Is it too much to ask?

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These are probably two people borrowing someones clubs and and having a knock about. After a while most people start to wear the gear as generally we all want to fit in and not offend anyone. You will probably see them in a few weeks time head to toe in orange Poulter-esque attire.


Now that is the best point so far....
 

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To be honest I get what the OP is saying and for the cost of a replica shirt they could have got the appropriate golfing attire. However the issue really lies with the club itself and they are clearly not policing any sort of dress code so what can you do. I'm all for getting people into golf, but in my experience, those like the ones in the OP are infrequent players who don't really see golf as a regular activity and more something to do for a laugh a few times a year.

To me that doesn't really constitute getting into the sport and we want people to be playing regularly, even if they can't afford to join a club. However, as the club don't have an issue then let them play as long as they don't carve the course to pieces, observe the etiquette etc
 

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Yes, it is too much to ask.

It is a muni, an entry level of golf to most people.

1988/89 - me and a few mates from work:-

Borrowed spalding iron sets, wooden woods for me, probably at least 20 years old
Using pick up balls
Wearing tracksuit and trainees
No golf shoes - the first lad who did got the P taken out of.
Never played in the rain
Played at 4.45 in the morning before work, up to 10.30 at night in summer
Local 9 hole muni
Scores around 145 for 18 holes

Loved the game, but was absolutely crap.

2014 -

Fitted for 3/4 clubs in my bag
2 brand new sets of shoes every year
Only play taylor made, Titleist, Srixon balls generally
Spend far too much time on golf forums
I've played 7 and soon to be 8 of the open rota courses
Also played about 5 ryder cup courses.
2 years and serving on my club's handicap committee
Handicap of 6.

One can become the other.

If they are not breaking any dress rules at the muni, they aren't doing any harm.

Get a grip!!!!
 
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Yes, it is too much to ask.

It is a muni, an entry level of golf to most people.

1988/89 - me and a few mates from work:-

Borrowed spalding iron sets, wooden woods for me, probably at least 20 years old
Using pick up balls
Wearing tracksuit and trainees
No golf shoes - the first lad who did got the P taken out of.
Never played in the rain
Played at 4.45 in the morning before work, up to 10.30 at night in summer
Local 9 hole muni
Scores around 145 for 18 holes

Loved the game, but was absolutely crap.

2014 -

Fitted for 3/4 clubs in my bag
2 brand new sets of shoes every year
Only play taylor made, Titleist, Srixon balls generally
Spend far too much time on golf forums
I've played 7 and soon to be 8 of the open rota courses
Also played about 5 ryder cup courses.
2 years and serving on my club's handicap committee
Handicap of 6.

One can become the other.

If they are not breaking any dress rules at the muni, they aren't doing any harm.

Get a grip!!!!

Calm down, calm down. :D
 
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If it's allowed with the dress code of the course then there is no issue at all
 

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Just wondering what everybody's thoughts are on dress codes whilst on the course?

Personally, I always wear 'golf' apparel. Whether its trousers, chinos, waterproofs, teamed up with a polo shirt, sweater, and with the correct footwear.

Now, what bugs me is when others don't. As a student, I'm a regular at a fair few municipals, purely on cost, but when I see the two ball behind, one in the latest West Brom Albion shirt, it makes me think; if you can afford the £45 shirt, surely you can afford the £20 chinos and a polo (sports direct)?

To sum up, is it just too much to ask people to wear golf clothing, whilst playing golf?

Maybe after paying the £45 for the WBA shirt, he couldn't pay for Golf Attire?

Of maybe he figured that he could get better value by using it for more than one function?

Whichever, at a Muni or other place where there are no/relaxed dress codes, I have no objection to folk wearing non-Golf clothes. Care of the course is a higher priority for me!
 

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I did. I didn't even mention having to work a 25 hour day down the pit, being put in A+E by my fatttther, and that was before we cleaned out the lake!!!!
Luxury!!!! I had to clean out chimneys, 30hours a day, 9 days a week, whilst looking after my 15 younger brothers and sisters. All this with a smile on my face and a jaunty walk.

Back to the op, no issue with it really. I take more issue with people who stroll around the course, holding everyone up, without any concern for others on the course. Once all the other issues are dealt with, then I'll decide whether I'm bothered by clothing. (Unless it's a Bolton shirt, in which case they should be shot).
 

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To be honest there not doing anyone any harm and havent broken any rules , they could of possibly been giving it a try before taking the plunge.
 

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The fact that this scenario can bother people is hilarious. It certainly backs up the impression of an unwelcoming sport. Not everyone has all the appropriate clothing and if this was a little tester why make them purchase stuff they may never wear again.
 

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It amuses me how people claim that they are being excluded by simply being asked to turn up in appropriate clothing. There's nothing stopping anyone going down to Sports Direct, buying the clothing, grabbing their clubs and booking a tee time at the majority of courses if they want to. Golf has arguably never been more open and available to all bearing in mind the number of courses around these days.

Still at least £200 to play a sport that is notoriously difficult to master. They may be seeing if they like it first.

Hardly like buying a tennis bat and giving it a go.

I always wear appropriate clothing at the golf course I go to, although wont wear knee-length white socks, I'd rather wear trousers.

There is no dress code at that muni, so not breaking any rules. If the OP doesn't like it go and join a private £1,000 a year course, after all, is it too much to ask? Isn't it just relative?
 

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Still at least £200 to play a sport that is notoriously difficult to master. They may be seeing if they like it first.

Hardly like buying a tennis bat and giving it a go.

I always wear appropriate clothing at the golf course I go to, although wont wear knee-length white socks, I'd rather wear trousers.

There is no dress code at that muni, so not breaking any rules. If the OP doesn't like it go and join a private £1,000 a year course, after all, is it too much to ask? Isn't it just relative?

I think you've taken the nature of this post a little too seriously. Calm down. And I won't be spending £1,000 on a membership; A) as a student, I can't really afford one.
 

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If your gonna play a muni you can't be sniffy about the standard of dress.

I once played at Lullingstone in Kent following a fella in a stained vest :eek:

it's up to the club to police their dress code. Play a decent course, and you won't have to suffer the sight of a grown man in a replica shirt.

That itself is a horrible crime, but that's a different thread.
 

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If your gonna play a muni you can't be sniffy about the standard of dress.

I once played at Lullingstone in Kent following a fella in a stained vest :eek:

it's up to the club to police their dress code. Play a decent course, and you won't have to suffer the sight of a grown man in a replica shirt.

That itself is a horrible crime, but that's a different thread.

I wouldn't say I'm being sniffy, as there are many others who agree, + my two playing partners. My point was, I'm a student, I can just about afford some decent golf gear, so why can't others? We are alleged to be at the bottom of society ;)
 

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I wouldn't say I'm being sniffy, as there are many others who agree, + my two playing partners. My point was, I'm a student, I can just about afford some decent golf gear, so why can't others? We are alleged to be at the bottom of society ;)
You're not at the bottom of society, you're much lower than that:D

I thought you'd be all beards and skinny jeans, no self respecting student should own some chinos and a polo shirt, unless they work in the Gap :eek:
 
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