mweston1016
GM Staff Writer
Yes but Clarke, if I may say this... cricketers have recently started wearing all kinds of ridiculous outfits. Let's not pretend your beloved cricket is any different.
Office debate - Golf shorts
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USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
I am not a big fan of shorts on the golf course. They are impractical when searching in the rough, they allow your legs to get bitten to death by insects, and more than any thing, I find I get distracted by the movement of my knees during my swing. Are they really supposed to do that?
Not just the above, but 90% of British men look appalling in shorts. A fat balding bloke, with a beer gut spilling over the waist band, bandy thin legs poking out of blue chino shorts which haven't been ironed in 20 years, with black work socks and black unpolished shoes. Not a good look.
Once you allow shorts, the door is open, and the above is what you get.
Not just the above, but 90% of British men look appalling in shorts. A fat balding bloke, with a beer gut spilling over the waist band, bandy thin legs poking out of blue chino shorts which haven't been ironed in 20 years, with black work socks and black unpolished shoes. Not a good look.
Once you allow shorts, the door is open, and the above is what you get.
Adrena1in
Challenge Tour Pro
Depends who's wearing them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDqVvpfZtIk
I certainly don't have a problem with people wearing shorts, but my stuffiness would prefer them to be smart, tailored shorts. I did feel a little irked the other day when a fellow player was wearing jeans and a casual sweat-shirt top, but then the rules aren't that stringent at my club.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDqVvpfZtIk
I certainly don't have a problem with people wearing shorts, but my stuffiness would prefer them to be smart, tailored shorts. I did feel a little irked the other day when a fellow player was wearing jeans and a casual sweat-shirt top, but then the rules aren't that stringent at my club.
TomC
GM Staff
True, but the base uniform of shirt and long trousers (never mind colour) remains
My opinion alert!
In my opinion, men playing golf in shorts should be banned! There is something strange about it which I just cant describe in words, I can make a noise, but no words. Over the internet it doesnt really carry very well but here goes, Hurrghhffuuub......Told you! In fact FUBAR rings a bell, you never see the pros wear them!
Anyway, golf never gets that energetic that normal airy strides wouldnt be unfit for purpose. Just don't wear black on a sunny day.
In my opinion, men playing golf in shorts should be banned! There is something strange about it which I just cant describe in words, I can make a noise, but no words. Over the internet it doesnt really carry very well but here goes, Hurrghhffuuub......Told you! In fact FUBAR rings a bell, you never see the pros wear them!
Anyway, golf never gets that energetic that normal airy strides wouldnt be unfit for purpose. Just don't wear black on a sunny day.
viscount17
Money List Winner
I think the sound you want is ' Hhhhuuuruumph! 'snort' guuuurrrumpph'
typical of bucolic bishops and choleric colonels - usually attired in check tweeds, saffron weskit, checked shirt (why?), wooly tie, wooly stockings, and highly polished, much cherished, 2-ton brogues
typical of bucolic bishops and choleric colonels - usually attired in check tweeds, saffron weskit, checked shirt (why?), wooly tie, wooly stockings, and highly polished, much cherished, 2-ton brogues
NeilTappin
GM Staff
Okay, okay. Perhaps I should take this opportunity to clarify my position...
The idea of shorts on the course I don't mind. There's no reason why it shouldn't work but... somehow it doesn't.
If you usually sport a black golf shoe, these are not going to look good with white shorts. Some blokes opt for a black sock and white shoes - also a no, no. Combat shorts, no. Knee length socks, no. Football shorts, oh dear.
Basically, the point is that by letting men wear shorts you are opening a Pandora's Box of fashion disasters.
My message to the forum is this: keep it simple people, stick to what you know, wear chinos.
Thank you.
The idea of shorts on the course I don't mind. There's no reason why it shouldn't work but... somehow it doesn't.
If you usually sport a black golf shoe, these are not going to look good with white shorts. Some blokes opt for a black sock and white shoes - also a no, no. Combat shorts, no. Knee length socks, no. Football shorts, oh dear.
Basically, the point is that by letting men wear shorts you are opening a Pandora's Box of fashion disasters.
My message to the forum is this: keep it simple people, stick to what you know, wear chinos.
Thank you.
EchtLoon
Challenge Tour Pro
Fair enough, however there are just as many fashion disasters from those wearing trousers as there are those wearing shorts. If that is your criteria, then a lot of blokes just need to be excluded from golf full stop.
As for sports shorts & combats, how many courses other than municipals would this be allowed at anyway? How many have you ever seen wear long socks? I can't recall the last time I saw that?
Plenty of black socks though admittedly, but Neil, I'm afraid you're showing your own fashion faux pas here, you see - while not my cup of tea - the young uns now wear black socks, and think white sports socks are very very uncool.
viscount17
Money List Winner
would not the fuller, manly, figure - Daly, Petersen, me, - look smarter if it were not de rigeur to tuck in the shirt and cinch it tight at the 'waist?' (this to prevent its separation)?
a shirt designed to be worn over the beltline would be so much neater.
a shirt designed to be worn over the beltline would be so much neater.
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
I saw fat Dad and fat Son about to tee off at Bearwood Lakes the other Sunday. They each must have weighed 20 stone, had horrible khaki shorts on (which disappeared up the cracks of their arses) and were pulled up to nearly underneath their armpits. And these were matched with knee length navy blue socks. They looked a right couple of knobs. I only saw one buggie go out that morning and guess who was on it? Yep, the two tubs of lard.
But it's the shorts that I can see, whenever I close my eyes.
But it's the shorts that I can see, whenever I close my eyes.
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
Saw some old duffer on Friday with knee length white socks. Didn't look daft at all, no, really. Well, may be he did.
Trouble is, most blokes don't wear shorts well. Show me a bloke in shorts, and I'll show you someone who looks like a prat.
There are a few exceptions, but most blokes look better the more they have on.
Most women do too. Especially on the golf course.
As an aside, why is it womens dress codes are different to men. They don't need a collar, or sleeves, their shorts aren't tailored, they certainly aren't knee length, they don't have to have their shirts tucked in, they can wear calf length trousers, etc.
The dress code should be for all.
Trouble is, most blokes don't wear shorts well. Show me a bloke in shorts, and I'll show you someone who looks like a prat.
There are a few exceptions, but most blokes look better the more they have on.
Most women do too. Especially on the golf course.
As an aside, why is it womens dress codes are different to men. They don't need a collar, or sleeves, their shorts aren't tailored, they certainly aren't knee length, they don't have to have their shirts tucked in, they can wear calf length trousers, etc.
The dress code should be for all.
Gustavo
Head Pro
Shorts are a no no, definitely. Well except for the likes of Natalie Gulbis, Anna Rawson, Sophie Sandolo and Laura Davies etc etc
But you dion't see any of the male pro's wearing them, it would just look wrong.
In my opinion, shorts are for chumps, take the game seriously, dress smart and play well and have fun. Just don't look like a muppet in your shorts
Shorts are OK, for society holidays in the Algarve, but not for members over here. I just don't think it's right.
But you dion't see any of the male pro's wearing them, it would just look wrong.
In my opinion, shorts are for chumps, take the game seriously, dress smart and play well and have fun. Just don't look like a muppet in your shorts
Shorts are OK, for society holidays in the Algarve, but not for members over here. I just don't think it's right.
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
Gustavo
Head Pro
I had to include her amongst those cuties 
CliveW
Tour Winner
Sounds like the Yanks are in town!
centuryg5
Head Pro
Oh dear freddie,I'm a postman and one of those who wears shorts all year round,if i get wet,give myself a quick wipe with a tea towel that i carry and hey, i'm dry,same on the golf course tailored shorts,can't see a problem
will be wearing shorts at the meet on sunday,any problems????? tough poo poo 
freddielong
Tour Winner
Oh dear freddie,I'm a postman and one of those who wears shorts all year round,if i get wet,give myself a quick wipe with a tea towel that i carry and hey, i'm dry,same on the golf course tailored shorts,can't see a problem
Apart from all the above reasons and they look scruffy
centuryg5
Head Pro
I've played with lads who couldn't be bothered ironing the shirt,or cleaning their shoes,cleaning the clubs,and you talk about shorts looking scruffyOh dear freddie,I'm a postman and one of those who wears shorts all year round,if i get wet,give myself a quick wipe with a tea towel that i carry and hey, i'm dry,same on the golf course tailored shorts,can't see a problem
Apart from all the above reasons and they look scruffy
freddielong
Tour Winner
Imagine how bad they would have looked with shorts aswell
centuryg5
Head Pro
freddie,i hope you're not going to the N.W V N.E./YORKS match,would rather play/partner someone who takes more interest in the golf rather than my attire 
