Dress standards at the Club

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

fair play and as long as you're ok with that then that's all that matters....for me personally I wouldn't like it and wish there was just a standard code that all courses used as it would take any confusion out of the process.

Basically there is - and it's dead easy. You just wear a polo shirt (best it doesn't have football branding of any nature), smart casual non-denim long trousers, any socks you want and golf shoes. Do that and I guarantee that you will never go wrong.

 

[Slab]

Even at my place where the dress code is strictly monitored and applied you don't have blokes running across the fairway to tell you off because you're socks/shorts don't meet certain standards. Basically because you'd be advised of your breach of dress code before you reached the first tee - at latest when you are standing there.

So its unseen by staff or committee & on first tee a member tells a Player that their socks are the wrong colour/shirt not tucked in etc etc (basically as per instruction in e-mail) and the player tee's off regardless...what then?

 

[Deleted member 18121]

Basically there is - and it's dead easy. You just wear a polo shirt (best it doesn't have football branding of any nature), smart casual non-denim long trousers, any socks you want and golf shoes. Do that and I guarantee that you will never go wrong.

that doesn't work in all club houses.....

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

So its unseen by staff or committee & on first tee a member tells a Player that their socks are the wrong colour/shirt not tucked in etc etc (basically as per instruction in e-mail) and the player tee's off regardless...what then?

Dunno - I very much doubt that the secretary or pro would be called to ask the player to leave the course - but that depends upon how extreme the player was dressed and any language used to refuse to change or ignore the request. The secretary or steward may well have a word with the player when he's finished his round. But in general players play properly dressed. Your scenario is I think very rare at my place as we are pretty self policing.

Same with mobiles in the clubhouse. A member's mobile goes off and the offender is very prompty upbraided by other members or the steward. If member wishes to answer his phone he makes a hasty exit from the clubhouse. A visitor answers his phone. He will be allowed to complete his conversation then reminded (usually by a member) that taking or making phone calls in clubhouse is not permitted. It works and is easy. And everybody understands. Same for dress code.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

that doesn't work in all club houses.....

There will be a very few that will require a shirt jacket and tie in some lounges/bars. I usually take jacket, trousers, shirt and tie with me when playing a new course in any case. Simply respect that you are a guest of the club and a representative of your own - dress and act accordingly.

I'd be surprised if my simple guidelines for 'on-course' wear were not generally acceptable.

 

[Slab]

Dunno - I very much doubt that the secretary or pro would be called to ask the player to leave the course - but that depends upon how extreme the player was dressed and any language used to refuse to change or ignore the request. The secretary or steward may well have a word with the player when he's finished his round. But in general players play properly dressed. Your scenario is I think very rare at my place as we are pretty self policing.

I agree I just think asking members to police it leaves too many variables:

Imagine being an FC or PP for 18 holes to someone who ignored your policing
Imagine being the culprit & the policing wasn't delivered by the member politely or appropriately (& more likely to be met with a poor reaction or embarrassment)
Imagine a member not raising an obvious breach with a player (& what sanctions the does the member now face from the committee for ignoring a committee instruction)

I'm fine with dress codes I just don't get the aspect that instructs the membership to take accountability or responsibility without also empowering members to take action (& I realise that cant happen)

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

that doesn't work in all club houses.....

I have never been in a clubhouse where SILH's dress code has not been acceptable (and I've been in over 300 of them!). Yes there may be some areas where jacket/tie is required but those clubhouses will have a spike bar of some description where trousers/polo shirt are acceptable.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I have never been in a clubhouse where SILH's dress code has not been acceptable (and I've been in over 300 of them!). Yes there may be some areas where jacket/tie is required but those clubhouses will have a spike bar of some description where trousers/polo shirt are acceptable.

That's what I thought.

On policing the dress code. I think members should police themselves and visitors, and if ignored reporting to secretary extreme examples or inappropriate language being used. A lot of our members go straight from car park to first tee so impractical for Sec, Steward and pro shop to monitor.

 

[Driven2Distraction]

Socks and sandals should incur a 3 shot penalty, at least.

^this :clap:

 

[BrizoH71]

Dress codes surrounding the wearing of trousers/shorts & a shirt I can see where there can be a bit of fuss about.. but socks? Come off it, who really pays attention to the colour of a person's socks? Especially where, in many cases, they won't be visible under trousers.

I always wear trousers on the course, even in the recent heatwave - no-one wants to see my knobbly knees and yeti-legs - but have I to show the steward/secretary my socks now, before I head to the tee? And if they're not white, I can't play? What a load of rubbish!

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Just to clarify for those that missed the point.............

You DO NOT have to wear white socks (at any club) if you are wearing long trousers, that rule only applies when wearing shorts.

 

[Sid Rixon IV]

Dress codes surrounding the wearing of trousers/shorts & a shirt I can see where there can be a bit of fuss about.. but socks? Come off it, who really pays attention to the colour of a person's socks? Especially where, in many cases, they won't be visible under trousers.

I always wear trousers on the course, even in the recent heatwave - no-one wants to see my knobbly knees and yeti-legs - but have I to show the steward/secretary my socks now, before I head to the tee? And if they're not white, I can't play? What a load of rubbish!

No, only if wearing short socks with shorts.
Even then, full length socks can be any colour (in our club).

 

[Sid Rixon IV]

Sorry d4S, didn't see you'd already responded.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

..and so to avoid any possible embarrassment if you are not sure just stick to my simple dress code when playing golf - it's not rocket science.

 

[richart]

that doesn't work in all club houses.....

Before I play any course I have a look at their website. Dress code will be there and saves problems on the day. Clubs can choose their own dress code rules, so it will never be standard across all of them.

It would amaze me if someone was offered a free round at Sunningdale, and turned it down because they don't allow denim, and want a jacket and tie in the dining-room. I can understand someone being put of playing a Club because of the high green fee, but because of their dress code.

 

[blackpuddinmonster]

Hi puddin,
"No offense mate but times move on, i mean only people who think they're being witty wear plus fours"
i wear 'em!
They're superbly comfortable (roomy) and suited to certain weather conditions on our course when gaiters and w/p's aren't required.
I succumbed after being convinced by others

Hey fair does to you Sid, i think thats great.
A serious question though. Do they really sell plus fours in your pro shop??
I've never seen them for sale anywhere, except on t' web..:lol:

 

[patricks148]

Just to clarify for those that missed the point.............

You DO NOT have to wear white socks (at any club) if you are wearing long trousers, that rule only applies when wearing shorts.

What not even in Club Tropicana in 1985, on a sat night, with George and Andrew?

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

What not even in Club Tropicana in 1985, on a sat night, with George and Andrew?

I think Club Tropicana had a no socks rule? And jacket sleeves had to be pushed up to the elbows? I think you could even get away with wearing a "Frankie says" t-shirt as well

 

[GB72]

I think Club Tropicana had a no socks rule? And jacket sleeves had to be pushed up to the elbows? I think you could even get away with wearing a "Frankie says" t-shirt as well

To be fair though the drinks were free and on that basis I would turn up in whatever they wanted

 

[jp5]

White socks would still look offensive with black shoes and shorts!