EGU Says Relax Dress Codes and Allow Mobile Phones

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Another interest article that came on Twitter today:

http://www.golfclubmanagement.net/2014/03/clubs-urged-to-end-bans-on-mobile-phones/

Seems like part of the solution to dwindling numbers is to allow jeans and trainers as well as mobile phones. OK, the irony was not missed on one twitter user that that EGU are based at Woodhall Spa which has all such bans in place (though Woodhall Spa is not exactly struggling and that is not the sort of course that the advice is aimed at).

The aim of the EGU is for clubs to look at the areas of Friendliness, Flexibility of Membership and Low Cost Ways of Getting into Golf. Seems pretty sensible to me.

Any thoughts on the EGU statements?
 
not for me

I hate seeing jeans on the course, wear what you want on the range and to an extent in the club house (smart jeans) but the last thing I want to see is jeans and hoodies, sports shirts and shorts on the course. Hard to really explain why as it is what I wear when I am out and about I just can't stand it on the course.
 
G_Mulligan said:
not for me

I hate seeing jeans on the course, wear what you want on the range and to an extent in the club house (smart jeans) but the last thing I want to see is jeans and hoodies, sports shirts and shorts on the course. Hard to really explain why as it is what I wear when I am out and about I just can't stand it on the course.
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I think (hope) that the EGU were aiming their comments at the clubhouse and not the course as I would be loathe to see much relaxation regarding on course wear (though how different are some of the modern spikeless shoes to wearing trainers on the course).
 
Relaxing dress codes in the club house after a round I can see, but jeans on the course?. I'm not part of the old brigade I just feel if you are going to do a sport you should at least be dressed for that sport. If you have a kick about at football in the park then jeans are fine but you wouldn't wear them in a match. Even playing Sunday cricket you are expected to wear whites.
 
Not on the course for me, in the clubhouse I'm not bothered about jeans or mobiles.

Being able to wear jeans on the course is not the reason people will join golf clubs. Anyone really serious about playing golf will adhere to the dress code, it isn't difficult to do these days, it isn't that strict and it doesn't have to be expensive.

As for mobile phones, I don't really want them going off all over the course and I certainly wouldn't be impressed if one of my PPs\FCs spent half his time on the phone. It's a sure fire way to slow play down even more if you ask me. If you can't do without your mobile while your on the course, you really have to ask what you are doing there IMHO.
 
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GB72 said:
I think (hope) that the EGU were aiming their comments at the clubhouse and not the course as I would be loathe to see much relaxation regarding on course wear (though how different are some of the modern spikeless shoes to wearing trainers on the course).
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I agree with this!
 
Seems to be some very selective reporting! And a few assumptions on here from those inferences.

The Jeans and Phones were only 1 part of 1 part of the report. Sounds like Homeopathy to me! I'd want to see the full report before really commenting.
 
I'm not a massive fan of dress codes but I really don't want to see players in a pair of ASDA George jeans on the course either :mmm:
 
I'm OK with relaxed dress code for juniors - maybe up to 18. But when you are an adult you should be able to understand and accept a dress code that is a bit more than jeans and t-shirt. Remember that most of the time we don't play golf by ourselves and so we must have consideration for our PPs and others on the course. Many (if not most) might accept relaxed dress code for juniors - but will see no reason at all to relax it for adults - they are not children.

And as for using mobile phones on the course - forget it! Again - maybe juniors when playing with other juniors and out of earshot of other players. But adults. Nope. Consideration please for PPs and other players who may find their use discourteous and distracting.
 
Foxholer said:
Seems to be some very selective reporting! And a few assumptions on here from those inferences.

The Jeans and Phones were only 1 part of 1 part of the report. Sounds like Homeopathyto me! I'd want to see the full report before really commenting.
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I don't recall HJS being mentioned in the OP .... :rofl:


As for the dumbing down of dress codes I can understand it but it should be for the individual clubs, members and commitees to decide if theyt have sufficient demand not too and don't wish to to its there club and should be allowed to set the rules they see fit.
 
SwingsitlikeHogan said:
I'm OK with relaxed dress code for juniors - maybe up to 18. But when you are an adult you should be able to understand and accept a dress code that is a bit more than jeans and t-shirt. Remember that most of the time we don't play golf by ourselves and so we must have consideration for our PPs and others on the course. Many (if not most) might accept relaxed dress code for juniors - but will see no reason at all to relax it for adults - they are not children.

And as for using mobile phones on the course - forget it! Again - maybe juniors when playing with other juniors and out of earshot of other players. But adults. Nope. Consideration please for PPs and other players who may find their use discourteous and distracting.
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HawkeyeMS said:
Not on the course for me, in the clubhouse I'm not bothered about jeans or mobiles.

Being able to wear jeans on the course is not the reason people will join golf clubs. Anyone really serious about playing golf will adhere to the dress code, it isn't difficult to do these days, it isn't that strict and it doesn't have to be expensive.

As for mobile phones, I don't really want them going off all over the course and I certainly wouldn't be impressed if one of my PPs\FCs spent half his time on the phone. It's a sure fire way to slow play down even more if you ask me. If you can't do without your mobile while your on the course, you really have to ask what you are doing there IMHO.
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I take my phone on the golf course and have it set on silent and will often send texts / receive them, providing it is convenient for me to do so and I'm not holding up play, waiting for my playing partners to take their shot, or whilst standing / walking to the next tee. Just because I have a mobile on the course doesn't mean I am incapable of being considerate to others or I'm a moron. I'm not on it all the time, it isn't glued to my ear so I don't see the problem. Why should rules such as banning phones on the course be to the detriment of those that are responsible with their use. Must we always pander to the lowest common denominator?
 
If people want to wear jeans playing golf it wouldn't upset me, their choice, I'm not going to be offended! I wouldn't wear them on course but that is my choice.

"Modern spikeless golf shoes" are not like "trainers" in the sole department unless you compare them with astro turf or perhaps (slightly) trail shoes.
 
woody69 said:
I take my phone on the golf course and have it set on silent and will often send texts / receive them, providing it is convenient for me to do so and I'm not holding up play, waiting for my playing partners to take their shot, or whilst standing / walking to the next tee. Just because I have a mobile on the course doesn't mean I am incapable of being considerate to others or I'm a moron. I'm not on it all the time, it isn't glued to my ear so I don't see the problem. Why should rules such as banning phones on the course be to the detriment of those that are responsible with their use. Must we always pander to the lowest common denominator?
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So does that mean you ignore the rule?

If so, what other rules do you ignore?
 
woody69 said:
I take my phone on the golf course and have it set on silent and will often send texts / receive them, providing it is convenient for me to do so and I'm not holding up play, waiting for my playing partners to take their shot, or whilst standing / walking to the next tee. Just because I have a mobile on the course doesn't mean I am incapable of being considerate to others or I'm a moron. I'm not on it all the time, it isn't glued to my ear so I don't see the problem. Why should rules such as banning phones on the course be to the detriment of those that are responsible with their use. Must we always pander to the lowest common denominator?
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Mobiles should not be allowed to be used on the course at any time - period. You may well use yours discretely, but others that follow your lead may not. If you are old enough to have played the game before the advent of mobiles, did you run off the course every now and then to find a payphone....of course you didn't. So you don't need to use a mobile now. Simples.
 
Not a big fan of mobiles on the course. No qualms about people carrying them, just don't look at them every other hole. In fact having one saved an old codger at our placed who collapsed and their group were able to get an ambulance out and the trained first aider on a buggy to the scene.

No real issues about jeans in the clubhouse but again, with mobiles I don't want to listen to people yakking on them all the time, watching downloads or listening to ring tones when they go off.
 
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