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Sock gate (again)

Liverpoolphil said:
Yep in many clubs rules have changed over the years. Seen it happen in most clubs I have played especially when it comes to dress codes where I have seen them change between visits. Maybe you should give Members clubs a touch more credit
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Well, the club in question doesn't seem to have moved much with the times if black knee length socks are acceptable with shorts but black ankle socks aren't......
 
Imurg said:
Well, the club in question doesn't seem to have moved much with the times if black knee length socks are acceptable with shorts but black ankle socks aren't......
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So one club and have the members put in a request for it to be changed ? Or are the members happy with how the dress code is.
 
Imurg said:
I don't know Phil..it's in Gillingham.
It's just an example....not every club works like yours.
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Imurg said:
It may take one member to ask but it would take a majority at AGM to get things changed.
And as the code has been in place for years the chances of drumming up enough support for a change are slim...many simply roll with status quo without thinking about it
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Oh I thought if you knew that “many” simply roll with it I thought you might know if the same happened at Gillingham 😉😆
 
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Imurg said:
I don't know Phil..it's in Gillingham.
It's just an example....not every club works like yours.
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😂😂😂😂😂
You asked for this Bro.

Just humour him,he’s in his element here 😂😂
 
Are these long enough
 

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Just had a look on Prestwick GC website since I'm visiting there next month. Thankfully I don't see and crazy sock rules and tailored shorts are permitted.

Great to see a club with such history and "tradition" embracing golfers of "today's era".

Also playing an open at Royal Aberdeen in September, again thankfully no stupid rules re socks.
 
Jacko_G said:
Just had a look on Prestwick GC website since I'm visiting there next month. Thankfully I don't see and crazy sock rules and tailored shorts are permitted.

Great to see a club with such history and "tradition" embracing golfers of "today's era".

Also playing an open at Royal Aberdeen in September,
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Because most clubs are the same way - it’s always the minority that get highlighted as if it’s the normal within golf clubs and even more so Members clubs. With the clubs I have played there is only few that I can recall where you weren’t allowed to play with short socks - Brancaster , RSG and Deal where you most wear long socks
 
Liverpoolphil said:
Because most clubs are the same way - it’s always the minority that get highlighted as if it’s the normal within golf clubs and even more so Members clubs. With the clubs I have played there is only few that I can recall where you weren’t allowed to play with short socks - Brancaster , RSG and Deal where you most wear long socks
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That is another three to add to my avoid list, thanks for the information.
 
Jacko_G said:
That is another three to add to my avoid list, thanks for the information.
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That’s a shame as they are some of best experiences in golf within the UK especially the two stunning links courses in Kent
 
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