter!
Sid Rixon IV
Head Pro
Knee high socks with shorts are acceptable in any colour of course.
Jdb2005
Challenge Tour Pro
The dress code debate for August starts
Personally it's 2013, most adults prefer smart, casual trainers to wear, shorts and a golf shirt, and should be acceptable in the clubhouse of local clubs.
Personally it's 2013, most adults prefer smart, casual trainers to wear, shorts and a golf shirt, and should be acceptable in the clubhouse of local clubs.
Farneyman
Tour Winner
