What would you wear?

[snell]

I love wearing golf gear on the course.

But if I'm going to the range or local practice field I like wearing tracksuit bottoms. I just feel more comfortable I guess...

 

[MadAdey]

A Mankini, ohhhh I shudder at the thought. Like others have said golf gear is designed for golf, it is, if you will the golfers uniform, our strip. You wouldn't see pro tennis players out in levis, imagine the premier league sporting the latest Vivienne Westwood Punk Zip pants.

I'll stick with the smart troos, polo shirt, as long as they are green

lol, I know your coming from. When I go to the park to play footie I will wear shorts, more than likely a footie and some footie trainers. You'll never see down there in my armanis with leather soled shoes on........

 

[TheClaw]

Trousers with a belt and a shirt with a collar is hardly "designed to move with your swing". Current golf clothing (which I have no problem wearing btw) is a relaxed version of what they wore a hundred years ago- movement technology etc is involved but within the parameters of acceptable golf attire.

If a team of sport clothing/equipment designers were to look at the golf swing and design clothes, without knowing about the history, what do you think they would come up with? I reckon it would be nearer track suit bottoms and a t-shirt.

 

[tugglesf239]

I dont have any issues with the restriction of "on course" attire (except the cargo shorts pocket type rules....nonsense)

Love (attempting) to look dapper whilst on the course and enjoy wearing the golfing uniform (as described earlier).

Cant imagine wearing jeans to play. Chafe central.

 

[MadAdey]

If a team of sport clothing/equipment designers were to look at the golf swing and design clothes, without knowing about the history, what do you think they would come up with? I reckon it would be nearer track suit bottoms and a t-shirt.

A lot of golf clothes are not made by Glenmuir, Ashworth, Pringles et etc anymore. I believe they are made by sport equipment designers, did you not realise that NIKE, PUMA and ADIDAS are the top manufacturers of sports clothing in the world covering every sport that is played. You Take my NIKE DRI-FIT trousers, they are made of a lightweight material that helps keep you cool in the sun, it stretches with your body as it move, some of my trousers are water resistant so in winter they keep me nice and warm and keeps out the damp cold air. They are not horrible heavy cotton chinos that make you sweat in summer and soaks up all the water in winter like I remember when I first started playing.

Modern day golf trousers are made of similar materials and designed along the lines of track suits that are made for athletes. I have a pair of NIKE footie tracksuit bottoms for training in and the material does not feel much different to my golf trousers, slightly different design with regards to being baggier as you move in totally different ways playing football, but material wise there is no difference.

 

[TheClaw]

A lot of golf clothes are not made by Glenmuir, Ashworth, Pringles et etc anymore. I believe they are made by sport equipment designers, did you not realise that NIKE, PUMA and ADIDAS are the top manufacturers of sports clothing in the world covering every sport that is played. You Take my NIKE DRI-FIT trousers, they are made of a lightweight material that helps keep you cool in the sun, it stretches with your body as it move, some of my trousers are water resistant so in winter they keep me nice and warm and keeps out the damp cold air. They are not horrible heavy cotton chinos that make you sweat in summer and soaks up all the water in winter like I remember when I first started playing.

Modern day golf trousers are made of similar materials and designed along the lines of track suits that are made for athletes. I have a pair of NIKE footie tracksuit bottoms for training in and the material does not feel much different to my golf trousers, slightly different design with regards to being baggier as you move in totally different ways playing football, but material wise there is no difference.

I'm aware of all that. I said that I know movement technology is involved but it's within the parameters of acceptable golf attire e.g tradition and dress code. This is the important bit. I've only been playing for 5 years so I'm certainly not basing my view on Pringle.

Why do I not see footballers and basketball players using belts to hold up their shorts? I still think if you gave designers the task without knowing the history and tradition of golf they would come up with something different.

 

[MadAdey]

I'm aware of all that. I said that I know movement technology is involved but it's within the parameters of acceptable golf attire e.g tradition and dress code. This is the important bit. I've only been playing for 5 years so I'm certainly not basing my view on Pringle.

Why do I not see footballers and basketball players using belts to hold up their shorts? I still think if you gave designers the task without knowing the history and tradition of golf they would come up with something different.

To be honest I would argue that all day long. If I really wanted to I could happily go and kick a football around in my NIKE golf trousers without any problem because they move with your body. I love NIKE trousers and that is all I own as they feel as comfortable as anything I own to play golf in. With regards to belts there is no law stating you to wear one...........

 

[TheJezster]

I'm aware of all that. I said that I know movement technology is involved but it's within the parameters of acceptable golf attire e.g tradition and dress code. This is the important bit. I've only been playing for 5 years so I'm certainly not basing my view on Pringle.

Why do I not see footballers and basketball players using belts to hold up their shorts? I still think if you gave designers the task without knowing the history and tradition of golf they would come up with something different.

I think there is little doubt about that. A clothing manufacturer tasked with designing perfect clothing for golf with no restrictions etc would not base it on belted trousers. It would more than likely be track suit orientated. It may happen one day too, all things change...

 

[JustOne]

 

[Hacker Khan]

As others have said and I have said ad nauseum, no one thinks there are hoards of football top jeans wearing people who are desperately wanting to play golf, and if you relax the dress codes then there will be an influx of these people on golf courses.

And I agree the poll choices are a bit silly, especially when you are asking the question on a board which is mostly made up of very traditional extremely keen golfers. I haven't looked at the results but I would be very surprised if it is not somewhere near 100% for traditional golf attire, as I'd vote for that as well if I could be arsed. So not sure what this poll will prove. We are kind of not the people the game is trying to attract. And if there is a change /relaxation in dress codes then everyone can still wear the same golf uniform that they have been wearing for the last century or so, no one is stopping you.

To me it is more about things not being mandated, and you can phrase a dress codes in a way that it does not have a long list of how many pockets you can have or what colour socks have to be, or even that your shirt has to be tucked in at all times, whilst at the same time asking people to wear suitable attire on the course. Just treat your potential customers and the future of the game as adults, not school children who should be wearing a specific uniform. Which some jobsworth will then police when you get to the course.

 

[North Mimms]

Trousers with a belt and a shirt with a collar is hardly "designed to move with your swing". Current golf clothing (which I have no problem wearing btw) is a relaxed version of what they wore a hundred years ago- movement technology etc is involved but within the parameters of acceptable golf attire.

If a team of sport clothing/equipment designers were to look at the golf swing and design clothes, without knowing about the history, what do you think they would come up with? I reckon it would be nearer track suit bottoms and a t-shirt.

That's a really interesting way of looking at things.

I agree that fabric technology has vastly improved golf gear in the last 15 years, but the "shape" and style of golf gear is much the same as 50 years ago.
That said, I would prefer to have a collared polo rather than a tee shirt to protect my neck from excessive sun!

 

[Hacker Khan]

That's a really interesting way of looking at things.

I agree that fabric technology has vastly improved golf gear in the last 15 years, but the "shape" and style of golf gear is much the same as 50 years ago.
That said, I would prefer to have a collared polo rather than a tee shirt to protect my neck from excessive sun!

I also agree it's an interesting point. In some sports the attire is mostly functional so you can perform your best playing that sport (football, tennis, athletics) where as in some sports the attire is more based on other considerations in addition to how it will assist you in performing in that sport (golf, cricket).

 

[NMac]

Wearing "golf clothing" always gets me in the frame of mind to play, don't think I would feel the same wearing jeans and a t-shirt.

Plus the amount of money I've spent on golf clothes over the years, not sure the missus would be happy if I stopped wearing them and switched to jeans!!

 

[TheJezster]

I also agree it's an interesting point. In some sports the attire is mostly functional so you can perform your best playing that sport (football, tennis, athletics) where as in some sports the attire is more based on other considerations in addition to how it will assist you in performing in that sport (golf, cricket).

you make a really good point there. Look at cricket and how the clothing has changed over the years. It used to be quite hard materials, all white clothing, now look at the 20/20 uniforms, they are much more like coloured track suits. This is possibly what golf attire may look like in the future. You'll still have your bright colours for people to enjoy but it will be more functional for sporty movement.

 

[patricks148]

you make a really good point there. Look at cricket and how the clothing has changed over the years. It used to be quite hard materials, all white clothing, now look at the 20/20 uniforms, they are much more like coloured track suits. This is possibly what golf attire may look like in the future. You'll still have your bright colours for people to enjoy but it will be more functional for sporty movement.

when you say 20/20 uniforms that's Pro's playing a set format to make it a bit different. 99% of Am cricket is still played wearing whites. and more or less the same as was worn 100 years ago except for the material its made from.

 

[North Mimms]

I tend to do other things on my way to and from the Club.

I don't tend to walk round Waitrose in tracksuit bottoms and a tee shirt on non- golf days, so wouldn't want to wear them on golf days.

 

[TheJezster]

when you say 20/20 uniforms that's Pro's playing a set format to make it a bit different. 99% of Am cricket is still played wearing whites. and more or less the same as was worn 100 years ago except for the material its made from.

Absolutely, a bit different to generate more interest in cricket, to find a new audience. Kinda like golf perhaps???

 

[Sir Scoop-A-Lot]

I feel comfortable in the standard golf outfit and being that most nowadays are suitable for all weathers it makes it easy to select what to wear.

 

[bluewolf]

I tend to do other things on my way to and from the Club.

I don't tend to walk round Waitrose in tracksuit bottoms and a tee shirt on non- golf days, so wouldn't want to wear them on golf days.

In the same vein, I wouldn't want to walk around Waitrose (or ASDA as we call it up here ) in some of the stuff I play golf in..

However, since changing from jumpers to 1/4 zip tops from decent manufacturers, I have started to wear some of my golf stuff socially.. I still wear jeans though.. Not a chance I'm wearing trousers unless they come with a single breasted jacket, a tailored shirt and a nice pair of loafers...

 

[North Mimms]

In the same vein, I wouldn't want to walk around Waitrose (or ASDA as we call it up here ) in some of the stuff I play golf in..

However, since changing from jumpers to 1/4 zip tops from decent manufacturers, I have started to wear some of my golf stuff socially.. I still wear jeans though.. Not a chance I'm wearing trousers unless they come with a single breasted jacket, a tailored shirt and a nice pair of loafers...

Mimms on her way to Waitrose