TheJezster
Tour Rookie
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Those Nike collarless polo shirts
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Grieve14
Head Pro
:thup:
Not sure what I'm watching there, he's wearing a smart [tucked in] bladed collar shirt.
What I replied to, was, if it was squared off at the bottom with a cut out in so it's designed to be worn outside of the trousers equally and smartly, and is made by a golf mananafacturer as golf attire, would it be the start of such golf clothing having to be considered and allowed.
Like Sky TV now dictates when football matches are played, will golf manufacturers break down the barriers of golfing attire by producing garments that flaunt with the current traditions and clubs rules?
IanM
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The putting green ahead of our recent Junior Open was full of "mini Rickie Fowlers!" (Graham Taylor would have had a nightmare!)
If pros are wearing stuff that the Tour allows, it'll filter down.... including the silly joggers and ankle boots.... get with it... anyone played in a tweed jacket, tie and plus fours lately? (although some might be considering it for Sunningdale tomorrow!
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Banned? No... like... (the collarless ones)........ not really!
If pros are wearing stuff that the Tour allows, it'll filter down.... including the silly joggers and ankle boots.... get with it... anyone played in a tweed jacket, tie and plus fours lately? (although some might be considering it for Sunningdale tomorrow!
)Banned? No... like... (the collarless ones)........ not really!
mashleyR7
Journeyman Pro
Totally agree! Its so frustrating. Back in 2012 when I joined a golf club they asked me to help out with ideas to attract members in their 30's. They had to sneak me in the back kitchen door into a closed meeting room as I turned up in jeans, straight from the office of a local £400million business. They've since saw sense and relaxed things but silly dress codes and rules in golf still do put people off! I can tell you it's a fact as people my age that could be members aren't due to the stigma attached, rightly or wrongly, to golf.
As you say, orange trousers and pink tartan would be fine...............
mikejohnchapman
Challenge Tour Pro
I don't think the Open had anything to do with Royal Birkdale Club as the R&A take the course over for the duration.
Not sure if the R&A have a dress code for their tournaments but I suspect they do. Presumably they are happy to allow Nike to advertise their products.
Hosel Fade
Tour Rookie
No one would be bothered as we are fairly open and I think they actually look good (unlike the stupid Fleetwood elastic capri nonsense). Only thing I ever see people getting scolded for is answering phones or having them off silent in the bar which gets a fine in the charity box
dewsweeper
Tour Rookie
I completely agree with your last paragraph and suspect we will see pressure on dress codes from people who watch most of their golf on TV.
SocketRocket
Ryder Cup Winner
I think Nike are purposely pushing the limit with this collar. I don't have a problem with it but I think it looks naff.
Beezerk
Money List Winner
I disagree slightly, I think they're purposely making them look a bit like baseball shirts to pander to the US audience.
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guest100718
Guest
Rory can carry them off well, a fat 50 yo on the other hand should stick to standard polo
3565
Journeyman Pro
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
Appreciate what you are saying Robin, but I personally find un-tucked golf shirts abhorrent, whether they are designed to be worn like that or not.
As far as the bladed collar shirts are concerned, I quite like them myself and would wear one. I was just asking a general question as I know some clubs (mine included) state collared shirts in their dress code.
But like I say, I cannot abide un-tucked shirts on a golf course. It's one of the very few things that raises my hackles and I will always point it out to my playing partners, whoever they might be.
SocketRocket
Ryder Cup Winner
Why?
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
Because it looks scruffy and smacks of laziness I guess. The same as muddy shoes on the 1st tee. Okay, if a guy gets his shoes muddy during a round, fair play. But I always try to look "smart" when I play golf, (okay my colour choices might be wrong sometimes) and it takes very little effort.
If I'm out in jeans I will wear my t shirt or casual shirt outside of them, but I guess I'm "old school" where golf attire is concerned.
hovis
Tour Winner
and how does that effect you? do they have to be cleanly shaven too?
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
No! I go out with stubble now and again.
I just think it looks scruffy!
It's only my opinion, nobody is forced to share it or agree with it!
Would you see a professional golfer with their shirt untucked????
hovis
Tour Winner
i have never looked that close and noticed either way. its simply not important. i dont understand peoples fascination with what others are doing. if its important to you then that's fine. make sure you present yourself as you wish and feel good about it. concentrate on yourself
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guest100718
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it's an odd thing to be bothered by. each to there own I guess
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
As I say, it's a "personal" thing.
I first took an interest in golf during the 80's when you had the likes of Faldo, Woosnam, Ballesteros, Watson (Tom), Palmer and Nicklaus etc. playing.
One of the things that attracted me to the sport was the gentlemanly principles of the game, and this included the way players dressed.
Call me a fuddy duddy, old fashioned, whatever, but these principles are still as strong in me today.
I can eff and jeff with the best of them on the course, and I love a bit of banter etc.
But the one thing I will not let slip is my adherence to a dress code.
