So the pros can just wear anything???

[ScienceBoy]

I am not against this, actually I think it is fine every now and again but I was just surprised to see it on tour. I think Billy does it every year, almost holed a tee shot this year in the same shirt

Are there any other recent or historical examples of golfers going outside the code?

I would not want to see it at my local club though, on special occasions I think it is OK to go outside the code but not day to day, week to week golf.

Billy Mayfair 2010

Billy Mayfair 2011

 

[dannygee]

Think he just put it on for that particular hole which is surrounded by grandstands. It is Arizona State University shirt and was worn to gee the crowd up, certainly spurred him up as he nearly holed in one.

 

[golfstick]

hes like a giant pudding now!

 

[ScienceBoy]

Think he just put it on for that particular hole which is surrounded by grandstands. It is Arizona State University shirt and was worn to gee the crowd up, certainly spurred him up as he nearly holed in one.

Yeah I think you are right. It is a great hole and I really like the idea, I'm glad things like this are allowed to happen!

 

[MashieNiblick]

Think he just put it on for that particular hole which is surrounded by grandstands. It is Arizona State University shirt and was worn to gee the crowd up, certainly spurred him up as he nearly holed in one.

I see from the PGA Tour site that he went to Arizona State University. In America they are crazy about their local college teams as much as the NFL teams so a bit a fun and why not. It's entertainment after all. Payne Stewart was sponsored by the NFL to wear local team colours for a while. It meant he played one tournament in plus fours in Miami Dolphins colours of Turquoise and Orange.

 

[Aztecs27]

Also, the one he wore yesterday was the Jersey of Pat Tillman who was an AZ State Graduate who was drafted into the NFL to play for his home team (The Arizona Cardinals) but was a serviceman in the Army and was shipped off to Iraq. He died in combat a few years ago, and it's a pretty big deal in Arizona.

Outside of the Cardinals stadium, there's a statue in his honour.

So it's quite a nice touch he's allowed to do it in tribute.

 

[ScienceBoy]

Also, the one he wore yesterday was the Jersey of Pat Tillman who was an AZ State Graduate who was drafted into the NFL to play for his home team (The Arizona Cardinals) but was a serviceman in the Army and was shipped off to Iraq. He died in combat a few years ago, and it's a pretty big deal in Arizona.

Outside of the Cardinals stadium, there's a statue in his honour.

So it's quite a nice touch he's allowed to do it in tribute.

Good to see the PGA have heart! Not always an easy thing to show from a golf organisation!

 

[surefire]

Also, the one he wore yesterday was the Jersey of Pat Tillman who was an AZ State Graduate who was drafted into the NFL to play for his home team (The Arizona Cardinals) but was a serviceman in the Army and was shipped off to Iraq. He died in combat a few years ago, and it's a pretty big deal in Arizona.

Outside of the Cardinals stadium, there's a statue in his honour.

So it's quite a nice touch he's allowed to do it in tribute.

I think he was actually killed in Afghanistan, but yes, I agree it is a nice touch.

Also mildly on the topic, the stadium hole is also a bit out of the ordinary, and it seems to actually be a good idea of drawing interest to the game, which otherwise is in a bit of decline in the US.

 

[thecraw]

I still can't make up my mind if I like that hole or not!

Should this be in golf or is it a refreshing change, brings golf into the 21st century or does it?

 

[fundy]

I like it as a one off, something that distinguishes Scottsdale, would soon lose its appeal if they started popping up at all the tournament courses

 

[HRC99]

I think it was great. Why not as an occasional thing? It's perfect for the crowd there at the 16th at Scottsdale.

 

[Golfmmad]

I think it's a brilliant idea, and apart from a great spectacle and a lot of fun, the whole point of it - it raises a lot of money for Charity.

Americans know how to put a show on!!

Golfmmad.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Not a problem with it just for that hole which has become almost an event within an event anyway. I think there would be big trouble if the pros did it every week and I'm pretty sure Payne Stewart had to jump through hoops originally to be allowed to wear his gear.

 

[goldenbare]

I still can't make up my mind if I like that hole or not!

Should this be in golf or is it a refreshing change, brings golf into the 21st century or does it?

I'm with you Craw, think its got a bit of the top. The 17th at sawgrass is pitched about right, a real spectacle (if not gimmick) with plenty of viewing but not drunken "supporters"
The US tour has a hole on quite a few courses dedicated to servicemen and I think this is a great way of doing things