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[Deleted member 25575]

Someone posted situation where they went upstairs for food in socks because trainers weren't allowed. You posted rules are logical a reasonable. I want someone to explain the logic in this rules. Imo it's the right shoes or no entry

That was me at Royal Lytham.
I turned up was denied entry to go upstairs in trainers, rightly or wrongly, but the rules exist. They did however happily let me go upstairs in my socks. I just find that odd, really really odd

 

[Deleted member 23270]

Someone posted situation where they went upstairs for food in socks because trainers weren't allowed. You posted rules are logical a reasonable. I want someone to explain the logic in this rules. Imo it's the right shoes or no entry

I agree, I wouldn't expect anyone to go into a clubhouse in just socks. You wouldn't do it in a club, pub or restaurant so why a golf club?

 

[woofers]

Wow, from membership cost increases to joining fees to 6 pages on changing shoes……can we post anything in this thread?

 

[hovis]

That was me at Royal Lytham.
I turned up was denied entry to go upstairs in trainers, rightly or wrongly, but the rules exist. They did however happily let me go upstairs in my socks. I just find that odd, really really odd

That's crazy mate. Utterly crazy. I can understand if they said no, full stop but to allow you in wearing socks says a lot about the game of golf. No wonder the non golfing world think we're all stuck up.

On a different note this reminds me of when we used to put black socks over our trainers to get into night clubs in the 90's. ???. Good Times man

 

[Deleted member 29109]

To most people the dress code rules for golf are nonsense. But remember, there are many who have been programmed to follow rules, so just do.

Not allowing trainers in a clubhouse it one such nonsense rule.

 

[Deleted member 25575]

I agree, I wouldn't expect anyone to go into a clubhouse in just socks. You wouldn't do it in a club, pub or restaurant so why a golf club?

I can only assume that many people have fallen foul of the no training shoes rule and rather than backing down on that particular rule, to save face, or something, they have agreed that going up in socks instead is ok.
I just found it bizarre

 

[GB72]

I agree, I wouldn't expect anyone to go into a clubhouse in just socks. You wouldn't do it in a club, pub or restaurant so why a golf club?

Because it is a very long time snce I have been to a pub, club or restaurant who gave two hoots about what type of shoe I was wearing. Probably about 1991 since I last had to wear leather shoes to get into a club.

 

[GB72]

To most people the dress code rules for golf are nonsense. But remember, there are many who have been programmed to follow rules, so just do.

Not allowing trainers in a clubhouse it one such nonsense rule.

But you can wear spikeless golf shoes that are identical to trainers

 

[Deleted member 25575]

That's crazy mate. Utterly crazy. I can understand if they said no, full stop but to allow you in wearing socks says a lot about the game of golf. No wonder the non golfing world think we're all stuck up.

On a different note this reminds me of when we used to put black socks over our trainers to get into night clubs in the 90's. ???. Good Times man

It is a mental situation. As I say I’m not arguing the no trainer rule (much as I think it’s outdated and odd, their place their rules) but to allow socks, that’s just utter nonsense

 

[Deleted member 23270]

One thing this forum has taught me is not to put out a general invite to play at my club. It's a private members club with a dress code and rules which a lot of people don't seem willing to follow.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

it is what is called "indirect discrimination"

when there's a practice, policy or rule which applies to everyone in the same way, but it has a worse effect on some people than others.

yes well off people can and do wear trainers, but it may also be the case that the poorer players do not own a pair of smart leather shoes as an example

I wouldn’t have said so, no!

A large number of people wear shoes to work, including those who aren’t wealthy.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

According to the rule you can wear pyjamas in the clubhouse (as long as they have a collar)

Maybe I’m reading a different dress code but I’m sure it says smart golf/casual attire - do they include pyjamas now ?‍

So playing golf requires a person to travel with 3 pairs of shoes
1: Trainers or whatever to drive in
2: golf shoes to play the game
3 shoes to eat dinner in.

If you think this is OK can you please put your head in the oven to accelerate the process and remove this mindset from golf

why three ?‍ why not just drive in the shoes that you are allowed into the clubhouse in ?‍

Sorry I know that’s just common sense and a bit of thinking

Or maybe.....just maybe
Some people might have thought golf had joined the 21st century, therefore said person didn't feel the need to check what footwear they put on to go to the golf club that day.......as it shouldn't really matter

But anyone who plays golf knows that every club has a dress code - it’s not a new thing , it’s been in place for decades.

If anyone doesn’t understand that each club has a dress code then I would suggest they lack basic common sense and understanding.

Do people now just expect to be able to do and wear whatever they want ?‍

 

[clubchamp98]

One thing this forum has taught me is not to put out a general invite to play at my club. It's a private members club with a dress code and rules which a lot of people don't seem willing to follow.

If I go to a new course club I just wear shoes that I can drive in and have dinner in. Simple.

 

[clubchamp98]

Maybe I’m reading a different dress code but I’m sure it says smart golf/casual attire - do they include pyjamas now ?‍


why three ?‍ why not just drive in the shoes that you are allowed into the clubhouse in ?‍

Sorry I know that’s just common sense and a bit of thinking



But anyone who plays golf knows that every club has a dress code - it’s not a new thing , it’s been in place for decades.

If anyone doesn’t understand that each club has a dress code then I would suggest they lack basic common sense and understanding.

Do people now just expect to be able to do and wear whatever they want ?‍

Think the answer to the last sentence is YES given some views here.

 

[SteveW86]

Maybe I’m reading a different dress code but I’m sure it says smart golf/casual attire - do they include pyjamas now ?‍


why three ?‍ why not just drive in the shoes that you are allowed into the clubhouse in ?‍

Sorry I know that’s just common sense and a bit of thinking



But anyone who plays golf knows that every club has a dress code - it’s not a new thing , it’s been in place for decades.

If anyone doesn’t understand that each club has a dress code then I would suggest they lack basic common sense and understanding.

Do people now just expect to be able to do and wear whatever they want ?‍

If someone is new to the game and doesnt know the history of golf stuffy dress codes, then I can believe that they wouldnt know there are certain "standards" that need to be kept. If they arent a member anywhere and just pal and play then its likely they will go into the clubhouse in trainers, but it will likely be a course which doesnt have a problem with this (not meant in a derogatory way).

 

[moogie]

But anyone who plays golf knows that every club has a dress code - it’s not a new thing , it’s been in place for decades.

If anyone doesn’t understand that each club has a dress code then I would suggest they lack basic common sense and understanding.

Do people now just expect to be able to do and wear whatever they want ?‍

I don't agree
I don't lack basic common sense or understanding

I'd say nearly all clubs up in my area have a dress code
An ON COURSE dress code
That's a given

But, not many have a clubhouse dress code too

Surely a clubhouse is just a pub, restaurant, on the grounds of a golf course
Therefore it's much more important to be correctly dressed for the sport you're playing

My club is probably 3rd most expensive in my county
Yet I wear in the clubhouse, what I wear on the course
But I could just as easily walk in the clubhouse in cargo shorts and flip flops
Nobody would bat an eye

Golf keeps telling the world it wants to evolve, rid itself of its stuffy archaic reputation
But at some clubs, it's got no intention of doing so

 

[moogie]

On another note
My fees aren't due until 1st march 2023
So I expect to be invoiced January or February and will be sure to post up my increase

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Trainers are an interesting one. I've gravitated to wearing them most of the time now, they are just so darned comfortable ?. Pubs, restaurants, theatre etc, I'm there in trainers and no one cares. I wear them into most golf clubhouses but if it's a club new to me I do check first of all, just in case. I'd never even think of checking if a restaurant has a dress code ?. Do they or is it just certain golf clubs?

 

[Deleted member 25575]

Trainers are an interesting one. I've gravitated to wearing them most of the time now, they are just so darned comfortable ?. Pubs, restaurants, theatre etc, I'm there in trainers and no one cares. I wear them into most golf clubhouses but if it's a club new to me I do check first of all, just in case. I'd never even think of checking if a restaurant has a dress code ?. Do they or is it just certain golf clubs?

Just don’t go to Lytham in them, or, if you do, wear your best socks

 

[Mandofred]

Just don’t go to Lytham in them, or, if you do, wear your best socks

Socks? You need socks? What if I was from California?.....nobody wears socks there.....(another semi-ignorant biased comment...I've been lots, they wear socks...and speak English, kind of)....for sure.....