Membership cost increase

[Golfnut1957]

I lasted over a decade but kept moving clubs hoping that the attitude and atmosphere would be different but it never was. May look to doing a points membership at the local resort course next year then I can play with a couple of mates then go to the pub.

What you and Hovis and a few other like-minded souls need is your own club, then you could run it without any rules, utopia.
No rules of golf, just make it up as you go along.
No dress code, wear whatever you want.
No equipment rules, non-conforming clubs here we come.
Treat the course how you want, no raking, pitch mark repairing, just walk where you want to want, nobody to say otherwise.
It probably sounds like heaven.

 

[GB72]

What you and Hovis and a few other like-minded souls need is your own club, then you could run it without any rules, utopia.
No rules of golf, just make it up as you go along.
No dress code, wear whatever you want.
No equipment rules, non-conforming clubs here we come.
Treat the course how you want, no raking, pitch mark repairing, just walk where you want to want, nobody to say otherwise.
It probably sounds like heaven.

Nope, sounds like hell on earth. All that we are doing is questioning some of the petty and pointless rules and some outdates attitudes that we have experienced. Not sure that we have ever questioned the rules of golf or the equipment or practical, on course etiquette. Really not sure where you have got any of that from but I guess it is easier to pidgeonhole those who question things as the golfing equivalent of anarchists.

 

[chrisd]

Are you sure he's the "right sort" of person for yachting?
Seems a bit of a pleb to me ?

I do own a pair of shoes !

 

[fundy]

I do own a pair of shoes !

all the gear....

 

[chrisd]

You should see the discussions on the dress codes in Yacht Clubs on the yachtie forums I go on.

If you arent wearing deck shoes, red chinos, a blazer and a hat with an anchor on you would be shot or made to walk the plank.

I was made to walk the plank as a kid - well we couldn't afford a dog ?

 

[Deleted member 29109]

Can I wear jeans to play golf in yet?

Or will this lead to the downfall of society?

 

[GB72]

I was made to walk the plank as a kid - well we couldn't afford a dog ?

OK, worryingly that made me laugh out loud.

 

[chrisd]

................. and of course that's why we have dress code rules.

Just to upset the oiks who want to dress like they've just come off the beach !

 

[hovis]

I was made to walk the plank as a kid - well we couldn't afford a dog ?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Nope, no issues with me and golf clubs so need to go on the personal attack.

You mention the reason for the rule and then say some clubs wish to keep in place, their choice, which is a tacit acceptance. You and others have also defended such dress codes on many threads, again, acceptance. These clubs will be expensive and hard to become a member of so will not effect people. Agian, not decrying the rule, just stating that it is not worth complaining about because most people cannot afford it anyway.

A spike bar is to stop is to stop muddy golf shoes trashing the carpet, practical. A bar where those who wish to wear trainers can drink is segregation.

So yes, I read posts in full before I comment.

What do you think we can do about a club that wont allow trainers ? What is it that non members can do ? Beyond complaining on a forum ?

yes I have no issues with some aspects of a dress code in the club I’m a member off - the other areas we got changed via an AGM

But I am fully aware that if I go to a club that’s got a different dress code then that’s my choice to either follow it or not go

And having different areas when you have trainers etc is called having a choice

 

[PNWokingham]

People already wear hoodies on the golf course, including many professionals - just in case the last decade has passed you by.

some do - as the 34 previous pages state - depends on the club's rules - although i have not seen many allowing jeans on the course

I have also spent the last deaced learning the out-of-bounds rule and saving up for the team's red t shirt!!

 

[Pants]

Can I wear jeans to play golf in yet?
/QUOTE]
I really struggle to think of anything more uncomfortable to wear for golf - particularly if they get damp or, heaven forbid, wet

But. Each to their own.

 

[clubchamp98]

I hope they at least check to see if you can sail.....I'd be a menace to navigation if they let me loose on the water. I guess a person might have a card stating they are qualified?

That happens at clubs where people join but have never played in their life.
We had two do this.
The pro gave them a few lessons and one is now quite good in her first year, but her husband should go sailing while she plays golf.

 

[PNWokingham]

Yes there are courses where you can wear jeans to play in ?‍
enjoy

we should name a few - they could find a lot of business from here. Maybe send in the RMT to negotiate a good group discount!

 

[clubchamp98]

AH but that was dressing up smart to try and impress a prospective partner. Not sure that there are many at the golf clubs that I have been to that I want to dress up smart for and catch their eye

Was it ?
You had to dress up to get past the Bouncer!
Trainers were not allowed when I was clubbing. (70s)

 

[GB72]

What do you think we can do about a club that wont allow trainers ? What is it that non members can do ? Beyond complaining on a forum ?

yes I have no issues with some aspects of a dress code in the club I’m a member off - the other areas we got changed via an AGM

But I am fully aware that if I go to a club that’s got a different dress code then that’s my choice to either follow it or not go

And having different areas when you have trainers etc is called having a choice

I agree that there is little that can be done except question these rules whenever possible. Change may not be achieved and it is true that if you want to use a facility then you have to abide by the rules but that would not stop me asking people there why the rule was in place so as I can better understand what it wants to achieve. As for different areas for trainers, we will have to disagree there. That is not choice, that is segregating but, agian, that would be something I would question as to why I could only drink in bar A and not in bar B simply due to my footwear.

 

[Deleted member 29109]

If one buys quality jeans. There is very little difference between modern denim and chinos in terms of comfort. I’ve played in jeans many times and comfort is not an issue.

I’d rather be wearing jeans when tentatively removing my ball from a gorse bush ?

 

[GB72]

Was it ?
You had to dress up to get past the Bouncer!
Trainers were not allowed when I was clubbing. (70s)

Actually fair point but I guess you did not mind as much as there was an end motive to looking smart for the evening (I was just after you, 80s).

 

[GB72]

If one buys quality jeans. There is very little difference between modern denim and chinos in terms of comfort. I’ve played in jeans many times and comfort is not an issue.

I’d rather be wearing jeans when tentatively removing my ball from a gorse bush ?

Never tried jeans but I have never understood the objection to cargo shorts, those extra pockets are very useful.

 

[clubchamp98]

Actually fair point but I guess you did not mind as much as there was an end motive to looking smart for the evening (I was just after you, 80s).

I just bought very smart black trainers and never had a problem.
But if you turned up in bright day glow yellow/ orange you were not getting in.
Same in golf clubs I think.
But OEMs have been pushing these colours in golf shoes.

 

[clubchamp98]

Never tried jeans but I have never understood the objection to cargo shorts, those extra pockets are very useful.

Yes ours bans cargo shorts it’s bizzare.
Did ask the question of the Captain but blank stare!