Is it too much to ask?

[pbrown7582]

Thank you - are you more of an adidas trackie man, or jogging sweats?

what no Kappa shell suit?

 

[TheJezster]

Ah, the old dress code debate again... Just wear what you want, and ignore what anyone else is wearing. What's it got to do with you? Don't sweat the small stuff. I remember earlier on this year a few of us (around 12 or so) played at another course. One of the guys out before me was wearing cargo shorts, the pro said to me "tell him he can't play". I politely smiled, picked up my scorecard and water and went out to the putting green for a few putts before my round. I didn't say a word to him, it's not my place to do so, if they want to be that petty then do it themselves, it doesn't affect the golf. Not one person died seeing him and no one said anything after either. Again, he didn't kill anyone, he simply more a pair of shorts with an outside pocket!!! Why some people think the way they do often astounds me, but it will never change.

 

[Liverbirdie]

what no Kappa shell suit?

Nar, cockney behaviour that.

I did have a boss Kappa coat in 1982 though........

 

[Stuey01]

I'm, pondering over the likely correlation between someone not wearing, shall we say, traditional golfing attire, and the likelihood of them knowing and, more importantly, applying assumed golfing etiquette.

So if they pop down sports direct to pick up some Dunlop strides and a shirt will they get a free lesson on golfing ettiquette included?

There is a place for cheap muni golf with relaxed / no dress codes. Everyone has to start somewhere.

Comparisons being made to other sports are stupid. You can have a kickabout in any old gear. You can even play in a 5aside league at Goals in any old gear, you don't even need matching tops as they provide bibs. The only requirement is shin pads, for their insurance. They even provide a ball! How inclusive!

 

[Hacker Khan]

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?

Free tip for you. Go and drink some more snakebite in the student bar and worry less about how others are behaving and wearing and more about how you behave. As that will be a lot more useful in the good old world of work, and you will be a better person.

And possibly don't try and ingratiate yourself with a bunch of middle/old aged chino wearing golfers as we are really not that cool or role modelly to be honest. In fact as a young person you should be more worried if we agree with you and your views on dress codes and behaviour. Daddy O.

And all that garbage about etiquette and standards is as I said garbage. As all it is is a way for old people to feel morally superior, fool themselves that they are playing a noble mans sport and make others feel inadequate. When at the end of the day all we are doing is hitting a ball into a hole

 

[Tongo]

So if they pop down sports direct to pick up some Dunlop strides and a shirt will they get a free lesson on golfing ettiquette included?

There is a place for cheap muni golf with relaxed / no dress codes. Everyone has to start somewhere.

Comparisons being made to other sports are stupid. You can have a kickabout in any old gear. You can even play in a 5aside league at Goals in any old gear, you don't even need matching tops as they provide bibs. The only requirement is shin pads, for their insurance. They even provide a ball! How inclusive!

Of course not. Sports Direct have done what they intended: sold some of their product.

Its the golf club's responsibility seeing as it is their prime asset that could potentially suffer.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Free tip for you. Go and drink some more snakebite in the student bar and worry less about how others are behaving and wearing and more about how you behave. As that will be a lot more useful in the good old world of work, and you will be a better person.

And possibly don't try and ingratiate yourself with a bunch of middle/old aged chino wearing golfers as we are really not that cool or role modelly to be honest. In fact as a young person you should be more worried if we agree with you and your views on dress codes and behaviour. Daddy O.

And all that garbage about etiquette and standards is as I said garbage. As all it is is a way for old people to feel morally superior, fool themselves that they are playing a noble mans sport and make others feel inadequate. When at the end of the day all we are doing is hitting a ball into a hole

This year in the annual Junior vs Club match they asked for a sit down meal with shirt and tie because they said they felt good wearing smart clothes.

Some people take a bit of pride in dressing smartly and acting politely towards others.

Just because people like traditions and dress etiquette please don't judge them all the sane way.

I like wearing smart I think it gives them a bit of pride in themselves

It's good to have standards and to ask people to attain those standards as opposed to drop those standards

 

[rob_golf1]

Free tip for you. Go and drink some more snakebite in the student bar and worry less about how others are behaving and wearing and more about how you behave. As that will be a lot more useful in the good old world of work, and you will be a better person.

And possibly don't try and ingratiate yourself with a bunch of middle/old aged chino wearing golfers as we are really not that cool or role modelly to be honest. In fact as a young person you should be more worried if we agree with you and your views on dress codes and behaviour. Daddy O.

And all that garbage about etiquette and standards is as I said garbage. As all it is is a way for old people to feel morally superior, fool themselves that they are playing a noble mans sport and make others feel inadequate. When at the end of the day all we are doing is hitting a ball into a hole

Cool story mate. I don't need life lessons off you thanks.

 

[Foxholer]

This year in the annual Junior vs Club match they asked for a sit down meal with shirt and tie because they said they felt good wearing smart clothes.

Some people take a bit of pride in dressing smartly and acting politely towards others.

Just because people like traditions and dress etiquette please don't judge them all the sane way.

I like wearing smart I think it gives them a bit of pride in themselves

It's good to have standards and to ask people to attain those standards as opposed to drop those standards

Fair enough (and quire a positive thing imo) if they decide to do so, but I don't believe you should impose your beliefs on others - generally.

The Kray brothers normally wore 'high standard' clothes, but that didn't make them good people! They didn't need the clothes to have pride in themselves!

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Ok guys , let's breathe and count to 10,
And relax ........

My take on this is that I play a good number of away courses each year, and on every new course, I look up the dress code and follow it.

It's not my place to challenge other clubs dress codes, I respect their regulations and traditions. I'm playing at their course and their members have agreed that a certain dress code should be in operation .

There is do much cheap good quality golf gear around, it shouldn't be a problem for anyone.

If you don't like the rules of a course, then play elsewhere.
But it's not worth getting all worked up about

 

[rob_golf1]

Ok guys , let's breathe and count to 10,
And relax ........

My take on this is that I play a good number of away courses each year, and on every new course, I look up the dress code and follow it.

It's not my place to challenge other clubs dress codes, I respect their regulations and traditions. I'm playing at their course and their members have agreed that a certain dress code should be in operation .

There is do much cheap good quality golf gear around, it shouldn't be a problem for anyone.

If you don't like the rules of a course, then play elsewhere.
But it's not worth getting all worked up about

Couldn't agree more with your points. I started the thread to get a few views, not to be stereotyped by one individual.

Anyway, rather than stooping to their level, I agree that golf gear whether that be clubs, or clothing, is pretty accessible so shouldn't be a problem in wearing, using etc.

I agree that if its not the clubs rules to wear a certain type of clothing etc - but it does state that golfer should try and dress smart and wear appropriate footwear. As to what smart actually means to the people who wrote this is another matter. Anyway, I've played golf at the course in question for years, and it was in fact the first place I played a round, so i'll always play the course based on a sentimental fact.

 

[pokerjoke]

Ok guys , let's breathe and count to 10,
And relax ........

My take on this is that I play a good number of away courses each year, and on every new course, I look up the dress code and follow it.

It's not my place to challenge other clubs dress codes, I respect their regulations and traditions. I'm playing at their course and their members have agreed that a certain dress code should be in operation .

There is do much cheap good quality golf gear around, it shouldn't be a problem for anyone.

If you don't like the rules of a course, then play elsewhere.
But it's not worth getting all worked up about

Well said.

 

[Imurg]

For what its worth I don't think it is too much to ask.
In the same breath, as long as any dress code( or none!) is followed then that's the way it is.
Even my first club - glorified Muni would be being nice to it- demanded no jeans on the course.

 

[ScienceBoy]

I am all for looking the part for competitions and leagues etc, part of the event and in line with the majority of other sports.

I do support wearing what you like as long as its appropriate for the conditions outside of competitive play however.

 

[rob_golf1]

For what its worth I don't think it is too much to ask.
In the same breath, as long as any dress code( or none!) is followed then that's the way it is.
Even my first club - glorified Muni would be being nice to it- demanded no jeans on the course.

The muni in question has a similar situation. They make a point about no jeans, football shirts etc, on the course.

However, these items of clothing filter through onto the course....

 

[Imurg]

The muni in question has a similar situation. They make a point about no jeans, football shirts etc, on the course.

However, these items of clothing filter through onto the course....

Well, if they're breaking the dress code they need to be hung, drawn and quartered and their entrails fed to the crows - end of story!:cheers:

 

[Nosevi]

It's good to have standards and to ask people to attain those standards.......

Yes and no - it's good to have what we each deem to be high standards, no it isn't good to expect others to comply with our view of what they are in terms of dress code.

Thank you - are you more of an adidas trackie man, or jogging sweats?

Nope - smart trousers, under armour with polo shirt on top, Nike Lunars. I like to look and feel the part but the point is I don't expect others to wear what I want them to wear, I expect them to wear what they want to wear.

I still find it strange that people quote the fact that it impacts their enjoyment of the round - talk of what makes a good round or a top 100 course etc - depending on what someone in another group is wearing. I really find it odd. I just have a vision of an old bloke in a smoking jacket with a ridiculous moustache, brandy in hand declaring "People should do as I expect them to do!"

I've spent most of my life in Officers' clubs, embassies etc several of my Dad's friends have been at Chief of the Air Staff and above level, I've done 'posh' my whole life, but for crying out loud we're talking what someone you're not even playing with is wearing while playing a recreational sport. it doesn't matter. If it does to you then I suggest you ask yourself why.

 

[Imurg]

What I'm finding funny is people having a problem with someone having a problem with what someone wears.....
If I get annoyed/offended/sickened/revolted/nauseous or anything else by what someone else wears then its my problem....if other people have a problem with that then that's their problem....

 

[Nosevi]

What I'm finding funny is people having a problem with someone having a problem with what someone wears.....
If I get annoyed/offended/sickened/revolted/nauseous or anything else by what someone else wears then its my problem....if other people have a problem with that then that's their problem....

Nope, wide of the mark I'm afraid. In fact well wide. I don't have a problem with it, I find it a bit daft.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Yes and no - it's good to have what we each deem to be high standards, no it isn't good to expect others to comply with our view of what they are in terms of dress code.



Nope - smart trousers, under armour with polo shirt on top, Nike Lunars. I like to look and feel the part but the point is I don't expect others to wear what I want them to wear, I expect them to wear what they want to wear.

I still find it strange that people quote the fact that it impacts their enjoyment of the round - talk of what makes a good round or a top 100 course etc - depending on what someone in another group is wearing. I really find it odd. I just have a vision of an old bloke in a smoking jacket with a ridiculous moustache, brandy in hand declaring "People should do as I expect them to do!"

I've spent most of my life in Officers' clubs, embassies etc several of my Dad's friends have been at Chief of the Air Staff and above level, I've done 'posh' my whole life, but for crying out loud we're talking what someone you're not even playing with is wearing while playing a recreational sport. it doesn't matter. If it does to you then I suggest you ask yourself why.

I expect others to wear what is deemed acceptable by the golf club they are playing not what is deemed acceptable by themselves.

If I can make the effort to ensure I maintain the correct dress when playing a course then I exoect others to do the same.