EGU Says Relax Dress Codes and Allow Mobile Phones

[standrew]

And you see no contradiction in your post?

Nope, wear dark coloured shorts with a decent polo and footjoys.

 

[stevie_r]

Nope, wear dark coloured shorts with a decent polo and footjoys.

3/4 length, as in well below the knee

 

[standrew]

3/4 length, as in well below the knee

Yep. Half way down the shin.

 

[stevie_r]

Yep. Half way down the shin.

You're at the wind up

 

[triple_bogey]

I'm all for change, and anyone wearing jeans whilst on the phone will not bother me one bit.

But I'm still gonna be wearing my golf specific technical clothes, as I don't want my raw selvedge denim to get dirty. :cheers:

 

[standrew]

You're at the wind up

What? Im referring to cargo style trousers.

 

[stevie_r]

What? Im referring to cargo style trousers.

Yes, I get that bit, cargo style shorts half way down your shin. They look great in Tenerife, occasionally in beer gardens, but not on golf courses when wearing 'proper' golf shoes.

And yet bizarrely you find spikeless and some other modern shoes chavvy.

You are definitely at the wind up.

 

[GB72]

I hear what you're saying but most clubs are looking to secure more money how? Not by the casual golfer but with membership. Members are more likely to want to eat or drink after a round in the clubhouse. Members are more likely to purchase from the proshop. Members are more likely to participate in events and functions. Are clubs really worried that they might miss out on the occasional sale because someone passing was wearing jeans? Absolutely not. Are the casual golfers in jeans likely to continue to play at the same venue and provide a solid revenue stream? Nope. Are the once-in-a-while golfers in jeans likely to alienate the fee paying members who pay for the privilege? Yes.
Attire is not the real issue. Securing an investment from a group of golfers is.
At a recent open event at a local club, they decided to open the course to anybody who wanted to try out golf. No dress restrictions where in place - a total free for all for anybody who wanted to play a round for a minimal fee was offered. Initially, quite a few people turned up. Pace of play was slow as you can imagine, but the bar was also open and the restaurant was also on hand to provide catering for anyone who wanted a meal or snack. Of the some 150 people who took up the offer of the open day, only two decided to use the clubhouse afterwards to use the facilities. Nobody made a purchase of so much as a ball or bag of tees from the shop. No new memberships were secured. About half a dozen visitors were ever seen at the club again. The members, who decided to stay away because of the perceived free for all, actually ended up costing the club lost profits.
So you see, clubs who employ a rules policy based around dress code and mobiles phones actually do it for a logical reason. If someone who wants to join a club, then a modest request to alter their dress code and attitude is a small price to pay to enjoy all a club has to offer. I've yet to see a golf course struggle financially because a small minority decided "they don't allow jeans - it's not for us".

Missed my point a bit. I am a member and do not use the clubhouse etc as much as I could because of the dress restrictions etc. Many of those who rally against modernising dress codes are those who wear trousers, shoes and a collared shirt was casual wear in any event and see no need for change. My point is that change may encourage existing members to use the facilities more and spend more at the club.

Why should a golf club want to change me, it won't. What it will do is push me towards car park golf if i do not feel comfortable in the atmosphere provided.

 

[standrew]

Yes, I get that bit, cargo style shorts half way down your shin. They look great in Tenerife, occasionally in beer gardens, but not on golf courses when wearing 'proper' golf shoes.

And yet bizarrely you find spikeless and some other modern shoes chavvy.

You are definitely at the wind up.

So you believe only trousers can be worn on a golf course?

 

[davidy233]

Youre a weegie..teach me what is premium fashion for the golf course..

Seriously 3/4 length shorts? - You are having a laugh aren't you?

 

[stevie_r]

So you believe only trousers can be worn on a golf course?

No of course not, shorts are acceptable, just not 3/4 length ones. It's not a good look with a pair of adipures. I am still bemused that you think that that is fine and that spikeless or more modern looking shoes look chavvy.

I would go so far as to say that 3/4 length shorts should only be worn when they are actually capri pants and worn by a member of the ladies' section.

However, it's up to you mate, wear what you want.

 

[Khamelion]

I think I'm with the majority when I write that I would not like to see jeans on the course, I've no problem with mobile phones as long as they are used courteously and they are handy in case of emergency.

I can see why, if a club is struggling that amending and relaxing the rules around attire may attract new members, but in the same breath I can't see doing so would make golf more attractive to people who may be thinking taking up the sport. I mean would not having to spend money on smart trousers and a polo shirt be the deciding factor whether someone chooses to take up golf or not, I hardly think so.

A smart pair of trousers from any high street shop and a smart polo shirt are both very cheap and light weight smart trousers are far more practical than jeans, which unless made from very light weight denim will only restrict movement.

Golf may be in need of something to address dwindling numbers, but allowing jeans on the course is not the answer to attracting new members. I would say that should a club that previously refused the wearing of denim, then changed their mind, then it would probably lose them more members than they would gain.

 

[davidy233]

I would go so far as to say that 3/4 length shorts should only be worn when they are actually capri pants and worn by a member of the ladies' section.

Can't argue with this

 

[stevie_r]

Who was the weegie bit aimed at, me? I can see it in a quote but that is all, I presume you edited it out.

 

[standrew]

No of course not, shorts are acceptable, just not 3/4 length ones.

So youre saying knee high shorts look acceptable to you?

 

[davidy233]

So youre saying knee high shorts look acceptable to you?

Knee length tailored shorts - the acceptable standard at any of the posher clubs which allow shorts - you won't get on Royal Aberdeen with 3/4 length cargo pants

 

[standrew]

Knee length tailored shorts - the acceptable standard at any of the posher clubs which allow shorts - you won't get on Royal Aberdeen with 3/4 length cargo pants

Thats what i meant i dont mean the big pocket things just that length and cotton fabric. Tailored but over the knee.

 

[davidy233]

Thats what i meant i dont mean the big pocket things just that length and cotton fabric. Tailored but over the knee.

Thought you were talking about something like this - http://www.littlewoods.com/goodsoul...-Ob+Mens+Casual+Shorts-_-qhJ6DX8c_21334966641

Just above the knee is normal standard

 

[standrew]

Thought you were talking about something like this - http://www.littlewoods.com/goodsoul...-Ob+Mens+Casual+Shorts-_-qhJ6DX8c_21334966641

Just above the knee is normal standard

m.marksandspencer.com/mt/www.marksandspencer.com/pure-linen-3-4-shorts/p/p22216623?s_kwcid=AL!{ef_userid}!{ef_sid}!{creative}!{matchtype}!{placement}!{network}!{adwords_producttargetid}!{keyword}&ef_id=UwFHagAABGJGl2Z6:20140305004453:s

 

[Slab]

I get the feeling from some of the replies that there are those who would actually be offended to see a player on the next fairway wearing jeans or 'T' shirt

What difference would it make to your group or your game/score? (even if it was an FC in your group)