Why aren't trainers allowed on golf courses?

[garyinderry]

Our very own homer got lambasted at a club wearing traditional golf shoes albeit with some funky colours.


Dressing up in funky gold.gear is a tradition. Wearing golf style trainers is fine but I don't want to ever see Nike air max grace the fairways. He chav trainer of choice.

 

[sportsbob]

I was in the US a few years back in a golf shop with a friend who is a member of a reasonably prestigious club. We were making the most of a decent exchange rate and buying several pairs of golf shoes. I picked up a pair of trainer type golf shoes at which time she informed me that they would not be acceptable at her club, on the course or off it.

Begs the question, why are golf shops selling golf shoes that are deemed unacceptable? What determines a golf shoe? Now that could be a whole different thread.

 

[GB72]

It will not be long before companies have a few designs that are tweeted slightly for different uses. Your Nike trainer will be the same as your Nike golf shoe but with knobbly bottoms for grip, you Adidas football boot will be the same basic design as your Adidas golf shoe. We are not far from that now

 

[mchacker]

Would love a pair of these http://www.direct-golf.co.uk/golf_s...shoes_white_black_gold_golf_shoes/p16849.aspx

 

[patricks148]

Would love a pair of these http://www.direct-golf.co.uk/golf_s...shoes_white_black_gold_golf_shoes/p16849.aspx

They look a bit " Run DMC", don't forget your big gold chain and trilby hat

 

[Qwerty]

Everything in life needs some kind of boundary or you End up with clampets taking the piss.

:rofl: I think the last time I heard "Clampets" was in the 5th year in school. 1989

You should put that line in your Sig' Gaz :thup:

 

[Liverbirdie]

:rofl: I think the last time I heard "Clampets" was in the 5th year in school. 1989

Let it go, Dave.

Have you ever thought of counselling?

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Begs the question, why are golf shops selling golf shoes that are deemed unacceptable? What determines a golf shoe? Now that could be a whole different thread.

I suspect it was more a rule from that particular club, probably based on nothing more than tradition, rather than something wrong with the shoe

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I suspect it was more a rule from that particular club, probably based on nothing more than tradition, rather than something wrong with the shoe

I agree. Too many old duffers at too many golf clubs have kept dress codes, including the changes in golf shoe design, way back in the dark ages. It has to change surely?

 

[davidg2010uk]

What golf trousers go with the trainer style shoes? Traditional smart trousers just don't like right with trainer style I don't think.

 

[bignev]

Me being a cheepscate bought a pair of Slazenger dimple sole golf shoes from sport direct.
they look just like deck shoes. Cost £20 not the height of fashion but better than trainers.
But cant see the problem with juniors under say 15 wearing trainers.

 

[jak kez 187]

Have to say it's put a lot of my mates off getting into golf, I mean buying the clubs is expensive enough but then to get shoes and suitable clothes on top just seems too much hassle and costly for most of them, especially when they don't know if they're going to keep it up.

 

[garyinderry]

Have to say it's put a lot of my mates off getting into golf, I mean buying the clubs is expensive enough but then to get shoes and suitable clothes on top just seems too much hassle and costly for most of them, especially when they don't know if they're going to keep it up.

Plenty of muni's let you wear whatever clothing and shoes you like. Its no real excuse when starting the sport. munis are the perfect place to learn the game.

Generally shorter courses, no dress codes and no intimidating 'pro looking' players.

 

[Hacker Khan]

Plenty of muni's let you wear whatever clothing and shoes you like. Its no real excuse when starting the sport. munis are the perfect place to learn the game.

Generally shorter courses, no dress codes and no intimidating 'pro looking' players.

It's possibly more of a perception issue that the the game needs to change, than a hard and fast fact that every golf course requires you to wear the stipulated clothing.

 

[sportsbob]

What golf trousers go with the trainer style shoes? Traditional smart trousers just don't like right with trainer style I don't think.

Do many golf shoes go with traditional smart trousers?

 

[Hacker Khan]

What golf trousers go with the trainer style shoes? Traditional smart trousers just don't like right with trainer style I don't think.

To be honest if golfers start claiming things are not fashionable then they are on very thin ice. We asked 100 people what is the which most badly dressed sport and the top answer was 'Golf'.

I mean, take a look around the normal clubhouse. Yes some of the pros are fashionable and you'd not mind dressing like them, well Kaymer and Adam Scott are, but for the rest and the vast majority of amateurs it's hardly Paris fashion week....

 

[Achal.Ghai]

There are many golf courses where new golfers and trainees is allowed. Only in professional golf courses, there are playing members. Also trainees don't have a shoe, and proper golf attire for playing golf. because of some golf organizations may have rules to play with proper attire.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I would allow trainers - as many golf shoes look just like trainers. But all golfers should have a pair of shoes for golf that have 'spikes' of some nature as we play golf on grass - and grass is very often slippy.

Besides - in the old days golfers would play in tacketty boots or shoes - the styled golf shoe thing being a 20th Century innovation. Indeed back when I started playing in the early 70s I wore very cheap and basic rubber golf shoes. They were practical as they provided grip on slopey or slippy grass and mats - and were 100% waterproof. They weren't smart or trendy - but they did the job. And if I could afford them then anyone could.

Mind you - I'm with greenkeepers who don't allow 'normal' gents (dress) shoes to be worn on the putting green as the heels can be damaging to the green. And as with all such restrictions it can't be 'all about me'. Sure if I'm the only person to wear such shoes on the putting green then damage will perhaps be minimal. But if I can, then everyone can - and if everyone did then that's where the problem arises.

 

[patricks148]

i think you can wear what you like on your feet at Nairn

 

[Fish]

I think it's very easy to be confused and taken in by the looks of trainers and associating them as being the same as spikeless golf shoes as most, if not everyone, is just looking at the top of the shoes, however, I think trainers have very little grip or design to their grip whereas as spikeless golf shoes which can look aesthetically the same, do, so, the slipping/health & safety issue should always be the main criteria, in that, if the trainer or shoe is not designed for golf and all it's facets, then it's not allowed!