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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.


Always used to wear trainers to cricket in the summer to make sure I didnt have any shoes so couldnt go clubbing at the end of the night! Fastforward several hours and me seeing if anyone can lend me a pair of size 12s until the next day :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
 

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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.

I was lucky in that I wore DMs a lot in those days so they passed the bouncer test.
 

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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!! :cool:
Or perhaps clubs are more relaxed to jeans than you think, but contrary to yours and other doom-mongers protestations, golfers have tended to use common sense and decided they didn't really want to wear jeans for golf anyway? Or somebody did once - and the world didn't end so nobody noticed?

If it took you ten years to save up for one shirt then I sincerely wish you the best of luck with your club's potential membership cost increase. (y)
 

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Really sorry to hijack this thread but our subs have increased by 13.3%. The Age Group 26/30 has had their discount removed.

The increase is understandable as we were badly hit by Storm Arwen. Roof blown off, flat which provided rental income affected. Had to move to a teepee. Claim still ongoing and not settled after over 12 months. Clubhouse closed for 2 months.
 
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Or perhaps clubs are more relaxed to jeans than you think, but contrary to yours and other doom-mongers protestations, golfers have tended to use common sense and decided they didn't really want to wear jeans for golf anyway? Or somebody did once - and the world didn't end so nobody noticed?

If it took you ten years to save up for one shirt then I sincerely wish you the best of luck with your club's potential membership cost increase. (y)

How many sports can you play wearing jeans ?

They aren’t sports attire for any sport at the end of the day , there will be the odd club that allow them but the majority of clubs won’t allow jeans whilst playing golf - they just aren’t sport attire of any sort at the end of the day and that’s why most clubs will say no jeans when playing.
 

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How many sports can you play wearing jeans ?

They aren’t sports attire for any sport at the end of the day , there will be the odd club that allow them but the majority of clubs won’t allow jeans whilst playing golf - they just aren’t sport attire of any sort at the end of the day and that’s why most clubs will say no jeans when playing.
That's not why they don't allow jeans at all, otherwise they would allow general sports clothing wouldn't they? But they don't. So you're barking up the wrong tree there.
 

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The thing with jeans is that they're multi purpose
When I go to the range I wear jeans - as do the vast majority of other people I see there.
When I see people out walking or walking their dog...they've got jeans on
In the pub...people have jeans on.....
So you can hit golf balls, walk a distance..and sit in a bar with jeans on....
So what's wrong with wearing them on a golf course if someone wants to wear them..?
 
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That's not why they don't allow jeans at all, otherwise they would allow general sports clothing wouldn't they? But they don't. So you're barking up the wrong tree there.

Are you sure you’re not confusing old reasons to new reasons

Many clubs allow jeans within the clubhouse along with trainers and hoodies etc

And many clubs have changed what people can wear when playing golf but jeans will still not be changed by many because they are sport clothing and nothing to do with any historical class issues
 

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Are you sure you’re not confusing old reasons to new reasons

Many clubs allow jeans within the clubhouse along with trainers and hoodies etc

And many clubs have changed what people can wear when playing golf but jeans will still not be changed by many because they are sport clothing and nothing to do with any historical class issues
I'll say it again and hopefully make it clearer. You cannot say that jeans are banned on the course because they are not sportswear, when most sportswear itself is also banned on the course. :ROFLMAO:
 

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How many sports can you play wearing jeans ?

They aren’t sports attire for any sport at the end of the day , there will be the odd club that allow them but the majority of clubs won’t allow jeans whilst playing golf - they just aren’t sport attire of any sort at the end of the day and that’s why most clubs will say no jeans when playing.
Darts that’s the only one I can think of really.
 
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I'll say it again and hopefully make it clearer. You cannot say that jeans are banned on the course because they are not sportswear, when most sportswear itself is also banned on the course. :ROFLMAO:
And I’ll say it again ?

Jeans are not sportswear of any description- not golf clothing , not any sport clothing

There are many other sports clothing that has been tailored for use for golf - shorts , shoes , trousers , hoodies , even a tracksuit type trouser , cargo pants and trousers other items that other sports use when people play then

Golf wear is sportswear ?

Jeans are not in any type of sportswear for any sport - it’s as simple as that , unless you think it should be sportswear and then golf oems need to provide golf jeans ?‍♂️
 

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Really sorry to hijack this thread but our subs have increased by 13.3%. The Age Group 26/30 has had their discount removed.

The increase is understandable as we were badly hit by Storm Arwen. Roof blown off, flat which provided rental income affected. Had to move to a teepee. Claim still ongoing and not settled after over 12 months. Clubhouse closed for 2 months.
Are the insurers claiming act of God to get out of it? Rotten that it's not resolved 12 months on.
 

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And I’ll say it again ?

Jeans are not sportswear of any description- not golf clothing , not any sport clothing

There are many other sports clothing that has been tailored for use for golf - shorts , shoes , trousers , hoodies , even a tracksuit type trouser , cargo pants and trousers other items that other sports use when people play then

Golf wear is sportswear ?

Jeans are not in any type of sportswear for any sport - it’s as simple as that , unless you think it should be sportswear and then golf oems need to provide golf jeans ?‍♂️
So how come I'm allowed to wear these: https://www.marksandspencer.com/reg...5?color=BLACK#intid=plpnav_pid_pg1pip48g4r1c2 - (not sportswear) on the course but I can't wear these: https://www.sportsdirect.com/under-...er-knit-trousers-mens-510019#colcode=51001903 (definitely sportswear)? You've gone down a rabbit-hole here. Jeans are banned for the same reason as trainers - they were seen as common riff-raff clothes. It's nothing to do with sportswear.
 

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Golf isn't exactly a "sport" that needs truly athletic clothing. Athletic clothing should be something that helps you to play better in whatever sport/activity you are taking part in. I wouldn't want to swim in jeans. I wouldn't want to wrestle in jeans. Martial Arts?...probably not. Would I play golf better or worse if I wore jeans? .....easy answer, it won't make any difference at all. The jeans I wear almost every day are built with a little stretch in them as well.

Long Live the Membership Cost thread!!!!
 
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And I’ll say it again ?

Jeans are not sportswear of any description- not golf clothing , not any sport clothing

There are many other sports clothing that has been tailored for use for golf - shorts , shoes , trousers , hoodies , even a tracksuit type trouser , cargo pants and trousers other items that other sports use when people play then

Golf wear is sportswear ?

Jeans are not in any type of sportswear for any sport - it’s as simple as that , unless you think it should be sportswear and then golf oems need to provide golf jeans ?‍♂️

I’ve walked up mountains in jeans without any problems. I’ve worked 10 hour shifts on a building site wearing jeans without any problems. Both activities that are far more demanding than playing golf.

Can you please explain exactly how wearing jeans will impact on my ability to play the sport of golf?
 

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So how come I'm allowed to wear these: https://www.marksandspencer.com/reg...5?color=BLACK#intid=plpnav_pid_pg1pip48g4r1c2 - (not sportswear) on the course but I can't wear these: https://www.sportsdirect.com/under-...er-knit-trousers-mens-510019#colcode=51001903 (definitely sportswear)? You've gone down a rabbit-hole here. Jeans are banned for the same reason as trainers - they were seen as common riff-raff clothes. It's nothing to do with sportswear.
Let's get real. Jeans are not allowed on a course for the same reason you can't wear a round neck t-shirt. They don't want common scum frequenting their establishment.
I can't imagine why you would want to play in jeans (the chafing ?). But if it makes you happy you can play in a tutu for all I care
 

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I’ve walked up mountains in jeans without any problems. I’ve worked 10 hour shifts on a building site wearing jeans without any problems. Both activities that are far more demanding than playing golf.

Can you please explain exactly how wearing jeans will impact on my ability to play the sport of golf?
It doesn't. It just looks bad to all of those snobs who are desperate not to have their clubs standards lowered. They can't really show off how unique and exclusive their club is when they allow jeans.

A chap I was speaking to recently said with utter glee that you still needed a jacket to eat at his club. You could see the snobbery oozing out of him. He was so proud ?
 
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Are the insurers claiming act of God to get out of it? Rotten that it's not resolved 12 months on.
No, Aviva dragging their heels? I am not involved but The Loss Assessor does not seem very good. With hindsight The Club should not have moved to 2 teepees to help the members. If they had closed all catering/bar The Insurance Company would have moved up a gear as they would be more involved with Business Interruption and paying staff wages. I understand they have 2 years to sort it out.
 

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I've put this on before.....and I'm doing it again. This is ok, but only white socks are allowed?? As long as it is called "golf clothing"....it's ok to wear.
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