mweston1016
GM Staff Writer
Another debate has broken outin the GM office. What are your thoughts on wearing golf shorts? I for one don't see a problem with them but Tappers has gone off one one again.....
Office debate - Golf shorts
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EchtLoon
Challenge Tour Pro
On what? What's his issue? There is no issue with shorts as far as I'm concerned.
The23rdman
Challenge Tour Pro
What's the problem? If it's roasting hot and you still look smart then why make the game any stuffier than it already is?
FourRight
Medal Winner
I see no issue with Golf shorts at all.
IM01
Challenge Tour Pro
No problem with tailored shorts...I'll be packing mine tonight for tomorrows trip to the Algarve.Forecast is sun sun sun.
freddielong
Tour Winner
Golf shorts look rubbish you are not playing football wear pants and look like a golfer.
Molly
Assistant Pro
Shorts are fine....no worse than John Daly's strides...as long as you have the legs to carry them off. Played last month with a mate with very thin, very pale legs. The group behind commented in the bar that every time they saw me, I was always playing shots from just inside the OOB 
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Is his issue with shorts per se or the requirement at some clubs to wear long (knee length socks) with them. Personally I don't like them but I'm not against others wearing them providing they are tailored and smart. I would draw the line at these cargo type shorts with numerous pockets and tie cords.
I don't wear them myself on the golf course, but I don't have a problem with others that do.
That said, there are some out there that realy should'nt be wearing them.
That said, there are some out there that realy should'nt be wearing them.
freddielong
Tour Winner
I just don't think its the done thing, I like to take my golf seriously and wouldn't enjoy playing with someone in shorts so I would refuse.
viscount17
Money List Winner
I wear shorts, did so last night and will this evening.
Shorts should be tailored and plain but even tailored shorts can have side, patch, pockets. Nothing wrong with this if the material is 'sturdy' but not the flimsy, permanently creased cargoes, nor camouflaged or multi-coloured.
It's the three-quarter length things that should be banned.
Other than when playing field sports (football, rugby) long socks should not be worn with shorts - that's as bad as socks with sandals.
Shorts should be tailored and plain but even tailored shorts can have side, patch, pockets. Nothing wrong with this if the material is 'sturdy' but not the flimsy, permanently creased cargoes, nor camouflaged or multi-coloured.
It's the three-quarter length things that should be banned.
Other than when playing field sports (football, rugby) long socks should not be worn with shorts - that's as bad as socks with sandals.
Leftie
Tour Winner
Come on Freddie. Are you being serious when you say that you would refuse to play golf with someone wearing shorts??
I take my golf very seriously at times but can't wait for the first opportunity to get out there in my shorts. There again, I've got the legs to go with them
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And why isn't it the "done thing"? I've never yet played a course where shorts are not allowed - provided that they are tailored and haven't got those pockets down near the knees.
I take my golf very seriously at times but can't wait for the first opportunity to get out there in my shorts. There again, I've got the legs to go with them
.And why isn't it the "done thing"? I've never yet played a course where shorts are not allowed - provided that they are tailored and haven't got those pockets down near the knees.
justhitthething
Assistant Pro
Nothing wrong with taylored shorts. Mine come out on Grand National weekend and go back in the draw 31st October. Pants are for Southern softies. (especially pink, white and lime green ones.
I take my golf very seriously and would never let someone elses attire spoil my enjoyment.
Their bad behaviour possibly, their clothing never.
I take my golf very seriously and would never let someone elses attire spoil my enjoyment.
Their bad behaviour possibly, their clothing never.
freddielong
Tour Winner
I have and always will refuse to play with someone in shorts
When you go home put your shorts on and your golf shoes stand infront of a mirror they look rubbish, shorts and shoes are not supposed to be worn together
I see pants as part of the uniform if you can't be bothered to wear it I can't be bothered to play with you
When you go home put your shorts on and your golf shoes stand infront of a mirror they look rubbish, shorts and shoes are not supposed to be worn together
I see pants as part of the uniform if you can't be bothered to wear it I can't be bothered to play with you
EchtLoon
Challenge Tour Pro
LMAO
GB72
Money List Winner
I spend too much time in the nettles and brambles to even consider shorts
iwtuk
Assistant Pro
Years years ago, the "uniform" was shirt, starched collar, tie and plus-fours, and I don't see many people wearing that now. Nothing wrong IMHO with tailored shorts...none of this cargo-malarky mind you! That said, British weather dictates that you probably get to wear them no more than three times per season!
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
I'm getting worried about dear old Tappers. He seems to be having these moments where he goes off on one on a regular basis. Perhaps he needs to take some time off (I'm on the sub's bench if needed) or is it more to do with the thought that the GM OOM isn't going to be in his possesion for another year. That or he's recently lost his favourite ball and still getting over it!
TomC
GM Staff
I am a keen cricketer and sometimes play in extremly hot conditions, but of course always play in cricket whites with my shirt neatly tucked in. When coaching the colts at my club I recommend that they also wear the same as your appearence is the first thing the opposition sees and immediatly can give you an advantage (or disadvantage) depending on your appearence.
In cricket you have to run around, unlike golf, and games can last for sometimes 6 hours, yet you never hear people complain about not being able to wear shorts etc.
I think that people should wear what they want on the course when it comes down to shorts, but I believe that any immediate advantage that they would have on the first tee is lost.
In cricket you have to run around, unlike golf, and games can last for sometimes 6 hours, yet you never hear people complain about not being able to wear shorts etc.
I think that people should wear what they want on the course when it comes down to shorts, but I believe that any immediate advantage that they would have on the first tee is lost.
jeffc
Head Pro
shorts in John Daly patterns- thats what you want LOL
