Sex discrimination in golf

[Robster59]

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.

If I see anyone wearing a hat in a car, I tend to avoid them due to past experience. That can be baseball cap, flat cap, trilby or whatever.
As for wearing a cap indoors, it just has to be handled in the right manner.

 

[Liverbirdie]

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?

Ken Dodd's diddy men?

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I practice sexual discrimination at my golf club - I try to greet and speak with every lady member I come across - because they always smile back nicely and return the greeting - besides - IMO it is most important to be know, and if at all possible to be on friendly chatting terms, with as many lady members as possible.

 

[Robster59]

I practice sexual discrimination at my golf club - I try to greet and speak with every lady member I come across - because they always smile back nicely and return the greeting - besides - IMO it is most important to be know, and if at all possible to be on friendly chatting terms, with as many lady members as possible.

As a matter of interest, as a group, how do you greet them? I always say "Hello Ladies". The reason I ask is that I was driving to the office one day listening to a Radio 4 programme and the women on there considered it to be a derogatory or patronising term which surprised me. So I spoke to the women in the office when I got there and asked them their opinion, and they were all shocked as they said they considered it to be a very polite greeting. Mind you, I often greet a bunch of men as Gents or Gentlemen. Even if I know they're not.

 

[patricks148]

As a matter of interest, as a group, how do you greet them? I always say "Hello Ladies". The reason I ask is that I was driving to the office one day listening to a Radio 4 programme and the women on there considered it to be a derogatory or patronising term which surprised me. So I spoke to the women in the office when I got there and asked them their opinion, and they were all shocked as they said they considered it to be a very polite greeting. Mind you, I often greet a bunch of men as Gents or Gentlemen. Even if I know they're not.

i suppose it would depend if you were twiddling the end of your tash and saying it it a low tone at the same time

 

[Lord Tyrion]

As a matter of interest, as a group, how do you greet them? I always say "Hello Ladies". The reason I ask is that I was driving to the office one day listening to a Radio 4 programme and the women on there considered it to be a derogatory or patronising term which surprised me. So I spoke to the women in the office when I got there and asked them their opinion, and they were all shocked as they said they considered it to be a very polite greeting. Mind you, I often greet a bunch of men as Gents or Gentlemen. Even if I know they're not.

What did the women on the R4 programme prefer as the term to use?

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Ken Dodd's diddy men?

They were miner’s, they were safety hats.

 

[Lazkir]

What did the women on the R4 programme prefer as the term to use?

If you don't already know, then they aren't going to tell you!

 

[Fish]

If a women has a good body i see no problem with gym leggings myself - they are perfectly functional and comfortable. I have my suspicions that the rule on leggings is due to larger older ladies not looking so good in them.

Can you put a photo up of your girlfriend in leggings so I can visualize the point your are making ?

 

[Fish]

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 was bitten on my arm a few years ago, it swelled up twice the width, I played the rest of my round with my fly undone ??

 

[howbow88]

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?

Blade collar

No one needs to wear a hat indoors, just like no one needs to care if anyone wears one inside

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

As a matter of interest, as a group, how do you greet them? I always say "Hello Ladies". The reason I ask is that I was driving to the office one day listening to a Radio 4 programme and the women on there considered it to be a derogatory or patronising term which surprised me. So I spoke to the women in the office when I got there and asked them their opinion, and they were all shocked as they said they considered it to be a very polite greeting. Mind you, I often greet a bunch of men as Gents or Gentlemen. Even if I know they're not.

Yes - it's always a 'good morning/afternoon ladies...' - said of course in my very best Glasgow Southside suburbs accent - which some on here will know well - and that seems to be well received by Surrey and Hampshire ladies

 

[Robster59]

What did the women on the R4 programme prefer as the term to use?

To be honest I can't remember. I wish I could. I don't think it was girlies or sweetheart though

 

[Babyliss]

I absolutely agree with you

 

[Sats]

The one thing I'd like to see if HCP based tees rather than ladies and mens tees. At my club there a lot of men whom could do with playing off the reds, and likewise there are women whom would like to play of the whites/yellows.

 

[Ethan]

The halfway hit at Bearwood Lakes has separate toilets for men and women. The mens toilet has a small notice saying 'Please close the door while using the facilities' or words to that effect. The women's toilet doesn't. It is an outrage.

 

[Parsaregood]

The one thing I'd like to see if HCP based tees rather than ladies and mens tees. At my club there a lot of men whom could do with playing off the reds, and likewise there are women whom would like to play of the whites/yellows.

Let’s be honest the red tees will always be the ladies tees ? and will always be called such by myself. I even call the yellow tees the ladies tees and pretty much only ever play off the medal tees. What’s the point playing bounce games off a shorter course then playing a longer one in a comp, just play the comp course all the time and it’s just another game. If you need a 54 handicap you shouldn’t be on a golf course is also true, I was better than that when I was 7, any adult who needs 54 strokes needs a new hobby

 

[Bdill93]

Let’s be honest the red tees will always be the ladies tees ? and will always be called such by myself. I even call the yellow tees the ladies tees and pretty much only ever play off the medal tees. What’s the point playing bounce games off a shorter course then playing a longer one in a comp, just play the comp course all the time and it’s just another game. If you need a 54 handicap you shouldn’t be on a golf course is also true, I was better than that when I was 7, any adult who needs 54 strokes needs a new hobby

I agree about playing from your comp tees. I only play off yellow when my friends who purely play for fun 5x a year join me.

I really hope the bold is meant in jest. Those are some of the most elitest comments ive read, get a grip of yourself mate, we dont all start playing golf in our infancy, some people start out as bad golfers, simple as. No one wants to be off 54, but if thats what you need to get around the course then so be it.

 

[IanM]

The one thing I'd like to see if HCP based tees rather than ladies and mens tees. At my club there a lot of men whom could do with playing off the reds, and likewise there are women whom would like to play of the whites/yellows.

You are right... we have several very low handicap ladies who play off our back tees and several elderly members (both men and women) who would enjoy their game more if they played a shorter course!!

 

[Imurg]

The one thing I'd like to see if HCP based tees rather than ladies and mens tees. At my club there a lot of men whom could do with playing off the reds, and likewise there are women whom would like to play of the whites/yellows.

Only thing about this is I'd change it to ability rather than handicap as the 2 aren't necessarily the same.
Some 28 handicappers can hit it a long way and straight but have the touch of Godzilla around the greens.
They'd be driving some of our greens from the reds...Still taking 5 to get down but..
Some lower handicappers are short off the tee but their wedges are a magic wand.
Lumping everyone by handicap is almost the same as lumping everyone by gender
It requires honesty from players.