Sex discrimination in golf

[Lord Tyrion]

The only difference between golf shirts and running shirts is the collar nowadays. All my golf shirts are polyester, or polyester/elastane blend, exactly the same as the sports tops that I own. In fact the collar can help keep the sun off your neck.

I'd disagree with that. I have a few of these t-shirts now for holidays. I 'glow' quite a lot in hot weather and these are a big help. They are definitely thinner and lighter than my golf tops, same material. It is not surprising. Golf tops are designed for use in all 4 seasons so they will be a compromise weight. The running tops are designed to be worn for people who are going to sweat more, get hot etc. so they only have to be designed to cope with a hot situation.

 

[Orikoru]

I'd disagree with that. I have a few of these t-shirts now for holidays. I 'glow' quite a lot in hot weather and these are a big help. They are definitely thinner and lighter than my golf tops, same material. It is not surprising. Golf tops are designed for use in all 4 seasons so they will be a compromise weight. The running tops are designed to be worn for people who are going to sweat more, get hot etc. so they only have to be designed to cope with a hot situation.

Well yeah, some running tops are basically mesh. But most of my golf tops that I've bought are really quite thin. I don't need them to be thicker in winter as I wear a tight underlayer and a gilet.

 

[Robster59]

I think this has now drifted off-topic a bit from someone who complained about women having priority to complaining about wear on the course, to complaining about how they look in different types of clothing. You just knew right from the start that this one would run and run.

I'm not really aware nowadays of many golf courses that require knee length socks. Most are happy with ankle length or even shoe socks. For Polo shirts, I tend to wear heavier ones when it's cooler and the ones that wick moisture away when the weather is hotter. I use collars and a fedora or panama hat as I burn badly and use Factor 50+ on the course so the collar can go up to protect my neck a little more.

Trousers, heavier, water resistant for when the weather is inclement, to lighter ones when it's moderate to shorts (with ankle socks) when it's hot. Again suitable 50+'d up.

Golf shoes, I tend to wear soft-spikes in summer and hybrid spikes in the winter as it's quite a hilly course and I've seen what happens to people when they slip and fall. Anything from ripped trousers to broken ankles and arms.

None of this is onerous to me. I have my clothes for golf and, generally, that's all I wear them for.

 

[clubchamp98]

I'd disagree with that. I have a few of these t-shirts now for holidays. I 'glow' quite a lot in hot weather and these are a big help. They are definitely thinner and lighter than my golf tops, same material. It is not surprising. Golf tops are designed for use in all 4 seasons so they will be a compromise weight. The running tops are designed to be worn for people who are going to sweat more, get hot etc. so they only have to be designed to cope with a hot situation.

Under Armour do different weight fabrics for hot and cold weather ,they are very good but as with all golf stuff seems to be getting very expensive again.
Fashion from the tour takes time to filter down to club golfers.
All the young lads at mine wear jeans to play , but they are made by Armani / Hugo Boss etc and they all look smart.
We let the kids wear what they want.
No shirts hanging out at mine , I think it looks terrible but would not challenge anyone else’s fashion choice.
As for the overweight members they should be able to wear what they want as long as they are happy with their fashion choices.
We have a dress code but it is a relaxed one.

 

[clubchamp98]

Exactly my point. You're not likely to wear jeans if it might rain!!

Shorts is perfect, skin dries quicker than material

I can’t play in shorts the horse flies won’t leave me alone.
I like the Adidas 365 trousers, very light and comfy.

 

[KenL]

I can’t play in shorts the horse flies won’t leave me alone.
I like the Adidas 365 trousers, very light and comfy.

I've had a few bites from those critters. Nasty!

 

[clubchamp98]

I've had a few bites from those critters. Nasty!

I was bitten on the back of my knee a few times.
I couldn’t walk the next day ,my knee was so swollen .
So no shorts anymore for me.
I seem to have a very bad reaction to them,

 

[howbow88]

You keep going on about how things like not wearing jeans stop people from playing, or looking smart gives a bad impression.

I just don't see that as being true, modern golf clothing is not stuffy or old fashioned.

'I keep going on about it.' No I don't - I've posted about it a few times on here.

Looking 'smart' doesn't give a bad impression at all, and I never said it does. I do think though that clubs that have archaic rules like no caps in the clubhouse, no jeans, etc, do give golf a bad name to non-golfers. And some non-golfers are potential golfers.

I agree by the way that modern golf clothing is definitely different to what was worn in the seventies. Hilariously though, there are still several clubs in the UK that according to their rules, would not allow Tiger Woods to rock up in his red shirts because they don't have a collar

 

[sunshine]

I was bitten on the back of my knee a few times.
I couldn’t walk the next day ,my knee was so swollen .
So no shorts anymore for me.
I seem to have a very bad reaction to them,

Insect repellant? Works very well.

I carry a spray in my bag for evening golf when the insects seem to come out, especially as my course plays around several lakes (never actually use it - probably another thread about pointless stuff in the bag)

 

[sunshine]

I'd disagree with that. I have a few of these t-shirts now for holidays. I 'glow' quite a lot in hot weather and these are a big help. They are definitely thinner and lighter than my golf tops, same material. It is not surprising. Golf tops are designed for use in all 4 seasons so they will be a compromise weight. The running tops are designed to be worn for people who are going to sweat more, get hot etc. so they only have to be designed to cope with a hot situation.

The answer is to have several different types of golf shirts, including lighter weight mesh tops for hot days. I have some very thin breathable Adidas and Puma tops that are similar to football shirts / running tops and have mesh panels on the sides and back.

Anyway, aren't you based up north? Temperature probably never gets above 20 anyway

 

[Chico84]

When standing with your mates on the first tee if someone tops their drive 30 yards do you take the micheal? Assuming that person isnt a brand new golfer or a stranger?

If i put on a load of lycra to go cycling my girl would ridicule me merciously. And id find it funny as well.

What is the problem with having a joke and making fun of things? I am the highest handicapper with my regualr group playing off 11. I get ripped all the time for being a hacker. I enjoy the banter personally.

You enjoy the banter. With your mates.

Not everyone does, especially when it’s from complete strangers. It stops being banter. Especially when it focuses on someone’s appearance, and particularly when there is a constant social pressure against liking a certain way.

Mandating what people can and can’t wear based on your own view of what is attractive or not is just archaic.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Anyway, aren't you based up north? Temperature probably never gets above 20 anyway

Sometimes it gets close to 20°C though and we are not built for that up here. 18°C is close to a heatwave, no more required

 

[larmen]

The only difference between golf shirts and running shirts is the collar nowadays. All my golf shirts are polyester, or polyester/elastane blend, exactly the same as the sports tops that I own. In fact the collar can help keep the sun off your neck.

They are not just polyesters, they are dry-fit or clima-cool or whatever term each marketing team has trademark on ;-)

Cotton or wool for exercising are a past thing.

But I like to think that running shirts are not best suited for swinging. I used to wear them at the range but it didn’t feel right, now exclusively go in golf polos.

 

[KenL]

I was bitten on the back of my knee a few times.
I couldn’t walk the next day ,my knee was so swollen .
So no shorts anymore for me.
I seem to have a very bad reaction to them,

I end up with a bruise on my leg and bite point can look pretty nasty. Takes a couple of weeks to settle down completely.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

'I keep going on about it.' No I don't - I've posted about it a few times on here.

Looking 'smart' doesn't give a bad impression at all, and I never said it does. I do think though that clubs that have archaic rules like no caps in the clubhouse, no jeans, etc, do give golf a bad name to non-golfers. And some non-golfers are potential golfers.

I agree by the way that modern golf clothing is definitely different to what was worn in the seventies. Hilariously though, there are still several clubs in the UK that according to their rules, would not allow Tiger Woods to rock up in his red shirts because they don't have a collar

They do have a collar, it’s a blade collar and is larger than the standard collar on a “normal” t-shirt.

As for caps indoors, why does anyone need a hat indoors?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

As for caps indoors, why does anyone need a hat indoors?

Come on old man, it looks cool

On a semi serious note, why is any accessory required? It is fashion, no more. I take my cap off as soon as I finish so it does not affect me but I genuinely don't see the issue. Lots of people, teens, early 20's wear caps constantly. Why block them from wearing one? Having to take a hat off indoors is a hang up from the 50's, irrelevant now.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Come on old man, it looks cool

Especially when worn backwards.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Especially when worn backwards.

You've smashed it there

 

[clubchamp98]

I end up with a bruise on my leg and bite point can look pretty nasty. Takes a couple of weeks to settle down completely.

Yes me to.
I am comfy in my trousers and not looking if anything’s on my leg all the time.
That is really off putting.

 

[clubchamp98]

Come on old man, it looks cool

On a semi serious note, why is any accessory required? It is fashion, no more. I take my cap off as soon as I finish so it does not affect me but I genuinely don't see the issue. Lots of people, teens, early 20's wear caps constantly. Why block them from wearing one? Having to take a hat off indoors is a hang up from the 50's, irrelevant now.

Golf tan.
See Harry Enfield sketch.